Katie’s guidebook
Food scene
Tres Hombres Long Bar & Grill
100 Broadway StA Chico favorite!
Tea Bar & Fusion Cafe
250 Vallombrosa AveDelicious!
Sierra Nevada Brewing Co.
1075 E 20th StNearby and delicious! A Chico landmark!
The Rawbar
346 Broadway StGreat sushi located in the cute downtown area!
Italian Cottage
2234 EsplanadeGreat restaurant for families!
Crush
201 Broadway StUpscale restaurant located right downtown.
Delicious steak house! Perfect for date night with a lovely patio.
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5th Street Steakhouse
345 W 5th StDelicious steak house! Perfect for date night with a lovely patio.
Nobby's
1444 Park AveBEST burgers!
Izakaya Ichiban
2072 E 20th StOur family favorite for sushi! Right down the road!
Great food and drinks! Family friendly. Located down the street in Meriam Park.
Farmers Brewing Restaurant and Taproom
Great food and drinks! Family friendly. Located down the street in Meriam Park.
Located down the street in Meriam Park! Full bar, delicious food. Family friendly. Don't forget to stop next door at Savor ice cream on your way out!
Burban Kitchen
Located down the street in Meriam Park! Full bar, delicious food. Family friendly. Don't forget to stop next door at Savor ice cream on your way out!
Rione Italian Restaurant
Just a short walk away! Yummy Italian food!
Ice Cream and Treats
One of several locations throughout Chico! This one is nearby, but there is also one located downtown. The best fro-yo!
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Jon & Bon's Yogurt Shoppe
300 Broadway StOne of several locations throughout Chico! This one is nearby, but there is also one located downtown. The best fro-yo!
Shubert's Ice Cream & Candy
178 E 7th StHistoric Chico ice cream shop!
Sweet Chico Confections
121 W 3rd StAll the nostalgic candy you could want! Gelato, too!
Lovely Layers Cakery
131 Meyers StYummiest cupcakes!
Crumbl Cookies - Chico
855 East AveFamous Crumbl cookies!
The CUTEST little ice cream shop just down the street in Meriam Park- with locally sourced ingredients. Vegan flavors available. Don't skip on the ice cream flight! You can also take a pint to go ;)
Savor Ice Cream
The CUTEST little ice cream shop just down the street in Meriam Park- with locally sourced ingredients. Vegan flavors available. Don't skip on the ice cream flight! You can also take a pint to go ;)
Coffee
Within walking distance located in Meriam Park! Good food and drinks!
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Daycamp Coffee
1925 Market PlWithin walking distance located in Meriam Park! Good food and drinks!
Stoble Coffee
418 Broadway StGorgeous coffee shop! Great if you are looking for a workspace!
Naked Lounge
118 W 2nd StBeautiful coffee shop with a calm vibe.
Coffee Ranch
1288 E 1st AveDrive thru or eat in!
Coffee and pastries located on the outskirts of downtown!
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Tin Roof Bakery and Cafe
627 Broadway StCoffee and pastries located on the outskirts of downtown!
Upper Crust Bakery & Eatery
130 Main StYummy treats, food and coffee! Located downtown.
Pubs/Bars
Parkside Taphouse
115 W 3rd StDelicious food with a great patio! Kid friendly!
The Handle Bar
2070 E 20th StJust right down the street! Kids welcome.
B Street Public House
117 Broadway StAmazing food! Family friendly with a nice back patio.
Argus Bar + Patio
212 W 2nd StCraft cocktails
The Banshee
134 W 2nd StGreat pub food!
Burban Kitchen
1925 Market PlaceWithin walking distance! Delicious food and drinks!
Craft cocktails, wine, beer, and yummy food! Not to mention an amazing ambiance!
Roselle Bar & Lounge
Craft cocktails, wine, beer, and yummy food! Not to mention an amazing ambiance!
Pizza
Mountain Mike's Pizza
1722 Mangrove AvenueMy husband's all time favorite pizza!
Woodstock's Pizza Chico
240 Main StChico favorite with an awesome patio! Right in the middle of downtown!
Papa Murphy's | Take 'N' Bake Pizza
2485 Notre Dame BoulevardClosest Take and Bake!
City/town information
Chico Landmarks:
Bidwell Mansion is the former home of John and Annie Bidwell. As one of the first pioneers to cross the Sierra Nevada to California, he helped lay out the town of Chico, which he named. Bidwell Mansion State Park is open to the public for indoor tours, and the grounds are open for browsing and picnicking. For hours and pricing, call (530) 895-6144
Sierra Nevada Brewery is located on 20th St. only 1.8 miles away. Dining and tours of the brewery are offered, as well as a gift shop for souvenirs. Reservations are highly recommended for dining. To tour the facility, you must be 21 years of age and reservations are required. Call (530) 345-2739 or visit https://sierranevada.com and choose the Chico location.
Chico State University is located in downtown Chico and is a beautiful campus. The campus grounds are open for the public to enjoy. Stroll through the lush, shady sidewalks and admire the historic brick buildings or mosey through the abundant rose gardens. Stop along the bridges overlooking the creeks and maybe you’ll find yourself happening upon John and Annie Bidwell’s former place of residence. www.csuchico.edu
Entertainment:
Tinseltown Theater is our local movie theater through Cinemark. Call (530) 879-0143 or search “Cinemark Chico 14 and XD” for show times and ticket prices.
Senator Theatre is our most popular live music venue located in downtown Chico. Visit www.senatortheatrechico.com or Instagram @senatortheatre
Laxson Auditorium is located on Chico State Campus and hosts local and traveling entertainment showcasing the arts. Visit www.chicoperformances.com or call (530) 898-6333 for current and upcoming attractions.
Silver Dollar Fairgrounds hosts several exciting events throughout the year. These include the yearly carnival, livestock exhibits, and Speedway racing events. Visit www.silverdollarfair.org or call (530) 895-4666 for more information.
Outdoor Activites:
Bidwell Park is full of hiking, disc golf, swimming holes, and biking trails. Big Chico Creek runs through Bidwell park and offers several recreational activities. It is divided into “Lower” and “Upper” Park. Some of the most popular attractions with Chico locals are:
Horseshoe Lake (hiking, fishing)
Monkey Face (hiking)
Bear Hole (hiking,swimming)
One Mile (swimming, picnicking,walking, biking)
Five Mile (swimming, picnicking)
For additional information regarding trails and accessibility, please visit https://chico.ca.us/bidwell-park
Sycamore Pool/ One Mile is located in beautiful Bidwell Park just outside of downtown Chico and is the most popular area in the park. There is a large man-made swimming hole surrounded with grassy areas and picnic tables. Caper Acres playground is nearby, as well as Sycamore field for recreational sports and picnicking. Public restrooms are available and there is plenty of parking. Please visit https://chico.ca.us/bidwell-park for more information.
Skyway Golf Park is a driving range located a short 1.2 miles away. Buy a bucket of balls for a fun day of practicing your swing. For hours and pricing call (530) 899-8108
For Kids:
Chico Children’s Museum is located downtown. It is a fun environment geared for younger kids. There are several interactive exhibits for imaginative play. For hours and pricing check their Instagram @chicochildrensmuseum or call (530) 809-1492
Rare Air trampoline park is less than a 10-minute drive down E. 20th St. There is a separate “little kid” and “big kid” jumping area, games, party rooms to rent, and a rock-climbing wall. For hours and pricing call (530) 433-5557
Caper Acres park is located at Bidwell Park just outside of downtown Chico. It is a fairytale themed playground with several different play structures. CLOSED MONDAYS
Fun Land Chico is located just 1.4 miles away. They have an indoor roller rink, mini golf course, and batting cages. Visit https://funlandchico.com for more information, or call (530) 343-1601
Gateway Science Museum is located on the Chico State Campus. This museum explores science and natural history. Visit their Instagram @gatewaysciencemuseumchico or call (530) 898-4121 for hours and pricing.
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Chico
Chico Landmarks:
Bidwell Mansion is the former home of John and Annie Bidwell. As one of the first pioneers to cross the Sierra Nevada to California, he helped lay out the town of Chico, which he named. Bidwell Mansion State Park is open to the public for indoor tours, and the grounds are open for browsing and picnicking. For hours and pricing, call (530) 895-6144
Sierra Nevada Brewery is located on 20th St. only 1.8 miles away. Dining and tours of the brewery are offered, as well as a gift shop for souvenirs. Reservations are highly recommended for dining. To tour the facility, you must be 21 years of age and reservations are required. Call (530) 345-2739 or visit https://sierranevada.com and choose the Chico location.
Chico State University is located in downtown Chico and is a beautiful campus. The campus grounds are open for the public to enjoy. Stroll through the lush, shady sidewalks and admire the historic brick buildings or mosey through the abundant rose gardens. Stop along the bridges overlooking the creeks and maybe you’ll find yourself happening upon John and Annie Bidwell’s former place of residence. www.csuchico.edu
Entertainment:
Tinseltown Theater is our local movie theater through Cinemark. Call (530) 879-0143 or search “Cinemark Chico 14 and XD” for show times and ticket prices.
Senator Theatre is our most popular live music venue located in downtown Chico. Visit www.senatortheatrechico.com or Instagram @senatortheatre
Laxson Auditorium is located on Chico State Campus and hosts local and traveling entertainment showcasing the arts. Visit www.chicoperformances.com or call (530) 898-6333 for current and upcoming attractions.
Silver Dollar Fairgrounds hosts several exciting events throughout the year. These include the yearly carnival, livestock exhibits, and Speedway racing events. Visit www.silverdollarfair.org or call (530) 895-4666 for more information.
Outdoor Activites:
Bidwell Park is full of hiking, disc golf, swimming holes, and biking trails. Big Chico Creek runs through Bidwell park and offers several recreational activities. It is divided into “Lower” and “Upper” Park. Some of the most popular attractions with Chico locals are:
Horseshoe Lake (hiking, fishing)
Monkey Face (hiking)
Bear Hole (hiking,swimming)
One Mile (swimming, picnicking,walking, biking)
Five Mile (swimming, picnicking)
For additional information regarding trails and accessibility, please visit https://chico.ca.us/bidwell-park
Sycamore Pool/ One Mile is located in beautiful Bidwell Park just outside of downtown Chico and is the most popular area in the park. There is a large man-made swimming hole surrounded with grassy areas and picnic tables. Caper Acres playground is nearby, as well as Sycamore field for recreational sports and picnicking. Public restrooms are available and there is plenty of parking. Please visit https://chico.ca.us/bidwell-park for more information.
Skyway Golf Park is a driving range located a short 1.2 miles away. Buy a bucket of balls for a fun day of practicing your swing. For hours and pricing call (530) 899-8108
For Kids:
Chico Children’s Museum is located downtown. It is a fun environment geared for younger kids. There are several interactive exhibits for imaginative play. For hours and pricing check their Instagram @chicochildrensmuseum or call (530) 809-1492
Rare Air trampoline park is less than a 10-minute drive down E. 20th St. There is a separate “little kid” and “big kid” jumping area, games, party rooms to rent, and a rock-climbing wall. For hours and pricing call (530) 433-5557
Caper Acres park is located at Bidwell Park just outside of downtown Chico. It is a fairytale themed playground with several different play structures. CLOSED MONDAYS
Fun Land Chico is located just 1.4 miles away. They have an indoor roller rink, mini golf course, and batting cages. Visit https://funlandchico.com for more information, or call (530) 343-1601
Gateway Science Museum is located on the Chico State Campus. This museum explores science and natural history. Visit their Instagram @gatewaysciencemuseumchico or call (530) 898-4121 for hours and pricing.
Neighborhoods
Doe Mill Neighborhood
In the neighborhood:
Meriam Park is within walking/biking distance (less than 1 mile across the intersection of Bruce Rd. and 20th St.)
They have several events happening on a weekly basis. These events may include drive-in movies, food trucks, live music, and comedy nights.
Check out www.meriampark.com/events for information about upcoming events.
Located in Meriam Park are a variety of shops, with new up and coming places as the community is rapidly developing. Our favorite for food and beverage is Daycamp coffee. To check hours and menu, visit their Instagram page @daycampcoffee.
Baroni Park is our neighborhood park and playground. There is a play structure, walking trails, a large grassy field, and basketball courts. Walking takes just a few minutes. Take either Roth St. or Matson St. heading North toward England St. Cross at England St. and continue through the “walking streets” between the cute houses that face each other. Each walking street has a gate leading to the walking trails that surround the park.
Steve G. Harrison Memorial Walking/Biking path is located just across 20th street. As you exit the neighborhood via Roth St., make a left and cross over the water channel. It will be on your right-hand side.
Matson Street
Matson StreetIn the neighborhood:
Meriam Park is within walking/biking distance (less than 1 mile across the intersection of Bruce Rd. and 20th St.)
They have several events happening on a weekly basis. These events may include drive-in movies, food trucks, live music, and comedy nights.
Check out www.meriampark.com/events for information about upcoming events.
Located in Meriam Park are a variety of shops, with new up and coming places as the community is rapidly developing. Our favorite for food and beverage is Daycamp coffee. To check hours and menu, visit their Instagram page @daycampcoffee.
Baroni Park is our neighborhood park and playground. There is a play structure, walking trails, a large grassy field, and basketball courts. Walking takes just a few minutes. Take either Roth St. or Matson St. heading North toward England St. Cross at England St. and continue through the “walking streets” between the cute houses that face each other. Each walking street has a gate leading to the walking trails that surround the park.
Steve G. Harrison Memorial Walking/Biking path is located just across 20th street. As you exit the neighborhood via Roth St., make a left and cross over the water channel. It will be on your right-hand side.