Zina’s Guidebook
Parks
Peninsula Park
Peninsula ParkPortland's renowned rose garden.
Different styles of gardens showcased in serene 5.5-acre space with waterfall, teahouse & mountain view.
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Portland Japanese Garden
611 SW Kingston AveDifferent styles of gardens showcased in serene 5.5-acre space with waterfall, teahouse & mountain view.
Mt Tabor Dog Park
2219 SE Lincoln StAmazing views of the city with towering trees.
Cathedral Park is situated beneath the historic St. Johns Bridge, Portland's only steel suspension bridge, which reaches up to 400 feet.
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Cathedral Park
Cathedral Park is situated beneath the historic St. Johns Bridge, Portland's only steel suspension bridge, which reaches up to 400 feet.
Drinks
Our favorite coffee shop is just down the block! Barista offers carefully presented coffee drinks & selection of pastries in a quirky room.
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Barista
1725 NE Alberta StOur favorite coffee shop is just down the block! Barista offers carefully presented coffee drinks & selection of pastries in a quirky room.
Dogwood
4932 Northeast 30th AvenueAdorable wine bar that doubles as a flower shop.
Breakside Brewery - DEKUM
820 NE Dekum StCase Study Coffee Roasters
1422 NE Alberta StFood scene
Best ice cream in town is located just a few blocks down! This is Salt & Straw's first original location.
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Salt & Straw
2035 NE Alberta StBest ice cream in town is located just a few blocks down! This is Salt & Straw's first original location.
Chilango PDX
2217 Northeast Alberta StreetOur favorite Mexican plant-based food truck is open on the weekends!
GrindWitTryz
4318 Northeast Cully BoulevardBeloved Hawaiian street food joint loved by tourists.
Portlands' favorite Australian cafe. Great eats, pastries and coffee.
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Proud Mary Cafe
2012 NE Alberta StPortlands' favorite Australian cafe. Great eats, pastries and coffee.
Our favorite vegan cafe great for dining in or computer work. Try the Bahn Mi or Jackfruit BBQ sandwich! Amazing sweets as well.
Supernova Vegan
2215 Northeast Alberta StreetOur favorite vegan cafe great for dining in or computer work. Try the Bahn Mi or Jackfruit BBQ sandwich! Amazing sweets as well.
Come here for french pastry cravings!
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Petite Provence Boulangerie & Patisserie
3420 NE Sandy BlvdCome here for french pastry cravings!
Doe Donuts
4110 Northeast Sandy BoulevardThe best donuts you'll ever have. Period. And they're all vegan!
Our favorite upscale restaurant with creative New American fare inspired by a global natural wine list served in chic, cozy surrounds.
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DAME
2930 NE Killingsworth StOur favorite upscale restaurant with creative New American fare inspired by a global natural wine list served in chic, cozy surrounds.
Getting active
Grab a gym day pass at our favorite local gym.
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Peak Performance - NE Portland Gym
2640 NE Alberta StGrab a gym day pass at our favorite local gym.
Forge Hot Yoga Alberta District
1301 NE Alberta StNeighborhoods
Next neighborhood over, North Mississippi Avenue features a long stretch of vibrant shops, unique bars, music venues and restaurants.
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North Mississippi Avenue
North Mississippi AvenueNext neighborhood over, North Mississippi Avenue features a long stretch of vibrant shops, unique bars, music venues and restaurants.
Hawthorne is home to many plant-based eateries as well as a host of popular food trucks offering all kinds of tasty treats, from bagels and burritos to Korean barbecue.
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Hawthorne
Hawthorne is home to many plant-based eateries as well as a host of popular food trucks offering all kinds of tasty treats, from bagels and burritos to Korean barbecue.
One of Portland’s most walkable neighborhoods, the Pearl District’s cobblestone streets and riverside docks speak to its warehouse port past. Today, the area is chic and stylish, with a thriving cultural scene, with the famous Powell’s City of Books at its heart, along with a few theaters, fantastic restaurants, and First Thursday’s arts festivities.
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Pearl District
One of Portland’s most walkable neighborhoods, the Pearl District’s cobblestone streets and riverside docks speak to its warehouse port past. Today, the area is chic and stylish, with a thriving cultural scene, with the famous Powell’s City of Books at its heart, along with a few theaters, fantastic restaurants, and First Thursday’s arts festivities.
Sauvie Island is the largest island along the Columbia River, at 26,000 acres, and one of the largest river islands in the United States.
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Northwest Sauvie Island Road
Northwest Sauvie Island RoadSauvie Island is the largest island along the Columbia River, at 26,000 acres, and one of the largest river islands in the United States.
Northwest Sauvie Island Road
Northwest Sauvie Island RoadNightlife
Best rooftop bar in Portland located on top of a super historic building.
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Roof Deck at Revolution Hall
1300 SE Stark StBest rooftop bar in Portland located on top of a super historic building.
Our absolute favorite bar that serves amazing food. Vegan options are plentiful here!
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Victoria Bar
4835 N Albina AveOur absolute favorite bar that serves amazing food. Vegan options are plentiful here!
Radio Room
1101 NE Alberta StHiking/Nature
Forest Park one of the largest urban forests in the United States and has more than 80 miles of trails, fire lanes and forest roads.
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Forest Park
Forest Park one of the largest urban forests in the United States and has more than 80 miles of trails, fire lanes and forest roads.
Iconic must-see waterfalls located on Multnomah Creek in the Columbia River Gorge about a 35 minute drive from our home. There's many miles of trails you can go on with waterfalls galore. We love going in the summer and jumping in Punch Bowl Falls.
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Multnomah Falls station
Iconic must-see waterfalls located on Multnomah Creek in the Columbia River Gorge about a 35 minute drive from our home. There's many miles of trails you can go on with waterfalls galore. We love going in the summer and jumping in Punch Bowl Falls.
For an amazing day trip, head west to Cannon Beach, a small coastal city in northwest Oregon known for its long, sandy shore and hiking trails galore.
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Cannon Beach
Center StreetFor an amazing day trip, head west to Cannon Beach, a small coastal city in northwest Oregon known for its long, sandy shore and hiking trails galore.
Home to more than 500 wineries, the Willamette Valley is known for its natural beauty and world class Pinot noir.
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Willamette Valley
Home to more than 500 wineries, the Willamette Valley is known for its natural beauty and world class Pinot noir.
Mount Hood stands at 11,239 feet (3,425 meters). It is the highest point and mountain peak in the state of Oregon, and the second most climbed mountain in the mountain in the world (second only to Japan’s holy Mt. Fujiyama).
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Mount Hood
Mount Hood stands at 11,239 feet (3,425 meters). It is the highest point and mountain peak in the state of Oregon, and the second most climbed mountain in the mountain in the world (second only to Japan’s holy Mt. Fujiyama).
Sandy River
42313 SE Oral Hull RdGreat summer outing to cool off. Tubing options are plentiful!