Paradise is an incorporated town in Butte County, in the northwest foothills of California's Central Valley, in the Sierra. The town is considered part of the Chico Metropolitan Area.


The town of Paradise is spread out on a wide ridge which rises between deep canyons on either side. These canyons are formed by the west branch of the Feather River to the east, and Butte Creek to the west. The Paradise area extends northwards from Paradise to include the unincorporated town of Magalia and smaller communities such as Stirling City to the far north. Elevations in the town range from around 1500 to 2300 feet (450 to 700 m), steadily increasing as one travels northwards. The town is approximately 8 miles (13 km) east of the city of Chico, and 10 miles (16 km) north of the Oroville area.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 18.2 square miles (47.3 km²), all of it land.


Education

Paradise is served by Paradise Unified School District as well as several independent Charter and Private Schools. PUSD schools include:

Cedarwood Elementary School (K-5) Paradise Elementary School (K-5) Ponderosa Elementary School (K-5) Pine Ridge School (K-8) Paradise Intermediate School (6-8) Paradise High School Ridgeview High School (continuation) Honey Run Academy Elementary & Secondary (2 community day schools) Children's Community Charter School (K-8) Paradise Charter Middle School (6 -8) HomeTech Charter School (K -12)

Other Paradise Schools include: Achieve Charter School, Paradise Adventist Academy


Chico, the county's largest city, is a short scenic drive from Paradise.  The 10-mile jaunt offers panoramic views of Butte Creek Canyon - known to the locals as Little Grand Canyon - and sweeping vistas from the foothills to the Coast Range to the west and Mt. Lassen to the North.

On your way to Paradise from the nearby City of Oroville, you can drop the boat at Lime Saddle Marina and cruise Lake Oroville or wet your line in the Feather River.  You can also meander along Riverbend Park or marvel at the cultural beauty of the Chinese Temple Garden.

Paradise is a short drive from the Bay Area and the Sacramento region.  The drive takes you along historic and scenic highways 70 and 99, and past the orchards and rice fields.  A spring time drive along the Blossom Tour is a must see.

Rich in history, innate beauty, and friendly people, Paradise is a fantastic place to raise a family, build a business, or just relax for a weekend in the pines.

 

For  information on Paradise, Magalia, Chico, California and surrounding areas, contact me directly at 530-413-8383 or check out www.TammysRealty.com or my Localism Blog.

 

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ABOUT THE TOWN OF PARADISE

The Town of Paradise, incorporated in 1979, is a beautiful community with a population of nearly 27,000 and another 20,000 people living in the adjacent unincorporated area of Magalia.  It is located 97 miles North of Sacramento and 12 miles Northeast of Chico and situated in the Western foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountains.  The community forms a sanctuary for wild game since there is no hunting allowed within the perimeter.

Paradise offers its residents a rare combination of advantages.  With its great natural beauty and charm, it offers excellent home sites, a wide choice of recreational pursuits, cultural activities and facilities for shopping and personal services.

Recreational pursuits are plentiful as this beautiful countryside offers activities for the hiker, fisherman, hunter, horseman and golfer.  Lake Oroville is within ten minutes of Paradise for water sports, house boating and fishing.

Paradise offers a delightful climate which is superior to that of much of the rest of Northern California.  We boast four distinct seasons.  Our foothill location and prevailing wind direction eliminate smog conditions completely.  Its 18 square miles and has an altitude of 1200 to 2400 feet.  This altitude keeps it cooler in the Summer and with less Winter fog than is found on the valley floor below.  Our Winters offer an occasional light and beautiful snowfall which enhances Paradise's natural beauty.

Paradise has a progressive and excellent school system.  We are in close proximity to California State University Chico and Butte Community College.

Stop by and say "hi" on your next visit!