Portland’s Hollywood neighborhood is located in Northeast Portland and is bordered by the Sullivan’s Gulch, Irvington, Alameda, Beaumont-Wilshire and Rose City Park neighborhoods.
Hollywood Reviews
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At first glance, the Hollywood District (originally known as “Hollyrood” until 1926, when the grand Hollywood Theatre on
Northeast Sandy Boulevard opened) might strike a visitor as all
business and no-nonsense. It has little of the Bohemian flair found in
other popular neighborhoods throughout Portland, and its two main
streets (Sandy Blvd. and Northeast Broadway) are relatively high-speed
thoroughfares that don’t encourage pause.
The best way to appreciate Hollywood is to take to the sidewalks. A slower pace reveals a lot to like about this neighborhood.
If your tour starts as you cross over I-84, two unusual places – well, they would be
unusual if this wasn’t Portland – flank you on either side of Sandy
Blvd. as you enter the district via its southeast corner. To your right
is Tony Starlight’s Supperclub & Lounge,whereyou
may enjoy cocktails and smoky jazz and blues with the rest of the
swells. A reason to bust your swanky finery out of the closet!
To
the left across the street is the bottle-shaped facade of what was
originally Steigerwald Dairy Company in the 1920s (the bottle was later
reshaped to represent 7-Up, and today it bears the Budweiser logo). This
building houses two shops that appeal to the outdoor adventurer: Mountain Shop, for all things skiing, snowboarding, and climbing, and Rip City Skate, for longboards and skateboards and accessories (where you can try out the goods on their ramp in the back!).
Should you have a yen
(oops, make that a yuan) for Northern Chinese cuisine, stroll or briskly
stride up 37th Avenue and hang a right onto NE Broadway to Shandong Restaurant and have a steaming bowl of Dragon in the Garden soup and potstickers. Sushi more your style? Bluefin Sushi Bar is for you, then (which is also on Broadway but you’ll
have to go back south to Sandy Blvd. and then head east and look for
the Sandy/Broadway split just the other side of NE 39th; part of the
Hollywood District’s “charm” is it’s wacky street dynamics.
If a street can have a lighthouse, then Sandy Boulevard’s is the venerable Hollywood Theatre,
a showcase for cinematic fare both classic and contemporary. A
not-for-profit organization sees to the renovation and improvements to
the grand old lady, and has volunteer opportunities and internships
available for those with an itch to contribute. Please do take in a
viewing and a pint and inquire.
From this point you may take the crosswalk to Magnolia’s Corner across the street from the theater to enjoy a glass (or a bottle) of wine, or simply walk a very few steps up to Aliviar Coffeehouse to savor a flavorful and lovingly-brewed coffee. Or take a left on 42nd Avenue and trot up to The Moon and Sixpence for a taste of Old Blighty. Cheers!
Quick! Run into TigerLily Tattoo and Designworks and get that ink done that you’ve always wanted to dare yourself to get. Then head into Pal’s Shanty Tavern to anesthetize the burn. Or maybe vice-versa, for courage?
If
all you really want after all is a nice walk through a neighborhood
with beautiful greenery and lovely homes, just turn north. The
residential areas of the Hollywood District are quiet and calm under
leaf-laden trees, a very pleasant surcease after experiencing the rush
and roar of the big streets. They inspire a wish to wander. And so you
should.
Hollywood Neighborhood Vibe
A good mix of everyone lives, plays, eats and imbibes here. This is a walker’s paradise.
Hollywood Neighborhood Community Information
Hollywood zip code 97213
Hollywood
Walker’s Paradise
Walk Score®
95
out of 100
Hollywood is the 2nd most walkable neighborhood in Portland.
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Portland Public School Boundaries
Hollywood Schools:
Elementary school: Laurelhurst
Elementary School
Middle school: Fernwood
Middle School
High school: Grant
High School
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Hollywood Neighborhood Real Estate
This area features many older Portland homes full of character and charm. Tree lined streets, covered porches, and families taking a stroll… Plus, Hollywood is conveniently located along major streets for easy commuting (NE Broadway and Sandy, plus a ramp to I-84). With neighborhood shops, restaurants, a theatre, and stores all within walking distance or nearby, Hollywood offers a nice lifestyle. Rentals
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