Jessica & Steven
Things To Do
Downtown Chico
Downtown Chico is one of the cutest and welcoming downtown areas you will ever visit. Take some time to explore all of the shops and restaurants that are near and dear to our heart. Just walking around downtown will be a memory that you will carry with you long after you leave Chico!
CSU, Chico
Come explore the campus of California State University, Chico, the second oldest university in the 23 campus CSU system. One of the most beautiful university campuses in the state, Chico State is where both Steven and Jessica went to college, started their professional careers, and started dating. Fun fact: Steven proposed to Jessica on one of the bridges that crosses Big Chico Creek on campus. See if you can find out which bridge it was!
Sierra Nevada Brewing Co.
Ken Grossman started Sierra Nevada with a hand-built brewhouse and the odds stacked against him. In 1980, that patchwork of pipes, pumps and tanks began making beers that forever changed the course of American craft brewing. Based in Chico, Sierra Nevada is now one of the most iconic craft breweries in the world. Take a tour of the Sierra Nevada Brewery or grab some great food at the Sierra Nevada Taproom.
Chico Saturday Farmers' Market
Founded in 1980, the Chico Certified Farmers’ Market provides a unique opportunity for farmers and vendors to sell directly to the community. Visitors can find an unlimited selection of fresh picked, locally grown fruit, vegetables, nuts, honey, olive oil, rice, grass fed beef, lamb, ham, chicken, pork, eggs, herbs, flowers, plants, fresh baked artisan breads, handcrafts and prepared foods. Join us and see for yourself! Open year round, rain or shine, on Saturday morning from 7:30am – 1pm.
One Mile | Lower Bidwell Park
One-Mile Recreation Area is located within Lower Bidwell Park, just a few blocks from downtown Chico and easily accessible from East 4th Street. Enjoy swimming at Sycamore Pool, barbecues, softball, horseshoe pits and more. For those interested in swimming, the Sycamore Pool, located at the One-Mile Recreation Area, is a concrete pool built around Big Chico Creek, which makes for a unique swimming experience.
Monkey Face Hike | Upper Bidwell Park
From afar, the Monkey Face rock formation looks to have a bridged brow over two eyes, similar to a monkey's. This unique formation along with expansive views overlooking Bidwell Park make the Monkey Face Loop one of the most popular trails in the park. Everyone will love looking out over the park and getting the perfect sunset photo for Instagram.
Float Down the Sacramento River
The Irvine Finch River Access area is a classic starting point for legendary river tubing adventures down the Sacramento River. Nature lovers will appreciate the hundreds of acres of protected riparian habitat that help keep Butte County’s stretch of the Sacramento River naturally stunning. Travel up Pine Creek to find Scotty’s Landing, Butte County’s famous riverside restaurant. Easy to find right on the west side of the Highway 32 bridge, fees are $6 per vehicle.
Almendra Winery & Distillery
Opening in 2016, Almendra Winery & Distillery in Durham (10 minutes from Chico) is a great spot for wine tasting. Over the past few years they have added a restaurant to the winery & distillery, where they take pride in using locally sourced products. The Bertagna Family exemplifies spirit and winemaking artistry as they fashion a wide variety of locally grown wines as well their line of Monkey Face Spirits.
The Outlet by Lulus
Jessica's favorite store to find some awesome clothes for cheap! At the Lulus Outlet, everything is $40 or less-some items are only $4! - including incredible brand-name pieces you love, elegant formal dresses, casual separates, shoes, accessories, and more! Be prepared to rummage to find your perfect treasure-you never know what chic styles you'll discover.
National Yo-Yo Museum
The National Yo-Yo Museum features the worlds largest public display of yo-yo, yo-yo memorabilia, and contest awards, including the 256 pound 'Big-Yo', which made it into the 1982 Guinness Book of World Records claiming the title of ‘Worlds Biggest Working Wooden Yo-Yo’.