San Francisco to Oregon Road Trip Tritinerary
Based on your preferred travel vibes, here are some can't-miss road trip recommendations.
A city bursting at the seams with world-famous attractions, San Francisco is also a gateway to Northern California’s superlative wine country and forests. Neighboring state Oregon is equally charming, its first-class food, breathtaking beaches and natural beauty make a trip—by car or air—seriously worth your while.
FOODIE
A city as obsessed with food as you are
The only thing between you and an unforgettable culinary trip is a scenic Northern Californian road trip or a short flight away. The destination? Portland, Oregon. It’s a foolish game to try and summarize the culinary scene there, except to say it’s one hundred percent a city enthralled with food.
Seafood is definitely on the menu thanks to the quality fresh supply from Oregon’s Pacific coast, especially oysters which thrive in the cool, clean water. To sample some, Interurban pairs them with excellent cocktails, while Jacqueline has oyster happy hour, 5-6pm from Monday to Saturday.
Portland is proudly a high-low city, where food carts are as revered as the best restaurants. Arranged in ‘pods’ across town, Prost is home to Matt’s BBQ, where lines form for ribs, pork belly burnt ends and brisket. Away from the carts, Earl Ninsom is a chef generating buzz with his six restaurants, each with a spin on his native Thai cuisine. From the casual Hat Yai, through to Eem, a Thai-BBQ mash up with top-notch cocktails.
Some other eats worthy of a flavor trip: Burmese-style fried chicken and noodles at Rangoon Bistro, the award-winning Ken’s Artisan Pizza, Pasture PDX’s farm-to-table sandwiches or perhaps vegan tacos from Mis Tacones are your thing. Portland has a drinks pedigree to rival its food rep. Coffee culture is strong and it’s also known as a “craft beer capital.” Breakside and Great Notion are two breweries that come highly recommended, while Teardrop Lounge is a go-to for cocktails
Discover more road trip guides across the US
