Pacific Beach

Appreciate the life of the outdoors as you take in the sights at the Smith and Bybee Wetlands Natural Area. As America's largest protected urban wetland, this natural area is home to animals like beavers, river otters, bald eagles, turtles, osprey and more. While Bybee Lake serves as a preserve, Smith Lake is a popular destination for light water recreation like fishing or canoeing.

Plan a little romantic getaway with your significant other and spend a night or two at The Lion and The Rose Victorian Bed & Breakfast Inn. This cozy bed and breakfast is settled nicely inside a Queen Anne mansion, circa 1906, boasting an historic atmosphere with classic furnishings and modern amenities.

Go crazy on the rides and attractions at Oaks Park Amusement Park & Roller Rink, a popular Portland destination that made its debut in 1905. You'll find favorite rides like the Tilt-a-Whirl and the ferris wheel, along with other fun attractions like go-karts, bumper cars, huge slides, mini golf, a skating rink, and a nice selection of kiddie rides.

Be there as the Portland Timbers dominate the soccer field. This sports team plays at Portland's Jeld-Wen Field and is a young franchise of Major League Soccer. Come show your support for this new team as they fight for a team victory against rivals like the Seattle Sounders FC and the Vancouver Whitecaps FC.