About the Area

One of the most scenic and unique counties in all of California provides production companies an economic advantage of shooting a variety of looks with minimal travel. Located in the northeastern corner of Northern California, 160 miles north of Sacramento, with Interstate 5 going straight through the heart of Shasta County.

Elevations range from 500 to 5,000 feet. Redding, the county seat, receives 88% more sunny days than any other metropolitan city in the nation, surpassed only by Yuma, Arizona. Shasta County enjoys the four seasons, providing film makers a bounty of fall color, mild winters and an array of spring beauty. Surrounded by three mountain ranges, on the east, west and north.

THE LOOK: Towering mountain peaks, unspoiled breathtaking vistas, dense lush forests, limestone caves, volcanoes, lava, glaciers, alpine lakes, breathtaking waterfalls, winding rivers, streams, whitewater rapids, western towns, prairies, mountain meadows, mining towns, rolling hills, farms, ranches, mines, canyons, and bridges.

CLIMATE: Shasta County is where the sun shines the most. Annual rainfall averages 38.6 inches and occurs between November and March, however, 50% is within the months of January -February.