Explore PDX

While you’re in town, there’s plenty to explore. Grab coffee with friends, check out some amazing local restaurants, catch a sunset with a view of the city, or take a short trip to see waterfalls, the Oregon Coast, or even Mt. Hood. Portland is full of unique spots and unforgettable views that make it the perfect place to hang out and make great memories during the conference.

We’ve put together a guide with some of our favorite places to eat, grab coffee, shop, and explore around the city and beyond. Take some time to get out, experience the beauty of the Pacific Northwest, and enjoy everything Portland has to offer while you’re here for the West Coast Youth Conference.

Places to Eat

PDX Sliders – Website | Map
Fifty Licks Ice Cream – Map
Salt & Straw Ice Cream – Map
Pinolo Gelato – Website | Map
FuddoYama Ramen – Map
WonderLove – Map
Pine Street Market – Website | Map
Portland Food Hall – Website | Map
Botto’s BBQ – Map
Crazy Sushi – Map
Sushi Hurray – Map
Steven Smith Teamaker – Website | Map
Screen Door – Website | Map
Phat Cart – Map
Al Hawr Restaurant – Map
Lechon – Website | Map
La Provence – Website | Map
Cecelia’s Restaurant – Map
Pine State Biscuits – Website | Map
Little Big Burger – Website | Map
Ken’s Artisan Pizza – Website | Map
Kinboshi Ramen – Map
Bamboo Sushi – Website | Map
GrindWitTryz (Hawaiian) – Map
Din Tai Fung – Website | Map

Sunsets & Views

Pittock Mansion – Map
Vista House – Map
Bald Peak – Map
Vancouver Waterfront – Map
Timberline Lodge – Map
Rocky Butte – Map
Altamont Area – Map
Rowena Crest – Map
Larch Mountain – Map
Council Crest Park – Map

Shopping

Bridgeport Village – Website | Map
Washington Square – Website | Map
Progress Ridge – Map
Cedar Hills Crossing – Map
Pioneer Place & Pioneer Courthouse Square – Map
Clackamas Town Center – Map

Coffee & Tea

Project Matcha – Map
Coava Coffee Roasters – Website | Map
Café Le Fleur – Map
Good Coffee – Website | Map
Upper Left Roasters – Website | Map
Le Petit Café – Map
Barista – Website | Map
Caffè Umbria – Website | Map
Lark Coffee – Map
Stumptown Coffee Roasters – Website | Map
Prince Coffee – Website | Map
Croffle House – Map
Compass Coffee – Map
Relevant Coffee – Website | Map
Gold Cup Coffee House – Map
Presso Coffee – Map
Simply Coffee Co. – Map
Well & Good Coffee – Map

Day Trips

Washington Park (Rose Garden & Japanese Garden) – Map
Hood River – Map
Lost Lake – Map
Trillium Lake – Map
Cannon Beach – Map
Pacific City – Map
Silver Falls State Park (Trail of Ten Falls) – Map
Silver Star Mountain – Map
Archer Mountain – Map
Tamanawas Falls – Map
Bald Mountain via Lolo Pass (Mt. Hood) – Map
Eagle Creek & Tunnel Falls – Map
Neahkahnie Mountain – Map
Saddle Mountain – Map
Tom, Dick & Harry Mountain – Map
Wahclella Falls – Map
Falls Creek Falls – Map