South Waterfront
Portland
Visit South Waterfront
Popular places to visit
Portland Aerial Tram
Enjoy a trip to Portland Aerial Tram and popular activities like biking in Portland. Discover the top-notch restaurants and acclaimed art scene in this vibrant area.
Moda Center
See sporting teams do battle and rock out to musical legends at one of Portland’s major venues for sports and big-ticket entertainment events.
Oregon Convention Center
Learn about the events happening at Oregon Convention Center during your trip to Portland. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Oregon Zoo
View native creatures and endangered species during every month of the year at one of the oldest zoos in the United States.
Oregon Health and Science University
Walk around the campus at Oregon Health and Science University during your visit to Portland. Discover the area's shops, or seek out its biking trails.
Washington Square Mall
During your trip to Tigard, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Washington Square Mall. Discover the area's entertainment choices, or seek out its biking trails.
Things to do
Half-Day Multnomah Falls & Gorge Waterfalls Tour
Haunted Underground Shanghai Tunnel Tour with Brewery Tastings
Portland: 2-Hour Lunch Cruise Through Downtown
Portland: Dinner Cruise on the Willamette River
Portland: Brunch Cruise on Willamette River
Full-Day Northern Oregon Coast Tour
Top hotels in South Waterfront
Park Lane Suites and Inn
Good location
Reviewed on Mar 2, 2026
The Paramount Hotel
Staff was courteous, helpful, friendly and good listeners. I recommend that $10/day for breakfast, lunch or dinner be “more” especially if there is a family.
Reviewed on Mar 2, 2026
Radisson Hotel Portland Airport
This is a perfect place to stay. It is spotlessly clean, quiet, lovely surroundings and a good restaurant. The staff are friendly, helpful and amazing.
Reviewed on Feb 28, 2026
Cambria Hotel Portland - Pearl District
Loved the staff, great place, rooms are amazing with great views.
Reviewed on Mar 2, 2026
Mark Spencer Hotel
Super nice and helpful staff
Reviewed on Mar 2, 2026
Heathman Lodge
We were kept up late and woken up early to slamming doors. Hot tub was full of kids until close. Bar had limited seating and never had an opening ended up in lobby on couch having drink.
Reviewed on Mar 2, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around South Waterfront
Hosford-Abernethy
If you're spending time in Hosford-Abernethy, check out sights like Oregon Museum of Science and Industry or Willamette River and hop on the metro to see more the city at Clinton Street-Southeast 12th Avenue Station or SE Grand & Mill Stop.
Downtown Portland
Known for its stunning river views and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Downtown Portland. Check out top attractions like Portlandia and Portland City Hall, and jump on the metro at City Hall-SW 5th and Jefferson Street Station or SW 6th-Madison Street Station to see more of the city.
Central Eastside
While you're in Central Eastside, take in top sights like Grand Central or Oregon Museum of Science and Industry, and hop on the metro to see more the city at SE Grand & Taylor Stop or SE Grand & Belmont Stop.
Buckman
If you're spending time in Buckman, check out sights like Grand Central or Belmont and hop on the metro to see more the city at SE Grand & Belmont Stop or SE Grand & Stark Stop.
Sellwood-Moreland
Well-liked for its restaurants and monuments, Sellwood-Moreland is worth a visit. Check out the variety of things to see and do like Oaks Amusement Park and Oaks Bottom Wildlife Refuge, and jump on the metro at Oaks Park Station to get around the city.
Goose Hollow
If you're spending time in Goose Hollow, check out sights like Providence Park or Makah Cultural and Research Center and hop on the metro to see more the city at Goose Hollow-SW Jefferson Street Station or Kings Hill-SW Salmon Street Station.
