Travel Reference
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Sleeping & Eating
More than a dozen motels are by I-5 and south of town along Main St. The historic resid-
ential neighborhood has some bed and breakfasts. The restaurant scene isn't thrilling - a
lot of cheap take-out, pizza and stick-to-the-ribs grub straight from a can.
Sycamore Grove Camping Area
CAMPGROUND
( 530-824-5196;
www.recreation.gov
;
tent sites $16-25, RV sites $32.50)
Beside the river in the Red Bluff Recreation Area is this quiet USFS campground. Camp-
sites for tents and RVs are first-come, first-served, and offer new, shared showers and flush
toilets. You can reserve a large group campground, Camp Discovery, with cabins you must
book as a block ($175 for all 11 cabins per night).
Los Mariachis
MEXICAN
(
www.redblufflosmariachis.com
;
604 S Main St; mains $5-14;
9am-9pm Mon-Fri, to 9:30 Sat & Sun;
)
This bright, family-run Mexican spot overlooks the central junction of Red Bluff. They
have great salsa and
molcajetes
(meat or seafood stew, served in a stone bowl) big enough
to satisfy hungry campers.
Thai House
THAI
(
www.newthaihouse.com
; 248 S Main St; mains $5-14;
11am-3pm & 4-8:30pm Mon-Fri,
11am-8:30pm Sat, from noon Sun; )
A remarkably solid Thai restaurant with excellent curries and soups.
Palomino Room
AMERICAN, BARBECUE
(
http://palominoroom.com
; 723 Main St; mains from $11; from 11am Tue-Fri, from 4pm Sat; )
Genuine Texas BBQ in a saloon that's been operating since 1946. Previously known for
bar brawls, it's been overhauled and dressed up with signs dating back to Red Bluff's pion-
eer days. Go for the brisket or ribs with a side of green beans, wrapped in bacon and
drizzled with maple glaze. And maybe a salad? Kids eat free on Tuesday.
