Sherry's Redmond & Bend Guidebook
Sightseeing
It is known for mountain/rock climbing, extensive hiking, biking trails for all age groups.
Friendly reminder: Dogs must be on leashes because there are wild animals in the park; including coyotes (I saw) and cougar ( a local man saw).
469 locals recommend
Smith Rock State Park
It is known for mountain/rock climbing, extensive hiking, biking trails for all age groups.
Friendly reminder: Dogs must be on leashes because there are wild animals in the park; including coyotes (I saw) and cougar ( a local man saw).
The iconic, locals favorite and the easiest trail to hike or bike.
Close to Bend and you can do hiking in morning and dine at old Mill in Bend where you can find plenty of places to eat, drink or shop.
214 locals recommend
Tumalo Falls
The iconic, locals favorite and the easiest trail to hike or bike.
Close to Bend and you can do hiking in morning and dine at old Mill in Bend where you can find plenty of places to eat, drink or shop.
Normally after a hike, we go here for food, shopping and other activities; such as river peddle board, river surfing, water sports, picnic near mirror bond, eat at one of the restaurants at Old Mill....
292 locals recommend
Old Mill District
520 SW Powerhouse DrNormally after a hike, we go here for food, shopping and other activities; such as river peddle board, river surfing, water sports, picnic near mirror bond, eat at one of the restaurants at Old Mill....
Benham Falls Overlook
Easy to drive to, nice easy hike and beautiful waterfall.
The most exciting drive you will ever experience. So many snow covered mountain views, lakes, hiking trails, water sport opportunities...
Reminder:
1) Bring a coat because it gets cold in mountain area.
2) Sunblock and water sport gear/cloth
3) make sure you do the research prior drive up there,
4) and always have a cell recharger because you will take so many pictures and have a wonderful time. No Cell signal in the area so bring a printed map and stay on road and trails.
21 locals recommend
Cascade Lakes Highway
Cascade Lakes HighwayThe most exciting drive you will ever experience. So many snow covered mountain views, lakes, hiking trails, water sport opportunities...
Reminder:
1) Bring a coat because it gets cold in mountain area.
2) Sunblock and water sport gear/cloth
3) make sure you do the research prior drive up there,
4) and always have a cell recharger because you will take so many pictures and have a wonderful time. No Cell signal in the area so bring a printed map and stay on road and trails.
There are two lakes and a huge Big Obsidian Flow that few store high! Drive up to the mountain, where you can see the Big obsidian flow/lava flow, two lakes when the road is open. Many activities you can do: water spots, hiking trails, hot springs, fishing, camping ground… wild animals in the woods! Friendly reminder - Dogs must be on leashes to protect them from becoming wild animals' dinner. And bring a jacket it gets cold and windy sometimes.
26 locals recommend
Paulina Peak Observation Site
There are two lakes and a huge Big Obsidian Flow that few store high! Drive up to the mountain, where you can see the Big obsidian flow/lava flow, two lakes when the road is open. Many activities you can do: water spots, hiking trails, hot springs, fishing, camping ground… wild animals in the woods! Friendly reminder - Dogs must be on leashes to protect them from becoming wild animals' dinner. And bring a jacket it gets cold and windy sometimes.
It is a small town full of small shops, and a trail up in the mountain. We don't spend much time shopping, but we do drive to Black Butt and Black Butt trail where is more fun. So do your research before visit.
160 locals recommend
Sisters
It is a small town full of small shops, and a trail up in the mountain. We don't spend much time shopping, but we do drive to Black Butt and Black Butt trail where is more fun. So do your research before visit.
This Sahalie fall will be one of your favorite hike and trip in OR. Easy hike trails, go earlier to find parking. And Clearwater resort is nearby you can stop by too.
70 locals recommend
Sahalie Falls Viewpoint
McKenzie River DriveThis Sahalie fall will be one of your favorite hike and trip in OR. Easy hike trails, go earlier to find parking. And Clearwater resort is nearby you can stop by too.
Fun place to swim, peddle board, biking, and hiking with whole family. Can have a coffee, drink and eat pizza around the fire pit while enjoy the amazing view.
Normally we visit Sahali fall in morning and come here rest and eat. The restaurant is open till 3PM so check online prior and plan your trip ahead of time.
21 locals recommend
Black Butte Ranch
13899 Bishops CapFun place to swim, peddle board, biking, and hiking with whole family. Can have a coffee, drink and eat pizza around the fire pit while enjoy the amazing view.
Normally we visit Sahali fall in morning and come here rest and eat. The restaurant is open till 3PM so check online prior and plan your trip ahead of time.
Easy to find it when you drive there, and 30 second walk to the fall from the parking lot !
There are short hiking trails nearby.
31 locals recommend
Salt Creek Falls
Easy to find it when you drive there, and 30 second walk to the fall from the parking lot !
There are short hiking trails nearby.
One of the iconic places you must visit in OR. I would plan a day trip to salt creek waterfall and this State park in one trip. Plan ahead: Bring enough water, snack, hiking gears, printed map, phone recharger and clothes. Have fun !
112 locals recommend
Crater Lake
One of the iconic places you must visit in OR. I would plan a day trip to salt creek waterfall and this State park in one trip. Plan ahead: Bring enough water, snack, hiking gears, printed map, phone recharger and clothes. Have fun !
Event location
It is only 6 minutes' drive to Deschutes County Fair & Expo where is near the Airport.
Many car rental agencies are located inside the airport too.
15 locals recommend
Deschutes County Fairgrounds
3800 SE Airport WayIt is only 6 minutes' drive to Deschutes County Fair & Expo where is near the Airport.
Many car rental agencies are located inside the airport too.
Transportation and car rental
It is only a little over 2-hour fly from California to Redmond Oregon. You can easily find taxi, book a uber and lyft via your cell, and rent a car here inside the airport
The property is 7 minutes drive to the airport.
31 locals recommend
Redmond Municipal Airport (RDM)
2522 Jesse Butler CirIt is only a little over 2-hour fly from California to Redmond Oregon. You can easily find taxi, book a uber and lyft via your cell, and rent a car here inside the airport
The property is 7 minutes drive to the airport.
Local's favorite
In case you need to ship, pickup online order or printing services. This is our local's favorite store.
The UPS Store
946 Southwest Veterans WayIn case you need to ship, pickup online order or printing services. This is our local's favorite store.
Fine Mexican Restaurant where locals love and provides alcohol too.
62 locals recommend
Diego's Spirited Kitchen
447 SW 6th StFine Mexican Restaurant where locals love and provides alcohol too.
Laundry mat - in case you need this service. It is next to Grocery outlet and Bi-mart (2 groceries stores)
1737 SW Odem Medo Way
1737 Southwest Odem Medo RoadLaundry mat - in case you need this service. It is next to Grocery outlet and Bi-mart (2 groceries stores)
The grow and sell very expensive organic veggies, meat, eggs and other products that local's love.
My favorite is the eat a lunch here.
They have outdoor dinners which you can sign up online. It is hot during summer but they sell many wine ms and cold drinks at the dinner. People all dressed up. It was lovely .
You can visit here after Sahalie Fall and Black Butt Ranch trip because is in on the way back to Redmond area.
Rainshadow Organics
71290 Holmes RdThe grow and sell very expensive organic veggies, meat, eggs and other products that local's love.
My favorite is the eat a lunch here.
They have outdoor dinners which you can sign up online. It is hot during summer but they sell many wine ms and cold drinks at the dinner. People all dressed up. It was lovely .
You can visit here after Sahalie Fall and Black Butt Ranch trip because is in on the way back to Redmond area.
Trinity Bikes
1730 SW Parkway DrBike shop.
Cascade Swim Center
465 Southwest Rimrock Waymany activities for kid
Golf
There are so many golf courses in the area, this one is walking distance to the property. A 2 minutes' drive to your happy place.
Greens At Redmond
2575 Southwest Greens BoulevardThere are so many golf courses in the area, this one is walking distance to the property. A 2 minutes' drive to your happy place.
Hospital
St. Charles Redmond
1253 Northwest Canal BoulevardIn case of emergency. There is a hospital and call 911
Food scene
Sora Sushi
3853 SW 21st StIt is one of the sushi restaurant we order food. Good quality and close to the property.
The Hideaway Redmond
507 SW 8th StCasual dining, beers, pizza and American style food.
Another Japanese Restaurant we dined in often. Good quality and taste good. Can park on the street or behind the building.
31 locals recommend
Oishi
511 SW 6th StAnother Japanese Restaurant we dined in often. Good quality and taste good. Can park on the street or behind the building.
Fine dining location where you can have a special event, just as birthday party, anniversary.... love the food here
Becerra's on 6th Bistro
646 SW 6th StFine dining location where you can have a special event, just as birthday party, anniversary.... love the food here