Fun Itinerary for: Gristwoods & Sciortinos
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Itinerary made / last updated: 2026-04-26
Day 1
MORNING:
Saturday, 6/6
- Pine Street Market
- Columbia River Gorge
- Multnomah Falls
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AFTERNOON:
- Via Delizia
- Washington Park
- Rose Test Garden
- Japanese Garden
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EVENING:
- PLS on Sixth
- Keller Auditorium
- Mamma Mia
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NIGHT:
- Good Night
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DAY 1 Details
MORNING:
Pine Street Eats & Gorge Peaks
Good morning, Portland! We’re starting the day with a short walk to Pine Street Market for breakfast—the best part is we can all grab whatever catches our eye. Afterward, we’ll head back to grab Koa and the car for a trip to the Columbia River Gorge. We’ll be stopping at Multnomah Falls and any other photo-worthy spots we find along the scenic route!
Helpful Links
• Pine Street Market
• Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area
• Multnomah Falls
Notes
* Pine Street Market location: 126 SW 2nd Ave
* Multnomah Falls is accessible from the Historic Columbia River Highway and Interstate 84 and takes approximately 40 minutes from the hotel. We have a timed use permit for the falls from 11am to 12pm.
Good morning, Portland! We’re starting the day with a short walk to Pine Street Market for breakfast—the best part is we can all grab whatever catches our eye. Afterward, we’ll head back to grab Koa and the car for a trip to the Columbia River Gorge. We’ll be stopping at Multnomah Falls and any other photo-worthy spots we find along the scenic route!
Helpful Links
• Pine Street Market
• Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area
• Multnomah Falls
Notes
* Pine Street Market location: 126 SW 2nd Ave
* Multnomah Falls is accessible from the Historic Columbia River Highway and Interstate 84 and takes approximately 40 minutes from the hotel. We have a timed use permit for the falls from 11am to 12pm.
AFTERNOON:
Paninis and Pagodas
After our memorable drive through the Columbia River Gorge and the breathtaking views of Multnomah Falls, we’re heading back to Portland. Once Koa is settled at the hotel, we’ll make our way toward Washington Park, stopping at Via Delizia for a panini on the way. We have a 2:30 PM reservation for the Japanese Garden; depending on when we arrive, we’ll either start there or wander through the International Rose Test Garden first. Once we’ve seen both, the rest of the afternoon is ours.
Helpful Links
• Via Delizia on Broadway
• Washington Park
• Japanese Garden
Notes
* Via Delizia location: 1105 NW Marshall St (5-minute drive from hotel)
* Parking in Washington Park is $2.40/hour or $9.60/day.
* Japanese Garden location: 611 SW Kingston Ave (11-minute drive from Via Delizia). Tickets are $23/adult & $20/senior.
* We need to be back at the hotel by 5:00 so that we can get changed and ready for our 6:00 dinner reservation. Whatever we don't get to, if we want to come back, tomorrow's trolley makes stop within Washington Park.
After our memorable drive through the Columbia River Gorge and the breathtaking views of Multnomah Falls, we’re heading back to Portland. Once Koa is settled at the hotel, we’ll make our way toward Washington Park, stopping at Via Delizia for a panini on the way. We have a 2:30 PM reservation for the Japanese Garden; depending on when we arrive, we’ll either start there or wander through the International Rose Test Garden first. Once we’ve seen both, the rest of the afternoon is ours.
Helpful Links
• Via Delizia on Broadway
• Washington Park
• Japanese Garden
Notes
* Via Delizia location: 1105 NW Marshall St (5-minute drive from hotel)
* Parking in Washington Park is $2.40/hour or $9.60/day.
* Japanese Garden location: 611 SW Kingston Ave (11-minute drive from Via Delizia). Tickets are $23/adult & $20/senior.
* We need to be back at the hotel by 5:00 so that we can get changed and ready for our 6:00 dinner reservation. Whatever we don't get to, if we want to come back, tomorrow's trolley makes stop within Washington Park.
EVENING:
Soul Food & Showtunes
We’re out the door by 5:40 PM to make our 6:00 reservation at PLS on Sixth. This neighborhood gem serves up some soul-infused comfort food, famous burgers, and those legendary boozy shakes. After dinner, it’s a short trip to the Keller Auditorium, where we’ll get comfortable for an amazing 2.5-hour performance of Mamma Mia!
Helpful Links
• PLS on Sixth
• Mamma Mia @ Keller
Notes
* PLS on Sixth location: 515 SW Clay St, which is a 10-minute drive from the hotel. I suggest we park for the auditorium and then walk to PLS on Sixth and then back to Keller. It is only a 5-minute walk each way.
* Keller Auditorium location: 222 SW Clay St. There is no parking at the auditorium, but there are several options close by (for a fee). It is recommended to find street parking if possible, but if we park in the garage, it is advised to park as close to the exit as possible.
* Keller Auditorium doors open at 6:30 and they sell drinks (and small snacks). The show starts at 7:30pm and is 2 hours, with a half-hour intermission.
We’re out the door by 5:40 PM to make our 6:00 reservation at PLS on Sixth. This neighborhood gem serves up some soul-infused comfort food, famous burgers, and those legendary boozy shakes. After dinner, it’s a short trip to the Keller Auditorium, where we’ll get comfortable for an amazing 2.5-hour performance of Mamma Mia!
Helpful Links
• PLS on Sixth
• Mamma Mia @ Keller
Notes
* PLS on Sixth location: 515 SW Clay St, which is a 10-minute drive from the hotel. I suggest we park for the auditorium and then walk to PLS on Sixth and then back to Keller. It is only a 5-minute walk each way.
* Keller Auditorium location: 222 SW Clay St. There is no parking at the auditorium, but there are several options close by (for a fee). It is recommended to find street parking if possible, but if we park in the garage, it is advised to park as close to the exit as possible.
* Keller Auditorium doors open at 6:30 and they sell drinks (and small snacks). The show starts at 7:30pm and is 2 hours, with a half-hour intermission.
NIGHT:
Dreaming of Day Two, Portland
It’s been a long, incredible day, and it’s time to head back to the hotel to recharge. Let’s get some rest—we’ve got another day of adventure starting bright and early tomorrow!
It’s been a long, incredible day, and it’s time to head back to the hotel to recharge. Let’s get some rest—we’ve got another day of adventure starting bright and early tomorrow!
Day 2
MORNING:
Sunday, 6/7
- Pip's Original
- Hop On, Hop Off
- Leisure
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AFTERNOON:
- Trolley Tour Continues
- Powell's Books
- Here or There and Everywhere
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EVENING:
- Trendy Third
- Fireside Restaurant
- Nob Hill
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NIGHT:
- Raven's Manor
- Sleep Tight
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DAY 2 Details
MORNING:
Treats, Trolleys, and Portland Beats
Wakey wakey, shakey bakey! We’re heading out to Pip’s Original for a unique breakfast of doughnuts and chai. Once we’ve had that sugary fuel-up, we’re off to the trolley station for a hop-on/hop-off adventure to see the best of Portland at our own pace.
Helpful Links
• Pip's Original
• Trolley Sightseeing Tour
• Trolley Map & Times
Notes
* Pips Original location: 4759 NE Fremont St--opens @ 8am. It is a 15-minute drive from the hotel.
* Trolley Station location (Gray Line): 846 SW Park Ave. The station is a 15-minute drive back from Pip's Original and is only a 0.5-mile from our hotel. So, we can park the car where we do for the hotel and then just walk the 12 minutes to the station if we so choose (or pay to park at the SmartPark garage near the station).
Wakey wakey, shakey bakey! We’re heading out to Pip’s Original for a unique breakfast of doughnuts and chai. Once we’ve had that sugary fuel-up, we’re off to the trolley station for a hop-on/hop-off adventure to see the best of Portland at our own pace.
Helpful Links
• Pip's Original
• Trolley Sightseeing Tour
• Trolley Map & Times
Notes
* Pips Original location: 4759 NE Fremont St--opens @ 8am. It is a 15-minute drive from the hotel.
* Trolley Station location (Gray Line): 846 SW Park Ave. The station is a 15-minute drive back from Pip's Original and is only a 0.5-mile from our hotel. So, we can park the car where we do for the hotel and then just walk the 12 minutes to the station if we so choose (or pay to park at the SmartPark garage near the station).
AFTERNOON:
The Afternoon Trolley Loop
Our trolley adventure rolls right into the afternoon, stopping at highlights like Trendy Third (NW 23rd), Powell's Books, Old Town, and Riverplace. Where we choose to hop off is entirely up to us. As long as we’re back at the station by 4:00 PM to take care of Koa and freshen up for the evening, the city is ours to explore.
Helpful Links
• Trendy Third
• Powell's Books
• Old Town
• Riverplace Guide
Notes
* Stop # for NW23rd: 6. This area, aka Nob Hill, has many trendy shops and eateries. It is also pet friendly, so it is my suggestion that we go here, with Koa, for our evening to walk around and eat dinner.
* Stop # for Powell's Books: 7. This is the largest independent bookstore in the world.
* Stop # for Old Town: 9. This area does not have the greatest reputation, so it may be just a "looky loo."
* Stop # for Riverplace: 10. There is not much to do in this area, but the river walk is nice and there are some cute, little shops.
Our trolley adventure rolls right into the afternoon, stopping at highlights like Trendy Third (NW 23rd), Powell's Books, Old Town, and Riverplace. Where we choose to hop off is entirely up to us. As long as we’re back at the station by 4:00 PM to take care of Koa and freshen up for the evening, the city is ours to explore.
Helpful Links
• Trendy Third
• Powell's Books
• Old Town
• Riverplace Guide
Notes
* Stop # for NW23rd: 6. This area, aka Nob Hill, has many trendy shops and eateries. It is also pet friendly, so it is my suggestion that we go here, with Koa, for our evening to walk around and eat dinner.
* Stop # for Powell's Books: 7. This is the largest independent bookstore in the world.
* Stop # for Old Town: 9. This area does not have the greatest reputation, so it may be just a "looky loo."
* Stop # for Riverplace: 10. There is not much to do in this area, but the river walk is nice and there are some cute, little shops.
EVENING:
Nob Hill: Shop, Sip, Repeat
It’s time to head over to NW 23rd—better known as Trendy Third or Nob Hill—for some evening exploration. We have 7:00 PM dinner reservations on the heated, pet-friendly patio at Fireside, which works out perfectly since Koa can join us. The plan is simple: explore and shop, stop for dinner, then explore and shop some more. We’ll stay out as long as the mood strikes!
Helpful Links
• NW 23rd
• Fireside Restaurant
Notes
* Fireside Restaurant location: 801 NW 23rd Ave. This restaurant is supposed to have a pet-friendly patio, which is what we have reserved, but we need to call ahead to make sure.
* Like the rest of Portland businesses, there is no on site parking so we will have to find a parking garage.
It’s time to head over to NW 23rd—better known as Trendy Third or Nob Hill—for some evening exploration. We have 7:00 PM dinner reservations on the heated, pet-friendly patio at Fireside, which works out perfectly since Koa can join us. The plan is simple: explore and shop, stop for dinner, then explore and shop some more. We’ll stay out as long as the mood strikes!
Helpful Links
• NW 23rd
• Fireside Restaurant
Notes
* Fireside Restaurant location: 801 NW 23rd Ave. This restaurant is supposed to have a pet-friendly patio, which is what we have reserved, but we need to call ahead to make sure.
* Like the rest of Portland businesses
NIGHT:
A Spooky Send-Off
With an 8:00 AM departure tomorrow, we should probably keep things relatively early. However, I suggest we drop off the car and Koa, then head out for a quick 15-minute stroll to Raven’s Manor. It’s a haunted-themed bar that looks incredibly cool, and it would be the perfect final 'Portland experience' before we head back to the hotel to sleep.
Helpful Link
• Raven's Manor
Note
* Raven's Manor location: 235 SW 1st Ave.
With an 8:00 AM departure tomorrow, we should probably keep things relatively early. However, I suggest we drop off the car and Koa, then head out for a quick 15-minute stroll to Raven’s Manor. It’s a haunted-themed bar that looks incredibly cool, and it would be the perfect final 'Portland experience' before we head back to the hotel to sleep.
Helpful Link
• Raven's Manor
Note
* Raven's Manor location: 235 SW 1st Ave.
Day 3
MORNING:
Monday, 6/8
- On the Road Again
- California
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AFTERNOON:
- Abacela Winery
- Jedidiah Smith Visitor Center
- Stout Grove
- Crescent City Beach Motel
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EVENING:
- 3rd Street Shops
- SeaQuake Brewing
- Battery Point
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NIGHT:
- Hotel Night
DAY 3 Details
MORNING:
Heading for the Giants
It’s time to hit the road once again. Whether we grab breakfast at the hotel or find something on the way, we’re aiming to be moving by 8:00 AM. We’re bound for Crescent City, and while it’s a six-hour drive on paper, we’re planning to take our time winding through the Redwoods with plenty of stops along the way.
It’s time to hit the road once again. Whether we grab breakfast at the hotel or find something on the way, we’re aiming to be moving by 8:00 AM. We’re bound for Crescent City, and while it’s a six-hour drive on paper, we’re planning to take our time winding through the Redwoods with plenty of stops along the way.
AFTERNOON:
Wine, Woods, and the West Coast
At the halfway point of our drive, we’re stopping at Abacela Winery for lunch and a tasting on their pet-friendly patio. Then, we’ll head into the heart of the Redwoods to see Stout Grove and hit the Jedediah Smith Visitor Center. Finally, we’ll make our way to the Crescent City Beach Motel to relax and unpack.
Helpful Links
• Abacela Winery
• Jedidiah Smith Redwoods State Park
• Crescent City Beach Motel
Notes
* Abacela Winery location: 12500 Lookingglass Rd. The winery opens at 11am. They have a hummus plate, cheese plate, and/or charcuterie plate available.
* We can, and should, stop at places of interest throughout the redwoods as we make our way to the motel.
At the halfway point of our drive, we’re stopping at Abacela Winery for lunch and a tasting on their pet-friendly patio. Then, we’ll head into the heart of the Redwoods to see Stout Grove and hit the Jedediah Smith Visitor Center. Finally, we’ll make our way to the Crescent City Beach Motel to relax and unpack.
Helpful Links
• Abacela Winery
• Jedidiah Smith Redwoods State Park
• Crescent City Beach Motel
Notes
* Abacela Winery location: 12500 Lookingglass Rd. The winery opens at 11am. They have a hummus plate, cheese plate, and/or charcuterie plate available.
* We can, and should, stop at places of interest throughout the redwoods as we make our way to the motel.
EVENING:
Downtown Strolls and Shoreline Views
After getting settled at the motel, let's wander down 3rd Street to check out the local shops. We’ll grab dinner at SeaQuake Brewing, where the patio gives us the option to keep Koa with us. Afterward, we can drive over to the Battery Point area for a scenic stroll and some sunset pictures to wrap up the day.
Helpful Links
• SeaQuake Brewing
• Battery Point Lighthouse
Notes
* SeaQuake Brewing location: 400 Front St. They are open until 8 and in walking distance to shops.
* There is a Battery Point parking area at 235 Lighthouse Way. Bring a sweater/jacket. It gets super chilly by the ocean.
After getting settled at the motel, let's wander down 3rd Street to check out the local shops. We’ll grab dinner at SeaQuake Brewing, where the patio gives us the option to keep Koa with us. Afterward, we can drive over to the Battery Point area for a scenic stroll and some sunset pictures to wrap up the day.
Helpful Links
• SeaQuake Brewing
• Battery Point Lighthouse
Notes
* SeaQuake Brewing location: 400 Front St. They are open until 8 and in walking distance to shops.
* There is a Battery Point parking area at 235 Lighthouse Way. Bring a sweater/jacket. It gets super chilly by the ocean.
NIGHT:
Rest, Recharge, and Redwoods
It’s time to call it a night and head back to the motel to get some rest. We have another incredible day of exploring the Redwoods ahead of us! To stay on track, we need to be fueled up and ready to move by 8:45 AM—which means leaving for breakfast around 7:45 AM.
Note
* The motel does not offer a traditional hot breakfast; instead, it's fruit and coffee, etc.
It’s time to call it a night and head back to the motel to get some rest. We have another incredible day of exploring the Redwoods ahead of us! To stay on track, we need to be fueled up and ready to move by 8:45 AM—which means leaving for breakfast around 7:45 AM.
Note
* The motel does not offer a traditional hot breakfast; instead, it's fruit and coffee, etc.
