Spring Break in Portland (Seaside, Cannon Beach: rent, college, live)

[jlgarfield]

OK, I've decided that if I am doing well for my college quarter, then I have decided to go to Portland, OR.

I know of a few things to down there (I will be there for about a day and a half)- see Voodoo Doughnut, take in a Timbers game (that I will most def do).... anything else? I will be there around the end of March, when things start to look pleasant there.

[ramedud]

Depending on what you like, you're going to have a busy schedule. Lots to see, lots to do.

What did you have in mind? If you like food there's no end in sight for good places to eat.

[jlgarfield]

A bit of everything for me- outdoorsy scenes, foodies, sports, and whatnot.

[pdxMIKEpdx]

Spring Break for Portland happens in Seaside, Oregon for the most part.
Rent a beach house, party, walk around downtown and party, and hang out at the beach and party.



Here's Seaside:
Welcome To Seaside Oregon | Visit Seaside Oregon | Lodging in Seaside OR | History of Seaside OR

http://willamettelive.com/story/Spri...Oregon110.html

//www.city-data.com/forum/orego...k-seaside.html

http://joshfisher.hubpages.com/hub/B...not-be-crowded


This is a typical Spring Break day at Seaside:



Henry Weinhard's - Beach Ball - YouTube


Have fun!

[theCaityCat]

If you like the outdoors then the Japanese Gardens are lovely. I went there last winter and spent a good amount of time exploring.

[jlgarfield]

OK... that's quite a few suggestions. I'm also considering looking @ the Portlandia statue...... BTW, how hard is it to get a Timbers ticket?

[ramedud]

I'm not the party-hardy type of person, so here's what I would recommend doing over Spring Break:

-Do visit Portlandia, as well as the Japanese Embassy (you'll see why), Teacher's Fountain, Pioneer Square, OMSI, the Rose Garden, Multnomah Falls, Cannon Beach... the list goes on and on.

-Since you're a foodie, go to as many different food carts and restaurants within the Portland area. There are a few you'd never think about eating at, but once you try it you'll think it's the best thing since sliced bread.

Must-go-to Carts: Cartopia (cart pod with a number of carts, just go), Samurai Bento, Pyro Pizza, any of the carts with Thai Ice Tea, but my best advice is visit cart pods and just dabble. You won't regret it.

Must-go-to restaurants: Pok Pok (the drinking vinegar is divine), Reo's Ribs (Snoop Dogg's uncle is the owner), Jarra's (Ethiopian food, f***ing delicious), Sugar Mamas, Pacific Pie Company, and a billion more.

Pizza: Pyro's, Sizzle Pie, Old Town, but don't go to HUB. There's a lot more but I can't think of them right now.

-Explore using your own two feet and public transportation, it's an adventure in of itself. If I wanted to go to some of the beaches, waterfalls and mountains, I'd rent a car.

-Chat it up with complete strangers, you won't regret it. Most of them will not shun you for saying "hi", unlike SF.

-Go to the Japanese Gardens. It's BEAUTIFUL. If I had the chance I'd go every single day without fail. That and the Int'l Rose Test Garden.

-Visit Powell's Bookstore. You'll go in and never come out. Ever.


I think exploring Portland is an adventure. You just never know what you'll find around the corner! Sometimes you'll find some random funny things The people are extremely nice and will not jerk you around. You just can't go wrong with that beautiful girl of a city.