Guidebook for Portland
Food Scene
This is my favorite local hangout. Very old-school Portland vibe with comfy couches, good snacks and local personalities!
20 locals recommend
Space Monkey Coffee
5511 SE 72nd AveThis is my favorite local hangout. Very old-school Portland vibe with comfy couches, good snacks and local personalities!
This is my favorite food cart pod in Portland and it's only a mile from my house! Great variety of Latin American foods, coffee, churros, and the best salsa in the city!
125 locals recommend
Portland Mercado
7238 SE Foster RdThis is my favorite food cart pod in Portland and it's only a mile from my house! Great variety of Latin American foods, coffee, churros, and the best salsa in the city!
Foster Burger
5339 SE Foster RdOh my gosh, this is my local spot for delicious vegan junk food. A must stop for vegetarians coming through town. Separate menus for brunch and dinner. Great shakes!
62 locals recommend
Off The Griddle
6526 SE Foster RdOh my gosh, this is my local spot for delicious vegan junk food. A must stop for vegetarians coming through town. Separate menus for brunch and dinner. Great shakes!
Entertainment & Activities
This is probably the coolest indoor pool in the city, and it's just a mile from my house. Giant waterslide. Family friendly. There's even a roller rink downstairs!
35 locals recommend
Mt Scott Community Center & Indoor Pool
5530 SE 72nd AveThis is probably the coolest indoor pool in the city, and it's just a mile from my house. Giant waterslide. Family friendly. There's even a roller rink downstairs!
My favorite movie theatre in Portland. Beautiful balcony with a full menu to dine while you take in the latest blockbuster.
351 locals recommend
McMenamins Bagdad Theater and Pub
3702 SE Hawthorne BlvdMy favorite movie theatre in Portland. Beautiful balcony with a full menu to dine while you take in the latest blockbuster.
Parks & Nature
Beautiful local spot to take a stroll with your morning coffee. Sit on the swings, watch the kiddos and the doggos!
21 locals recommend
Mt. Scott Park
Southeast Harold StreetBeautiful local spot to take a stroll with your morning coffee. Sit on the swings, watch the kiddos and the doggos!
Mt Tabor Dog Park
2219 SE Lincoln StClimb a tiny mountain during your stay!
Essentials
One block away from the house, great place to grab quick essentials on the cheap!
45 locals recommend
Grocery Outlet
7741 N Lombard StOne block away from the house, great place to grab quick essentials on the cheap!
New Seasons Market
1954 SE Division StLocal health food store!
Arts & Culture
Absolutely the BEST bookstore in the country. There I said it! That's coming from a former New Yorker too! Take that STRAND!
976 locals recommend
Powell's City of Books
1005 W Burnside StAbsolutely the BEST bookstore in the country. There I said it! That's coming from a former New Yorker too! Take that STRAND!