If you’re doing the long drive on I-5 and you need a place to lay your head for the night, Redding [1] offers a wide array of clean and comfortable chain motels right off the freeway.
If you’re seeking a more quaint and unique inn experience, you can find that too in limited quantities.
Folks who want to ply the waters of Shasta Lake [2] but don’t want the hassle of a rental cabin in the woods also often stay in Redding.
Links:
[1] http://www.moon.com/destinations/california/lake-tahoe-and-the-northern-sierra/lassen-volcanic-national-park/redding
[2] http://www.moon.com/destinations/california/lake-tahoe-and-the-northern-sierra/mount-shasta/shasta-lake