Lenore’s Mount Shasta Guidebook
Food Scene
It's our local gastropub: great food, good beer, family friendly dining and now a pet-friendly outdoor area! Pipeline never disappoints with it's food, extensive tap and deep connections to local food production. If you only eat out once while you're in town, make this the place!
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Pipeline Craft Taps & Kitchen
320 N Mt Shasta BlvdIt's our local gastropub: great food, good beer, family friendly dining and now a pet-friendly outdoor area! Pipeline never disappoints with it's food, extensive tap and deep connections to local food production. If you only eat out once while you're in town, make this the place!
Locally owned & boasting a variety of healthy grab & go items perfect for your outdoor adventures, we love Alua for:
- unique kombucha & cold brew on tap
- delicious coffee drinks (love the spicy Mocha Fire), smoothies & acai bowls
- awesome bagel sandwiches, salads, bowls & baked goods
- vegan options
- unique bagel sandwiches
- wraps!
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Alua Kombucha
315 Chestnut StLocally owned & boasting a variety of healthy grab & go items perfect for your outdoor adventures, we love Alua for:
- unique kombucha & cold brew on tap
- delicious coffee drinks (love the spicy Mocha Fire), smoothies & acai bowls
- awesome bagel sandwiches, salads, bowls & baked goods
- vegan options
- unique bagel sandwiches
- wraps!
Is it the Garden of Eden? Is it a beer garden? beer truck? I don't know, but the wood-fired pizza, local brews and tasty salads served in the middle of Native Grounds Nursery are delicious and a must-do in Mount Shasta during warm weather!
***This is a seasonal pop-up, so check to see if it's open while you're in town***
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The Garden Tap
1172 S Mt Shasta BlvdIs it the Garden of Eden? Is it a beer garden? beer truck? I don't know, but the wood-fired pizza, local brews and tasty salads served in the middle of Native Grounds Nursery are delicious and a must-do in Mount Shasta during warm weather!
***This is a seasonal pop-up, so check to see if it's open while you're in town***
Best sandwiches in South Siskiyou county. BBQ on Friday & Saturday, plus lots of fresh & local goods.
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Mount Shasta Super Market
112 E Alma StBest sandwiches in South Siskiyou county. BBQ on Friday & Saturday, plus lots of fresh & local goods.
It's the Original Black Bear Diner! You must go at least once: hearty, family-friendly All-American food.
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Black Bear Diner
401 W Lake StIt's the Original Black Bear Diner! You must go at least once: hearty, family-friendly All-American food.
The locals know: this hideout provides a nice selection on tap, a variety of food, with tasty sushi & poke bowls, and a variety of entertainment like chess, pingpong, sports on TV & more. An excellent place to relax and enjoy the local color. Must be 21 to enter.
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Handsome John's Speakeasy
316 Chestnut StThe locals know: this hideout provides a nice selection on tap, a variety of food, with tasty sushi & poke bowls, and a variety of entertainment like chess, pingpong, sports on TV & more. An excellent place to relax and enjoy the local color. Must be 21 to enter.
Our local artsy Cafe with free WiFi has transitioned to a new pet-friendly indoor/outdoor space right across from the primary photo opp of Mt Shasta offering massive, decadent burgers, delicious coffee drinks & a great spot for people-watching.
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Yaks Mount Shasta Koffee & Eatery
401 North Mount Shasta BoulevardOur local artsy Cafe with free WiFi has transitioned to a new pet-friendly indoor/outdoor space right across from the primary photo opp of Mt Shasta offering massive, decadent burgers, delicious coffee drinks & a great spot for people-watching.
If your group can't agree on what to eat, this is the place for you. My daughter loves the fish & chips, the wood-fired pizza is delicious, they do lovely burgers and pastas are good. Cocktails & Desserts are amazing.
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Sparky’s Landing
316 N Mt Shasta BlvdIf your group can't agree on what to eat, this is the place for you. My daughter loves the fish & chips, the wood-fired pizza is delicious, they do lovely burgers and pastas are good. Cocktails & Desserts are amazing.
If you are looking for Mexican food, this street taco truck will not disappoint. Hop in the car to Grocery Outlet in Weed, ca (just a few exits north on I-5). This taco truck parked in the empty lot next door has an amazing view of the mountain!
El zaguan tacks
268 Vista DrIf you are looking for Mexican food, this street taco truck will not disappoint. Hop in the car to Grocery Outlet in Weed, ca (just a few exits north on I-5). This taco truck parked in the empty lot next door has an amazing view of the mountain!
coffee drinks & big breakfast burritos... you'll love it.
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Seven Suns Coffee & Cafe
1011 S Mt Shasta Blvdcoffee drinks & big breakfast burritos... you'll love it.
Family-friendly bar & grill right off I-5 with a nice selection of drinks, good food and live music sometimes. Try their avocado toast... no, really. it's good!
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Cooper's Bar & Grill
111 Morgan WayFamily-friendly bar & grill right off I-5 with a nice selection of drinks, good food and live music sometimes. Try their avocado toast... no, really. it's good!
It's the best deal on town! bring it home & bake in the oven or pop on the BBQ.
*I have better luck with the thin crust not getting soft.
Papa Murphy's | Take 'N' Bake Pizza
432 N Mt Shasta BlvdIt's the best deal on town! bring it home & bake in the oven or pop on the BBQ.
*I have better luck with the thin crust not getting soft.
American-italian yumminess... there's something for everyone. Expect a solid, sit-down dining experience with good food.
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Mike & Tony's Restaurant
501 S Mt Shasta BlvdAmerican-italian yumminess... there's something for everyone. Expect a solid, sit-down dining experience with good food.
This is now called GiGi's... owned by the father of Mike & Tony's with Italian American fare. Gigi is a hoot. This is like visiting a friend for a meal.
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Mount Shasta Pastry
610 S Mt Shasta BlvdThis is now called GiGi's... owned by the father of Mike & Tony's with Italian American fare. Gigi is a hoot. This is like visiting a friend for a meal.
Activities
Incredible views and lots of local activities: bike Park, skate park, dog park, soccer, baseball... summer concerts, ice skating in winter.
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Shastice Park
800 Rockfellow DrIncredible views and lots of local activities: bike Park, skate park, dog park, soccer, baseball... summer concerts, ice skating in winter.
It's way off the beaten path, but something you'll remember for a while.
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Pluto's Cave
It's way off the beaten path, but something you'll remember for a while.
a 3-mile out&back hike with 800' elevation gain to a small lake with beautiful views. it's worth it! Typically frozen in winter and a refreshing swim in summer.
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Heart Lake
a 3-mile out&back hike with 800' elevation gain to a small lake with beautiful views. it's worth it! Typically frozen in winter and a refreshing swim in summer.
Our Local Lake: this is the side you don't need to pay for- just wading or swimming in the water, paddling around in a raft/canoe/kayak, having a picnic, or walking/hiking/running around the lake: it makes for a nice, low-key day.
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Lake Siskiyou
Our Local Lake: this is the side you don't need to pay for- just wading or swimming in the water, paddling around in a raft/canoe/kayak, having a picnic, or walking/hiking/running around the lake: it makes for a nice, low-key day.
This side is located in the campground, with a day-use fee and several amenities, including but not limited to: boat rental, fishing & tackle, restaurant, a major water park-style inflatable play & swim area and more.
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Lake Siskiyou
This side is located in the campground, with a day-use fee and several amenities, including but not limited to: boat rental, fishing & tackle, restaurant, a major water park-style inflatable play & swim area and more.
Serious mountain climbers often start their ascent up Mount Shasta here, but it's a lovely little hike for just a few hours here as well. grab some sandwiches at Mount Shasta Supermarket and come on out for the day.
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Bunny Flat Trailhead
Everitt Memorial HighwaySerious mountain climbers often start their ascent up Mount Shasta here, but it's a lovely little hike for just a few hours here as well. grab some sandwiches at Mount Shasta Supermarket and come on out for the day.
Skiing, snow boarding, tubing in winter; bike runs in summer. and the drinks at the bar are tasty, too!
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I-Park Ski ye-Mt. Shasta
4500 Ski Park HwySkiing, snow boarding, tubing in winter; bike runs in summer. and the drinks at the bar are tasty, too!
Sightseeing
There's 3 falls here- connected by an easy 4-mile out& back hike. the lower falls are flat, rocky and family friendly. Lots of people sunbathe & swim. Even if it's hot, the water can be chilly.
You'll see hikers and rock climbers cooling off at middle falls... and some brave souls jumping off the 35-80-foot ledges. Do Not Try This if you don't know what you're doing!!! (pros have spotters & do lots of prep like depth checks)
A short, shady hike further and you'll get to upper falls. It becomes progressively less populated, but it's very pretty. If you can only see one, I recommend Middle Falls.
You can also drive & park at each overlook if you're not up to the hike.
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McCloud Falls - Upper Fall
Upper Fall RoadThere's 3 falls here- connected by an easy 4-mile out& back hike. the lower falls are flat, rocky and family friendly. Lots of people sunbathe & swim. Even if it's hot, the water can be chilly.
You'll see hikers and rock climbers cooling off at middle falls... and some brave souls jumping off the 35-80-foot ledges. Do Not Try This if you don't know what you're doing!!! (pros have spotters & do lots of prep like depth checks)
A short, shady hike further and you'll get to upper falls. It becomes progressively less populated, but it's very pretty. If you can only see one, I recommend Middle Falls.
You can also drive & park at each overlook if you're not up to the hike.
a must-see for everyone, but especially young visitors: this museum is chock-full of info, interactive hands-on exhibits and a deep understanding of the ecological, geological, spiritual, indigenous & historical context of our area. You can easily stop here multiple days! check it out!
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Mt. Shasta Sisson Museum
1 N Old Stage Rda must-see for everyone, but especially young visitors: this museum is chock-full of info, interactive hands-on exhibits and a deep understanding of the ecological, geological, spiritual, indigenous & historical context of our area. You can easily stop here multiple days! check it out!
you will feel like you are in the middle of the wilderness, even though you are a block from downtown. With 360 views including Mt. Shasta, Black Butte & Mt Eddy, this planked trail is fully accessible, with plenty of spots to sit & test and take it all in!
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Sisson Meadow
313 E Castle Styou will feel like you are in the middle of the wilderness, even though you are a block from downtown. With 360 views including Mt. Shasta, Black Butte & Mt Eddy, this planked trail is fully accessible, with plenty of spots to sit & test and take it all in!
City/town information
It's a little mountain town with a variety of people: solid, rural farmers from surrounding areas, "hippies," spiritual seekers, backpackers, travelers and more.
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Mount Shasta
It's a little mountain town with a variety of people: solid, rural farmers from surrounding areas, "hippies," spiritual seekers, backpackers, travelers and more.
Shopping
Everyone must go here at least once... maybe you'll find a little piece of Mount Shasta you'll want to take home with you!
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Soul Connections
329 N Mt Shasta BlvdEveryone must go here at least once... maybe you'll find a little piece of Mount Shasta you'll want to take home with you!
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Izinto omele uzipakishe
Bring water shoes for the lakes & rivers and VARIETY
The weather changes quickly here, so even if it's hot, you should bring a jacket- maybe even a rain jacket. Even if it's cold, bring a short sleeve shirt and maybe a swimsuit- even in winter, sunny days can be warm on a clear day with sun reflecting off the snow.
Ukuhamba-hamba
Don't count on ride shares
... like Uber & Lyft. You can try Mt Shasta Taxi & Mt. Shasta Tours, but the town is remarkably walkable/bikeable. For going to local lakes and hiking, a car is useful & there is limited bus service.