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About The Pearl

The urban legend of the Pearl District’s name is as extraordinary as the neighborhood itself. One story suggests that an oyster-canning factory once sat amidst the aging warehouses, another proposes that Chinese seafarers hid pearls beneath cobble-stoned Twelfth Street. Regardless of which fable you’ve heard, there is a hint of both beauty and ugliness in the name— which conjures an image of the elegant gem nestled in a drab, rough shell, waiting to be discovered. History of the Pearl ▶

Accommodations Join us for a weekend or stay as long as you like. The Pearl District is surrounded by boutique hotels and urban inns. Stay a While ▶	Find Local Businesses From fashion to food, search for and find information on the personalized businesses and the people that make up the Pearl District. See What’s Open ▶
Parking in the Pearl Find a spot on the street or in a garage, there are plenty of affordable parking options in the Pearl. Park the Car ▶	Get Directions Whether you are coming from across town or out-of-state, get detailed directions on how to get to the Pearl. Find the Pearl ▶
Walking Guide to the Pearl See why Portland’s Pearl District is one of the ultimate neighborhoods for walking in the country! Navigate on Foot ▶	Public Transit Plan your trip to the Pearl, utilizing one of Portland’s impressive public transportation options. Find a Ride ▶