Guidebook for Vancouver
Food Scene
Mon Ami
1906 Main StCrepes.
La Bottega Cafe Deli Wine Shop
1905 Main StGreat dinner spot.
Beaches Restaurant & Bar
1919 SE Columbia River DrRiver view and good food.
Joe's Crab Shack
101 SE Columbia WayFood on the river.
Lapellah
Bar and happening restaurant.
Ginger Pop
2520 Columbia House BlvdGreat Thai food. Caters to food sensitivities.
McMenamins on the Columbia
1801 SE Columbia River DrGood grub with river view.
Peet's Coffee
1441 NE BroadwayComfy coffee house.
Subway Restaurants
2400 Main StStandard sandwiches.
Fantastic locally owned eatery with breads and pastries, plus sandwiches and desserts that are to die for. I love their coffee cake.
53 locals recommend
Bleu Door Bakery
2411 Main StFantastic locally owned eatery with breads and pastries, plus sandwiches and desserts that are to die for. I love their coffee cake.
Dairy Queen
5605 SE Division StSoft ice cream
Burgerville
1135 NE Martin Luther King Jr BlvdLocal chain vs. McDonalds.
Sugar & Salt Bakery
207 E McLoughlin BlvdCoffee and good eats.
Sabor Mexicano
2108 Main StMexican-American food
Peking Garden Restaurant
2101 Main StChinese in the neighborhood.
Dulin's Village Cafe
1929 Main StGood breakfast & lunch, good prices.
Yogurt Time
1813 Main StWalkable alternative to ice cream.
Brickhouse Bar
109 W 15th StGood atmosphere, frequent live music.
Everything Else
Moe's Hairstyling
1904 Main StInexpensive cut
Hilton Vancouver Washington
301 W 6th StLEED platinum, connected to Vancouver Convention Center
Vancouver Acupuncture
12407 SE 2nd CirAwesome acupuncture, knows the body, can fix your ills when no one else can!
Bauman Chiropractic Center
202 E McLoughlin BlvdJohn will realign your body as he does mine periodically.
Ice Cream Renaissance
1925 Main StLocal ice cream shop.
Vancouver Community Library
901 C StAwesome new library!
Essentials
Safeway
3707 Main StClosest grocery
Fred Meyer
2500 Columbia House BlvdLarge, full-service grocery.
Locally owned natural foods grocery (15 stores in Portland area) that supports local farmers more than others. Prepared meals as well. About 9 miles from the house.
1022 locals recommend
New Seasons Market
5320 NE 33rd AveLocally owned natural foods grocery (15 stores in Portland area) that supports local farmers more than others. Prepared meals as well. About 9 miles from the house.
Vancouver Food Co-Op
1002 Main StWalkable. Clean meat.
Vancouver Farmers Market
605 Esther StSat & Sun 9-3, March-October
One of best in the country, Saturday 8:30-2:00 year-round; spectacular array of local food; 100+ vendors.
87 locals recommend
Portland Farmers Market - Office Location
240 N BroadwayOne of best in the country, Saturday 8:30-2:00 year-round; spectacular array of local food; 100+ vendors.
Trader Joe's
2122 NW Glisan StBasics at good prices.
Drinks & Nightlife
Dirty Hands Brewing
114 E Evergreen BlvdBeer and eats.
Loowit Brewing Company
507 Columbia StBeer and eats.
Oldest winery in Clark County, est. 2001. Open Thursday thru Monday. For hours check website, or call 360-772-5141. Classic 1915 barn, repainted by me.
11 locals recommend
English Estate Winery
17806 SE 1st StOldest winery in Clark County, est. 2001. Open Thursday thru Monday. For hours check website, or call 360-772-5141. Classic 1915 barn, repainted by me.
The Thirsty Sasquatch
2110 Main StBeer & spirits with good atmosphere.
Niche Wine Bar
900 Main StClassy, happening wine scene with good eats.
Shopping
By the Bottle
108 W Evergreen BlvdBottled beer and tastings.
Bad Monkey Bikes Board & Skate
1717 Broadway StGet your wheels fixed.
Parks & Nature
Multnomah Falls station
Amazing waterfall and great hiking.
One of our favorite hikes in the Gorge for views! About 4.8 miles round trip
25 locals recommend
Angel's Rest Trailhead
East Historic Columbia RiverOne of our favorite hikes in the Gorge for views! About 4.8 miles round trip
0.9 mile hike to amazing views. Probably the shortest hike in the Gorge that earns you some of the most amazing views.
23 locals recommend
Beacon Rock State Park station
0.9 mile hike to amazing views. Probably the shortest hike in the Gorge that earns you some of the most amazing views.
There are events here all summer weekends, with farmer's market in the mornings. Summertime, free community concerts on Thursday nights and Wednesdays at noon. Nice park that gives a good feel for Vancouver community.
45 locals recommend
Esther Short Park and Playground
605 Esther StThere are events here all summer weekends, with farmer's market in the mornings. Summertime, free community concerts on Thursday nights and Wednesdays at noon. Nice park that gives a good feel for Vancouver community.
Arts & Culture
Portland Art Museum
1219 SW Park AveGreat museum in the beautiful Park District of Portland
Fabulous place to spend a few hours and learn. Submarine outside in the Willamette River. Great place to start walk along Eastside Esplanade.
646 locals recommend
OMSI
1945 SE Water AveFabulous place to spend a few hours and learn. Submarine outside in the Willamette River. Great place to start walk along Eastside Esplanade.