Paradise truly is all its name implies, situated in a wondrous setting above the valley fog and below the snowy Sierras. Just 100 miles north of Sacramento, 179 miles northeast of San Francisco and only 15 miles northeast of Chico, nestled amidst thick groves of towering pines, summer days in Paradise are a pleasant escape from the overwhelming heat of the valley. The citizens of Paradise take great pride in the heritage of their quaint town as they gather annually for "Johnny Appleseed Day" to commemorate the town's reputation as apple center of California and for the four-day "Gold Nugget Days" celebration to remember the gold fever that drew settlers to the Paradise Ridge in the early 1800's. The locals welcome you to join in these festivities and invite you to stay a while to peruse their renowned antique shops and enjoy their special town.
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