Timeline
07:26
Find a quiet spot in Laurelhurst Park before the sun crests the horizon. The park’s open spaces offer clear views toward the west, where the sky will begin to brighten.
07:46
Watch the sunrise. At 07:46 the day officially begins. The golden light starts to spill across the landscape shortly after, around 16:06, but the initial sunrise moment is the highlight.
08:16
Walk 12 minutes to Cricket Cafe. Open from 08:00 on weekends and 08:00 on weekdays, it is the perfect place to grab breakfast or coffee once the park visit is done. They are champions of breakfast, so expect a solid morning meal.
Local tip
Laurelhurst Park is a short walk from the Hollywood Theatre but far enough to feel like a separate destination. Check the route if you are starting from the theater. Cricket Cafe opens at 08:00, so plan your park time to finish by then.
Check before you go
- Cricket Cafe opens at 08:00. If you arrive before then, it will be closed.
- Sunrise on January 15 is at 07:46. Golden light follows at 16:06.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Portland (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).