Turtle Bay Exploration Park
Turtle Bay Exploration Park is a 300-acre, mostly outdoor cultural center located in Redding, California. Our list goes on with Cascade Theatre, 0.9 mi away. The best weather comes with March, April, May, October and November, at 64–82°F.
A museum inside Redding
Summers are hot
July and August highs run 97–99°, and about 98 days a year reach 90°. When to go ↓
You can stay in Redding
Turtle Bay Exploration Park is inside Redding, which has 63 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
Best months: Mar, Apr, May, Oct and Nov
March, April, May, October and November are the mild months, with highs of 64–82°. When to go ↓
An airport 7 miles away
Redding Municipal (RDD) has airline service, about 7 miles from Turtle Bay Exploration Park.
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
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Turtle Bay Exploration Park
Turtle Bay Exploration Park is a 300-acre, mostly outdoor cultural center located in Redding, California. Situated along the banks of the Sacramento River, the park features the Turtle Bay Museum, as well as the Sundial Bridge, a 700-foot long, 23-foot wide footbridge designed by architect Santiago Calatrava. The park has indoor and outdoor animal exhibits, gardens, and playgrounds for children. The museum conducts educational programs and exhibitions on the Wintu people, including a full-size shelter.
- Type
- Museum
- Opened
- 2005
- Wikipedia readers
- 2.6K a year
A base for Turtle Bay Exploration Park
The first towns with rooms are Redding (63) and Anderson (9).
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Turtle Bay Exploration Park | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Redding | in town | — | 63 36 hotels · 12 motels · 7 inns & B&Bs · 2 lodges & cabins · 1 campground · 5 RV parks | 94,092 | $382K | — |
| Anderson | 11 mi southeast | 15 min | 9 4 hotels · 1 motel · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 campground · 2 RV parks | 11,131 | $283K | D |
| Mountain Gate | 9 mi north | 15 min | 5 1 motel · 4 RV parks | 742 | $210K | — |
| Lakehead 26% vacation homes | 22 mi north | 30 min | 13 3 hotels · 2 motels · 1 lodge or cabins · 4 campgrounds · 3 RV parks | 577 | $272K | — |
| Jones Valley | 10 mi northeast | 15 min | 3 2 hotels · 1 campground | 1,122 | $197K | — |
| Red Bluff | 30 mi south | 45 min | 30 12 hotels · 9 motels · 1 inn or B&B · 1 lodge or cabins · 4 campgrounds · 3 RV parks | 14,404 | $300K | D− |
| Lewiston | 24 mi west | 35 min | 14 3 hotels · 1 motel · 2 inns & B&Bs · 3 lodges & cabins · 3 campgrounds · 2 RV parks | 2,020 | $310K | — |
| Shasta | 5 mi west | 10 min | 1 1 lodge or cabins | 1,387 | $396K | — |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Make a day of it near Turtle Bay Exploration Park
You can reach each of these within 65 miles.
Big draw57 mi MountainMount Shasta
50 mi National ParkLassen Volcanic National Park505K visitors a year
46 mi MountainLassen Peak
48 mi WaterfallBurney Falls
31 mi National forestShasta–Trinity National Forest
1in town TheatreCascade Theatre
45 mi WaterfallMossbrae Falls
65 mi Park & preserveBidwell ParkPhoto credits
Mount Shasta: Frank Schulenburg, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Lassen Volcanic National Park: en:User:Mav, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Lassen Peak: Frank Schulenburg, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Burney Falls: Dvortygirl, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Shasta–Trinity National Forest: Unknown, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Cascade Theatre: Publichall, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Mossbrae Falls: Pinecar at English Wikipedia, Public domain · Bidwell Park: Saopaulo1 at English Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0
Good to know about Turtle Bay Exploration Park
Is Turtle Bay Exploration Park in Redding?
Yes. It’s inside Redding, CA.
When is the best time to visit Turtle Bay Exploration Park?
March, April, May, October and November, with highs of 64–82°.
What is the closest airport to Turtle Bay Exploration Park?
Redding Municipal (RDD), about 7 miles away. The nearest big hub is Sacramento (SMF), about 138 miles.
Where should I stay near Turtle Bay Exploration Park?
Redding (in town, 63 places to stay), Anderson (11 mi, 9 places to stay) and Mountain Gate (9 mi, 5 places to stay).
Ask people in Redding
Start the conversation in Redding’s Town Square.
Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.