Local Guide: Sunriver & Bend
Everything you need to plan your stay, from floating the river to finding dinner.
Communities Nearby
Four Central Oregon towns worth the drive — each site below is maintained by its own local visitor organization or chamber of commerce.
Sunriver
Home base — resort shops and dining at The Village, miles of bike paths, and the Deschutes River right outside your door.
Bend
About 20 minutes north — breweries, the Old Mill shopping district, Hayden Homes Amphitheater, and dog-friendly trails everywhere you look.
La Pine
A quiet drive south — La Pine State Park, Newberry Volcanic Monument, and an easy-going small-town day trip.
Sisters
A charming Western-storefront mountain town about 45 minutes away — browse boutiques including a local llama farm’s wool shop (famous for its socks), and don’t miss Sisters Area Chamber of Commerce for local businesses and events.
Photos for each community coming soon.
Things To Do
- Concerts — Live music and riverfront events at the Hayden Homes Amphitheater in Bend. bendconcerts.com
- Hiking — Deschutes National Forest trails and the Deschutes River Trail South Canyon Reach. Deschutes National Forest | Bend Parks & Rec
- Floating the River — Sun Country Tours, Bend Park & Rec float launch, or rent gear at Sunriver ToyHouse. Sun Country Tours | Bend Float
- Mt. Bachelor — Skiing, riding, and summer activities less than an hour away. mtbachelor.com
- Sunriver ToyHouse — Your launch point for bikes, rafts, and Central Oregon gear rentals. sunrivertoyhousetoys.com
- The Village at Sunriver — Shopping, dining, and a full events calendar. villageatsunriver.com
Where To Eat
- Lake House (Caldera Springs, ~10 min) — Lodge-style bar and Pacific Northwest-inspired dining with views of Mt. Bachelor. Visit
- Blondies Pizza (~10 min) — Always fresh, with gluten-free options. Visit
- Century Commons (~10 min) — Sunriver’s tap house and food-cart destination, with live music year-round. Visit
- Sunriver Brewing Co. (~10 min) — Breakfast, lunch, and dinner with award-winning craft beer. Visit
Where To Shop & Grocery
- Sunriver Country Store & Marketplace (~10 min, 7am–8pm) — Fresh organic groceries, specialty foods, craft beer and wine. Visit
- Hot Lava Bakery (~10 min, at The Village) — Scratch-made donuts, cinnamon rolls and specialty coffee, baked fresh every morning. Visit
- The Village at Sunriver Shopping (~10 min) — Outdoor lifestyle shopping center. Visit
Getting Around
Uber and Lyft operate in the area, but drivers are limited — don’t count on on-demand rides within Sunriver itself; they’re more reliable to/from Bend and Redmond Municipal Airport (RDM), the closest airport for travelers flying in.
