Tula's Guidebook
PDX Culture
Portland is known for it's own quirky flair. Get to know Portland like a local.
For an experience in the heart of Portland Sober Subculture. Gong Fu Cha style tea is served here in a Victorian Style home. All tea is handmade by farmers in China, and all the pottery is made by local Pacific Northwest craftsmen.
Enthea Teahouse
3533 SE Milwaukie AveFor an experience in the heart of Portland Sober Subculture. Gong Fu Cha style tea is served here in a Victorian Style home. All tea is handmade by farmers in China, and all the pottery is made by local Pacific Northwest craftsmen.
Skip the libraries, and spent the day enjoying the shelves in Powell's like a Portlander. This location has very rare books. The location of Hawthorne has a cozy cafe and easier parking.
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Powell's City of Books
1005 W Burnside StSkip the libraries, and spent the day enjoying the shelves in Powell's like a Portlander. This location has very rare books. The location of Hawthorne has a cozy cafe and easier parking.
You can get dinner served to you during your movie!
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McMenamins Bagdad Theater and Pub
3702 SE Hawthorne BlvdYou can get dinner served to you during your movie!
Same Iconic Voodoo Doughnuts. Less crowd and more parking
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Voodoo Doughnut - Davis
1501 NE Davis StSame Iconic Voodoo Doughnuts. Less crowd and more parking
For natural medicine products and to meet herbalists. Free consultations are provided. In the bustling Mississippi Street district.
The Herb Shoppe
4549 N Mississippi AveFor natural medicine products and to meet herbalists. Free consultations are provided. In the bustling Mississippi Street district.
Fernie Brae
4035 SE Hawthorne BlvdFamous store and Brian Froud. Worth a look see
Best Bars
These bars have a great atmosphere, happy hours, Taco Tuesdays, and spectacular selections.
Bit House Saloon
727 SE Grand AveChurch
2600 NE Sandy BlvdVault Cocktail Lounge
226 NW 12th AveThe Waypost
3120 N Williams AveLaid back, casual, dim. Great for Taco Tuesday and Trivia.
Moloko
3967 N Mississippi AveBeautiful bar, back patio, sober drinks, and fancy cocktails.
One of my favorite tea bars. A little biased, as I teach astrology here regularly. Otherwise, great selection of tea and snacks. Books to read, or sit with your laptop.
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Fly Awake Tea House
909 N Beech StOne of my favorite tea bars. A little biased, as I teach astrology here regularly. Otherwise, great selection of tea and snacks. Books to read, or sit with your laptop.
Bula Kava House
3115 SE Division StBeautiful Interior, and great for the sober lifestyle.
White Owl Social Club
1305 SE 8th AveGreat Happy Hour and nightlife on weekends
Awesome setup, eclectic, essentially Portland. Good prices and quality plus pool tables.
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Roadside Attraction
1000 SE 12th AveAwesome setup, eclectic, essentially Portland. Good prices and quality plus pool tables.
Sightseeing
Hiking, Picinic Places, Farmers Markets, and the best scenic views of Portland.
The highest point in Portland. Amazing views of the city plus 3 mountain tops on a clear day.
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Council Crest Park
1120 SW Council Crest DrThe highest point in Portland. Amazing views of the city plus 3 mountain tops on a clear day.
Amazing trails. Dog park. Plus great views of downtown and Mt. Hood! Ideal for a picnic or just to watch the sunset. Wonderful when cherry blossoms are blooming.
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Mt Tabor Dog Park
2219 SE Lincoln StAmazing trails. Dog park. Plus great views of downtown and Mt. Hood! Ideal for a picnic or just to watch the sunset. Wonderful when cherry blossoms are blooming.
Columbia Park & Annex
4503 N Lombard StFood Scene
Portland's Food Scene is diverse, and known for its foodie culture. You will find something from every country, and some of your casual favorites that are sublime.
Bollywood Theater
2039 NE Alberta StNorth Indian style food, with Indian grocery section.
My favorite place for ramen, and I lived in Japan for over a year.
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Kayo's Ramen Bar
3808 N Williams AveMy favorite place for ramen, and I lived in Japan for over a year.
Portland loves doughnuts, and these are the most artisian in town.
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Doe Donuts
4110 Northeast Sandy BoulevardPortland loves doughnuts, and these are the most artisian in town.
Portland likes food carts so much they have banded together. Friends and family can't decide on one place to eat? Go to Cartopia on Hawthorne for the scrumptious and variety selections.
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Cartopia
1207 SE Hawthorne BlvdPortland likes food carts so much they have banded together. Friends and family can't decide on one place to eat? Go to Cartopia on Hawthorne for the scrumptious and variety selections.
Vegan All The Way
The Sudra
28 NE 28th AveA fabulous happy hour, and completely vegan.
Beautiful spot to eat, yoga classes by donation on the side. Food so good, they have a 2nd location in Slabtown.
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Carioca Bowls
827 NE Alberta StBeautiful spot to eat, yoga classes by donation on the side. Food so good, they have a 2nd location in Slabtown.
Can't go wrong with this restuarant. Great prices and delectable Lebanese Vegan Food.
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AVIV
Can't go wrong with this restuarant. Great prices and delectable Lebanese Vegan Food.
Prasad
925 NW Davis StAbove the rock gym, but super yummy vegan cafe.
Wellness & Fitness
Soak, suana in Himalayan salt, sip tea poolside, and sit by the fire in this community bath house focused on wellness. In a quiet neighborhood.
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The Everett House Healing Center & Spa
2927 NE Everett StSoak, suana in Himalayan salt, sip tea poolside, and sit by the fire in this community bath house focused on wellness. In a quiet neighborhood.
For yoga needs. If on a budget, their Friday 4pm class is by donation.
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The Bhaktishop
2500 SE 26th AveFor yoga needs. If on a budget, their Friday 4pm class is by donation.
Cool Coffee Cafes
Portland and Coffee are besties. In my college years as a nationally competitive barista; I have come to enjoy a good cup of Joe. The atmosphere and the baristas make all the difference.
GrindHouse Coffee
1934 N Rosa Parks WayAlso known as "sexy coffee"
A little out of the way - super cool 70s furniture among mounds of geodes and precious rocks. Also superb coffee.
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Carnelian Coffee
6923 SE Foster RdA little out of the way - super cool 70s furniture among mounds of geodes and precious rocks. Also superb coffee.
Boutique Parisian style Coffee Cafe close to the AirBnB. Masks and social distancing required.
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Madrona Hill Cafe
5937 N Greeley AveBoutique Parisian style Coffee Cafe close to the AirBnB. Masks and social distancing required.