Sunriver & Bend Area
Food Scene
Cafe Sintra Sunriver
57031 Ponderosa RdBreakfast is really good, and the pastry case is amazing!
Blondie's Pizza
57195 Beaver DrGreat pizza with local beers on tap!
Support the local Brewery. Food a little spendy, but it is tasty.
127 residents recomanen
Sunriver Brewing Co. - Sunriver Pub
57100 Beaver DrSupport the local Brewery. Food a little spendy, but it is tasty.
Just good Mexican food, patio to look at all the other tourists, too.
20 residents recomanen
El Caporal Sunriver
57100 Beaver DrJust good Mexican food, patio to look at all the other tourists, too.
Easy to take the kids with a huge lawn with lawn games, great views. There are food trucks on site; as well.
246 residents recomanen
Crux Fermentation Project
50 SW Division StEasy to take the kids with a huge lawn with lawn games, great views. There are food trucks on site; as well.
Locally owned, good food, Happy Hour, I've gone many times.
31 residents recomanen
The Wallow Bar & Grill
17363 Spring River RdLocally owned, good food, Happy Hour, I've gone many times.
Some of the best home made family owned deli food I've ever had. Need a meal for the family? Pick up the lasagna! Seriously though, you need to go there and pick up a sandwich, at least.
Josie K's Deli and Kitchen
56870 Venture LaneSome of the best home made family owned deli food I've ever had. Need a meal for the family? Pick up the lasagna! Seriously though, you need to go there and pick up a sandwich, at least.
Entertainment & Activities
There is alot to do inside and in the great outdoors in the Sunriver Area and beyond in Bend, and the surrounding National Forest lands, lakes and rivers.
https://www.sunriverchamber.com/Maps
Good for kids! There is a solar observatory, too, that I've been to. If you've never seen the sun a boiling ball of hot plasma in real time, I highly suggest you go there. If kinds of changes the way you may think about things.
67 residents recomanen
Oregon Observatory at Sunriver
57245 River RoadGood for kids! There is a solar observatory, too, that I've been to. If you've never seen the sun a boiling ball of hot plasma in real time, I highly suggest you go there. If kinds of changes the way you may think about things.
Check-out this years lineup at https://www.oldmilldistrict.com/les-schwab-amphitheater/
111 residents recomanen
Les Schwab Amphitheater
344 SW Shevlin Hixon DrCheck-out this years lineup at https://www.oldmilldistrict.com/les-schwab-amphitheater/
Because what kids don't want to jump around on trampolines??
15 residents recomanen
Mountain Air Trampoline Park
20495 Murray RdBecause what kids don't want to jump around on trampolines??
If in Bend, the Whitewater Park is located in the Deschutes River near the Old Mill District in Bend, Oregon. This in-water amenity offers a variety of river recreation opportunities including tubing, kayaking and surfing. Best part, it's free to use! Please following the etiquette if you do participate.
36 residents recomanen
Bend Whitewater Park
166 SW Shevlin Hixon DrIf in Bend, the Whitewater Park is located in the Deschutes River near the Old Mill District in Bend, Oregon. This in-water amenity offers a variety of river recreation opportunities including tubing, kayaking and surfing. Best part, it's free to use! Please following the etiquette if you do participate.
Have you ever had a virtual realty experience? If not there is a place just down the road for your entertainment needs.
SunriverVR
56896 Venture LnHave you ever had a virtual realty experience? If not there is a place just down the road for your entertainment needs.
Parks & Nature
Public lands and recreation.
Learn about the local area, its history and cool off on a hot day in the caves. It can get busy on hot days so check out their website for hours of operation.
90 residents recomanen
Cova del Riu de Lava
Cottonwood RoadLearn about the local area, its history and cool off on a hot day in the caves. It can get busy on hot days so check out their website for hours of operation.
Crater Lake is a caldera lake in south-central Oregon in the western United States. It is the main feature of Crater Lake National Park and is famous for its deep blue color and water clarity.
Via Wikipedia~
Surface elevation: 6,178′
Area: 20.6 mi²
Width: 4.971 mi
Volume: 4.486 cubic miles
It is a stunning National Park, and highly recommend if you have the time. Pack a lunch and enjoy your day.
385 residents recomanen
Parc Nacional del Crater Lake
Crater Lake is a caldera lake in south-central Oregon in the western United States. It is the main feature of Crater Lake National Park and is famous for its deep blue color and water clarity.
Via Wikipedia~
Surface elevation: 6,178′
Area: 20.6 mi²
Width: 4.971 mi
Volume: 4.486 cubic miles
It is a stunning National Park, and highly recommend if you have the time. Pack a lunch and enjoy your day.
The boat site is across South Century from campground in this photo, and is where a lot of local people will put-in to float the river. And, my neighborhood has the private boat/kayak launch just down the path from the pool. You can float all the way to Sunriver Resort, plan on 2-4 hours if you do.
Big River Boating Site
South Century DriveThe boat site is across South Century from campground in this photo, and is where a lot of local people will put-in to float the river. And, my neighborhood has the private boat/kayak launch just down the path from the pool. You can float all the way to Sunriver Resort, plan on 2-4 hours if you do.
Geologic historical features are quite unique to Central Oregon. It is a seasonal park, though.
72 residents recomanen
Centre de Visitants de Lava Lands
58201 US-97Geologic historical features are quite unique to Central Oregon. It is a seasonal park, though.
A nice place up the road from the listing, just past Twin Lakes Resort. Fish, float, hike, ect.
10 residents recomanen
Crane Prairie Reservoir
A nice place up the road from the listing, just past Twin Lakes Resort. Fish, float, hike, ect.
~20 mins, patio service with Happy Hour that overlooks the lake. You can rent paddle boats & paddle boards.
13 residents recomanen
Twin Lakes Resort
South Century Drive~20 mins, patio service with Happy Hour that overlooks the lake. You can rent paddle boats & paddle boards.
Davis Lake
Big open lake with lots to explore! Multiple entry points for boats and camping.
Located on Davis Lake, access with single track dirt road, in parts and at times a steep approach. Lava flow on one end of campground, open marsh on other. Bird species, lovely views.
Lava Lake Campground
Cascade Lakes HighwayLocated on Davis Lake, access with single track dirt road, in parts and at times a steep approach. Lava flow on one end of campground, open marsh on other. Bird species, lovely views.
Benham Falls are rapids of the Deschutes River located between Sunriver and Bend, Oregon, United States. With a pitch of 22.5°, they are rated Class 5 for watercraft, and are the largest falls on the upper Deschutes.
The falls were created by the eruption of nearby Lava Butte approximately 6,000 years ago, as the lava flow dammed the Deschutes, forming a lake known as Lake Benham. The river eventually flowed over the dam, draining the lake and thus forming Benham Falls. Around 1885, J. R. Benham attempted and failed to file a land claim near the falls, though they were later named for him.
Today, there are forest roads connecting Benham Falls to Lava Butte, Lava River Cave, and Sunriver Resort. A footbridge connects the forest road to an easy-to-navigate trail near the river and falls. The shady area has lots of wildlife and flowers. The Forest Service has established a few lookouts over the gorge for viewers. Hikers and mountain bikers who continue on this trail pass Dillon Falls and Lava Island Falls, and eventually, the city of Bend. Benham Falls is relatively easier to see compared to the falls downstream, because it is not surrounded by lava flow from Lava Butte, but surrounded by forest. Because of its location, it is also much more popular.
This day use area is located in a beautiful stand of old growth ponderosa pines on the edge of a riparian area. There are several picnic tables and access to the Deschutes River Trail which leaves to the south towards Sunriver and north towards Bend. Dogs must be on leash at all trailheads throughout the year and on the Deschutes River Trail from May 15-September 15.
Benham West Trailhead
Benham Falls are rapids of the Deschutes River located between Sunriver and Bend, Oregon, United States. With a pitch of 22.5°, they are rated Class 5 for watercraft, and are the largest falls on the upper Deschutes.
The falls were created by the eruption of nearby Lava Butte approximately 6,000 years ago, as the lava flow dammed the Deschutes, forming a lake known as Lake Benham. The river eventually flowed over the dam, draining the lake and thus forming Benham Falls. Around 1885, J. R. Benham attempted and failed to file a land claim near the falls, though they were later named for him.
Today, there are forest roads connecting Benham Falls to Lava Butte, Lava River Cave, and Sunriver Resort. A footbridge connects the forest road to an easy-to-navigate trail near the river and falls. The shady area has lots of wildlife and flowers. The Forest Service has established a few lookouts over the gorge for viewers. Hikers and mountain bikers who continue on this trail pass Dillon Falls and Lava Island Falls, and eventually, the city of Bend. Benham Falls is relatively easier to see compared to the falls downstream, because it is not surrounded by lava flow from Lava Butte, but surrounded by forest. Because of its location, it is also much more popular.
This day use area is located in a beautiful stand of old growth ponderosa pines on the edge of a riparian area. There are several picnic tables and access to the Deschutes River Trail which leaves to the south towards Sunriver and north towards Bend. Dogs must be on leash at all trailheads throughout the year and on the Deschutes River Trail from May 15-September 15.
Twin Lakes
Arts & Culture
High Desert Museum
59800 US-97Inside and outside activities; my favorite are the otters!
Very small museum downtown, yet if you want a history on the region with artifacts, a good place to stop into if you are in Downtown Bend.
29 residents recomanen
Des Chutes Historical Museum
129 NW Idaho AveVery small museum downtown, yet if you want a history on the region with artifacts, a good place to stop into if you are in Downtown Bend.
Shopping
I love this thrift store! Volunteers work there and the profits are given to the Sunriver Nature Center. There are a lot of quality items, as the vacation houses that are rented in the area are updated, the items general end up there. It is only open Fridays and Saturdays, winter season 10-3, otherwise 9-3.
7 residents recomanen
Second Tern Thrift Store
17377 Spring River RdI love this thrift store! Volunteers work there and the profits are given to the Sunriver Nature Center. There are a lot of quality items, as the vacation houses that are rented in the area are updated, the items general end up there. It is only open Fridays and Saturdays, winter season 10-3, otherwise 9-3.
A little bit of everything; dining, shopping, movie theater, outdoor amphitheater.
292 residents recomanen
Old Mill District
520 SW Powerhouse DrA little bit of everything; dining, shopping, movie theater, outdoor amphitheater.