Pinping’s guidebook
Shopping Scene
Want to take advantage of Oregon's no sales tax and do some shopping therapy? Explore these shops in our area!
The feminine, vintage-inspired apparel ( including dresses, blouses and skirts ) and jewelry are all made in the U.S. by designers, artisans, and small production facilities. In addition to being able to tell customers all about every individual piece, they also produce a small scale clothing line in-house and offer on-site tailoring as well as a wide selection of body and skin care.
9 residents recomanen
Amelia
2230 NE Alberta StThe feminine, vintage-inspired apparel ( including dresses, blouses and skirts ) and jewelry are all made in the U.S. by designers, artisans, and small production facilities. In addition to being able to tell customers all about every individual piece, they also produce a small scale clothing line in-house and offer on-site tailoring as well as a wide selection of body and skin care.
It has a constantly changing (but reliably hip) selection of locally made dresses and vintage clothing.
18 residents recomanen
Tumbleweed
1812 NE Alberta StIt has a constantly changing (but reliably hip) selection of locally made dresses and vintage clothing.
A handmade skincare kitchen where you can watch owner Ivy Chuang craft all-natural skincare, bath products and herbal remedies, with fresh organic wild ingredients. Indulge in the “Glow Up” facial steam for some sweet-smelling self-care.
Blendily
1532 NE Alberta StA handmade skincare kitchen where you can watch owner Ivy Chuang craft all-natural skincare, bath products and herbal remedies, with fresh organic wild ingredients. Indulge in the “Glow Up” facial steam for some sweet-smelling self-care.
Flutter is a trove of delights located on North Mississippi Avenue. Beneath the sparkly chandeliers lie beautifully arranged antique treasures, the latest art books, vinyl records, and sweetly packaged gifts including perfume, candles and locally made jewelry. It’s a lovely place to wander on a lazy afternoon; you can rifle through the trays of vibrant postcards, peruse the tarot decks or perhaps find your new favorite dress among the colorful racks of reworked and vintage clothes.
27 residents recomanen
Flutter
3948 N Mississippi AveFlutter is a trove of delights located on North Mississippi Avenue. Beneath the sparkly chandeliers lie beautifully arranged antique treasures, the latest art books, vinyl records, and sweetly packaged gifts including perfume, candles and locally made jewelry. It’s a lovely place to wander on a lazy afternoon; you can rifle through the trays of vibrant postcards, peruse the tarot decks or perhaps find your new favorite dress among the colorful racks of reworked and vintage clothes.
This small retail and gallery space carries unique, locally crafted gift items from more than 100 artists — everything from purses to paper goods, including books, greeting cards and posters — and hosts monthly art shows with original works for sale.
20 residents recomanen
Land Gallery
3925 N Mississippi AveThis small retail and gallery space carries unique, locally crafted gift items from more than 100 artists — everything from purses to paper goods, including books, greeting cards and posters — and hosts monthly art shows with original works for sale.
Food Scene
Want to know how much Portlandia love food? Check out those popular restaurants in our area!
Our favorite breakfast place. We like to take a walk on weekend mornings to get a bacon Bloody Mary and breakfast. They are open for lunch and dinner as well.
385 residents recomanen
Petite Provence Boulangerie & Patisserie
3420 NE Sandy BlvdOur favorite breakfast place. We like to take a walk on weekend mornings to get a bacon Bloody Mary and breakfast. They are open for lunch and dinner as well.
Modern Thai eatery serving creative BBQ & craft cocktails including tiki drinks in traditional mugs.
142 residents recomanen
Eem - Thai BBQ & Cocktails
127Modern Thai eatery serving creative BBQ & craft cocktails including tiki drinks in traditional mugs.
Hip Aussie style cafe in an industrial-chic space offering craft coffee, breakfast & smoothies.
150 residents recomanen
Proud Mary Cafe
2012 NE Alberta StHip Aussie style cafe in an industrial-chic space offering craft coffee, breakfast & smoothies.
Three relocated Southerners, homesick for biscuits, began selling their creations at Portland’s popular Saturday market. They soon added a storefront and now have grown to three permanent locations. The Reggie, a biscuit sandwich with fried chicken, bacon, cheese and gravy, is one of the city’s most popular dishes.-- From USA Today
290 residents recomanen
Pine State Biscuits
2204 NE Alberta StThree relocated Southerners, homesick for biscuits, began selling their creations at Portland’s popular Saturday market. They soon added a storefront and now have grown to three permanent locations. The Reggie, a biscuit sandwich with fried chicken, bacon, cheese and gravy, is one of the city’s most popular dishes.-- From USA Today
ZAAP
3513 Northeast Martin Luther King Junior BoulevardStrange location within walking distance but great food and very reasonable prices!
Ding Tea Williams
4225 N Williams AveGreat selections of milk tea. Bobo Latte is a must try!
Great German Pub serving hard-to-find German beers along with great sausages, pretzels, and other great food. The pub is surrounded by many food carts including Matt's Bar B Que.
192 residents recomanen
Prost! Portland
4237 N Mississippi AveGreat German Pub serving hard-to-find German beers along with great sausages, pretzels, and other great food. The pub is surrounded by many food carts including Matt's Bar B Que.
Clever vegan & meat-centric noodles plus beer, wine & sake served in an intimate, informal interior.
68 residents recomanen
Kayo's Ramen Bar
3808 N Williams AveClever vegan & meat-centric noodles plus beer, wine & sake served in an intimate, informal interior.
La Cocina Restaurant
3901 N Williams AveAuthentic Mexican food with great outdoor seating.
Great hearty breakfasts and about a 25 minute walk away which you will need after eating there.
179 residents recomanen
Gravy
3957 N Mississippi AveGreat hearty breakfasts and about a 25 minute walk away which you will need after eating there.
Small outpost drawing crowds for tacos & other Mexican basics made with a nod to sustainability.
342 residents recomanen
¿Por Qué No?
3524 N Mississippi AveSmall outpost drawing crowds for tacos & other Mexican basics made with a nod to sustainability.
Lua offers freshly made Vietnamese cuisine in an open kitchen space. The dishes represent the wide reach of Vietnamese fare, both traditional and new-school with a variety of selections not commonly found elsewhere
Lúa
3971 North Williams AvenueLua offers freshly made Vietnamese cuisine in an open kitchen space. The dishes represent the wide reach of Vietnamese fare, both traditional and new-school with a variety of selections not commonly found elsewhere
Stylish eatery with a bar where Argentinean-inspired NW fare is cooked on a wood-fired grill.
192 residents recomanen
OX Restaurant
2225 NE Martin Luther King Jr BlvdStylish eatery with a bar where Argentinean-inspired NW fare is cooked on a wood-fired grill.
Local bar chain serving classic & contemporary Mexican dishes, plus cocktails, in a stylish space.
6 residents recomanen
The Matador
4111 North Williams AvenueLocal bar chain serving classic & contemporary Mexican dishes, plus cocktails, in a stylish space.
Hengry Dumpling House
Authentic Chinese restaurant serving noodles, dim sum and dumplings.
Snowy Village specializes in an offshoot of the Korean ice dessert made with shaved frozen dairy.
Snowy Village
Snowy Village specializes in an offshoot of the Korean ice dessert made with shaved frozen dairy.
Tiki Tea serves bubble milk teas, cream teas, fruit teas and loose leaf hot teas using top quality all natural ingredients.
Tiki Tea
4936 NE 16th AveTiki Tea serves bubble milk teas, cream teas, fruit teas and loose leaf hot teas using top quality all natural ingredients.
Cafe Olli
Simple food from locally sourced, seasonal ingredients
Sightseeing
The Williams District has become a haven for cheap eats enthusiasts and discriminating foodies alike. The neighborhood is lined with everything from award-winning fine dining spots to family-friendly eateries. For those who just need to wet their whistles, the street offers some of Portland’s most esteemed beer, coffee and cocktail destinations.
34 residents recomanen
North Williams Avenue
North Williams AvenueThe Williams District has become a haven for cheap eats enthusiasts and discriminating foodies alike. The neighborhood is lined with everything from award-winning fine dining spots to family-friendly eateries. For those who just need to wet their whistles, the street offers some of Portland’s most esteemed beer, coffee and cocktail destinations.
This Northeast Portland neighborhood is lined with street art, galleries, restaurants and bars.
205 residents recomanen
Alberta Arts District
This Northeast Portland neighborhood is lined with street art, galleries, restaurants and bars.
North Mississippi Avenue features a long stretch of vibrant shops, unique bars, music venues and restaurants (and is only a half-mile away from even more acclaimed eateries and bars on up-and-coming North Williams Avenue).
217 residents recomanen
North Mississippi Avenue
North Mississippi AvenueNorth Mississippi Avenue features a long stretch of vibrant shops, unique bars, music venues and restaurants (and is only a half-mile away from even more acclaimed eateries and bars on up-and-coming North Williams Avenue).
With ornate Victorian houses and tree-lined streets, fashionable Nob Hill is an established neighborhood known for its trendy shopping on 23rd Avenue. A thriving dining scene covers refined restaurants and laid-back eateries with international cuisines, while cozy cafes pour specialty coffee.
21 residents recomanen
Nob Hill
With ornate Victorian houses and tree-lined streets, fashionable Nob Hill is an established neighborhood known for its trendy shopping on 23rd Avenue. A thriving dining scene covers refined restaurants and laid-back eateries with international cuisines, while cozy cafes pour specialty coffee.
Multnomah Falls is a waterfall located on Multnomah Creek in the Columbia River Gorge. About 40 minutes drive from our guest house
974 residents recomanen
Multnomah Falls station
Multnomah Falls is a waterfall located on Multnomah Creek in the Columbia River Gorge. About 40 minutes drive from our guest house
Cannon Beach is a small coastal city in northwest Oregon. It’s known for its long, sandy shore. Standing tall in the ocean, Haystack Rock is a seasonal haven for tufted puffins. On a headland to the north, trails in Ecola State Park offer sweeping views of the ocean, coves and a lighthouse. South is Arcadia Beach, with tide pools and a picnic area. Nearby Hug Point has sea caves. Boutiques and galleries dot downtown. About one and half hour drive from our guest house
307 residents recomanen
Cannon Beach
Center StreetCannon Beach is a small coastal city in northwest Oregon. It’s known for its long, sandy shore. Standing tall in the ocean, Haystack Rock is a seasonal haven for tufted puffins. On a headland to the north, trails in Ecola State Park offer sweeping views of the ocean, coves and a lighthouse. South is Arcadia Beach, with tide pools and a picnic area. Nearby Hug Point has sea caves. Boutiques and galleries dot downtown. About one and half hour drive from our guest house
A must visit in Portland! You will see the fantastic view at Vista House. About 40 minutes drive from our guest house.
236 residents recomanen
Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area
A must visit in Portland! You will see the fantastic view at Vista House. About 40 minutes drive from our guest house.
Tranquil botanical garden featuring rare plants native to China, decorative stonework & a tea shop.
405 residents recomanen
Jardí xinès Lan Su
239 NW Everett StTranquil botanical garden featuring rare plants native to China, decorative stonework & a tea shop.
Many styles of gardens showcased in serene 5.5-acre space with waterfall, teahouse & mountain view.
1015 residents recomanen
Jardí Japonès de Portland
611 SW Kingston AveMany styles of gardens showcased in serene 5.5-acre space with waterfall, teahouse & mountain view.
Portland's signature park offers gardens, museums, memorials, a zoo, wilderness and more.
326 residents recomanen
Parc de Washington
4033 SW Canyon RdPortland's signature park offers gardens, museums, memorials, a zoo, wilderness and more.
The Hawthorne district is known for its bohemian vibe and an eclectic mix of quirky gift shops, bookstores and resale boutiques along Southeast Hawthorne Boulevard. Low-key eateries include classic diners, taco spots and vegetarian restaurants, while pubs, music clubs and beer bars make for lively nightlife.
121 residents recomanen
Hawthorne
The Hawthorne district is known for its bohemian vibe and an eclectic mix of quirky gift shops, bookstores and resale boutiques along Southeast Hawthorne Boulevard. Low-key eateries include classic diners, taco spots and vegetarian restaurants, while pubs, music clubs and beer bars make for lively nightlife.
Fashionable and lively, the Pearl District is a shopping destination with hip brands, indie boutiques and the massive Powell's City of Books. Reclaimed warehouse spaces house The Pearl's many bars and restaurants, from craft breweries and artisan coffee shops to fine dining mainstays. Galleries showcase contemporary art, photography and glass works.
264 residents recomanen
Pearl District
Fashionable and lively, the Pearl District is a shopping destination with hip brands, indie boutiques and the massive Powell's City of Books. Reclaimed warehouse spaces house The Pearl's many bars and restaurants, from craft breweries and artisan coffee shops to fine dining mainstays. Galleries showcase contemporary art, photography and glass works.
he Portland Saturday Market is an outdoor arts and crafts market in Portland, Oregon.
425 residents recomanen
Mercat de dissabte de Portland
2 SW Naito Pkwyhe Portland Saturday Market is an outdoor arts and crafts market in Portland, Oregon.
Once a bustling highway, this riverside gem offers more than 36 acres (15 ha) of strollable, bikeable and dog-walkable public park with historical and cultural monuments aplenty.
212 residents recomanen
Parc Tom McCall Waterfront
98 SW Naito PkwyOnce a bustling highway, this riverside gem offers more than 36 acres (15 ha) of strollable, bikeable and dog-walkable public park with historical and cultural monuments aplenty.
OMSI
1945 SE Water AveGreat place for kids and family!