Guidebook for Portland
Food Scene
Breakfast dive! Huge plates, homemade Korean Kimchi served with some dishes. Local staple and favorite.
31 residents recomanen
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 residents recomanen
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 residents recomanen
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 residents recomanen
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 residents recomanen
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 residents recomanen
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 residents recomanen
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 residents recomanen
Samo's Bistro
7215 NE Prescott StJust down the street. This neighborhood favorite will will your belly with go-to meals.
Native American-owned coffeeshop. Great place to sit and work.
28 residents recomanen
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 residents recomanen
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 residents recomanen
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 residents recomanen
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 residents recomanen
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 residents recomanen
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 residents recomanen
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 residents recomanen
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 residents recomanen
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 residents recomanen
La Gruta
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 residents recomanen
Parc Peninsula i Jardins de Roses
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 residents recomanen
Àrea natural de Rocky Butte
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 residents recomanen
Parc Forestal
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 residents recomanen
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 residents recomanen
Parc Tom McCall Waterfront
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 residents recomanen
Jardí Japonès de Portland
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 residents recomanen
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 residents recomanen
Mercat de dissabte de Portland
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 residents recomanen
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 residents recomanen
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 residents recomanen
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 residents recomanen
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 residents recomanen
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 residents recomanen
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 residents recomanen
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 residents recomanen
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.