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There are 3 reasons why you'll want to stay in The Pearl. Location, location, location. Unfortunately, there are no hotels in the Pearl District. Our luxury condo is located in the heart of The Pearl next to Jamison Park and directly on the street car line. The silent street car stops across the street and will efficiently take you wherever you’d like to go. You’ll find countless eateries within a few blocks in all directions as The Pearl is home to many of Portland’s best restaurants. There’s Italian, Japanese, Chinese, French and classic Pacific Northwest cuisine pretty much outside your door. We’ve got menus available for most in the condo along with reviews. Portland Monthly magazine’s “Best Picks” selected many of our favorites right here in our neighborhood. It's no accident that many of the descriptions in other listings for the Portland area make mention that they are "near" The Pearl. It is the hottest place to be in Portland.

If you’d rather go out for coffee than make some fresh in-house with our deluxe grinder/brewer, we’ve got Starbucks across the street and Sip N Kranz across the path out the rear exit. If it’s dessert you crave, within a block or two is home made ice cream at Cool Moon or if you’d prefer gelato, it’s down the street at Via Delizia or a brief streetcar ride to Mio Gelato, with drinkable chocolate and other chocolate extravaganza’s at Sweet Masterpiece.

No stay in Portland is complete without a visit to Powells, the largest book store in the U.S. Just a 6 minute walk or hop on the street car for 3 stops.

The Pearl has evolved to be a boutique and shopping paradise. There’s Patagonia and REI for the hardcore outdoor enthusiast along with boutiques, antique shops, galleries and specialty stores too numerous to mention.

The street car can take you directly to the Cultural district, about a 10 minute ride, where you’ll find the Portland Museum, concert halls, movie theaters and Portland State University.

If you haven’t heard about NW 23rd Street – you’ll want to check out that area as well. On a nice day, it's a delightful walk as it’s only 13 blocks away but you’ll want to return on the street car given all the packages you’ll be carrying. Before the Pearl evolved, it was THE shopping street in town. With an ambiance similar to Manhattan's Greenwich Village, this boutique enclave is scattered with unique shops, restaurants and cafes, with larger national stores moving in as well. You’ll find Willliam Sonoma, Pottery Barn, Renovation Hardware and Smith and Hawkin to name a few.

A trip to The City of Roses wouldn't be complete without a visit to the Rose Gardens, the oldest public rose gardens in the U.S. And don't forget the Japanese Gardens, the Portland Zoo or the spectacular park system that Portland has to offer. There are over 5,000 acres with 30 miles of trails in Forest Park alone, promising a hike worthy of many fitness levels. If you're someone who prefers to view sporting events, we've got world class stadiums at our beautiful Rose Quarter, just on the other side of the Broadway Bridge.

It's easy to see how the Pearl has evolved to become the place to be when you're in Portland. If you're fortunate enough to be visiting any time from spring through fall, our farmers markets are a must. Our favorite is the Farmer's Market at Portland State University which is open Saturdays April-Dec from 9-2. Just hop on the street car and you'll be there in a few minutes. Don't forget to bring along a canvas sack to carry home your treasures. We've got a few in the guest closet for you to borrow for all your shopping needs. Portland is a pioneer in the green movement so you'll find many eco-friendly products throughout the condo.