Shoalhaven House Local Guidebook
Food Scene
Downtown gets all the credit for food but there are plenty of great choices right here in SE Bend! We’ve also added a few of our favorites from the west side and downtown, just to be fair ;) All are locally owned and operated and appreciate your business during covid restrictions. Welcome to Bend, where food and beer pair beautifully with the Great Outdoors!
With several of Bend’s best food trucks (by popular vote), and loads of choices for brews and wine, you can relax at one of the outdoor tables and let the kids play on the grass.
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On Tap
1424 NE Cushing DrWith several of Bend’s best food trucks (by popular vote), and loads of choices for brews and wine, you can relax at one of the outdoor tables and let the kids play on the grass.
Loads of seating options (indoor/outdoors plus several rooms), a funky vibe and creative artwork, live music, a full menu, and great beer on tap!
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Worthy Brewing Company
495 NE Bellevue DrLoads of seating options (indoor/outdoors plus several rooms), a funky vibe and creative artwork, live music, a full menu, and great beer on tap!
East side location so you don’t have to travel far for great food and beer!
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10 Barrel Brewing East Side Bend
62950 NE 18th StEast side location so you don’t have to travel far for great food and beer!
Great locally owned and operated Mexican Food! We lived in San Diego for 25 years, we should know the authentic stuff and this is it!
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Hola Restaurant
2670 US-20Great locally owned and operated Mexican Food! We lived in San Diego for 25 years, we should know the authentic stuff and this is it!
Healthy, fresh Mexican with ENDLESS options!!! Give them a try--we think you’ll agree they are the best around!
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Longboard Louie's East
62080 Dean Swift RoadHealthy, fresh Mexican with ENDLESS options!!! Give them a try--we think you’ll agree they are the best around!
The only thing they don’t do is delivery but that’s because their pizzas are too large to fit in their car! Grab a family sized pizza to feed the masses or opt for a smaller or personal size to have a pizza all to yourself!
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Cibelli's Pizza
885 SW Rimrock WayThe only thing they don’t do is delivery but that’s because their pizzas are too large to fit in their car! Grab a family sized pizza to feed the masses or opt for a smaller or personal size to have a pizza all to yourself!
Another great food truck corral option in NE Bend! Grab your grub, seat, and a beer; and bask in the sunshine of the beer garden.
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River's Place
787 NE Purcell BlvdAnother great food truck corral option in NE Bend! Grab your grub, seat, and a beer; and bask in the sunshine of the beer garden.
Voted Best of Bend Burgers (and there was some steep competition), Bend Burger has endless choices and will make your food exactly how you like it.
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Bend Burger Company
1939 NE 3rd StVoted Best of Bend Burgers (and there was some steep competition), Bend Burger has endless choices and will make your food exactly how you like it.
Great brews, the best food trucks in Bend, AND an amazing view of the Cascades!! This place has it all including a giant green space for kids and pups to play!
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Crux Fermentation Project
50 SW Division StGreat brews, the best food trucks in Bend, AND an amazing view of the Cascades!! This place has it all including a giant green space for kids and pups to play!
This is our GO TO place for ramen! Kid-friendly, fun staff, and amazing bowls of broth!
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Miyagi Ramen
550 SW Industrial WayThis is our GO TO place for ramen! Kid-friendly, fun staff, and amazing bowls of broth!
Great place for a fresh juice, smoothie, or sandwich, before or after a good hike!
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Mother's Eastside Kitchen
62090 Dean Swift RdGreat place for a fresh juice, smoothie, or sandwich, before or after a good hike!
The staff at Bro Jo’s greets you as a local because this is where the locals gather! Pick from their many choices of burgers but their everyday food is just as tasty! This is why we all keep coming back.
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Brother Jon's Public House
1227 NW Galveston AveThe staff at Bro Jo’s greets you as a local because this is where the locals gather! Pick from their many choices of burgers but their everyday food is just as tasty! This is why we all keep coming back.
The food is fresh, indoor and outdoor seating is available, and their location is just 6 minutes from the House. We recommend their traditional margaritas!
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Hablo Tacos
1462 Northeast Cushing DriveThe food is fresh, indoor and outdoor seating is available, and their location is just 6 minutes from the House. We recommend their traditional margaritas!
A casual stop for a build-your-own froyo fix! The topping selection is top-notch and we always find the place clean and friendly. Located next to On Tap, Bangers & Brews, Hablo Taco, and Jackson's Corner--it's the perfect place for dessert!
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Cuppa Yo Frozen Yogurt Eastside
1462 Northeast Cushing DriveA casual stop for a build-your-own froyo fix! The topping selection is top-notch and we always find the place clean and friendly. Located next to On Tap, Bangers & Brews, Hablo Taco, and Jackson's Corner--it's the perfect place for dessert!
Hiking
These are simply our favorites. There are too many trails to list so we recommend looking up hikes that fit your group. Alltrails.com offers filters to find that perfect walkabout for your vacation.
Trails and desert views on mostly level ground, great for families and pups, just a short drive from Cricketwood Cottage.
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Badlands Rock Trailhead
Trails and desert views on mostly level ground, great for families and pups, just a short drive from Cricketwood Cottage.
Great hikes, amazing views, recommend for avid hikers.
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Parque Estatal Smith Rock
Great hikes, amazing views, recommend for avid hikers.
The climb is worth it for the 360 view at the top!! On clear days Mt Hood is visible but most days Mt Bachelor, Mt Washington, and the Cascade Mountains seem within a stone’s throw. You can view all of Bend from one spot.
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Pilot Butte
The climb is worth it for the 360 view at the top!! On clear days Mt Hood is visible but most days Mt Bachelor, Mt Washington, and the Cascade Mountains seem within a stone’s throw. You can view all of Bend from one spot.
With several trails to choose from, we love the variety and views of this state park. It’s also a close drive so you can visit in an afternoon or spend the entire day--your choice!
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Tumalo State Park
64170 O. B. Riley RdWith several trails to choose from, we love the variety and views of this state park. It’s also a close drive so you can visit in an afternoon or spend the entire day--your choice!
Okay, we’re a bit partial to our own 'hood because it’s the best! Well maybe not the best but we have an easy 2 mile loop sprinkled with friendly neighbors, which your pups and kids will enjoy. We plan to add bikes to the cottage in 2021 for your convenience but most people lace up and hit the road Jack, literally.
Cricketwood Road
Cricketwood RoadOkay, we’re a bit partial to our own 'hood because it’s the best! Well maybe not the best but we have an easy 2 mile loop sprinkled with friendly neighbors, which your pups and kids will enjoy. We plan to add bikes to the cottage in 2021 for your convenience but most people lace up and hit the road Jack, literally.
You can choose from several starting points to begin your walk or ride, and the shortest route is good even for younger kids. The falls are beautiful and several vantage points get up close and personal.
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Tumalo Falls
You can choose from several starting points to begin your walk or ride, and the shortest route is good even for younger kids. The falls are beautiful and several vantage points get up close and personal.
Easy walk but dress warm (even in the summer months) because the cave is cool, both in temperature and in adventure!
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Lava River Cave
Cottonwood RoadEasy walk but dress warm (even in the summer months) because the cave is cool, both in temperature and in adventure!
Obsidian mountains, a lookout point at nearly 8,000 feet, camping, hiking, fishing, and a lakeside lodge with kayak and boat rentals~ check ahead for seasonal openings and road conditions.
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Paulina Lake
Obsidian mountains, a lookout point at nearly 8,000 feet, camping, hiking, fishing, and a lakeside lodge with kayak and boat rentals~ check ahead for seasonal openings and road conditions.
City/town information
A bit of info about Bend and surrounding cities.
Downtown is hip and iconic with brick buildings and gas lamps lights, an easy afternoon stroll. The river boasts a great walking trail with views of the Deschutes River. Bend is a foodie heaven and brewery haven, with bakeries and local shop abound.
Head north to Smith Rock, east to the Badlands, south to Paulina Peak and the obsidian flows, or west to Mt Hood and the Cascade Lakes. It’s all at your doorstep~simply bring yourselves!
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Bend
Downtown is hip and iconic with brick buildings and gas lamps lights, an easy afternoon stroll. The river boasts a great walking trail with views of the Deschutes River. Bend is a foodie heaven and brewery haven, with bakeries and local shop abound.
Head north to Smith Rock, east to the Badlands, south to Paulina Peak and the obsidian flows, or west to Mt Hood and the Cascade Lakes. It’s all at your doorstep~simply bring yourselves!
Stroll through town and sample the tastes and local artistry of Sisters! With an old west vibe and a modern take on crafts, everyone will enjoy this small town just outside of Bend.
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Sisters
Stroll through town and sample the tastes and local artistry of Sisters! With an old west vibe and a modern take on crafts, everyone will enjoy this small town just outside of Bend.
It’s not just the town that is home to our local airport (RDM), it’s a town with a vibrant eatery scene also! Lots of small restaurants with great local food and beer.
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Redmond
It’s not just the town that is home to our local airport (RDM), it’s a town with a vibrant eatery scene also! Lots of small restaurants with great local food and beer.
Obsidian mountains, a lookout point at nearly 8,000 feet, camping, hiking, fishing, and a lake with boats to rent! The lake lodge is seasonal so check ahead, but the summit lookout and views are always open (weather permitting).
Paulina
Obsidian mountains, a lookout point at nearly 8,000 feet, camping, hiking, fishing, and a lake with boats to rent! The lake lodge is seasonal so check ahead, but the summit lookout and views are always open (weather permitting).
Pet Supplies
If you forgot the leash or treats, we hope you check out Bend Pet Express with locations on the east and west side of town.
Fido will love this place for the good smells and you will love the excellent customer service and low prices. Conveniently located off hwy 20.
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Bend Pet Express
133 SW Century DrFido will love this place for the good smells and you will love the excellent customer service and low prices. Conveniently located off hwy 20.
We hope you never need them but they are the local go-to vet emergency center. Prices are good, and the care is great! Keep them in mind just in case your pup needs a Dr. visit.
Veterinary Referral and Emergency Center of Central Oregon
1820 NW Monterey Pines DrWe hope you never need them but they are the local go-to vet emergency center. Prices are good, and the care is great! Keep them in mind just in case your pup needs a Dr. visit.
Skiing/Snow
With a heavy supply of snowfall in Central Oregon, Bend is the perfect city to ground yourself in wintertime. From here you are close to skiing, snowshoeing, snowmobiling, sledding, x-country ski, and a warm lodge or cozy fireplace. Whatever you love about winter, you’re sure to find it here!
Another Skiing option with discounted ski days and a laid-back vibe. Great snow, great fun, with Sisters nearby for food after a fun day of snow play!
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Hoodoo Ski Area
27400 Big Lake RoadAnother Skiing option with discounted ski days and a laid-back vibe. Great snow, great fun, with Sisters nearby for food after a fun day of snow play!
Snow Bunny Snow Park
A huge hill for sledding and snow fun! If it gets crowded, you can venture down the access road to the x-country ski and biking trails, to find your own private sledding hill!
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Wanoga Snow Play Area
Cascade Lakes HighwayA huge hill for sledding and snow fun! If it gets crowded, you can venture down the access road to the x-country ski and biking trails, to find your own private sledding hill!
Ski, snowboard, snowmobile, back country skiing, and snowshoeing--Mt Bach has it all! Check availability for parking due to covid restrictions, as there is a shuttle now running to the slopes.
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Mount Bachelor
Ski, snowboard, snowmobile, back country skiing, and snowshoeing--Mt Bach has it all! Check availability for parking due to covid restrictions, as there is a shuttle now running to the slopes.
Snowshoers and X-Country Skier Heaven!! Check conditions prior to your visit.
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Virginia Meissner Sno Park
Snowshoers and X-Country Skier Heaven!! Check conditions prior to your visit.
Ski and snowmobile to your hearts delight! Check conditions on nordic trails before you visit.
Ray Benson Sno-Park
National Forest Development Road 2690Ski and snowmobile to your hearts delight! Check conditions on nordic trails before you visit.
Parks (Pups & Kid Friendly)
Many of these local parks are within a 10 minute drive except for the downtown locations which are 15-20 minutes.
This is where you begin your float journey on the Deschutes! Bring your float and please check guidelines regarding safe flotation devices and life jackets for kids/non-swimmers, as there are rapids in one section of the river. It’s good fun, perfect for those hots summer months!
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Riverbend Dog Park
799 SW Columbia StThis is where you begin your float journey on the Deschutes! Bring your float and please check guidelines regarding safe flotation devices and life jackets for kids/non-swimmers, as there are rapids in one section of the river. It’s good fun, perfect for those hots summer months!
A huge dog park, squash and tennis courts, playground, disc golf course, and trails! Bring your bikes for the kiddies and stop at the playground before you go--this park has it all including a small pond for skipping rocks. Great green space area for kicking around the ball or watch a local sport event on the fields.
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Pine Nursery Park
3750 NE Purcell BlvdA huge dog park, squash and tennis courts, playground, disc golf course, and trails! Bring your bikes for the kiddies and stop at the playground before you go--this park has it all including a small pond for skipping rocks. Great green space area for kicking around the ball or watch a local sport event on the fields.
Sporting events and pups are found at this local favorite!
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Big Sky Park
21690 Neff RdSporting events and pups are found at this local favorite!
Trails, artwork, and a large playground. This park offers views of the Deschutes River and nearby food in the Old Mill District--what more could a family ask for?
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Farewell Bend Park
1000 SW Reed Market RdTrails, artwork, and a large playground. This park offers views of the Deschutes River and nearby food in the Old Mill District--what more could a family ask for?
Great park to stroll or bring your paddle board. 13-acres serve most of the large gathering events, such as the old fashioned 4th of July celebration, and is home to Mirror Pond. Pick up local eats and picnic on the grass to enjoy the view of the river.
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Drake Park
Northwest Riverside BoulevardGreat park to stroll or bring your paddle board. 13-acres serve most of the large gathering events, such as the old fashioned 4th of July celebration, and is home to Mirror Pond. Pick up local eats and picnic on the grass to enjoy the view of the river.
Another great walk/hike along the river! Particularly famous for bird watching and frequented by bald eagles, ospreys, and great blue herons. Bring your tackle for some flyfishing!
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Sawyer Park
62999 O. B. Riley RdAnother great walk/hike along the river! Particularly famous for bird watching and frequented by bald eagles, ospreys, and great blue herons. Bring your tackle for some flyfishing!
Soccer, disc golf, tennis courts, slides, swings, and a splash park! Juniper Park really does have it all.
Juniper Park
800 NE 6th StSoccer, disc golf, tennis courts, slides, swings, and a splash park! Juniper Park really does have it all.
Grocery
We have the usual Safeway, Fred Meyer, and Winco, but these stores highlight a more local flare.
Market of Choice
115 NW Sisemore StGreat variety, like an indoor Farmer’s Market!
Trader Joe's
63455 N Hwy 97If you know TJ’s, you’ll feel right at home!
Close, convenient, featuring local goods and an awesome selection of fresh produce.
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Whole Foods Market
2610 NE Hwy 20Close, convenient, featuring local goods and an awesome selection of fresh produce.
Because sometimes bulk is better. Plus they have a food court for quick and easy access to Costco pizza!
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Costco Wholesale
2500 NE Hwy 20Because sometimes bulk is better. Plus they have a food court for quick and easy access to Costco pizza!
Tucked in the middle of Bend, Natural Grocers offers variety for the holistic and organic goods you love.
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Natural Grocers
3188 N Hwy 97Tucked in the middle of Bend, Natural Grocers offers variety for the holistic and organic goods you love.