Bandon Golf Trip Planning Guide
Bandon Dunes is a pilgrimage for any serious golfer — five world-class walking-only courses perched on rugged Pacific Ocean cliffs. It's remote, it's windswept, and it's absolutely legendary. You come here to play golf. Everything else is secondary.
Quick Facts
Summer
OTH (25 min drive)
$49–$395
$400/night
6 of 6
~$368/person
Sample 3-Day Itinerary
Here's a realistic 3-day itinerary for a group golf trip to Bandon. Every venue below is real and pulled from our curated database — no filler.
Day 1
Bandon Dunes — links, $275–$395 · 4.9★
The course that started it all — oceanside links designed by David McLay Kidd
The Gallery Restaurant (Bandon Dunes) — upscale, $$$ · 4.6★
On-resort fine dining with ocean views and Pacific NW-focused menu
McKee's Pub — sports bar · Open late
The only bar that matters — on-resort, full of golfers, and the energy is always high. Open late.
Day 2
Pacific Dunes — links, $275–$395 · 4.9★
Tom Doak masterpiece — consistently rated top 15 in the world, perched on ocean bluffs
Bandon Dunes Punchbowl — 1-2 hours, $0–$10/pp
Free par-3 putting course on-resort — perfect for friendly competitions
McKee's Pub (Bandon Dunes) — casual, $$ · 4.4★
The 19th hole — casual pub grub, cold beers, and trading war stories after the round
The Bunker Bar (Bandon Dunes) — whiskey bar
Intimate resort bar with a deep whiskey selection and fireplace
Day 3
Sheep Ranch — links, $275–$395 · 4.9★
The newest course with the most ocean exposure — every hole has a Pacific view
Bandon Beach & Face Rock Walk — 1-2 hours, $5–$10/pp
Walk the dramatic sea stacks and tide pools on Bandon's beach — Face Rock is iconic
Alloro Wine Bar & Restaurant — italian, $$$ · 4.7★
Surprisingly excellent Italian in tiny Bandon — wood-fired dishes and Oregon wines
Bandon Brewing Company — brewpub
Small-town brewery in old-town Bandon with solid IPAs and pub fare
Course-by-Course Guide
Bandon has 6 courses worth playing, including 5 bucket-list tier layouts. 6 are walkable if you want to save on cart fees.
Where to Stay
Bandon has 2 group-friendly lodging options in our database, starting at $400/night for the whole house. Several options include hot tubs — a non-negotiable for most groups.
$800–$2400 /night
Bandon Dunes Resort — stay on-site for maximum convenience
$400–$1000 /night
Town of Bandon, 15 minutes from the resort
Group Dining Guide
5 restaurants vetted for group golf trips. Several can handle large parties without a reservation headache.
The Gallery Restaurant (Bandon Dunes)
$$$On-resort fine dining with ocean views and Pacific NW-focused menu
McKee's Pub (Bandon Dunes)
$$The 19th hole — casual pub grub, cold beers, and trading war stories after the round
Alloro Wine Bar & Restaurant
$$$Surprisingly excellent Italian in tiny Bandon — wood-fired dishes and Oregon wines
Tony's Crab Shack
$Cash-only crab shack on the harbor — fresh Dungeness crab and clam chowder
Ghost Tree Grill
$$$$Pacific NW steakhouse and raw bar at Bandon Dunes Resort with sweeping ocean views and cedar-clad dining room
Nightlife
3 bars curated for groups. 1 stay open past midnight.
McKee's Pub
Late nightThe only bar that matters — on-resort, full of golfers, and the energy is always high. Open late.
The Bunker Bar (Bandon Dunes)
Intimate resort bar with a deep whiskey selection and fireplace
Bandon Brewing Company
Small-town brewery in old-town Bandon with solid IPAs and pub fare
Activities Beyond Golf
3 off-course activities for rest days or afternoons.
Bandon Dunes Punchbowl
Free par-3 putting course on-resort — perfect for friendly competitions
Bandon Beach & Face Rock Walk
Walk the dramatic sea stacks and tide pools on Bandon's beach — Face Rock is iconic
Coquille River Fishing
Salmon and steelhead fishing on the Coquille River with local guides
Getting There
Fly into Southwest Oregon Regional Airport (North Bend) (OTH) — it's a 25-minute drive to Bandon. For groups of 8+, consider booking a shuttle or party bus from the airport (local providers include Bandon Dunes Resort Shuttles and South Coast Tours). Renting two SUVs usually works for groups of 4-8.