Guidebook for Portland
Food Scene
Breakfast dive! Huge plates, homemade Korean Kimchi served with some dishes. Local staple and favorite.
31 locals recommend
Cameo Cafe East
8111 NE Sandy BlvdBreakfast dive! Huge plates, homemade Korean Kimchi served with some dishes. Local staple and favorite.
Famous! These hilariously decorated donuts are delicious and kitschy.
366 locals recommend
Voodoo Doughnut
8145 SE 82nd AveFamous! These hilariously decorated donuts are delicious and kitschy.
Scrumptious Cuban dishes. Uniquely painted building. Some outdoor seating for those nice days!
166 locals recommend
Pambiche
2811 NE Glisan StScrumptious Cuban dishes. Uniquely painted building. Some outdoor seating for those nice days!
Healthy options, delicious and unique! Along a fun walkable street, Hawthorne.
202 locals recommend
Harlow
3632 SE Hawthorne BlvdHealthy options, delicious and unique! Along a fun walkable street, Hawthorne.
Owned by my friends! Tasty pizza, art done by Gremlins creator, local Chris Walas.
52 locals recommend
Handsome Pizza
1603 NE Killingsworth StOwned by my friends! Tasty pizza, art done by Gremlins creator, local Chris Walas.
Indian street food with a Portland twist. Along a very walkable street, Alberta.
625 locals recommend
Bollywood Theater
2039 NE Alberta StIndian street food with a Portland twist. Along a very walkable street, Alberta.
Delicious Thai food to eat in restaurant or take to-go in this local favorite on nearby Sandy Blvd
91 locals recommend
Cha'Ba Thai
3024 NE Alberta StDelicious Thai food to eat in restaurant or take to-go in this local favorite on nearby Sandy Blvd
Just down the street. This neighborhood favorite will will your belly with go-to meals.
13 locals recommend
Samo's Bistro
7215 NE Prescott StJust down the street. This neighborhood favorite will will your belly with go-to meals.
Bison Coffeehouse
3941 NE Cully BlvdNative American-owned coffeeshop. Great place to sit and work.
Ramen is big here, and this spot is delicious! Try the special "akasaru ramen" dish for a spicy treat.
12 locals recommend
Akasaru Ramen
2712 NE Alberta StRamen is big here, and this spot is delicious! Try the special "akasaru ramen" dish for a spicy treat.
Delicious food, drinks, and gorgeous hand-welded decor done by local artists and friends of mine! Firepits galore. Outdoor and indoor seating.
22 locals recommend
Teote Mezcaleria
2700 NE Alberta StDelicious food, drinks, and gorgeous hand-welded decor done by local artists and friends of mine! Firepits galore. Outdoor and indoor seating.
What can I say, it's pizza! Too yummy! And not too far from the house.
59 locals recommend
Pizzeria Otto
6708 NE Sandy BlvdWhat can I say, it's pizza! Too yummy! And not too far from the house.
Stylish, modern Japanese restaurant! Really hot new restaurants in this tiny corner of town.
107 locals recommend
Yakuza Izakaya Restaurant
5515 NE 30th AveStylish, modern Japanese restaurant! Really hot new restaurants in this tiny corner of town.
Within walking distance to the house! Yummy buffet will keep you happy.
17 locals recommend
Namaste Indian Cuisine - Sandy Blvd
8303 NE Sandy BlvdWithin walking distance to the house! Yummy buffet will keep you happy.
Cute coffee spot on Sandy Blvd right down the way. Great place to work.
171 locals recommend
Case Study Coffee Roasters
1422 NE Alberta StCute coffee spot on Sandy Blvd right down the way. Great place to work.
Delicious Italian fare! In the beautiful Fremont neighborhood. A walkable street.
34 locals recommend
Amalfi's Italian Restaurant
4703 NE Fremont StDelicious Italian fare! In the beautiful Fremont neighborhood. A walkable street.
Dick's Primal Burger
4905 SE Woodstock BlvdNew spot as of 2021 and great eats!
Sightseeing
Northeast Alberta Street
Northeast Alberta StreetArts District & Window Shopping
Window shopping, restaurants, and home to the classic Bagdad Theater!
46 locals recommend
Southeast Hawthorne Boulevard
Southeast Hawthorne BoulevardWindow shopping, restaurants, and home to the classic Bagdad Theater!
Beautiful garden and Catholic Sanctuary within walking distance from the home. Garden and chapel are free to visitors; pay an extra fee to see the upper gardens and view of the city.
138 locals recommend
The Grotto
8840 NE Skidmore StBeautiful garden and Catholic Sanctuary within walking distance from the home. Garden and chapel are free to visitors; pay an extra fee to see the upper gardens and view of the city.
Northwest 23rd Avenue
Northwest 23rd AvenueHip shopping and eats
Parks & Nature
A gem in North Portland. Free -- a public park. Gorgeous landscaping, roses galore, a beautiful gazebo. Super romantic.
154 locals recommend
Peninsula Park and Rose Gardens
700 N Rosa Parks WayA gem in North Portland. Free -- a public park. Gorgeous landscaping, roses galore, a beautiful gazebo. Super romantic.
BEST VIEW OF PORTLAND! And, right near the house. Drive up the hill, walk up the steps, and voila! Two mountains can be spied here.
105 locals recommend
Rocky Butte Natural Area
3102 NE Rocky Butte RdBEST VIEW OF PORTLAND! And, right near the house. Drive up the hill, walk up the steps, and voila! Two mountains can be spied here.
Mount Tabor
Many wonderful trails in this suburban city park!
Biggest urban park in the United States! Lush nature, tall trees, endless trails, streams, and small waterfalls. The book series Wildwood was written about this place.
940 locals recommend
Forest Park
Biggest urban park in the United States! Lush nature, tall trees, endless trails, streams, and small waterfalls. The book series Wildwood was written about this place.
Hike, or don't! The most beautiful view is right up front, with trails available afterwards if you please. Right in the beautiful Columbia River Gorge. Beautiful drive all the way there.
974 locals recommend
Multnomah Falls station
Hike, or don't! The most beautiful view is right up front, with trails available afterwards if you please. Right in the beautiful Columbia River Gorge. Beautiful drive all the way there.
Enjoy the scenic waterfront for a stroll! Gorgeous cherry blossoms in the Spring, and sometimes an event or two (like the Jazz Festival) pops up around here seasonally -- check online! Great for walking or biking. Easy access.
212 locals recommend
Tom McCall Waterfront Park
98 SW Naito PkwyEnjoy the scenic waterfront for a stroll! Gorgeous cherry blossoms in the Spring, and sometimes an event or two (like the Jazz Festival) pops up around here seasonally -- check online! Great for walking or biking. Easy access.
Koi ponds, gorgeous sculptures, rock garden, and cultural experiences. Worth the entry ticket.
1015 locals recommend
Portland Japanese Garden
611 SW Kingston AveKoi ponds, gorgeous sculptures, rock garden, and cultural experiences. Worth the entry ticket.
A classic hike in the Gorge that visitors may enjoy. Worth the drive!
25 locals recommend
Angel's Rest Trailhead
East Historic Columbia RiverA classic hike in the Gorge that visitors may enjoy. Worth the drive!
Shopping
Ed's House of Gems
7712 NE Sandy BlvdPowell's City of Books
1005 W Burnside StLocal artisans! PLEASE check their seasonal hours first.
425 locals recommend
Portland Saturday Market
2 SW Naito PkwyLocal artisans! PLEASE check their seasonal hours first.
Entertainment & Activities
This place has it all! Movie theater, soaking tubs, art, history, restaurant, bar!
538 locals recommend
McMenamins Kennedy School
5736 NE 33rd AveThis place has it all! Movie theater, soaking tubs, art, history, restaurant, bar!
Extremely fun karaoke and dance nights, but you need to check their calendar first to see if it'll be happening on the nights you're in town.
35 locals recommend
Spare Room Restaurant & Lounge
4830 NE 42nd AveExtremely fun karaoke and dance nights, but you need to check their calendar first to see if it'll be happening on the nights you're in town.
Fascinating science museum geared toward folks of all ages. They have special after-dark and planetarium shows for adults as well. Special exhibits. Check their calendar. An awesome place to learn about...well, everything!
646 locals recommend
OMSI
1945 SE Water AveFascinating science museum geared toward folks of all ages. They have special after-dark and planetarium shows for adults as well. Special exhibits. Check their calendar. An awesome place to learn about...well, everything!
Beautifully restored classic theater. Pizza served inside. Seeing a movie on a rainy night in a classic Portland location? YES!
231 locals recommend
Hollywood Theatre
4122 NE Sandy BlvdBeautifully restored classic theater. Pizza served inside. Seeing a movie on a rainy night in a classic Portland location? YES!
This place is SO FUN! Groups would especially love this, in case you're visiting friends in town. You can rent rooms.
32 locals recommend
Voicebox
734 SE 6th AveThis place is SO FUN! Groups would especially love this, in case you're visiting friends in town. You can rent rooms.
Clothing optional warning. Relax in the hot tub/sauna and enjoy! Massage therapists and other wellness specialists available for appointments.
39 locals recommend
The Everett House Healing Center & Spa
2927 NE Everett StClothing optional warning. Relax in the hot tub/sauna and enjoy! Massage therapists and other wellness specialists available for appointments.
Everything Else
Clothing optional warning. Relax in the hot tub/sauna and enjoy! Massage therapists and other wellness specialists available for appointments.
87 locals recommend
Common Ground Wellness Co-operative
5010 NE 33rd AveClothing optional warning. Relax in the hot tub/sauna and enjoy! Massage therapists and other wellness specialists available for appointments.
Getting Around
Great bike rental so that you can take a ride around the Willamette River waterfront! If you'd rather walk/stroll than bike, this is a great starting point for your walk on the East side.
14 locals recommend
Waterfront Bicycles
Great bike rental so that you can take a ride around the Willamette River waterfront! If you'd rather walk/stroll than bike, this is a great starting point for your walk on the East side.