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Redding, California: Sundial Glass Bridge

Walk on glass, see the water race between your feet, but you are not wet! The sundial aspect of the design is not an accurate gnomon, so don't try to tell time with it.

Address:
Auditorium Drive, Redding, CA
Directions:
Take Exit 678/Eureka to Hwy 44 West/Downtown Redding. One mile west, Exit 1/Park Marina Drive. Turn RIGHT at top of off-ramp to enter Convention Center/Turtle Bay complex. First left onto Auditorium Drive. First building on the left, next door to Ch. 7 news building.
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Sundial Glass Bridge

The bridge hours are 6 AM to 12 AM according to the sign.

[David Phelan, 06/10/2023]

Sundial Bridge.

Sundial Bridge at Turtle Bay

A glass-bottom bridge spans across the Sacramento River with a giant working sundial attached to it (Only accurate on the Summer Solstice in June). A fun little visit.

[Jadi Lawson, 10/23/2019]
Sundial Glass Bridge

Architectural marvel crosses the Sacramento River and connects you to 18 miles of riverside walking and biking trails.

[Judymanynames, 02/07/2015]

Sundial Bridge.

Sundial Glass Bridge

This is an awesome glass-floored suspension foot bridge using its only mast as a breathtaking, beautiful working sundial, unlike anything I've ever seen. It only has time markers to 3 pm so if you get here late you will have to bring a watch. Just west of the 5 in Redding.

[Rob, 06/01/2012]

Sundial Glass Bridge.

Sundial Glass Bridge

Because the bridge was so incredibly expensive to build, there are hidden cameras everywhere!

[Sydney Harter, 08/01/2010]

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