Discover Paradise

Come and discover the treasures of Paradise! Our intriguing gold-rush past and equally compelling present beckon visitors and newcomers to our beautiful mountain community amid the pines and above the fog.

Find Your Paradise here!

Small-town values with big-town conveniences. Unique shops, antiques, dining for all tastes, beautiful parks and friendly, good-hearted people. Well-established theater, dance and symphony programs of exceptional quality. Your Paradise is as active or restful as you like! Enjoy your peace of the pines.

The roads to Paradise are paved with spectacular sights.  From Lake Oroville on Pentz to the “Little Grand Canyon” on Skyway, the Ridge is rimmed with breathtaking vistas.

There are activities, sights and attractions to meet every desire.


The Gold Nugget Museum, dedicated to preserving and protecting the Ridge’s proud Gold Rush heritage, will satisfy history buffs.

Performing arts fans will find a plethora of entertainment at the Paradise Performing Arts Center, and Theatre on the Ridge, the longest running community theatre in the Northstate. Northern California Ballet attracts dancers from all over the world to train and perform with local youth. We even have a seven-plex Cinema!

Looking for something more athletic? The Ridge is home to a multitude of hiking, biking, and walking trails, hunting, fishing and boating opportunities and parks for picnics and relaxing. Golfers can tee off at Tuscan Ridge and Lava Creek Golf Courses, and Trailhead Adventures has everything for the outdoors person. Check our events calendar for tournaments, relays and adventures for the sports-minded.

Every month there’s an event happening in Paradise that will be right up your alley - foodies, car buffs, gardeners, bird watchers, music fans, history lovers, wine enthusiasts, runners, cyclists and more will find their heart’s desire here! On Memorial Day and Veteran's Day, volunteers place 1080 flags along the Skyway in a breathtaking display. In March, the Ridge blooms with more than 60,000 daffodils. Join us for Johnny Appleseed Days, California’s longest running harvest festival. 


Stop by and see us at the Paradise Visitor’s Bureau located in the Chamber of Commerce office on Skyway.

Hikers, download this handy hiking guide: Hiking Trails.

We in invite you to find your very own Paradise!