Shasta Abbey

A welcoming downtown crystal shop brimming with gemstones, raw specimens, and handmade treasures. Friendly, knowledgeable, and full of only-in-Mount-Shasta finds — plus aura photography if you're feeling curious.

Native rainbows in cold, gin-clear pools below a series of waterfalls. Catch-and-release only on the best stretches. A license is required and a local guide is strongly recommended.

The town's swimming hole, paddleboard launch, and summer anchor. A 430-acre glacial lake five minutes from downtown with the mountain visible across the water.