Redding is a city located in the state of California. Situated in the northern part of the state, it serves as the county seat of Shasta County. Recent annexations prompted the city to grow from merely 80,865 to approximately 107,741.

The most recent significant infrastructure development in the city is the completion of the Sundial Bridge at Turtle Bay. Designed by eminent architect and artist Santiago Calatrava, the bridge links the north and south campuses of the Turtle Bay Exploration Park, which is the major tourist attraction in the city, as it contains a vast expanse of gardens, a museum, and various exhibitions that showcase art works, historical artifacts, fascinating horticulture, and important developments in forestry and natural science.

Performance art and entertainment is also richly valued in the city, as the historic Cascade Theatre, which dates as far back as 1935, is back in operation after it has been restored. For tourists who love to explore natural attractions, Lake Shasta and the Lassen Volcanic National Park are a must-see.

Popular actor and director Clint Eastwood keeps a home in Redding and spends sometime in the city, while former President Richard Nixon preferred Shasta Lake as the ideal place for his summer home.