Portland Neighborhoods
Portland is a city of distinct villages, each with its own personality, food scene, and vibe. Explore our curated guides below.
All Neighborhoods
Pearl District
The Pearl District is Portland's most chic neighborhood, known for its upscale art galleries, cobblestone streets, converted warehouses, and acclaimed farm-to-table restaurants. Once a railyard and...
Alberta Arts District
The Alberta Arts District is the creative soul of Portland. A vibrant corridor of independent galleries, mural-covered walls, funky boutiques, and globally-inspired restaurants. Alberta Street is the...
Hawthorne District
Hawthorne is Portland's quintessential bohemian neighborhood. From vintage clothing stores and indie bookshops to vegan restaurants and dive bars, this stretch of SE Hawthorne Boulevard embodies the...
Mississippi Avenue
Mississippi Avenue is a dynamic corridor in North Portland that blends historic charm with contemporary energy. Lined with restored early 20th-century storefronts, it's home to an eclectic mix of...
Sellwood-Moreland
Sellwood-Moreland is a charming, family-friendly neighborhood along the Willamette River. Known for its antique stores, Victorian homes, and relaxed small-town feel, Sellwood offers a quieter side of...
Nob Hill (Northwest District)
Nob Hill, also known as the Northwest District, is a picturesque Victorian neighborhood anchored by NW 21st and 23rd Avenues. Tree-lined streets of restored Queen Anne homes lead to some of the city's...
Division Street Corridor
The Division Street Corridor is Portland's hottest restaurant row. From SE 11th to 50th, Division Street is packed with James Beard-recognized restaurants, innovative food carts, craft cocktail bars,...
Old Town Chinatown
Old Town Chinatown is Portland's historic birthplace, where the city's founding stories meet a gritty, vibrant entertainment district. It's home to the iconic White Stag sign, Lan Su Chinese Garden,...
St. Johns
St. Johns is a historic neighborhood in North Portland anchored by the iconic St. Johns Bridge — one of the most beautiful suspension bridges in the world. Centered around a charming main street with...
Belmont District
The Belmont District is one of Portland's most vibrant dining and entertainment corridors. Running along SE Belmont Street from the river to Mount Tabor, this neighborhood combines a lively bar and...
Downtown Portland
Downtown Portland is the city's vibrant core — a walkable grid of towering trees, historic buildings, public squares, and a thriving food cart scene. Anchored by Pioneer Courthouse Square (Portland's...
Goose Hollow
Goose Hollow is one of Portland's oldest neighborhoods, tucked between downtown and the West Hills. This historic working-class district is home to Providence Park (where the Portland Timbers play), a...
Hollywood District
The Hollywood District is a historic neighborhood centered on the iconic Hollywood Theatre, a 1926 movie palace that anchors a lively walkable commercial strip. Named for the original Hollywood...
Kenton
Kenton is a historic North Portland neighborhood centered around a charming early 20th-century main street, anchored by the iconic 31-foot Paul Bunyan statue. Originally a company town for the railcar...
Sunnyside
Sunnyside is a quiet, walkable residential neighborhood tucked between Hawthorne and Belmont. With its tree-lined streets of Craftsman bungalows, neighborhood cafes, and the weekend farmers market at...