Located on the northern border of California, Oregon offers the ultimate outdoors experience with its diverse landscape of forests, mountains, farms and beaches. With this type of landscape, it sets up the perfect location for amazing golf courses complimented by breathtaking views. In terms of big cities to explore, the built up city of Portland is a popular destination whilst visiting Oregon and is known for its quirky and iconic shops, restaurants and museums. It is recommended to pair Oregon up with a trip to California too for the finest west coast American tour.
With its waterside location, those who are fans of the likes of kayaking or boating are sure to find their feet here. The water doesn't just lend itself to an active holiday, with numerous districts as well as bars and restaurants lining the waters edge this is a great place to relax and enjoy changing views and landscapes.
Perched on the dramatic Pacific coastline of Oregon, Bandon Dunes features a magnificent resort to be able to fulfil any golfers dream, bursting with incredible facilities.
The Pronghorn Resort is surrounded by the views of the Cascade Mountains, with both nationally acclaimed courses designed by world renowned architects.
Located near the breathtaking Cascade Mountain range, just 15 miles south of Bend, Sunriver Resort offers a unique Oregon vacation experience for all ages, with 63 holes of world-class golf.
The Crater Lake National Park lies in the Cascade Mountains in southwestern Oregon, boasting a landscape like no other with its intensely blue and unusually deep circular lake. Another gem in Oregon is the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area, which follows the course of the Columbia River as it cuts through the Cascade Mountain Range with its spectacular views and numerous waterfalls.
Cannon Beach located in northwest Oregon is a popular tourist spot, offering a wide stretch of sand and unbelievable views of the jagged coastal rocks. The largest of these rocks is the Hay Stack Rock, delivering one of the most picturesque pieces of scenery. The Oregon Coast Trail attracts visitors for its interesting rock formations and sandy beaches, producing over 380 miles of hiking routes and scenic attractions.
Blended with a mix of national forests, ski hills and dry plains, Bend sits roughly in the center of Oregon. The activity based things to do include rafting trips on the Deshutes River, excursions to the volcanic landscapes of Lava Butte, and skiing at the large Mount Bachelor Ski Area. Also nearby, the Smith Rock is renowned for its long history as a rock climbing destination.
The headline golf act Bandon Dunes can be quite tricky to get to, so the best option is to pair it up with a California visit like San Francisco, for the ultimate American tour experience. Take a look at drive times from Oregon to key attractions to visit during your stay.
Drive Times by Car
2.5 hrs
4 hrs
3 hrs
3.5 hrs
As there are currently no direct flights from London to Oregon, it's best to pair it up with a stop at Seattle in Washington or San Francisco in California. Take a look at some key flight details, with tips of when the best time of year is to travel.
Flights & Weather
12 hrs (indirect)
Portland Airport - PDX
May - September
20 - 28° C