Overview
Aloha is a community of 54,000 people (2020) in Oregon, under 10 miles (16 km) to the west of Portland (Oregon). It is home to the prestigious The Reserve Vineyards and Golf Club, and to the unnervingly creepy Harvey the Rabbit.
2 sights · 2 things to do · 4 places to eat · 2 bars & cafés
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Best things about Aloha
Jenkins Estate
A refurbished farm, the Jenkins Estate boasts a log cabin and beautiful Rhododendron Gardens with fantastic views of the Tualatin Valley.
Cooper Mountain Vineyards
No visit to Aloha is complete without a trip to several wineries.
The Reserve Vineyards & Golf Club
One of the finest golf courses in the world, the Reserve boasts two courses (one public, one private), first class facilities, and occasional major tournaments.
Harvey the Rabbit
Harvey is a large rabbit that graces the side of S.W. Tualatin Valley Highway. He will often be seen holding something festive, for example, a Christmas tree in December.
Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: Apr–Oct. Summer highs reach about 82°F; winter lows dip to about 36°F. Wettest: Dec and Nov. (climate data from nearby Portland)
Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- PDX Portland International Airport, Portland — 15 mi away (major hub). Directions
- SLE Salem-Willamette Valley Airport/McNary Field, Salem — 41 mi away. Directions
Fly into Portland International Airport (PDX). Then hop on the lightrail, MAX, to either Willow Creek or Quatama / SW 206th Ave. stations. You will be required to change trains, from the Red Line to the Blue Line. This can be done at any station between the Gateway Transit Center, east of Portland through Beaverton.
Full “Get in” guide ↓Budget & where to stay
No prices are listed for this place yet. See the Sleep guide ↓ for options.
Sample 1-day itinerary
Day 1
- Morning Jenkins Estate, Cooper Mountain Vineyards
- Lunch Reedville Cafe
- Afternoon The Reserve Vineyards & Golf Club, Harvey the Rabbit
- Dinner Blue Moon Diner
- Evening Coffee Rush
Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.
Food for you
Cuisine (tap to filter)
What to ask about, for your diet
Diet labels come from each listing's description and cuisine; “likely” means the cuisine usually has good choices, not a promise. Check with the restaurant. Open the food finder
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Map
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Get in
Fly into Portland International Airport (PDX). Then hop on the lightrail, MAX, to either Willow Creek or Quatama / SW 206th Ave. stations. You will be required to change trains, from the Red Line to the Blue Line. This can be done at any station between the Gateway Transit Center, east of Portland through Beaverton.
By car
Aloha is 25-30 minutes from downtown Portland through Beaverton:
- Sunset Hwy goes NW towards the coast from Portland passing through Aloha/Bethany/Rock Creek. Aloha is accessed from NW 158th/Cornell/Bethany Rd (exit #65) and NW 185th (exit #64).
- SW Tualatin Valley Hwy continues from Beaverton to Hillsboro as Tualatin Valley Hwy, locally referred as "TV Hwy" It passes through Aloha between SW 170th & 219th/SE Cornelius Pass. Continues east of Beaverton as SW Canyon Rd.
- SW Farmington Rd Connects Beaverton & from SR-219 (in the west) through Aloha as Farmington Rd. Continues east of Beaverton towards SW Portland as Beaverton Hillsdale Hwy.
- 185th Ave Connects US Highway 26 into Aloha at OR-Hwy 8 (Tualatin Valley Hwy) and OR-Hwy 10 (Farmington) as major north-south corridor without a state or US highway designation.
- NW Walker Rd Passes through diagonally through the NW part of Aloha between Beaverton and Hillsboro. It is not designated as a state or US highway.
By bus
Get around
By car
By bus
The easiest way to get around Aloha is by car. However, Tri-Met also makes traveling within Aloha, and the rest of the Portland area, quite easy and affordable, although occasionally time-consuming. Buses run throughout Aloha and connect to MAX stops with the following: * 52 Connects Beaverton to PCC-Rock Creek (NW Springville & 185th Ave), along Farmington & 185th, through Aloha. It goes by the major shopping centers listed in the 'Buy' section of this article. * 57 runs between Forest Grove, Cornelius, Hillsboro, Aloha and Beaverton along Tualatin Valley Hwy (OR-Hwy 8). * 59 Aloha (Willow Creek Transit Center) to Sunset Transit Center along NW 185th/Walker/Park Way. * 88 Hart/198th runs between Willow Creek Transit Center, Aloha and Beaverton)
See
See Harvey the Rabbit
Harvey is a large rabbit that graces the side of S.W. Tualatin Valley Highway. He will often be seen holding something festive, for example, a Christmas tree in December.
Do
Buy
A number of establishments (shops, restaurants, banks, etc.) are clustered in strip malls, with the storefronts lined up next to each other, under a single roof, fronting a large parking lot. There are no indoor walking spaces except a single sidewalk to connect the storefronts. Some of the establishments are freestanding single use buildings or kiosks that are separated from the rest of the mall by a huge parking lot. Each business keeps their own hours and are not conformed to mall hours as they have their own separate entries with a separate address at the door.
Shop Aloha Mall
Big Lots!, O'Reily Auto Parts, Ely's Rolling House, Little Caesars Pizza, Cocina Mexico Lindo, Master Taco, etc.
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Shop Baseline Center
Goodwill, Food Mart #1, U Need Asian Market, Black Rock Coffee, Toshi's Rstaurant, Maxwell's Pub & Grill, etc
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Shop Goodwill
One man's trash is another man's treasure. Goodwill is one of the largest second-hand store chains in the nation.
Shop Farmington Mall (formerly Bales Marketplace)
Basic Market on Farmington, Dollar Tree, Farmington Liquor, Peppermill Pub, Dairy Queen, McDonalds, Key Bank, etc.
Shop Farmington Village
Bi-Mart, Safeway, Pizza Hut, Shari's Restaurant, Baskin Robbins Ice Cream, The 649, Tapatio Restaurant, Miller Paint, etc. There are other businesses across the street (SW 185 & across SW Farmington) from this mall.
Eat
Eat Blue Moon Diner
Love malts? Check out this 1950s flashback restaurant.
Eat Nonna Emelia's Ristorante Italiano
Italian food.
Eat Reedville Cafe
A local favorite, the Reedville Cafe has been a landmark of Aloha for years, since its humble beginnings as "The Shack."
Eat Toshi's
A small Japanese restaurant, Toshi's serves sushi and cooked food.
Drink
Drink Coffee Rush
Among the best cups of coffee you will ever have, this humble drive-up shop uses only the finest ingredients. Drive-thru only; no seating in cafe lobby.
Drink Dr. Feelgood's Pub
A typical, laid-back neighborhood bar.
Sleep
See the Beaverton article, under Sleep, or the Hillsboro article, under Sleep, for listings of accommodations near Aloha.
Go next
- West. Take Highway 8 (Tualatin Valley Highway). This will take you to the cities of Hillsboro and Forest Grove, the home of Pacific University. North of Forest Grove is Banks. Banks is known for fantastic golfing, specifically at Quail Valley and Pumpkin Ridge. West of Forest Grove, after a few wineries, is the Oregon Coast Range. The Oregon Coast Range is a haven for outdoorsman; it has fantastic hiking, camping, and fishing. Further west is the Oregon Coast. From Aloha, it is very easy to get to the coastal towns of Tillamook, Lincoln City, and Cannon Beach.
- South. Head South on Grabhorn Road to farm country. Here you can explore Tileflat Treasures and tour fantastic wineries.
- East. Beaverton is a nice city with lots of parks. Past Beaverton, is Portland, the largest city in Oregon. Beyond Portland is the Cascade Mountains, the most famous of which is Mount Hood. There is also fantastic windsurfing in the Columbia River Gorge.
Nearby
Beaverton
City / town · 37 listings · 3 mi away
Hillsboro
City / town · 71 listings · 6 mi away
Tigard
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Tualatin
City / town · 7 listings · 6 mi away
Portland
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Lake Oswego
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Milwaukie
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Forest Grove
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