https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Wed, 08 Apr 2026 23:18:05 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/oregoncalifornia-travel-recommendations-needed#post-2672672 Sun, 01 Jan 2017 13:22:16 +0000 Mrs. J 2672672@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@youboots: :heart: we will have to come back and do dinner together there! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/oregoncalifornia-travel-recommendations-needed#post-2672634 Sun, 01 Jan 2017 10:41:26 +0000 youboots 2672634@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. J: ❤️ It's been so fun to stay in touch after helping with travel. They opened Recipe Part Deux -Friday night was the opening. It's tapas style- really fun! The big house will still be awhile. Having my fave restaurant closed for 6 months has been a bummer. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/oregoncalifornia-travel-recommendations-needed#post-2672590 Sun, 01 Jan 2017 00:28:26 +0000 Mrs. J 2672590@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@alphagam84: when we went to Oregon wine country, @youboots: was SUCH great help!!! Painted Lady is delicious.</p> <p>@youboots: did Recipe open back up??? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/oregoncalifornia-travel-recommendations-needed#post-2672581 Sat, 31 Dec 2016 22:56:22 +0000 AnnabelleG 2672581@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>In Portland, we love Por Que No with or without kids. Amazing tacos and best margaritas. Breakside has the best beer. I also second Toro Bravo and Beast. Ned Ludd, Ox and Katchka are fantastic. Food carts are always fun (we like the ones on SE Division the best). Little T is the best bakery and Coava and Water Avenue serve our favorite coffee. Too many great places! Have a fantastic time! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/oregoncalifornia-travel-recommendations-needed#post-2672576 Sat, 31 Dec 2016 21:51:23 +0000 travellingbee 2672576@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We did Sonoma (Healdsburg-- so cute and great wineries all around it!) and Mendocino a few years ago. Loved both areas! The coast down Rt. 1 is so gorgeous! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/oregoncalifornia-travel-recommendations-needed#post-2672539 Sat, 31 Dec 2016 20:18:13 +0000 youboots 2672539@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@alphagam84: I live in Oregon wine country so that's the area I know the most about. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/oregoncalifornia-travel-recommendations-needed#post-2672537 Sat, 31 Dec 2016 20:16:07 +0000 youboots 2672537@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>For Portland Toro Bravo is tops for a Tapas dinner. El Gaucho or Beast for something higher end. The Open Table app is great for brunch reservations- I would not mess with brunch lines. Urban Farmer at The Nines is a really cool brunch spot. For really causal check out Tilt or Brunchbox for breakfast lunch or dinner. McMenimans Edgefield is a little bit out of the city but very cool for a one or two night stay.</p> <p>I'm not sure if you are talking Oregon wine country or Napa and/or Sonoma. I've been to both and I love Oregon. The winemaker or owner may be pouring your wine and you would never know. Some of the best are Sokol Blosser or Stoller. There are nice bnbs here too. And it's way cheaper than CA.</p> <p>We stayed in Crecent City for a weekend on our way to SFO. It was ok. I really liked Seaquake brewing. Next time I'd stay in Eureka. We did the drive thru tree and went to the Ladybird Johnson grove.</p> <p>For SF I like the Inner Richmond and Cow Hollow neighborhoods and just stay in an air bnb. SPQR is an amazing special occasion place. I love the lobster roll at the Woodhouse Fish co. Also be sure to catch an In N Out burger. Alfred's steak house is really awesome. We went there for our 1 year anniversary. MOMA just reopened after being closed for years. </p> <p>Let me know if you have more specific questions. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/oregoncalifornia-travel-recommendations-needed#post-2672524 Sat, 31 Dec 2016 19:46:31 +0000 alphagam84 2672524@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@youboots: We will be leaving the little one at home! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/oregoncalifornia-travel-recommendations-needed#post-2672301 Sat, 31 Dec 2016 02:23:12 +0000 youboots 2672301@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Bluebonnet: totally agree we went there for our 9 year anniversary. Recipe is my favorite in the Willamette valley though. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/oregoncalifornia-travel-recommendations-needed#post-2672300 Sat, 31 Dec 2016 02:22:10 +0000 youboots 2672300@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I just did this trip over thanksgiving! Will you be traveling with our without kids? My recommendations depend on that. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/oregoncalifornia-travel-recommendations-needed#post-2672265 Fri, 30 Dec 2016 23:05:57 +0000 Mrs. Turtle 2672265@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>If you're interested in really getting out in nature and exploring some mountains and lakes, the area immediately around Mt Shasta is pretty unbeatable. Not too crowded, incredible scenery and some of the best hikes and swimming lakes you'll find anywhere. In June, depending on how this winter is, you will be limited to lower elevations, but there are some wonderful sights to see even without going into the high country. If you're thinking of going through that area on I-5, feel free to message me on my wall and I can give you some specific recommendations. Also, hikemtshasta.com is a wonderful resource. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/oregoncalifornia-travel-recommendations-needed#post-2672258 Fri, 30 Dec 2016 22:48:08 +0000 Bluebonnet 2672258@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Oregon has fantastic Pinot Noirs! If you go to Oregon wine country, The Painted Lady is a fantastic restaurant. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/oregoncalifornia-travel-recommendations-needed#post-2672233 Fri, 30 Dec 2016 21:30:28 +0000 alphagam84 2672233@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>For our 5 year anniversary we are planning a trip to Oregon/California next summer (most likely June). I was thinking of flying into Portland to start our trip and make our way down to San Francisco. I want to make sure we see the redwoods (the huge ones you can drive a car through!) and spend a day in wine country. I always see such beautiful pictures of mountains and lakes in that area and want to make sure we get out in nature to explore. Also looking for great eats! I've heard so many great things about the Portland food scene! If you're from the area or have traveled there, I'd love some recommendations of food, where to stay, what to do, etc.! </p>