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Wednesday, August 4, 2010

Portland

If I was going to live in any city other than Los Angeles I think it might be Portland.  You get there, you can breath and almost smell the fresh air, you're surrounded by clean streets,  happy people and this feeling like everything will somehow just be great.  It sounds totally ridiculous but it's really true.

I went to a boarding school in Oregon so I definitely have a soft spot for the state, but I couldn't wait until my husband got to see it.  So on one of our first trips up north we went and stayed 4 nights in Portland and had an amazing time. 

The first thing you need to do is book at room at The Ace Hotel.  It is smack in the middle of city centre and pretty much walking distance to everything you want-not to mention that the hotel is SICK!  There are a few of these around the country now, but I have to say the Portland one is the best.  It's a little pricier than the others, but worth the extra bucks.  There is a photo booth in the lobby and my husband and I spent way too much there.  Always worth it. 

If you want a treat go grab a drink at Ringlers Annex.  They have a juice press they make their lemon drops with and it was AMAZING!!  I love that you walk down stairs to get here, it reminds me of a speak easy.  It is inviting, mellow and always have great drink and good music.

On Saturdays there is a Market on the Waterfront.  It has tons of local artists and craftsman displaying their pieces, tons of food and lots of people to watch.  There is usually live music on the grass next to the water and I can remember looking forward to it every trip we made into the city.  You can also rent a bike and ride down to it while detouring through the city.  Most of downtown is covered in trees so you don't have to worry too much about getting too hot.

And finally I would say take a trip to Cannon Beach.  It is one of the most unique and serene places I've been to in my life.  The little sea-side town is a delight as well and you can pick up some taffy or ice-cream on the way.  But bring a blanket and maybe a bottle of wine and I promise you one of the most romantic parts of your trip.

19 comments:

  1. I couldn't agree more! I love Portland. Stumptown Coffee next the Ace is the ridiculous!

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  2. love the blog! i will definitely follow and hopefully you can return the favor!

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  3. my desire to go to portland has just increased by like...1000 degrees.

    sincerely, M

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  4. Love the pic, I must go to Portland!
    Xoxo
    Cocò

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  5. LOVE PORTLAND! And is Cannon Beach the beach with devil's elbow and that house? I visited the Oregon coast and the picture you posted looked like the beach I went to. It was really, really beautiful. I adore Oregon.

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  6. I love your guide to the city and it sounds awesome!

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  7. Live in Los Angeles should be fantastic! I would be an happy girl if i lived there!

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  8. thanks for visiting my blog :)
    Potland ist totally awesome!

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  9. BEAUTIFUL!! the fog makes it look so magical!!!

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  10. OMG now I REALLY wanna go to Portland...dang

    Thanks for the tips though, and you should put up some pictuers if there are any, I'd love to see through your eyes XD

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  11. Ooh, what a refreshing pic, looking at it takes me back to when I went to Tofino a couple years back.

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  12. I love Seaside and Canon Beach! It's so beautiful there.
    Thanks for commenting on my blog :)
    I love the vintage too!!

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  13. sounds beautiful if the picture is of cannon beach i like it already :). cant wait to browse through your store.... :D

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    Lydz xX

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  14. Great blog and love pic!!!
    xoxo

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  15. ♥nice post.)) love your blog♥

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  16. Looks like a great place!

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  17. Thank you ever so much for your sweet sweet comment.

    Fab blog and I love the vintage too, thanks for the heads up xoxo

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