Guidebook for Portland

Carrie
Guidebook for Portland

Food Scene

Great place to work or to meet locals. Near the Southwest Community Center. Hood River Coffee.
8 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Driftwood Coffee
4604 S Vermont St
8 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Great place to work or to meet locals. Near the Southwest Community Center. Hood River Coffee.
Great Paleo Mexican cuisine. Nice atmosphere and outdoor seating. Excellent margaritas with fresh citrus. Have the Three Citrus Margarita. Fresh seafood and local and sustainable cuisine. Vegan and gluten-free options.
56 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Verde Cocina Hillsdale
6446 SW Capitol Hwy
56 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Great Paleo Mexican cuisine. Nice atmosphere and outdoor seating. Excellent margaritas with fresh citrus. Have the Three Citrus Margarita. Fresh seafood and local and sustainable cuisine. Vegan and gluten-free options.
Great Vietnamese Pho to eat in or take out.
6 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Pho Nguyen Restaurant
4795 SW 77th Ave
6 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Great Vietnamese Pho to eat in or take out.
Simple organic and healthy burritos, bowls, salads, juices, beer, Kombucha, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free available. Casual, outdoor seating, take-out and you can order ahead on their website.https://laughingplanetcafe.com/
176 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Laughing Planet
3765 N Mississippi Ave
176 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Simple organic and healthy burritos, bowls, salads, juices, beer, Kombucha, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free available. Casual, outdoor seating, take-out and you can order ahead on their website.https://laughingplanetcafe.com/
In the heart of the village (Multnomah Village). Gourmet pizza, salads, grilled meats, beautiful bar overlooking the street scene. Nice wine list. Casual and very Portland!
40 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Tastebud
7783 SW Capitol Hwy
40 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
In the heart of the village (Multnomah Village). Gourmet pizza, salads, grilled meats, beautiful bar overlooking the street scene. Nice wine list. Casual and very Portland!
Yummy and unusual Mexican fare. GREAT drinks and atmosphere. Another Multnomah Village favorite. And they open early!
11 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Casa Vacca Italian
7800 SW Capitol Hwy
11 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Yummy and unusual Mexican fare. GREAT drinks and atmosphere. Another Multnomah Village favorite. And they open early!
Funky! A cross between a casual restaurant and a food cart. Fresh seafood served bento-style. Seating available even in winter. Fresh, organic, local, tasty! All food cooked by the owner-operator and he curates some nice beers and wines to go with your meal. Great for a quick bite!
Village Hut
7647 SW Capitol Hwy
Funky! A cross between a casual restaurant and a food cart. Fresh seafood served bento-style. Seating available even in winter. Fresh, organic, local, tasty! All food cooked by the owner-operator and he curates some nice beers and wines to go with your meal. Great for a quick bite!
Waffles! Breakfast, brunch, lunch. They have the most delicious gluten-free waffles I've ever had. Service is just okay but it's worth the wait. The food is amazing.
24 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
GIGI'S CAFE
6320 SW Capitol Hwy
24 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Waffles! Breakfast, brunch, lunch. They have the most delicious gluten-free waffles I've ever had. Service is just okay but it's worth the wait. The food is amazing.
Take-out pizza with local and fresh ingredients. Quick and easy. Portland favorite.
122 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Pizzicato Pizza
6042 SE Division St
122 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Take-out pizza with local and fresh ingredients. Quick and easy. Portland favorite.
Breakfast and lunch. I started going there to avoid the Marco's crowd and lines but found I like it much better. Friendly owner and yummy food. One of my neighborhood favorites.
12 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Down to Earth Cafe
7828 SW 35th Ave
12 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Breakfast and lunch. I started going there to avoid the Marco's crowd and lines but found I like it much better. Friendly owner and yummy food. One of my neighborhood favorites.
Beautiful atmosphere and great coffee. Also open for beer and wine in the evenings. They have snacks and pastries as well. Outdoor seating and a cafe. It's off the beaten track and I like that!
28 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Maplewood Coffee & Tea
5206 SW Custer St
28 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Beautiful atmosphere and great coffee. Also open for beer and wine in the evenings. They have snacks and pastries as well. Outdoor seating and a cafe. It's off the beaten track and I like that!
An Oregon native and Portland phenomenon. Seriously friendly baristas. Our closest coffee stop. Don't get out of your car, just drive through and don't worry if there's a line. These folks are fast!
22 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Dutch Bros Coffee
6270 SW 185th Ave
22 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
An Oregon native and Portland phenomenon. Seriously friendly baristas. Our closest coffee stop. Don't get out of your car, just drive through and don't worry if there's a line. These folks are fast!

Shopping

Local, organic, ready to eat food, cafe, great gifts and flowers. Only 1 mile away. Totally Portland!
53 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
New Seasons Market
7300 SW Beaverton Hillsdale Hwy
53 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Local, organic, ready to eat food, cafe, great gifts and flowers. Only 1 mile away. Totally Portland!
The iconic Portland indy shopping area. Lots of tree-lined streets filled with clothing boutiques, pubs, bars, sushi-bars, shoes, import shops, floral shops, jewelers, salons and everything else. Allow time to park and stroll. Big-box stores on one end.
239 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Northwest 23rd Avenue
Northwest 23rd Avenue
239 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
The iconic Portland indy shopping area. Lots of tree-lined streets filled with clothing boutiques, pubs, bars, sushi-bars, shoes, import shops, floral shops, jewelers, salons and everything else. Allow time to park and stroll. Big-box stores on one end.
Nordstrom, Sears, JC Penney, Macy's, Dick's and all the usual big box stores and food court.
162 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Washington Square
9585 SW Washington Square Rd
162 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Nordstrom, Sears, JC Penney, Macy's, Dick's and all the usual big box stores and food court.

Parks & Nature

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Jardín Japonés de Portland
611 SW Kingston Ave
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Great summer concerts on the lawn.
524 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Zoológico de Oregón
4001 SW Canyon Rd
524 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Great summer concerts on the lawn.
Beautiful forest walks. Ranger-led walks.
145 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Hoyt Arboretum
4000 SW Fairview Blvd
145 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Beautiful forest walks. Ranger-led walks.
For bird-nerds and nature lovers of all ages. An iconic interpretive center in Portland's Forest Park. Great gift shop.
42 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Portland Audubon
5151 NW Cornell Rd
42 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
For bird-nerds and nature lovers of all ages. An iconic interpretive center in Portland's Forest Park. Great gift shop.
Beautiful rolling hills. Perfect place to watch the sun set. Tennis, dog park, community gardens, baseball, skate park, walking trails, frisbee and picnic spots.
39 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Parque Gabriel
39 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Beautiful rolling hills. Perfect place to watch the sun set. Tennis, dog park, community gardens, baseball, skate park, walking trails, frisbee and picnic spots.

Essentials

5-minute walk. Prepared food, groceries, amenities, some organic produce, all the staples, including a Starbucks. Open 6am to midnight!
16 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Albertsons
16199 Boones Ferry Rd
16 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
5-minute walk. Prepared food, groceries, amenities, some organic produce, all the staples, including a Starbucks. Open 6am to midnight!
Local food co-op that's been around a long time. Groceries, take-out food, picnic fare on your way toward downtown or the park.
82 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Food Front Cooperative Grocery
2375 NW Thurman St
82 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Local food co-op that's been around a long time. Groceries, take-out food, picnic fare on your way toward downtown or the park.
Pick-up basketball, gym, pool, Zumba, yoga, and many other fitness classes. One-time drop-ins welcome. https://www.portlandoregon.gov/parks/60161
20 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Southwest Community Center & Pool
6820 SW 45th Ave
20 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Pick-up basketball, gym, pool, Zumba, yoga, and many other fitness classes. One-time drop-ins welcome. https://www.portlandoregon.gov/parks/60161

Everything Else

Great place to practice Buddhism, listen to a Buddhist teaching, meet real-life Buddhists. Carrie is the director and resident teacher here.
Portland Dharma Center
4614 S Vermont St
Great place to practice Buddhism, listen to a Buddhist teaching, meet real-life Buddhists. Carrie is the director and resident teacher here.

Sightseeing

Take a sky-tram up to Pill Hill! Best aerial view in Southwest Portland.
134 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
South Waterfront Lower Tram Terminal station
3303 S Bond Ave
134 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Take a sky-tram up to Pill Hill! Best aerial view in Southwest Portland.

Arts & Culture

Beautifully restored mansion highlighting Portland history, stunning views, beautiful gardens, interesting artifacts and small art exhibit. Also a busy wildlife rescue clinic.
622 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Mansión Pittock
3229 NW Pittock Dr
622 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Beautifully restored mansion highlighting Portland history, stunning views, beautiful gardens, interesting artifacts and small art exhibit. Also a busy wildlife rescue clinic.