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  • a bright outdoor seating area shown and a dark sky behind itTurtle Bay Museum and CafĂ© at night. Photo courtesy of Aaron Patterson
  • a large cement column is suspended in the air with many cables strung from it to the roadSundial Bridge is a cantilever spar cable-stayed bridge for bicycles and pedestrians.
  • four fish swim in sunlit watersFish at Turtle Bay. Photo courtesy of Mike Fox

Turtle Bay

75 MILES FROM CHICO
The possibilities for learning and exploration are endless at Turtle Bay Exploration Park. With the interactive exhibits at the museum, the 20-acre gardens, and the exotic wildlife—it’s hard to fit everything into one day. One of the coolest features of the park is Sundial Bridge, which crosses the Sacramento River. This bridge has no supports in the water, protecting both the salmon population and allowing visitors to enjoy the true beauty of the river.