Paradise, at an elevation of 2,000 ft, is located in Northern California and nestled within the beautiful foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountains. The Paradise area, known as the “Ridge” includes the communities of Magalia, Lovelock, Stirling City, Paradise Pines, Coutolenc, De Sabla and Inskip. Paradise is home to the largest gold nugget discovery of all times. The nugget weighed a staggering 54 pounds of which 49.5 ounces was pure gold. In honor of the great discovery, residents of Paradise and surrounding areas celebrate Gold Nugget Days every third weekend of April. Today, the Paradise Ridge is home to over 40,000 people and continues to grow with a strong sense of community.

Paradise is home to a vast display of flowers, trees and animals. Nature enthusiasts can always find something to do and see while on the Ridge. The following links provide more information on Paradise and the surrounding communities.

• Town of Paradise
• Paradise Chamber of Commerce
• Paradise and Surrounding Communities

Local Newspapers
• Paradise Post
• Chico Enterprise Record