Loren's Guidebook
Downtown hub
The heartbeat of the community of Lake Oswego! 1st street offers much of the action in Downtown LO.
12 locals recommend
Millennium Plaza Park
200 1st StThe heartbeat of the community of Lake Oswego! 1st street offers much of the action in Downtown LO.
One of the most popular places to grab a bite and sit outside at the tables, people watching, while passersby are people watching too! Neighbors gather and greet each other here.
19 locals recommend
St. Honoré Bakery Lake Oswego
315 1st StOne of the most popular places to grab a bite and sit outside at the tables, people watching, while passersby are people watching too! Neighbors gather and greet each other here.
Local produce and goods. Rated best Farmers Market in Portland Metro.
14 locals recommend
Lake Oswego Farmers' Market
200 1st StLocal produce and goods. Rated best Farmers Market in Portland Metro.
Manzana Rotisserie Grill
305 1st StParks, picnics, beachfront, river.
Rent boats, kayaks, fishing gear here. Launch from here.
A stunning park with history, picnic areas, trails and a beachfront on the Willamette River. Right across the street from home! There's a creek trail on the backside for alternative way to get there from here.
16 locals recommend
George Rogers Park
George Rogers ParkA stunning park with history, picnic areas, trails and a beachfront on the Willamette River. Right across the street from home! There's a creek trail on the backside for alternative way to get there from here.
This is a nice area to walk around and see the beautiful park. This location is where 1/2 of the outdoor summer concerts are held in Lake Oswego and on the Willamette River.
7 locals recommend
Foothill Park
199 Foothills RdThis is a nice area to walk around and see the beautiful park. This location is where 1/2 of the outdoor summer concerts are held in Lake Oswego and on the Willamette River.
Boat, paddleboards, kayaks, tours, fishing gear, harbor. Only 6 miles.
11 locals recommend
eNRG Kayaking
1701 Clackamette DrBoat, paddleboards, kayaks, tours, fishing gear, harbor. Only 6 miles.
Food Scene
Jefe | Mexican Restaurant
16360 Boones Ferry RoadSoooo good. Just go there ...
This is the real deal when it comes to Nee York style pizza. Oh My Gosh so delicious!!
Pizzeria sul Lago
315 1st StThis is the real deal when it comes to Nee York style pizza. Oh My Gosh so delicious!!
Hang out on the patio while you eat tacos and drink margaritas. Some of the best people watching in Lake Oswego. Rich people have to have somewhere to where all those expensive clothes! 🤣
10 locals recommend
Holy Taco
345 1st StHang out on the patio while you eat tacos and drink margaritas. Some of the best people watching in Lake Oswego. Rich people have to have somewhere to where all those expensive clothes! 🤣
Dang's Thai Kitchen
670 N State StSoooooo delicious. Large portions.
Bamboo Sushi
310 SE 28th AveOpen Rice Sushi and Chinese Restaurant
Open Rice Sushi and Chinese Restaurant
Nicoletta's Table and Marketplace
333 S State StTakes you back to the early days with this historic sweet treats and burger joint! Just shy of a malt shop! Yummy food and serving Tillamook ice cream!
Lake Oswego Ice Creamery and Restaurant
37 A AveTakes you back to the early days with this historic sweet treats and burger joint! Just shy of a malt shop! Yummy food and serving Tillamook ice cream!
Stickmen Brewing Company
40 N State StBest view for eating on the lake!
Manoa Shave Ice
333 S State StFun and refreshing!
La Provence Boulangerie & Patisserie
15151 SW Barrows Rdsimply delicious!
Sightseeing
Oregon Zoo
4001 SW Canyon RdAre you ready for some action? You can see the jetboats racing by from the beachfront across the street at George Rogers Park
19 locals recommend
Willamette Jetboat Excursions
1945 SE Water AveAre you ready for some action? You can see the jetboats racing by from the beachfront across the street at George Rogers Park
OMSI
1945 SE Water AvePittock Mansion
3229 NW Pittock DrThe history is incredible, the view is spectacular.
Multnomah Falls station
Cascade Locks
Willamette Shore Trolley
311 N State StOHSU Physicians' Pavilion
3270 SW Pavilion Loopsee Portland from the river while enjoying a meet or beverage.
37 locals recommend
Portland Spirit Cruises and Events
110 SE Caruthers Stsee Portland from the river while enjoying a meet or beverage.
Willamette Falls
where history begins in Oregon City
Neighborhoods
Small town USA with the money.
No wonder due to the stunning scenery , local nature, friendly vibes, excellent schools, great foodscene and much more. No big box stores here. Also somewhat conservative, Lake Oswego Ione of the only places in Oregon where you cannot buy pot!
38 locals recommend
Lake Oswego
Small town USA with the money.
No wonder due to the stunning scenery , local nature, friendly vibes, excellent schools, great foodscene and much more. No big box stores here. Also somewhat conservative, Lake Oswego Ione of the only places in Oregon where you cannot buy pot!
Our beautiful parent city offers everything a big town has yet with a small town attitude. Just driving across the bridges and around the aportland Metro is a sightseeing feast for the eyes.
194 locals recommend
Portland
Our beautiful parent city offers everything a big town has yet with a small town attitude. Just driving across the bridges and around the aportland Metro is a sightseeing feast for the eyes.
The sights and sounds of downtown. Do not be out there after dark, which is about 9-9:15pm
98 locals recommend
Downtown Portland
The sights and sounds of downtown. Do not be out there after dark, which is about 9-9:15pm
Funtimes!! Interesting arts, crafts, merchants, delightful food and people watching!!
425 locals recommend
Portland Saturday Market
2 SW Naito PkwyFuntimes!! Interesting arts, crafts, merchants, delightful food and people watching!!
Recreational activities
Lake Oswego Public Golf Course
17525 SW Stafford RdRoyal Treatment Fly Fishing
21570 Willamette DrFishing, fishing tours
other Things to do
Oswego Hills Vineyard and Winery
450 Rosemont RdOaks Amusement Park
7805 SE Oaks Park Way