Local Guide: Sunriver & Bend
Everything you need to plan your stay, from floating the river to finding dinner.
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.
