Yes, it was odd. The landscape is so stark heading in from the airport, with gulls, rocks, hot springs, and all of the golf courses!
If you enjoy outdoor activities, I'd totally recommend it. There are so many outdoor things to do, whether you want to sit in a tour bus or head out on an ATV. Go in July or early August, though, because I was there in late August and the weather turns quite cold and fall-like at that time.