Shasta Lake
Lake Shasta Caverns - A tour of the Lake Shasta Caverns is more than just a walking tour through the caverns. First you board a flat-bottomed catamaran for a 15 min. ride across the lake, then take a bus ride up the steep hillside with panoramic views of the lake from above. The walking tour takes about 45 min. through the caverns with spectacular stalactites and stalagmites, "cave bacon" and "ice cream" formations.
Tip: The tour does involve a fair amount of walking up and down stairs, and kids will also have to walk to and from the boat, so it really isn't suited to toddlers or infants.
Shasta Dam - Shasta Dam is the second largest dam in the United States. Shasta Dam is the second largest dam in the United States. Although tours inside the dam and powerplant are currently unavailable, you can take a tour across the top of the dam with a guide. Call 530.247.8555 to schedule a tour.
Visitor Center (open weekdays) has a small play area for toddlers and coloring pages, as well as information about the construction of the dam. Outside are picnic tables with views of the dam and Shasta Lake.
Rent a houseboat - Shasta Lake has miles of coastline to explore, and renting a houseboat is perfect for multi-generational family vacation to have the grandparents, parents, cousins, kids all together.
Houseboats have all the comforts of home, with fully equipped kitchens, gas barbeques, bathrooms with showers, plus water slides. Typically minimum rental is three days, two nights.
Bay Bridge Resort and Marina has houseboat rentals.
