Shasta is a town in Shasta County in the Shasta Cascades region of California. In the mid 19th century, Shasta was the commercial and shipping hub for northern California mines. The town declined in importance when it was bypassed by the Central Pacific Railroad and is now shadow of what it once was.

Get in

The optimal way to go to Shasta is by car.

Directions from Redding: Go west on CA 299 W until you reach it.

Get around

The town of Shasta is small enough that you can get around by car or on foot.

See

• 1 Shasta State Historic Park, 15312 Highway 299 West (six miles west of downtown Redding), ☏ +1 530 243-8194. sunrise-sunset. Remnants of the original townsite line Highway 299 with interpretive signs describing the town in its heydey. Also a museum in the restored County Courthouse. (updated Feb 2020)

Eat

• 1 Shorty's Eatery, 15378-15386 Buell Alley, ☏ +1 530 262-3713. W-Su 11:00-16:30. Small cafe serving comfort food in a historic setting. (updated Feb 2020)

Go next

Routes through Shasta

French Gulch ← Weaverville ←

W  E

→ Redding