Portland's original counterculture corridor, still going strong.
Hawthorne Boulevard is the street that most people picture when they think of Portland — bookstores, vintage clothing shops, Thai restaurants, and coffee houses that have been there since before craft coffee was a thing. The Hawthorne neighborhood stretches from the base of Mount Tabor down to the Willamette, encompassing some of the most desirable residential blocks in Southeast Portland.
Housing stock is a mix of craftsman bungalows, four-squares, and a handful of newer infill condos. The blocks closest to the boulevard are dense and walkable; move a few streets north or south and you find quieter, tree-lined residential streets with larger lots and more privacy. Mount Tabor Park — a dormant volcano turned urban forest — anchors the eastern edge and is arguably the best park in Portland.
Hawthorne attracts buyers who want to be close to everything without living in the Pearl District. It's younger, louder, and more eclectic than Sellwood, but the bones of the housing stock are just as good.
The marker shows the neighborhood center. Naomi's local favorites are listed below.
The places that make Hawthorne worth living in.
The smaller sibling of the City of Books. Still excellent.
Legendary Thai food that put Portland on the culinary map.
A dormant volcano with reservoirs, trails, and the best city views in SE Portland.
The original Stumptown location. Still the best.
Curiosities, plants, and taxidermy. Very Portland.
Consistently ranked among the best pizza in the country.
Source: Walk Score. Scores reflect walkability, transit access, and bike infrastructure.
Hawthorne
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