Wildcat Crossing Neighborhood Guide

• California State University, Chico (Chico State)

  0.4 mi

  About an 11-minute walk or a quick bike ride to the edge of campus.

• Chico Amtrak Station

  1.2 mi

  Located at 450 Orange St, with Amtrak train and Thruway bus connections for trips home or around Northern California.

• Chico Transit Center (2nd & Salem)

  1.5 mi

  Downtown Chico's main B-Line bus hub, with routes across Chico and connections to nearby Butte County cities.

• The Cheese Steak Shop

  0.2 mi

  Right on Nord Avenue, serving Philly-style cheesesteaks, sandwiches and curly fries.

• Kona's on Nord

  0.2 mi

  A locally owned sandwich shop known for smoked tri-tip, fresh pastrami and pasta salads.

• Everyday Vietnamese Cuisine

  0.2 mi

  A nearby spot for pho, banh mi and Vietnamese favorites at a good value.

• Coco's Ramen

  0.2 mi

  Ramen and Japanese comfort food in the shopping center across from Wildcat Crossing.

• La Familia Restaurant

  0.2 mi

  Mexican classics in the same shopping center, including burritos, tacos and combination plates.

• Tacos Ramirez

  0.6 mi

  A popular taco truck on Nord Avenue with street tacos and burritos.

• Madison Bear Garden

  1.4 mi

  A classic Chico hangout next to campus, known for burgers, a large beer garden and a lively college atmosphere.

• Mom's

  1.4 mi

  A downtown favorite for breakfast, brunch and hearty comfort food.

• Sierra Nevada Brewing Co.

  3.3 mi

  Chico's famous brewery and taproom, with a full restaurant menu and brewery tours.

• In-N-Out Burger

  4.4 mi

  Chico's In-N-Out location, great for a quick burger, fries and shakes.

• Project Tea

  0.2 mi

  A boba and tea shop in the shopping center across the street, with drinks, snacks and a fun hangout vibe.

• The Boba Stop

  1.4 mi

  A downtown spot for milk teas, fruit teas, snow bubbles and crepes.

• Naked Lounge

  1.5 mi

  A laid-back downtown coffee shop near campus, popular for studying and espresso drinks.

• Boba TeaLicious

  1.7 mi

  A cozy downtown boba shop with milk teas, smoothies and snacks.

• Stoble

  1.7 mi

  A downtown café and roastery known for specialty coffee, pastries and a relaxed place to work.

• Dutch Bros Coffee (Esplanade)

  1.8 mi

  A drive-thru favorite for coffee, energy drinks, smoothies and custom drinks.

• Starbucks (Esplanade)

  1.8 mi

  Coffee, tea, breakfast and grab-and-go options, with a drive-thru for busy mornings.

• Safeway

  0.2 mi

  Right across W Sacramento Avenue. A full-service grocery store for everyday essentials, deli items and household supplies.

• Chico Natural Foods Cooperative

  2.0 mi

  A downtown co-op with fresh produce, local products, bulk foods and a hot bar.

• Raley's

  3.1 mi

  A full-service grocery store on East Avenue with produce, meat, bakery items and a pharmacy.

• Trader Joe's

  3.1 mi

  Popular for easy meals, snacks, frozen foods, produce and grocery staples.

• Grocery Outlet

  4.3 mi

  A budget-friendly option for discounted groceries and household items.

• Chico Marketplace

  4.3 mi

  Chico's main mall, with clothing, shoes, beauty and department stores, plus dining nearby.

• Target

  4.4 mi

  Groceries, home essentials, clothing, school supplies, personal care items and more.

• Walmart

  4.5 mi

  Groceries, household supplies, electronics and other everyday essentials.

• WinCo Foods

  4.7 mi

  A convenient option for affordable groceries and larger weekly shopping trips.

Wildcat Crossing has its own on-site fitness center with weight machines, exercise bikes and air conditioning. Residents also have several other workout options nearby.

• Wildcat Recreation Center (WREC)

  1.1 mi

  Chico State's recreation center for enrolled students, with weights, cardio, an indoor track, a pool, a climbing wall and group fitness classes.

• Terrain Park Climbing Center

  1.1 mi

  An indoor bouldering and climbing gym with routes for every skill level.

• Fusion Health & Fitness

  1.8 mi

  A nearby gym with 24-hour access, free weights and plenty of workout space.

• In Motion Fitness

  2.5 mi

  A full-service fitness club with cardio, strength training, classes and more.

• Planet Fitness

  5.0 mi

  An affordable gym near Chico Marketplace with cardio and strength equipment.

• Bidwell Mansion State Historic Park

  1.4 mi

  A historic mansion and grounds next to campus, great for a walk or a guided tour of Chico history.

• One-Mile Recreation Area & Sycamore Pool (Lower Bidwell Park)

  2.2 mi

  One of Chico's most popular outdoor spots, with shaded trails, picnic areas and a creek-fed swimming area.

• Chico Creek Nature Center

  4.0 mi

  A nature center in Lower Bidwell Park with live animal exhibits, trails and educational programs.

• Community Park

  4.0 mi

  A large park with sports fields, tennis and basketball courts, a playground and a paved walking path.

• Upper Bidwell Park (Horseshoe Lake)

  6.0 mi

  The gateway to Upper Park's hiking and biking trails, swimming holes and scenic canyon views.

For bigger outdoor adventures, living in Chico also puts you within driving distance of Lake Oroville, the Sacramento River and trails throughout the Sierra Nevada foothills.

• Downtown Chico & City Plaza

  1.8 mi

  The heart of downtown, surrounded by restaurants, shops, coffee spots and community events throughout the year.

• Senator Theatre

  1.9 mi

  A historic downtown venue that hosts concerts and live events.

• Lucky Strike Chico

  2.6 mi

  Bowling, arcade games, food and drinks for a fun night out with friends.

• Cinemark Tinseltown Chico 14 and XD

  3.2 mi

  A nearby movie theater for new releases and weekend movie nights.

Wildcat Crossing's spacious apartments and air-conditioned community room give residents comfortable places to study and focus without leaving home.

• Meriam Library (Chico State)

  1.1 mi

  About a 19-minute walk. Students can take advantage of quiet study floors, computers, a makerspace, equipment checkout and research help.

• Naked Lounge

  1.5 mi

  A popular off-campus coffee shop for studying, with a relaxed atmosphere close to campus and downtown.

Several healthcare, pharmacy and everyday-service options are a short drive from Wildcat Crossing, so it's easy to take care of appointments, prescriptions and other essentials without going far from home.

• Walgreens Pharmacy

  0.1 mi

  Located on Nord Avenue, making it easy to pick up prescriptions, personal care items and everyday essentials.

• WellCat Health Center (Chico State)

  0.8 mi

  Chico State's on-campus health center for enrolled students, offering medical care, a pharmacy and wellness services.

• Nelsen Family Dentistry

  1.3 mi

  A nearby dental office offering general, preventive, restorative and cosmetic dental care.

• Enloe Medical Center

  1.4 mi

  Chico's main hospital, offering emergency care, imaging, lab services and other medical services. The emergency department is open 24 hours.

• Ampla Health Chico Xpress Care

  2.6 mi

  An express care clinic for minor illnesses and injuries that don't need an emergency room.