I stopped in to get a bit of information about the area, possibly coffee, stretch my legs, and for my service pup and I, to go potty!! Lol... Anyway, the place was awesome! Upon entering, a nice gentleman greeted us, and yep, fresh coffee was offered, and I gladly accepted! The place was amazing and super clean! Theres a plethora of free brochures, but beyond that the guy in there, happily spoke to me, of whats awesome and good, about the area nearby, Shasta area!After we talked, I walked around inside. I noticed and was fascinated to see a huge fish tank, built into the wall. It was stocked with a variety of large breeds of local fresh water fish. I stood and watched them swim around for a few minutes, which was relaxing. I knew, I better not get very relaxed, since I had many hours of miles to drive!I noticed a small room to my right, and decided I better keep moving! I walked into the room, which had items for sale, California memorabilia mostly. I then heard a child laughing, and a splash coming from the aquarium. I walked out to see what was going on. The guy working there, was standing in front of the tank, along with a little boy and his mom. It was time for the fish nightly feeding. The guy handed the little boy, some fish food, and the boy excitedly pitched the food into the tank. The fish were ready and waiting, to be fed. They hurriedly swam to the top of the water, where the food layed. Theyd race up to swoop the particles in their mouths, splashing the water with their tails, which sprayed the boy with water droplets. The little guy, giggled and laughed, which we all did! The boys laughter, was infectious, nothing more sweet than a childs laughter!Im certainly glad, I decided to pull over and stop into such a cool, clean, and especially friendly place, you should pull over too!!!

Its a nice place to learn a little about California

It seems like a strange location, but once you get to the welcome center, you will find a wealth of information about Northern California. I found the hiking maps for the Redding area useful. They have restrooms there too.

Great place to get brochures and catalogs about the area. The restrooms are right before you get to the doors on the left hand side. The staff inside was knowledgeable as well as polite. A great place to get out and stretch your legs.

Great information, super tourism specialists, history and more!

Friendly staff. Interesting exhibts. Lots of info.

I fuxking love my home state...!!!

This place needs some serious cleaning. The dust was so thick on the topographical map of California, I was ashamed for out-of-state visitors to stop. I know that I couldnt leave fast enough.Ive stopped in other nearby States Visitors Centers. Theyre bright, cheery and most importantly, clean!!!

Helpful staff lots of info and received the maps I stopped fod.

This welcome center is tucked into a far corner of an almost empty discount shopping strip mall. However, once inside it had a lot of interesting materials for travelers along highway 5. Plus there is a very nice restroom. Travelers can find a wealth of information about the history and geographical information about the area. There are a deluge of brochures and pamphlets on nearby attractions with maps and pertinent information. This location is a handy resource for travelers in the area, but it is sad that it is so far back in the center and away from the main entrance/exit to the freeway.

This was the cleanest place in all of California! Unbelievable service! Genius level knowledgeable staff. Most of the items here were free!!!

Very interesting, educational Northern California welcome center. Very helpful displays on history of the surrounding counties/areas & the people who settled there, suggestions for things to see and do. Abundant tourism brochures/booklets, pamphlets, maps; Hotel & restaurant coupons. Friendly, knowledgeable, helpful personnel. Young man, Gabriel, staffing during our visit. Very clean restrooms. Beautiful native plants in landscaping. Just off freeway, thru an outlet stores shopping strip center to get to, so not easy on/off I-5 yet close enough to make it worth it. Small gift shop.

The male who was there was extremely helpful.

There are a lot of pamphlets, books, and information on California and surrounding areas. The staff was very friendly and there was a small gift shop. The welcome center also has small displays with local and statewide historical information. Very clean, restrooms available. Wal-Mart and other restaurants and shops are nearby.

Its has lots of info on Northern Cali. Not much souvenir. Its nice inside.

Good people... Great Maps... Helpful info.... Fun Gift Shop... irrestiable goodies.... Whats not to like!!! Then of course the necessary rest stop bathroom .... Guess that covers it!! Lol

Nice facility and the staff have all been enthusiastic and knowledgeable.

Loved it

I have a geocache hidden here and the Staff has a display inside too. Great place to visit.

Nice people, but could have more information on Northern California.

I was hoping to collect a California highway map. But instead I received an official California tourist map.It seems that highway maps are losing priority for state Departments of Transportation dollars as navigation moves toward electronics.Maps are an invitation to the world and its unfortunate to lose this big picture format for comprehending what opportunities a state or area hold to the adventuring American soul.Good collection of individual brochures. Clean public toilets. Nice bear statue at the entrance. His nose hasnt nearly received the patina of millions of visitors.

Employee was so friendly and helpful.

Great Place to Stop for Maps and Flyers on places to visit. Knowledgeable Staff with a small gift shop. Restrooms and Local History info.

Lots of educational things to look at.

Wonderful place to visit and very friendly staff.

Never been here and it never gets alot of people.

Friendly, informative staff. Many great resources for locales from southern Oregon to southern California. Love the Welcome Center!

Super helpful. Gabriel knew all about the area.

Great Service and attendant wascordial. Place is clean.

My second home. My favorite building. My favorite people. The Shasta Cascade Wonderland Association has been around since 1927! See you at the 100th year anniversary 2027!!!

Great staff, very helpful. Plenty of parking. Excellent selection of maps and brochures.

Lots of info and helpful staff

Wonderful help

Very informative overview of the activities and sight of the upper northern CA counties of the State Of Jefferson. Friendly knowledgeable staff eager to serve you Thanks!

Great view of Shasta mountain. Nice staff. Clean bathroom

Great and easy nice people

Great historical exhibits, maps, and advice. The only privately-run Welcome to California Center in the state

This is a great place to find things to do from Tehama County to Mount Shasta. They have information on everything from hikes, bike trails, camp grounds, the three Shastas, and even spelunking.They even have a little gift shop featuring local olive oils, souvenirs, t-shirts, and jewelry.

Nice gift shop, clean rest rooms and interesting historical information.

Very clean, usefull and clerks are very knowledgeable. Thank you.

It was nice and clean and the employees were very nice and friendly.

Nice center, good staff, local history info. Next to a small mall.

Its alright. I went to get a postcard and didnt have much options.. The guy seemed kinda creepy, grumpy, and boring. Not very welcoming for a welcome center..

The best place for information.

Very helpful staff

Very helpful and friendly staff.

Awesome host.good neat stop.

You can charge your phone outside but the staff isnt too friendly about it

No one at welcome desk. No contact until I readied to leave. Bathroom filthy, no paper.An all around bad experience. Save your time and dont stop here.

Great stop

Friendly and informative

Right off the highway. Clean bathroom. Gift shop. Brochures.

Helpful guides and staff