Corvallis is located in Oregon's Willamette Valley, between the Coast Range and the Cascade Mountains, in close proximity to rivers, mountains, farmlands, and the rugged Oregon Coast.
Corvallis is approximately one and a half hour from Portland. OR, and about five hours from Seattle, WA. The Pacific Coast is a quick, forty-five minutes away with rocky shores and beautiful vistas.
With a mild four-season climate and approximately 40 inches average rainfall each year, children play outdoors on most days.
Corvallis has a rich and lively music and arts community, and is home to Oregon State University.