Morten & Gemma’s Portland guidebook
City/town information
This little beach town is more chilled than some of the bigger and busier options on the coast. But it has some really cute little restaurants and bars, and a stunning and seemingly endless beach with amazing views. Definitely worth a visit, any time of year.
20 locals recommend
Manzanita
This little beach town is more chilled than some of the bigger and busier options on the coast. But it has some really cute little restaurants and bars, and a stunning and seemingly endless beach with amazing views. Definitely worth a visit, any time of year.
This adventure town on the Columbia River is a hub of exciting sports and culture. The river provides plenty of opportunity for fun activities and the wind provides some of the best wind surfing in America. Fun to watch, even better to try. The city is also only 45mins from Mt. Hood Meadows for some winter fun on the slopes. Check out the famous Pfriem, of Ferment breweries right by the water for some great beer and food with a view.
218 locals recommend
Hood River
This adventure town on the Columbia River is a hub of exciting sports and culture. The river provides plenty of opportunity for fun activities and the wind provides some of the best wind surfing in America. Fun to watch, even better to try. The city is also only 45mins from Mt. Hood Meadows for some winter fun on the slopes. Check out the famous Pfriem, of Ferment breweries right by the water for some great beer and food with a view.
This coastal city has it all: a rock formation made famous by Hollywood, a beautiful beach, fun restaurants and great breweries. Being the closest beach town to Portland also makes it perfect for a day trip.
307 locals recommend
Cannon Beach
Center StreetThis coastal city has it all: a rock formation made famous by Hollywood, a beautiful beach, fun restaurants and great breweries. Being the closest beach town to Portland also makes it perfect for a day trip.
This surf town at Cape Kiwanda has sporty and fun vibes. With an outpost of the coastal Pelican Brewery right on the beach, you can enjoy great food and beer while watching the surfers catch waves. Climbing the sand dune up Cape Kiwanda is a challenge for sure, but the views at the top make it worth it.
46 locals recommend
Pacific City
This surf town at Cape Kiwanda has sporty and fun vibes. With an outpost of the coastal Pelican Brewery right on the beach, you can enjoy great food and beer while watching the surfers catch waves. Climbing the sand dune up Cape Kiwanda is a challenge for sure, but the views at the top make it worth it.
Coffee Shops
This local coffee shop in Slabtown boasts some of the best coffee in Portland. And that's saying something!
117 locals recommend
Good Coffee
4747 SE Division StThis local coffee shop in Slabtown boasts some of the best coffee in Portland. And that's saying something!
This US outpost of the Australian coffee shop has it all: hip vibes, excellent coffee and delicious food. We stock our airbnb with their beans for a reason. And being a 15min walk from our flat, it's a must-see for our guests!
150 locals recommend
Proud Mary Cafe
2012 NE Alberta StThis US outpost of the Australian coffee shop has it all: hip vibes, excellent coffee and delicious food. We stock our airbnb with their beans for a reason. And being a 15min walk from our flat, it's a must-see for our guests!
Poa Café
4025 N Williams AveGreat healthy food and drinks. Enjoy them in the beautiful patio.
Breweries
Picking the best breweries in Portland is hard, but when a brewery consistently win medals for their beers, you have to consider them to be at the top. Breakside does just that. Great beer, yummy food and awesome vibes. What more do you want? And being less than 15mins walk from The Rest, you don't need to worry about how to get home after.
278 locals recommend
Breakside Brewery - DEKUM
820 NE Dekum StPicking the best breweries in Portland is hard, but when a brewery consistently win medals for their beers, you have to consider them to be at the top. Breakside does just that. Great beer, yummy food and awesome vibes. What more do you want? And being less than 15mins walk from The Rest, you don't need to worry about how to get home after.
The Phaser Hazy IPA is Morten's favorite local beer. Try it on draught at their taproom.
138 locals recommend
Ecliptic Brewing
825 N Cook StThe Phaser Hazy IPA is Morten's favorite local beer. Try it on draught at their taproom.
Bars
Bar Bar
3943 N Mississippi AveExcellent vegan food and great drinks. What more could you want? A bonus is that their outside spaces are great all year around. Less than 10mins walk from our place.
266 locals recommend
Bye and Bye
1011 NE Alberta StExcellent vegan food and great drinks. What more could you want? A bonus is that their outside spaces are great all year around. Less than 10mins walk from our place.
Keys Lounge
533 NE Killingsworth StRestaurants
The best pizza in Portland is a hotly debated topic. But Life of Pie is the top of our list.
173 locals recommend
Life of Pie Pizza
3632 N Williams AveThe best pizza in Portland is a hotly debated topic. But Life of Pie is the top of our list.
Oven and Shaker
1134 NW Everett StAnother top contender for best pizza in Portland.
Consistently ranked among the best restaurants in Portland, Hat Yai is a must-try spot. You're lucky that it's only 10mins walk from ours, so the food will still be hot when you get back if you do takeaway.
156 locals recommend
Hat Yai
1605 NE Killingsworth StConsistently ranked among the best restaurants in Portland, Hat Yai is a must-try spot. You're lucky that it's only 10mins walk from ours, so the food will still be hot when you get back if you do takeaway.
A must must must must must try restaurant. Always busy, always tasty. Everything on Eem's limited menu is delicious and should be tried. Feel transported to the streets of Bangkok.
142 locals recommend
Eem - Thai BBQ & Cocktails
127A must must must must must try restaurant. Always busy, always tasty. Everything on Eem's limited menu is delicious and should be tried. Feel transported to the streets of Bangkok.
XLB
4090 N Williams AveGreat dumplings!
The best tacos in Portland by miles! Has to be tried. Expect long waits any time of day though, because the best is popular.
342 locals recommend
¿Por Qué No?
3524 N Mississippi AveThe best tacos in Portland by miles! Has to be tried. Expect long waits any time of day though, because the best is popular.