Guidebook to Garden Oasis
Food scene
Make sure to check their current hours. Everything here is delicious and it's only a few blocks from the apartment!
101 locals recommend
Coquine
6839 SE Belmont StMake sure to check their current hours. Everything here is delicious and it's only a few blocks from the apartment!
Great spot a few blocks away for coffee, breakfast and brunch.
15 locals recommend
Stark Street Station
6049 SE Stark StGreat spot a few blocks away for coffee, breakfast and brunch.
¿Por Qué No?
4635 Southeast Hawthorne BoulevardPerfect spot to grab a smoothie or juice while out and about exploring the area.
60 locals recommend
Kure Juice Bar
4380 SE Hawthorne BlvdPerfect spot to grab a smoothie or juice while out and about exploring the area.
Apizza Scholls
4741 SE Hawthorne BlvdYUM!!! Will definitely satisfy a pizza craving.
Fun spot good outdoor seating for COVID. Food is delicious.
40 locals recommend
Shalom Y'all SE - Eastside Location
117 SE Taylor StFun spot good outdoor seating for COVID. Food is delicious.
Nong's Khao Man Gai
609 SE Ankeny StComfort food
Check before going for their hours, amazing Mediterranean food.
125 locals recommend
Nicholas Restaurant Lebanese and Mediterranean Cuisine
3223 NE BroadwayCheck before going for their hours, amazing Mediterranean food.
Great burgers and fries. Have a delish veggie burger too if that's your thing.
57 locals recommend
Little Big Burger - Division
3810 SE Division StGreat burgers and fries. Have a delish veggie burger too if that's your thing.
New Seasons Market
5320 NE 33rd AveGreat grocery store with local produce.
Pinolo Gelato
3707 SE Division StGreat gelato
Best salad EVER (Nostrana salad you won't be disappointed) pizza and pasta are delicious as well. Usually needs reservations.
115 locals recommend
Nostrana
1401 SE Morrison StBest salad EVER (Nostrana salad you won't be disappointed) pizza and pasta are delicious as well. Usually needs reservations.
HK Cafe
4410 SE 82nd AveDim sum!
XinhXinh Vietnamese Bistro
970 Southeast Madison StreetPho is delicous.
Check to see if they're open, usually, a long wait, put your name on the waitlist grab a coffee and walk around. Fun spot for breakfast.
73 locals recommend
Slappy Cakes
4246 SE Belmont StCheck to see if they're open, usually, a long wait, put your name on the waitlist grab a coffee and walk around. Fun spot for breakfast.
Pharmacy
Walgreens
5420 NE 33rd AveClosest Pharmacy
Favorite close by trails and parks
Wahkeena Falls
Wahkeena Trail #420Beautiful hike, bonus workout
You can see the trees of this park from the patio. Beautiful trails, tennis courts, playground. Grab some food from Coquine and have a picnic at the top.
155 locals recommend
Mount Tabor - Stairs
6738 Mt TaborYou can see the trees of this park from the patio. Beautiful trails, tennis courts, playground. Grab some food from Coquine and have a picnic at the top.
Favorite hikes 60 minutes or more away
Beautiful fairly easy hike with views. Make sure to grab lunch or dinner at Mosier and Company before or after. If it's hot there is a spot to cool off in the waterfall along the path.
Mosier Plateau Trail
Mosier Plateau TrailBeautiful fairly easy hike with views. Make sure to grab lunch or dinner at Mosier and Company before or after. If it's hot there is a spot to cool off in the waterfall along the path.
Incredible beach with a short hike in. Perfect day trip. Stop in Cannon Beach for some picnic supplies.
37 locals recommend
Short Sand Beach
Incredible beach with a short hike in. Perfect day trip. Stop in Cannon Beach for some picnic supplies.
One of my favorite hikes. Hugs a beautiful river surrounded by old-growth forests. Drive all the way to the bridge and start the trail there.
31 locals recommend
Salmon River Trail
E Welches RdOne of my favorite hikes. Hugs a beautiful river surrounded by old-growth forests. Drive all the way to the bridge and start the trail there.
City/town information
Fun day trip. Watch or join kite and wind surfers, great breweries, and food. Drive back along the Washington side for some different and stunning views.
218 locals recommend
Hood River
Fun day trip. Watch or join kite and wind surfers, great breweries, and food. Drive back along the Washington side for some different and stunning views.
Cannon Beach
Center StreetGreat spot if you have time to go to the coast.
Neighborhoods
Funky and popular neighborhood in SE Portland and close to the apartment. Vintage shops, restaurants, cafes, and more.
121 locals recommend
Hawthorne
Funky and popular neighborhood in SE Portland and close to the apartment. Vintage shops, restaurants, cafes, and more.
Another quintessential Portland neighborhood down the street from the apartment: food cart pods, cafes, restaurants and a few shops.
10 locals recommend
Belmont
Another quintessential Portland neighborhood down the street from the apartment: food cart pods, cafes, restaurants and a few shops.
Montavilla
Fun low-key, close by neighborhood with restaurants, shops, and cafes.
Parks in the area
Laurelhurst Park
SE Cesar E Chavez Blvd & Stark StGreat park to meet friends, go for a walk or people watch.