These gardens are stunning and such a fun place to walk around. This is also where Michael proposed so it will always hold a special place in our hearts.
NorthWest Portland is a fun spot to cruise around on foot to do some shopping and to try various restaurants and bars in the city. NW 23rd and NW Lovejoy down to NW Everett ST
If anyone wants to go for a hike or just take a drive to see this stunning waterfall this is definitely a popular tourist spot. You can see the waterfall without hiking or you can do the 2.3 mile round trip hike. it is about an hour from Portland but the drive is beautiful.
The Oregon Coast is stunning and certainly different than the the beaches in San Diego. This is one of our favorite things to do on a Saturday where we will be gone for about 5 hours. If you are staying in Portland, Cannon Beach is about 90 minutes away. For those staying in or near the venue it may be closer to head to Lincoln city! Both are cute beach towns with awesome little food spots and gift shops with lots of space to walk along the beach.