Chico is a lively college town anchored by California State University, Chico—great for multi‑week stays with plenty of cafés, farm‑to‑table restaurants, craft breweries, live music and community events that keep your off‑hours interesting and social.
Outdoor lovers get Bidwell Park’s miles of trails, swimming holes and mountain‑bike terrain right in town, plus easy weekend escapes to Lake Oroville and the Sierra foothills for boating, hiking and wine‑country exploring.