Travel & Accommodations
Chico, CA
Chico is a university community of 102,000 in northern California. We are a unique blend of rural and urban life that is surrounded by agriculture (almond and walnut orchards) and home to the California State University and its almost 15,000 students. As well as offering extensive shopping, art and cultural events, we boast the third largest urban park in the nation, including its many outdoor and sport activities.
Chico is nestled near the foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountains with many tourist stops within easy driving distance, including the scenic Reno/Tahoe district. We are also close to California's wine country, which is centered in Napa Valley. For a detailed look at the Chico area, or to order a complete visitor packet, see the Chico Chamber of Commerce web site at http://www.chicochamber.com.
Getting Here
One of the easiest ways to get to Chico is to fly commercially. Many patients fly directly to the Chico Airport via United Airlines and take a taxi or specialized transportation to their accommodations. Two other options include flying into the Sacramento Airport or the San Francisco International Airport and taking ground transportation to Chico. Driving time from Sacramento is under two hours; driving time from the San Francisco/Bay Area is less than three hours. Other ground transportation options to Chico include Amtrak train service, Amtrak bus service and Greyhound bus service.
Accommodations
- Mariott Residence Inn
Patients arranging a course of hyperbaric therapy generally need to plan for a four to eight week stay in Chico. Many patients enjoy their stay at the Marriott Residence Inn which offers studio, one- and two-bedroom units complete with kitchenettes and sitting rooms. www.Marriott.com/CICRI
- The Holiday Inn
The Holiday Inn offers patients of Chico Hyperbaric Center a discounted rate and is located within one mile of the treatment center. Rooms are available and well-equipped for wheelchair-bound patients at this full-service hotel. http://www.ichotelsgroup.com/h/d/hi/1/en/hotel/cicca.
The Chico Chamber of Commerce lists more hotel, motel and bed & breakfast options on their web site at http://www.chicochamber.com/About_Chico/Accommodations.asp. The Chico Hyperbaric Center can also mail or fax you information on local RV accommodations. Also, see Our Facilities—One Patient's Experience for more details on all of the facilities that the Chico Hyperbaric Center has to offer, including one patient's perspective of our housing options.
Airline Information for Children with Disabilities
The following airlines offer free flights to children with disabilities that are going for medical treatments:
- Miracle Flights for Kids: 1-800-359-1711
Provides fare for one parent and child
- Angel Flights: 1-800-352-4256
Provides air fare for both parents and child
- American Airlines: 1-817-963-8118 Debbie Ryan
AA gives twice-in-a-lifetime free flights for child and both parents
- Southwest Airlines: 1-214-792-4103 Tracy Martin
Provides two flights per year for child and both parents
- The World Life Foundation: 1-800-289-5433
- National Patient Air Transport Hotline: 1-800-296-1217
Chico Hyperbaric Center
Telephone: 1-888-324-6240
Email: info@HBOToday.com
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