Family Fun

Where to Stay:

Locally Owned, Family Operated: The Ponderosa Garden Motel is an excellent option for you and your family on your trip to The Ridge. There are plenty of rooms and it is located in the heart of town and other activities in the area.

Where to Eat:

Famous for its Pancakes, Debbie’s Restaurant has been part of the community since 1988. Their menu features classic breakfast items including homemade gravy! Stop by for breakfast or lunch.

Make a visit to Mountain Mikes for delicious hot pizza and a great selection of draft beer.

Maria’s Kitchen is known in town for its tamales and serves a delicious array of authentic homemade foods with both indoor and outdoor seating. Check their facebook page to see what live music events they have going on.

What to Do:

Visit a Candy Factory: See chocolates, candies and confections being made in the candy kitchen at Joy Lyn's Candies & Confectionary Factory. The shop has called The Ridge home since 1969 and is known for their award winning Beer Brittle made with Sierra Nevada Pale Ale.

Go Apple Picking: From July through March stop by Noble Orchards to pick apples and peaches. You can also purchase some of their delicious fruit at the local farmers markets. Or celebrate all things apple during Johnny Appleseed Days!

Go For a History Hike: Yellowstone Kelly Heritage Trail is a converted railroad that is now a five mile paved trail. Along the trail you will find 31 plaques with information on Paradise pioneers and the community. 

Play Disc Golf: At Magalia Community Park you will find South Pines Disc Golf a 40 Acre, 18 hole course with 70 different basket locations that are switched weekly. The course is open 7 days a week and hosts various events and tournaments.  On hole 18 treat yourself to Izzy's Bar & Grill and check out the Community Center.

Take in the Views: Bille Park is an excellent place to enjoy the outdoors on The Ridge. Spend some time in the park or follow the trail for a breathtaking view of Butte Creek Canyon.

Go Ice Skating: During November and December the town becomes a winter wonderland with the opening of the ice skating rink and various events. This is a beloved tradition that gets you into the holiday spirit and showcases the friendly community on The Ridge.

What the Locals Say

"Paradise Stronger always has awesome family-friendly things happening, in addition to all the wonderful activities on the Ridge throughout the year. Oroville’s Water Park is super fun in the summer too!"

- James

"Paradise has a ton of parks. Swimming at the pool, ice rink in the winter, fishing at the Aquatic Park or Paradise Lake. Parks and rec always has various classes for kids. There’s the place in Paradise Stronger for teens that has events frequently too. Tumbling on the Ridge."

- Bree

"Due to our unique situation with having a special needs child, we homeschool. We absolutely love the freedom that comes with that in being able to teach our kids in a way they learn best. We love going for ATV rides up to the High Lakes."

- Joelle

"The educational landscape on the Paradise Ridge presents a remarkable array of choices for K-12 schooling. The diversity of options available in a community of this size is truly impressive, ranging from our exceptional school district to charter schools, church-affiliated institutions, and various home and hybrid learning alternatives."

- Molly