Downtown Chico Travel Guide

Chico

Sequoia Pool in Lower Bidwell Park. #hometown
Sequoia Pool in Lower Bidwell Park. #hometown
Sunset in Upper Bidwell Park #hometown
Just across the street from the parking structure the university still has 'Greek' roots
Nicest Jamba Juice in NorCal with outside seating in the warm season and right across the street from the campus a perfect local to get the feel of the town

Popular places to visit

Entrance to CSU

California State University-Chico

Explore the campus of California State University-Chico during your travels in Chico. Discover the bars in this family-friendly area or seek out the cycling trails.

California State University-Chico
In spring and summer the thing I love most about the mansion is the scent of fresh Gardenia's my favorite flower

Bidwell Mansion State Historic Park

You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Bidwell Mansion State Historic Park during your travels in Chico. Discover the bars in this family-friendly area or seek out the cycling trails.

Bidwell Mansion State Historic Park

National Yo-Yo Museum

You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at National Yo-Yo Museum during your travels in Chico. Discover the bars in this family-friendly area or seek out the cycling trails.

National Yo-Yo Museum

Bidwell-Sacramento River State Park

You can take time to visit Bidwell-Sacramento River State Park during your travels to Chico. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

Bidwell-Sacramento River State Park

Centerville Estates

Learn about the events happening in Centerville Estates during your trip to Chico. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

Centerville Estates

Gateway Science Museum

You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Gateway Science Museum during your travels in Chico. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

Gateway Science Museum

Things to do

1 mile bridge Bidwell Park group ride

4 hour Bicycle Rental

Rp925.100
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
4 hour Bicycle Rental
Salem Puzzling Adventure

Chico Puzzling Adventure

Rp587.859
per traveller
Chico Puzzling Adventure
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Top hotels in Downtown Chico

Hotel Diamond Chico

Hotel Diamond Chico

3.5 out of 5
220 West 4th Street Chico CA
The price is Rp3.245.644 per night from 16 Feb to 17 Feb
Rp3.245.644
Rp3.651.392 total
16 Feb - 17 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Chico. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (960 reviews)
Love this hotel

Reviewed on 14 Feb 2026

Hotel Diamond Chico
DoubleTree by Hilton Chico

DoubleTree by Hilton Chico

4 out of 5
685 Manzanita Ct Chico CA
The price is Rp1.504.802 per night from 22 Feb to 23 Feb
Rp1.504.802
Rp1.695.836 total
22 Feb - 23 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Chico. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
Yes to both questions

Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026

DoubleTree by Hilton Chico
Oxford Suites Chico

Oxford Suites Chico

3 out of 5
2035 Business Ln Chico CA
The price is Rp3.006.170 per night from 6 Mar to 7 Mar
Rp3.006.170
Rp3.580.139 total
6 Mar - 7 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Chico. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,565 reviews)
Clean room, helpful staff. Have stayed before, will stay again. Nice mid-range hotel in Chico.

Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026

Oxford Suites Chico
Hampton Inn & Suites Chico

Hampton Inn & Suites Chico

2.5 out of 5
1651 Springfield Drive Chico CA
The price is Rp1.843.205 per night from 19 Feb to 20 Feb
Rp1.843.205
Rp2.073.606 total
19 Feb - 20 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Chico. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (746 reviews)
Room was clean and comfortable although a bit noisy due to the exhaust constantly running in the bathroom. May have been due to being on the top floor/ closest to the roof exhaust fan. Staff was great, enjoyed the spacious gym and of course the included breakfast

Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026

Hampton Inn & Suites Chico
Heritage Inn Express Chico

Heritage Inn Express Chico

2 out of 5
725 Broadway St Chico CA
Stay at this hotel in Chico. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions National Yo-Yo Museum and Bidwell Mansion State Historic ...
5.8/10 (1,008 reviews)
Vlean

Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026

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Heritage Inn Express Chico
Quality Inn Chico

Quality Inn Chico

2.5 out of 5
715 Main Street Chico CA
The price is Rp1.345.196 per night from 21 Feb to 22 Feb
Rp1.345.196
Rp1.513.345 total
21 Feb - 22 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Chico. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
Ever since the first time we stayed here at the time of touring the Chico campus, we've been very happy with this hotel. We love the unique wallpaper showing the beautiful Chico campus building. The room is always perfectly clean with absolutely no unpleasant odor like bleach some hotels use. The ...

Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026

Quality Inn Chico
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Downtown Chico Travel Guide