Chico, California

Chico is located in the northern central part of California in Butte County.  Some of the cities, towns and villages surrounding Chico would include: Paradise, Oroville, Durham, Cohasset, Dayton, Nord and Forest Ranch.  Chico is known as the  “City of Roses”.  Chico has Mediterranean climate with dry hot summers and cool wet winters.  Major streets in Chico would include: State Route 99 (Main Street/Broadway Street) and State Route 32

Chico Municipal Airport (CIC) is located fifteen minutes away from downtown Chico by car.  United Airlines is the airline carrier found in Chico Municipal Airport.  Amtrak, The North Valley Shuttle, B-Line, Greyhound, The Chico Clipper, Pedicabs and several taxi companies serve Chico, California

Sacramento International Airport (SMF) is the closest international airport to Chico.  Sacramento International Airport is around one hour and forty-five minutes away from downtown Chico by car.  Some of the airline carriers found in the Sacramento International Airport are Air Canada, Delta Air Lines, Hawaiian Airlines, Southwest Airlines, US Airways, American Airlines, United Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Continental Airlines, Frontier Airlines, JetBlue Airways, Mexicana and Northwest Airlines.

Chico has many restaurants that will satisfy anyone’s taste buds and preferences. Some of the restaurants in Chico, California would include: Sierra Nevada Brewing Company, 5th Street Steak House, Celestino's New York Pizza, Smokin' Moe's Barbecue, Johnnie's Restaurant, Priya, Christian Michaels Ristorante, Star of India, Sicilian Cafe, Spice Creek Cafe, Hula's Chinese Bar-B-Q, Franky's, Raw Bar, Burger Hut, Red Tavern, Rice Bowl, Cocodine, Sultan's Bistro, Bustolini's Deli and Coffee House, 33 Steaks, Booze and Jazz, Peeking, La Hacienda Restaurant, Sophia Thai, Crush 201, Gas House Pizza, Outback Steakhouse, Chada Thai Cuisine, Olive Garden, The Naked Lounge, Peter Chu's of Chico, Left Coast Pizza Co., Applebee's, The Albatross Restaurant, Red Lobster, Monks Wine Bar, Windys Chinese Restaurant, Towne Lounge, Leon Bistro, The Banshee, Monstros Pizza and Sin of Cortez.

For a nice calm and peaceful stay in Chico, there are many hotels that vary in price and tastes for everyone. Some of these hotels would include: Best Western Heritage Inn Chico, Budget Inn Chico, Courtyard by Marriott Chico, Chico Days Inn, Heritage Inn Express Chico, Holiday Inn Chico, Hotel Diamond, Oxford Suites Chico, Residence Inn by Marriott, Safari Inn, Safari Garden Motel Chico, Super 8 Motel Chico, Deluxe Inn Chico, Motel 6 Chico, Thunderbird Lodge, Budget Inn, Town House Motel and Vagabond Inn.

People looking for a university or university in California might want to consider Chico’s colleges and universities.  Chico’s colleges and universities would include: Butte College, Cal Northern School of Law, University of Phoenix and California State University, Chico.

Chico is rich in agriculture because its fertile soil.  Almonds, walnuts, rice, kiwis, olives, peaches and plums are all cultivated in Chico.  During the warm months, Chico holds a Farmer’s Market on Thursday evenings.  A Farmers’ Market is also held in the Wall Street public parking lot on Saturday mornings.

Chico is divided into several neighborhoods, some of which include: Downtown Chico is the mail commercial district, South Campus is the most densely populated area especially young renters, Barber is a working class residential neighborhood, Chapmantown is a working class residential neighborhood and home to The Dorothy F. Johnson Neighborhood Center, The Avenues is a residential neighborhood and home to the Enloe Medical Center, Mansion Park is a residential neighborhood, a preferred parking zone and home to the Albert E. Warrens Reception Center, Doe Mill, Nob Hill and California Park are all developing urban residential neighborhoods, Aspen Glen is a residential neighborhood, Cussik Area Neighborhood is known for its beautiful houses and orchards, Big Chico Creek Estates is a middle class development, Little Chico Creek Estates is also a middle class development, South Park, North Park, Vallombrosa, Baroni Park, Hancock Park and many more!

For people who enjoy visual arts and performing arts might want to consider the following art galleries and theatres: The Crux, The 46, 1078 Gallery, 24 Hour Drive-By, Avenue 9, The Space, Blue Room Theatre, Theatre on the Ridge, Theatre ETC, Chico Theater Company, Chico Cabaret, Chico Performances and many more.

Chico has museums for everyone.  These museums include: Chico Air Museum, National Yo-Yo Museum, Chico Art Center, Bidwell Mansion, Stansbury House and under construction Northern California Museum of Natural History.

People enjoy nature and the outdoors will love Chico’s Parks and Creekside Greenways.  Some of Chico’s Parks would include:  First & Verbena Park, Baroni Park, Bidwell Park, Children's Playground, Depot Park, DeGarmo Park, East 20th St at Notre Dame Park, Hancock Park, Henshaw Park, Hooker Oak Recreation Area, Ceres Park, Humboldt Park, Nob Hill/Husa Ranch Park, Peterson Park, City Plaza, Ringel Park, Skateboard Park, Wildwood Park, Martin Luther King Park, Chapman Park, Oak Way Park, Rotary Park and Rotary Park.  Some of Chico’s Creekside Greenways are: Little Chico Creek, Mud Creek, Sycamore Creek, Commanche Creek, Sandy Gulch (Lindo Channel) Greenway, Bear Hole, Alligator Hole and Salmon Hole.

Other points of interest in Chico would include: Bidwell Park, Bidwell Mansion State Historic Park, Chico University Arboretum, Sierra Nevada Brewing Company, Whitney Hall, Meriam Libraby, Enloe Medical Center, Hooker Oak, Diamond Match Factory, Madison Bear Garden, and Mechoopda Maidu and many more!

We all know how important conservation is, now more then ever, Reduce, Reuse Recycle programs better known as Green or Greening are the responsibility of all people in all places. These are some of Chico, California’s programs, in place to help in Environmental Development: Chico has a Curbside Recycling Program which collects metals, mixed paper, glass and plastic.  Chico also collects yard waste such as lawn clippings, leaves, prunings and scrap wood.  Used oil and electronics are also recycled.  Chico has a commitment to ensure green spaces are created and preserved. Chico is concerned with its Urban Environment as well as the Global Environment, From low-flow toilets to conserving gas in our cars and homes, planting trees, shrubs and even a garden to supply some fruits and vegetables helps in taking small step towards Environmental Protection and Conservation, our precious natural recourses hang in the balance. Many cities have issues with the amount of water or the pollution of water, it is each cities responsibility to address these issues and find ways to develop Environmental friendly Energy such as Wind and Solar power, increase Water Energy and create Sustainable Energy for generations to come.  Over the last Century we have managed to pollute our world to a point of all most no return. www.beemazed.com is committed to Environmental Development and will make as many green products and services available as an alternative for people that are concerned for our environment.  Many companies are learning Green not only helps the Environment but is also a good business.  The Green Economy and Emerging Green Industries if managed properly will have a great impact on the Ecology Environment and in turn assist in preserving our natural recourses. As a commitment to the our Environment and Environmental Projects www.beemazed.com will create a Simply Green link that will profile companies that provide Green Products and Services this link may be found on every page of www.beemazed.com website.  In addition you may find stories from Individuals, Communities and Businesses that have innovative ways to assist in the greening and conservation of our Environment.  www.beemazed.com will contribute 5% of sales from companies that place ads in the Simply Green section of the website.  These donations will go directly to organizations that have proven to make a positive impact on the Environment. All donations will be listed in the Simply Green section of www.beemazed.com

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