Timeline
16:06
Arrive at South Waterfront Park to find a spot facing west. The park is open until midnight, so you have plenty of time. Wait here as the sky shifts color during the golden hour.
16:53
Stay for the sunset. The sun sets toward the WSW around 16:53, casting a final glow over the river before dusk falls.
17:08
Walk 13 minutes to Phat Cart for a quick bite. This Asian restaurant is open until 22:00 on weekdays, making it a reliable stop for dinner after the sunset.
17:38
Head to Mt. Hood Brewing, a 14-minute walk from Phat Cart. This pub is open until 20:00, perfect for settling in with a drink as the evening settles in.
Local tip
Check the route if you need to navigate from the park to the food spots. The walk between Phat Cart and Mt. Hood Brewing is short and straightforward.
Check before you go
- Phat Cart is open Mo-Fr 07:30-22:00.
- Mt. Hood Brewing is open Mo-Su 11:00-20:00.
- South Waterfront Park is open 05:00-24:00.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Portland (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).