Sándor's Guide to Hollywood, Portland & Beyond
Food Scene
Portland has one of the best food scenes in the country for any budget. From food carts to find dining, you have so many options.
Great, affordable international food cart pod with Baerlic Brewing pub on site.
23 locals recommend
The Barley Pod
6035 NE Halsey StGreat, affordable international food cart pod with Baerlic Brewing pub on site.
Rose City Food Park
5235 NE Sandy BlvdOutstanding food cart pod with off-street parking.
Salty's on the Columbia River
3839 NE Marine DrColumbia River view dining, seafood classics.
Waterfront pub right on the river. Literally. On a floating dock on the river. Large ramp to get down to it. Not suitable for heels or delicate shoes.
14 locals recommend
The Deck
2901 NE Marine DrWaterfront pub right on the river. Literally. On a floating dock on the river. Large ramp to get down to it. Not suitable for heels or delicate shoes.
Shandong Restaurant
3724 NE BroadwayOutstanding Northern Chinsese food in Hollywood, Portland.
Hollywood Farmers Market
4420 NE Hancock StSaturday mornings all year.
Parks & Nature
Outdoor adventures, world class urban parks and wonders of the Cascade Mountains, Mt. Hood, and Columbia River Gorge nearby.
7 minute drive to park with views of surrounding mountains, Mt. Hood, Mt. St. Helens, Mt. Jefferson, Mt. Adams. Wildlife such as deer and birds of prey. Great for hiking, running, picnics.
94 locals recommend
Powell Butte Nature Park
16160 SE Powell Blvd7 minute drive to park with views of surrounding mountains, Mt. Hood, Mt. St. Helens, Mt. Jefferson, Mt. Adams. Wildlife such as deer and birds of prey. Great for hiking, running, picnics.
World-class city park with views of Portland skyline and Mt. Hood.
405 locals recommend
Mt Tabor Dog Park
2219 SE Lincoln StWorld-class city park with views of Portland skyline and Mt. Hood.
Easy drive or bike ride to 360 degree views of city and mountains.
105 locals recommend
Rocky Butte Natural Area
3102 NE Rocky Butte RdEasy drive or bike ride to 360 degree views of city and mountains.
This is the most visited tourist attraction in the state for a reason. There is bus service here. Enjoy an easy stroll or climb high on a difficult hike.
974 locals recommend
Multnomah Falls station
This is the most visited tourist attraction in the state for a reason. There is bus service here. Enjoy an easy stroll or climb high on a difficult hike.
Extraordinary views of the Columbia River Gorge. Parking can be very crowded, go early...or late. Weekdays easier. Keep everything concealed in your car. There can be break-ins at trailhead. Be careful of poison oak. The poison is in the oil on the leaves and stems. It can go on pets or clothes. If you touch the pets or clothes, you can still get it.
45 locals recommend
Angel's Rest Lookout
Extraordinary views of the Columbia River Gorge. Parking can be very crowded, go early...or late. Weekdays easier. Keep everything concealed in your car. There can be break-ins at trailhead. Be careful of poison oak. The poison is in the oil on the leaves and stems. It can go on pets or clothes. If you touch the pets or clothes, you can still get it.
Crown Point
Historic structure on the beautiful historic Columbia Gorge Highway.
small parking fee, worth it. Great base camp for running, cycling, walking along the Columbia River.
16 locals recommend
Broughton Beach Park
4141 NE Marine Drsmall parking fee, worth it. Great base camp for running, cycling, walking along the Columbia River.
Arts & Culture
Hollywood Theatre
4122 NE Sandy BlvdEssentials
Bargains on food and housewares. Many natural, organic, healthy, specialty (NOSH) items. Short walk from Hollywood Gardens. Farmers Market in the parking lot Saturday mornings.
45 locals recommend
Grocery Outlet
7741 N Lombard StBargains on food and housewares. Many natural, organic, healthy, specialty (NOSH) items. Short walk from Hollywood Gardens. Farmers Market in the parking lot Saturday mornings.
Health food store with many organic options. Parking garage upstairs. Food bar inside, cafe seating with southern exposure big windows, bright and cheery. Also, get Whole Foods delivered to your door through Amazon.
630 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
1210 NW Couch StHealth food store with many organic options. Parking garage upstairs. Food bar inside, cafe seating with southern exposure big windows, bright and cheery. Also, get Whole Foods delivered to your door through Amazon.
Like other post offices. But with Biketown bike rentals right outside.
32 locals recommend
United States Postal Service
630 NE Killingsworth StLike other post offices. But with Biketown bike rentals right outside.
Mountain Shop
2975 NE Sandy BlvdFor all your outdoor gear needs. The oldest outdoor outfitter in the western US.
Firestone Complete Auto Care
5010 NE Sandy BlvdThis is where I get my car fixed and new tires.
Quarters for laundry and other fine banking services. This is where I bank.
14 locals recommend
U.S. Bank Branch
3230 SE Milwaukie AveQuarters for laundry and other fine banking services. This is where I bank.
Rite Aid
2440 SE Cesar Estrada Chavez BlvdThey will even deliver many prescriptions.
Portland Urgent Care
4160 NE Sandy BlvdQuick medical care.
The Portland Clinic-Northeast
5005 NE Sandy BlvdMedical care including physical therapy.
Getting Around
Hollywood Transit Center station
MAX light rail station
Show up early any weekend morning and meet hiking groups. Better to find a meetup group and sign up in advance.
21 locals recommend
Gateway/NE 99th station
Show up early any weekend morning and meet hiking groups. Better to find a meetup group and sign up in advance.
Easy electric bike rentals with Biketown app by Lyft. Free app. Affordable rentals.
67 locals recommend
BIKETOWN
Easy electric bike rentals with Biketown app by Lyft. Free app. Affordable rentals.