Mel-Ohana guidebook
Food scene
Great Mexican food, great service, great Margaritas! Our favorite in Medford. 5 minutes from Mel-Ohana.
13 locals recommend
EL Molcajete Mexican Grill
960 N Phoenix RdGreat Mexican food, great service, great Margaritas! Our favorite in Medford. 5 minutes from Mel-Ohana.
Best pizza around. Voted Rogue Valley's Best year after year. Lots of great choices for food. Take-out is fast and easy too, from a separate take out building.
56 locals recommend
Kaleidoscope Pizzeria & Pub
1923 Crater Lake HwyBest pizza around. Voted Rogue Valley's Best year after year. Lots of great choices for food. Take-out is fast and easy too, from a separate take out building.
5 minutes from Mel-Ohana. A local favorite. Good food, great patio out back. Nice atmosphere. Famous for pizza, salads, Italian dishes, and entertainment (when allowed once again!)
60 locals recommend
Bella Union Restaurant
170 W California St5 minutes from Mel-Ohana. A local favorite. Good food, great patio out back. Nice atmosphere. Famous for pizza, salads, Italian dishes, and entertainment (when allowed once again!)
5 Star restaurant. Always fine dining. Expensive but great for a special occasion. Their wine shop and wine list are superb.
17 locals recommend
Jacksonville Inn Dinner House
175 E California St5 Star restaurant. Always fine dining. Expensive but great for a special occasion. Their wine shop and wine list are superb.
If you're in the mood for grilled steaks, chicken, seafood or anything else grilled, this is your local choice! Reasonably priced with all the fixings you can imagine, and it's only 8 minutes from Mel-Ohana!
6 locals recommend
Original Roadhouse Grill
2699 W Main StIf you're in the mood for grilled steaks, chicken, seafood or anything else grilled, this is your local choice! Reasonably priced with all the fixings you can imagine, and it's only 8 minutes from Mel-Ohana!
Back Porch has some of the most mouth-watering BBQ to be found in the Rogue Valley. Lots of good sides, and a full bar. Not fancy, just good food!
21 locals recommend
Back Porch Bar & Grill
605 N 5th StBack Porch has some of the most mouth-watering BBQ to be found in the Rogue Valley. Lots of good sides, and a full bar. Not fancy, just good food!
Hiro is our fave Sushi spot. Small restaurant and talented chef. A bit of a drive from Mel-Ohana at 20 minutes away, but worth the drive.
HIRO SUSHI
3613 Aviation WayHiro is our fave Sushi spot. Small restaurant and talented chef. A bit of a drive from Mel-Ohana at 20 minutes away, but worth the drive.
Umi Sushi
100 E California StCloser to home, Umi Sushi is Jacksonville's sushi go-to.
BricktownE Brewing Company
44 S Central AveBrews and good food in downtown Medford.
Fun, friendly ambiance and great Irish food at this fan favorite local bar/pub. St. Pattie's Day is always a special treat!
21 locals recommend
4 Daughters Irish Pub
126 W Main StFun, friendly ambiance and great Irish food at this fan favorite local bar/pub. St. Pattie's Day is always a special treat!
Wineries
Historic building, good wines in a beautiful setting with outside seating and wine-tasting. Only 5 minutes from Mel-Ohana.
17 locals recommend
EdenVale Winery
2310 Voorhies RdHistoric building, good wines in a beautiful setting with outside seating and wine-tasting. Only 5 minutes from Mel-Ohana.
Our latest favorite winery. Beautiful setting with spectacular views for wine tasting. Very nice, reasonably priced wines. A bit of a drive- about 1/2 hr from here, but worth it. Combine it with a hike up Lower Table Rock in the Spring. Great day!
17 locals recommend
Kriselle Cellars
12956 Modoc RdOur latest favorite winery. Beautiful setting with spectacular views for wine tasting. Very nice, reasonably priced wines. A bit of a drive- about 1/2 hr from here, but worth it. Combine it with a hike up Lower Table Rock in the Spring. Great day!
Such a beautiful setting! Try a bottle of their Tempranillo down on their Applegate river access in the shade. Mellow times only 20 minutes from Mel-Ohana in the Applegate River Valley. Make it an afternoon and visit 5 more wineries nearby!
74 locals recommend
Red Lily Vineyards
11777 Oregon 238Such a beautiful setting! Try a bottle of their Tempranillo down on their Applegate river access in the shade. Mellow times only 20 minutes from Mel-Ohana in the Applegate River Valley. Make it an afternoon and visit 5 more wineries nearby!
Entertainment
Britt... the best of summer! Reclining on a blanket with your besties and listening to great music entertainment under the stars. It just doesn't get much better than this. 5 minutes from Mel-Ohana!
103 locals recommend
Britt Festival Pavilion
350 S 1st StBritt... the best of summer! Reclining on a blanket with your besties and listening to great music entertainment under the stars. It just doesn't get much better than this. 5 minutes from Mel-Ohana!
World class plays, a spectacular venue; it's a destination in itself. Only 25 minutes from Mel-Ohana!
267 locals recommend
Oregon Shakespeare Festival
15 South Pioneer StreetWorld class plays, a spectacular venue; it's a destination in itself. Only 25 minutes from Mel-Ohana!
Sightseeing
Crater Lake is a must-see! Only 1.5 hrs from Mel-Ohana, the lake is a National treasure. Make it a day and enjoy the drive up with stops along the Rogue River, Union Creek/Beckie's Cafe (ice cream and pie, Oh My!), returning via Klamath Lake Westside Rd., Lake of the Woods, Hyatt/Howard Prairie Lakes, and the Greensprings. It's one of my favorite motorcycle journeys!
385 locals recommend
Crater Lake National Park
Crater Lake is a must-see! Only 1.5 hrs from Mel-Ohana, the lake is a National treasure. Make it a day and enjoy the drive up with stops along the Rogue River, Union Creek/Beckie's Cafe (ice cream and pie, Oh My!), returning via Klamath Lake Westside Rd., Lake of the Woods, Hyatt/Howard Prairie Lakes, and the Greensprings. It's one of my favorite motorcycle journeys!
This is one of our guests' favorites! Take a half-day cruise down the Rogue River from Grants Pass, through the Hellgate Canyon, and then have a Champagne brunch at Hellgate Lodge. On the way back, prepare to get wet if it's a sunny day and you're seated in front!! Really a great trip for kids of all ages!
123 locals recommend
Hellgate Jetboat Excursions
966 SW 6th StThis is one of our guests' favorites! Take a half-day cruise down the Rogue River from Grants Pass, through the Hellgate Canyon, and then have a Champagne brunch at Hellgate Lodge. On the way back, prepare to get wet if it's a sunny day and you're seated in front!! Really a great trip for kids of all ages!
Outdoor activities
Forest Park is an 1800 acre hiking jewel only 15 minutes from Mel-Ohana. The trail system just keeps growing, with a variety of trail experiences. From hilltop views (with benches) to small cascades and creekside wandering, this is one of my faves to take my dogs and spend a few hours.
11 locals recommend
Forest Park
Jacksonville Reservoir RoadForest Park is an 1800 acre hiking jewel only 15 minutes from Mel-Ohana. The trail system just keeps growing, with a variety of trail experiences. From hilltop views (with benches) to small cascades and creekside wandering, this is one of my faves to take my dogs and spend a few hours.
Hiking to the top of Upper or Lower Table Rocks is a Spring favorite activity! Of course, you can go anytime of year, but for us the blooming flowers, small pools and magnificent greening makes for a memorable adventure. The views from the top are expansive!
(Sorry, no dogs allowed.)
32 locals recommend
Table Rock
Hiking to the top of Upper or Lower Table Rocks is a Spring favorite activity! Of course, you can go anytime of year, but for us the blooming flowers, small pools and magnificent greening makes for a memorable adventure. The views from the top are expansive!
(Sorry, no dogs allowed.)
Venture along the only trail to the lake level and either take a boat ride out to Wizard Island or just jump in the lake for a refreshing swim before your hike back up out of the caldera. Bring plenty of water!! Tickets for the boat ride must be purchased in advance.
385 locals recommend
Crater Lake National Park
Venture along the only trail to the lake level and either take a boat ride out to Wizard Island or just jump in the lake for a refreshing swim before your hike back up out of the caldera. Bring plenty of water!! Tickets for the boat ride must be purchased in advance.
Rent a cabin or go camping at one of the campgrounds. There are several boat ramps. You could rent a boat and go fishing, or swim in the crystal clear water. Try exploring and hiking any of the nearby trails, including a trail to the top of 9300 ft. Mt. McClaughlin (pictured). This is only one of a number of lakes up on the plateau only 40 miles from Medford!
61 locals recommend
Lake of the Woods
Rent a cabin or go camping at one of the campgrounds. There are several boat ramps. You could rent a boat and go fishing, or swim in the crystal clear water. Try exploring and hiking any of the nearby trails, including a trail to the top of 9300 ft. Mt. McClaughlin (pictured). This is only one of a number of lakes up on the plateau only 40 miles from Medford!
This is a very family-friendly place with 3 lift chairs and a lodge with ski rentals, food, a bar, and that small-town feeling. The runs are fairly short, but take Ariel chair to the top of the mountain and experience several double black diamond runs if you're seeking a challenge! Cross-country trails are also accessible from the end of the parking area. Only a little over an hour from Mel-Ohana!
20 locals recommend
Mount Ashland
This is a very family-friendly place with 3 lift chairs and a lodge with ski rentals, food, a bar, and that small-town feeling. The runs are fairly short, but take Ariel chair to the top of the mountain and experience several double black diamond runs if you're seeking a challenge! Cross-country trails are also accessible from the end of the parking area. Only a little over an hour from Mel-Ohana!