Off Campus Resources
Activities
Art Shows
2nd Saturday Art Hop - happens the second Saturday of every month in downtown Redding
Camping
Bowling
- Country Bowl - 2615 Bechelli Lane, (530) 223-1080
- Shasta Lanes - 11093 Black Marble Way, (530) 244-5773
Golf
- Allen's Golf Course - 2780 Sacramento Drive, (530) 241-5055
- Aqua Golf Driving Range - 2275 Park Marina Drive, (530) 244-4653
- Churn Creek Golf Course - 7335 Churn Creek Road, (530) 222-6353
- Gold Hills Country Club - 1950 Gold Hills Drive, (530) 246-7867
- Lake Redding Golf Course - 1795 Benton Drive, (530) 243-5531
- River Bend Golf and Country Club - 5369 Indianwood Drive, (530) 246-9077
- Riverview Golf and Country Club - 4200 Bechelli Lane, (530) 224-2255
Go-Carts
- Need 2 Speed Go-Carts - 1501 Market St., 530-246-RACE (246-7223)
Kayak/Raft Rentals
- H20 Adventures - 1313 Market St. - (530) 241-4530
- Redding Raft Rentals - 2420 Henderson Drive - (530) 246-8388
- Living Waters Recreation
- Address: PO Box 1192, Mt. Shasta, CA 96067
- Phone Numbers: (530) 926-5446, (800) 994-7238, 1-800-RAFT
Miniature Golf
- Oasis Fun Center - 3330 Cascade Blvd., (530) 275-3042
- Black Light Mini Golf at Need 2 Speed - 1501 Market St., 530-246-RACE (246-7223)
Parks
- Enterprise Park - 4000 Victor Ave.
- Caldwell Park - Quartz Hill Road
- The McConnel Foundation - 800 Shasta View Drive, (530) 226-6200
Roller Skating
- Viking Skate Country - 735 Auditorium Drive, (530) 246-3900
Segway Tours
- Shasta Glide ’n Ride Segway Tours - 844 Auditorium Drive, local: (530) 242-1150, toll free: (866) 466-4111
Swimming
- Redding Aquatic Center - 44 Quartz Hill Road, (530) 225-4116
- Water Works Park - 151 N. Boulder Drive, (530) 246-9550
Tennis Courts
- Enterprise High School - 3411 Churn Creek Road
- Foothill High School - 9733 Deschutes Road, Palo Cedro (530) 547-1700
- Shasta College - 1065 N. Old Oregon Trail
- Shasta High School - 2500 Eureka Way
Theaters
- Cascade Theatre - 1721 Market St., (530) 243-8787
- Movies 10 - 980 Old Alturas, (530) 223-7750
- Movies 8 - 359 Park Marina Drive, (530) 243-7202
- Redding Convention Center - 777 Auditorium Drive, (530) 225-4130
- Riverfront Playhouse - 1620 East Cypress Ave, (530) 221-1028
- Prime 11 Cinemas - 1816 Highway 273, Anderson, (530) 378-1080
Banks
As you move to a new area, it's important to discover if your current bank is also located there. Listed below are most of the banks in Redding. If your bank isn't listed, try looking it up online to find its nearest location. Otherwise, you may have to change banks. If you have not already established a bank account, consider opening an account through one of the following banks in Redding.
Name of Bank |
Address |
Phone Number |
| Bank of America | 1300 Hilltop Drive | (800) 346-7693 |
| North Valley Bank | 2245 Churn Creek Road | (530) 226-2952 |
| Redding Bank of Commerce | 1951 Churn Creek Road | (530) 224-3333 |
| Scott Valley Bank | 185 Hartnell Avenue | (530) 221-2000 |
| Tri Counties Bank | 1250 Hilltop Drive | (530) 223-3307 |
| Union Bank of California | 1805 Market Street | (530) 243-7000 |
| US Bank | 1110 Dana Drive | (530) 223-2197 |
| Chase Bank | 974 Dana Drive | (530) 224-2000 |
| Wells Fargo Bank | 830 E. Cypress Avenue | (530) 221-6835 |
Churches
Simpson encourages its students to attend and get involved in local churches. Redding has a wide selection of churches, some of which are listed below.
All Nations Church
4702 Old Alturas Road, Redding
(530) 241-3077
All Saints Episcopal Church
2150 Benton, Redding
(530) 243-1000
Bonnyview Baptist Church
2570 S. Bonneyview, Redding
(530) 241-8558
Cow Creek Community Church
10168 Deschutes, Palo Cedro
(530) 547-5483
Evangelistic House of Prayer
3422 Railroad Avenue, Redding
(530) 243-5607
First Nazarene Church
2225 Bechelli, Redding
(530) 243-5356
First Baptist Church
1959 Eureka Way, Redding
(530) 243-5356
First Presbyterian Church
2315 Placer, Redding
(530) 243-4847
Grace Baptist Church
3782 Churn Creek, Redding
(530) 222-2128
Henry Memorial
3390 West Street, Redding
(530) 533-2143
Little Country Church
873 Canby, Redding
(530) 222-4092
Neighborhood Church of Anderson
4684 Rhonda, Anderson
(530) 365-3331
Neighborhood Church of Redding (C&MA)
777 Loma Vista, Redding
(530) 221-5683
New Life Center Church of God
10582 Old Oregon Trail, Redding
(530) 223-1946
CrossPointe Community Church
2960 Hartnell, Redding
(530) 221-4871
Bethel Church
933 College View, Redding
(530) 246-6000
Redding Christian Fellowship
2157 Victor, Redding
(530) 222-3425
Risen King Community Church (C&MA)
1225 Mistletoe Lane, Redding
(530) 244-2300
Salvation Army
2691 Larkspur, Redding
(530) 222-2207
Second Baptist Church
2560 Bunker Street, Redding
(530) 222-4041
St. Marks Missionary Baptist Church
8080 Airport Road, Redding
(530) 223-9633
St. James' Lutheran Church
2500 Shasta View, Redding
(530) 221-6474
St. Luke's Anglican Church
1750 Canby, Redding
(530) 223-0513
The Stirring (C&MA)
2225 Bechelli Ln. and 2828 Eureka Way
(530) 510-1990
Trinity Alliance Church (C&MA)
20639 Hwy 299E, Redding
(530) 549-3266
Trinity Lutheran Church
2440 Hilltop, Redding
(530) 221-0107
Valley Christian Fellowship
3180 Rancho Road, Redding
(530) 221-0107
Vineyard City Church
3276 Bechelli, Redding
(530) 223-0919
Westside Church
Placer and Swasey, Redding
(530) 241-1450
*The above is not a comprehensive list. There are many other fine churches in the Redding area as well.
Coffee Spots
Starbucks
There are 10 Starbucks stores in Redding:
- 155 Lake Blvd. - (530) 246-3758
- 1400 Eureka Way - (530) 242-6443
- 1030 East Cypress Avenue, in the Safeway Shopping Center - (530) 226-0537
- 3425 Placer St. - (530) 241-4174
- 1260 Churn Creek Rd., in Barnes and Noble Booksellers
- 3462 Bechelli Ln - (530) 223-5762
- 990 Cypress Ave, inside Safeway
- 1070 East Cypress Ave, inside Safeway
- 2400 S. Bonnyview Rd. - (530) 244-3418
Dutch Bros. Coffee
- 2900 Churn Creek Rd. - (530) 221-1133
- 695 North Market Street
- 3025 South Market Street
- 8540 Airport Road
Sue's Java Cafe
Sue's Java Cafe is a popular coffee shop and bakery not far from campus. It is located at 1712 Churn Creek Road and 1534 Market Street.
Breaking New Grounds
This cozy coffee shop is in the heart of downtown Redding and offers outdoor seating. 1320 Yuba St., (530) 246-4563
YAKS Koffee Shop
YAKS is a great place to hang out and drink great coffee. High-speed Internet is available for customers. 3274 Bechelli Ln., (530) 223-9999
Government Services
DMV
- 2135 Civic Center Drive
- (800) 777-0133
Post Office
- 2323 Churn Creek Road - (530) 223-7523
- 1647 Yuba Street - (530) 246-2571
Social Security Office
- Social Security Administration Office - 2195 Larkspur Lane - (530) 246-5326
- Social Security Disability Claims Representation - 5080 Caterpillar Road - (530) 244-4189
Lodging
All listed accommodations are within 15 minutes of Simpson University. Our preferred accommodations offer discounts when you visit Simpson.
Hotel Name & Address |
Phone Number |
| Preferred Accommodations | |
| Oxford Suites Redding
1967 Hilltop Drive |
(800) 762-0133 (530) 221-0100 |
| Oxford Suites Redding offers a special discount to all students, employees and family of Simpson University. As an ideal choice for hotels in Redding CA, Oxford Suites Redding complimentary amenities include high-speed wireless internet, outdoor pool, spa and fitness center, full hot breakfast buffet and evening reception featuring appetizers and your choice of wine, beer or soft drinks. | |
| Best Western Hilltop Inn 2300 Hilltop Drive |
(800) 528-1234 (530) 221-6100 |
| Ramada Limited 1286 Twin View Boulevard |
(530) 246-2222 |
| Shasta Lake Properties Vacation Rentals PO Box 690 Lakehead, CA 96051 |
(530) 515-2402 |
| Other Accommodations | |
| Holiday Inn 1900 Hilltop Drive |
(800)HOLIDAY (530) 221-7500 |
| Holiday Inn Express 5275 Caterpillar Road |
(800) 777-0029 (530) 241-5500 |
| Howard Johnson Express Inn 2731 Bechelli Lane |
(800) 354-5222 (530) 223-1935 |
| La Quinta Inn 2180 Hilltop Drive |
(210) 302-6000 (530) 221-8200 |
| Motel 6 Central 1640 Hilltop Drive |
(800) 466-8356 (530) 221-1800 |
| Motel 6 North 1250 Twin View Boulevard |
(800) 466-8356 (530) 246-4470 |
Restaurants
Yama Sushi
Redding's finest conveyor belt sushi. 40 Hartnell Avenue, (530) 223-5606Los Gordos Taqueria
Great Mexican Fast Food. 1400 Pine Street, Redding, (530) 242-6224Fasolini's Pizza
Great Pizza Authentico. 1419 Market St., (530) 243-8892Grilla Bites (Healthy, Natural Organic)
THE Healthy choice. 1427 Market Street, (530) 242-6656In 'N Out
Get in line for a great burger. 1275 Dana Drive, (800) 768-1000Discovery Village
A fun hang-out spot across the street from the Mt. Shasta Mall (913 Dana Drive), this "village" is filled with shopping, restaurants and outdoor patios.Food stops at Discovery Village include
- Jamba Juice
- Manhattan Bagel
- Coldstone Creamery
- Casa Ramos
- Luigi's Pizza and Pasta
- San Francisco Deli
Shopping Centers
Mt. Shasta Mall
The mall is a favorite shopping and hang-out place with American Eagle, Zumiez, Macy's, JC Penney's, Pacific Sunwear (PacSun), Old Navy, Sears, over 70 specialty stores and a Food Court. It is located at 900 Dana Drive.
Shasta Outlets
This popular outlet mall is about a 20-minute drive south on I-5 to 1699 Highway 273 in Anderson. This outlet includes the Gap, Vans, and many more outlet stores. It is also home to the new Prime 11 Cinemas.
Discovery Village
A fun hang-out spot across the street from the Mt. Shasta Mall (913 Dana Drive), this "village" is filled with shopping, restaurants and outdoor patios.
Shopping vendors at Discovery Village include
- Aaron Brothers Art and Framing Co.
- Work World
- Men's Warehouse
- Fleet Feet Sports
- Game Stop
- Mission Beauty
- Verizon Wireless
- Xpert Cuts
- Kantor Diamond Company
There are also many other smaller shopping centers all around Redding, where you can find what you need, including places like Target, Ross, Walmart, Best Buy, World Market, and much more.
