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 1. Bruce's Candy Kitchen

256 N Hemlock St
Cannon Beach, OR 97110
(503) 436-2641

Category: Candy Stores

4.0 star rating
  8/23/2010

If you don't like candy, this place is a nightmare. But who on earth doesn't like candy?!

Basically this sweet spot is a piece of heaven. Candy striped walls and bins of every kind of candy you can imagine.

Swedish fish? Check. Licorice? Check. Rock…More »

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 2. Fort George Brewery + Public House

1483 Duane St
Astoria, OR 97103
(503) 325-7468
4.0 star rating
  8/24/2010

Best batter EVER!

I came here with friends (I'm actually sitting here at the brewery as I type this) and we had a great lunch. Astoria is a cute town and the decor of this brewery is so welcoming and cute! Nice tall windows, big clean booths and…More »

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 3. The Goonies House

368 -38th St
Astoria, OR 97103

Category: Local Flavor

5.0 star rating
  8/25/2010

As soon as I walked up the drive i knew which house I was looking for. I call my brother and send him a pic via text of the house. What does he say? "I never saw that movie. Why are you there?" hahahaha.... oh brother.

If you were born in the late 70s…More »

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 4. First Street Haven

107 E 1st St
Port Angeles, WA 98362
(360) 457-0352
4.0 star rating
  Update - 8/28/2010

Came back with some friends on a drive through visit of Port Angeles. These friends happen to be from NYC so I was worried that with access to some amazing cuisine and tons of variety, a small home town spot like the First Street Haven might be…More »

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  • 5.0 star rating
    10/5/2009

    What a treat!

    I Yelped for a place to eat while stopping in Port Angeles and this spot had some good… Read more »

 5. Dazzled by Twilight

11 N Forks Ave
Forks, WA 98331
(360) 374-5101

Category: Shopping

4.0 star rating
  8/28/2010

Who knew I needed an Edward thong? jk.

I haven't read Twilight or seen the movies but my friend visiting from out of town is a die hard fan. (Twi-hard?)

We drove all around the upper NW corner of the state stopping in at stores and places that had…More »

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 6. Lonesome Creek Store & Resort

490 Ocean Dr
La Push, WA 98350
(360) 374-4338
4.0 star rating
  Update - 8/29/2010

Came back to La Push for another visit with some friends. Had to stop in the store here to get some stuff for the cabin we'd rented right across the way.

Just like last year, the people who work here were so kind! Prices are still steep but it's the…More »

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  • 4.0 star rating
    10/5/2009 First to Review

    The Lonesome Creek store is quite handy if you're staying down the street at the Quileute resort.

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 7. Dazzled by Twilight

135 E 1st St
Port Angeles, WA 98362
(360) 452-8800

Category: Shopping

3.0 star rating
  9/12/2010

I'm sure if you're a crazy Twilight nut this store is heaven! I feel like a jerk for writing a 3 star review because I haven't read (nor will I ever read) a Twilight book. That said though, I can say that the Forks store is larger.

Yes, yes... why…More »

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 8. Blue Scorcher Bakery Cafe

1493 Duane St
Astoria, OR 97103
(503) 338-7473
5.0 star rating
  9/22/2010

SUCH AN ADORABLE BAKERY!

I strolled through on a road trip and some friends and I stopped in for some coffee and baked goods. It was impossible to resist the cookies because they were staring at me as if to say, "Look at me! I'm fresh and I'll taste…More »

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 9. Johnny's Burger Stop

26901 Old 99 N
Stanwood, WA 98292
(360) 629-4172

Category: Burgers

4.0 star rating
  11/1/2010 First to Review

What a treat!

While on a road trip heading North, I stopped into a Shell station to gas up. The exit sign said there'd be a McDonald's, a Jack In The Box, and some other fast food joints. As I was feeling famished I actually considered one of these…More »

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 10. Pure Bliss Desserts

1424 Cornwall St
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 739-1612

Categories: Bakeries, Desserts

4.0 star rating
  11/7/2010 First to Review

Who could hate a shop that sells baked goods?!

This adorable little storefront recently opened and quickly warmed the hearts of locals with their freshly baked warm and gooey treats! One morning my sister and I were walking around downtown and…More »

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 11. Seattle-Tacoma International Airport

17801 International Blvd
Seattle, WA 98158
(206) 433-5388

Category: Airports

5.0 star rating
  11/16/2010

This airport is like the Little Engine That Could. If you've been to Dulles, JFK, Heathrow, (but not Toronto cuz that place is IMMACULATE!) you should appreciate how lucky we are to have Seatac.

ONE: It's pretty darn close to the city. Some airports…More »

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 12. Westminster Abbey

20 Dean's Yard
London SW1P 3PA
UK
+44 20 7222 5152

Categories: Churches, Landmarks & Historical Buildings

Neighbourhood: Westminster

5.0 star rating
  11/25/2010

I can barely put into words how I feel about Westminster Abbey.

On my many trips to London I've always tried to make time to stop here and visit. Of all of the countries, cities, museums and touristy spots I've been - THIS IS MY FAVORITE!

For hundreds…More »

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 13. Tower Of London

The Tower of London
London EC3N 4AB
UK
+44 844 482 7777

Categories: Landmarks & Historical Buildings, Museums

Neighbourhoods: Aldgate, Tower Hill

5.0 star rating
  11/25/2010

So. Friggin. Fascinating!

This tour is NOT a tourist trap. You can visit the crown jewels, learn about murders on the grounds throughout the history of the Tower, see suits of armor made specially for royal family members, and stand in the very place…More »

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 14. Shakespeare's Birthplace

Henley St
Stratford-Upon-Avon CV37 6QW
UK
+44 4417 8920 4016
4.0 star rating
  11/25/2010

The simple fact that Shakespeare is believed to have been born in this home makes it a place worthy of a visit. Like stepping back in time, this Tudor home is quite fascinating. On the tour you're able to walk through the bedrooms, kitchen and…More »

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 15. Musee d'art contemporain de Montréal

185 rue Sainte-Catherine Ouest
Montreal, QC H2X 3X5
Canada
(514) 847-6226

Category: Museums

5.0 star rating
  11/25/2010

Fantastic museum!

A wide variety of exhibits that are carefully presented and maintained. I never would have expected this museum to rival some of my favorites (Reina Sofia, The Metropolitan Musuem of Modern Art, the Louvre) but after 5 years it still…More »

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 16. Hurley's Irish Pub

1225 Rue Crescent
Montréal, QC H3G 2B1
Canada
(514) 861-4111

Categories: Irish, Pubs

4.0 star rating
  11/25/2010

This place was teeming with young, fun, boisterous people when I came to Montreal for a visit. On a short weekend trip with some girlfriends, I never expected to meet so many friendly strangers. Hurley's was the perfect pit stop for some beers and…More »

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 17. McDonald's

1891 NE 6th St
Grants Pass, OR 97526
(541) 479-6333

Categories: Burgers, Fast Food

3.0 star rating
  1/8/2011

What a busy McDonalds! I rolled through Grants Pass early in the AM on a long drive south and ne'er in my life have I stood in line for a sausage mcmuffin sandwich before! It's been a while since I'd had one though...

Service was prompt (hey, it's…More »

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 18. San Francisco's Chinatown

Grant Ave and Bush St
San Francisco, CA 94101

Category: Local Flavor

Neighbourhood: Chinatown

4.0 star rating
  1/10/2011

What's not to love!

Whether you're on the hunt for cheap chotchkies, shark fins, candied ginger, a whole mess of herbs and teas, exotic fruits or just awesome photo ops, Chinatown is your place.

I love the chaos here. Lots of people walking around,…More »

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 19. Olive Pit

2156 Solano St
Corning, CA 96021
(530) 824-4667
3.0 star rating
  1/12/2011

I can't decide whether to give the Olive Pit three stars or two. There wasn't anything wrong with this place but when comparing it to another exit about an hour south, I can't help but feel like the Olive Pit can't compete.

If you love Olives though,…More »

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 20. Union Square Ice Rink - CLOSED

333 Post St
San Francisco, CA 94102
(415) 781-2688

Category: Skating Rinks

Neighbourhood: Union Square

3.0 star rating
  1/14/2011

Great for kids and patient parents. Long lines, teeny rink, but kids love it. Lots of the skates look pretty new and there wasn't a single kid (or adult) on the ice without a huge smile on their face.

The ice is really rough (not sure how often it…More »

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 21. Granzella's

451 6th St
Williams, CA 95987
(530) 473-5583
4.0 star rating
  1/16/2011

What an odd little shop! On a recent road trip my brother left me with some vague directions. "You simply HAVE to visit this store off I-5 when you travel north. I don't remember the name but they sell olives and they have tons of wacky candy. You…More »

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 22. Union Square Garage

333 Post St
San Francisco, CA 94108
(415) 397-0631

Category: Parking

Neighbourhood: Union Square

4.0 star rating
  1/18/2011

It takes an hour to get in, an hour to find parking and an hour to get out. (Especially if you forget to pay BEFORE you exit the lot!)

If you have a lot of time to waste, this is a wonderfully located lot. Central to everything, the prices are decent…More »

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 23. Burnaby Cariboo RV Park and Campground Vancouver

8765 Cariboo Place
Burnaby, BC V3N 4T2
Canada
(604) 420-1722

Category: Campgrounds

3.0 star rating
  1/27/2011

Whodathunk that staying in an RV park would be a fantastic alternative to staying in a hotel during the Winter Olympics?

Burnaby was not as close to Vancouver as I'd hoped but when considering how expensive it would have been to stay even 5 miles…More »

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 24. Parkside Victoria Resort & Spa

810 Humboldt St
Victoria, BC V8V 5B1
Canada
(866) 941-4175

Categories: Hotels, Day Spas

5.0 star rating
  6/5/2011

It's not often I get to stay at resort destinations and to be honest, I wasn't thinking that Victoria or even the Parkside would be so drop dead gorgeous. I love Canada and have been to various cities/provinces but cute, quaint Victoria really…More »

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 25. Wannawafel

560 Johnson St
Victoria, BC V9A 4P7
Canada
(250) 590-5300

Category: Desserts

5.0 star rating
  6/8/2011

Holy hell these are good. The name of this place is GENIUS because heck yeah I wanna waffle! They smell great and you know what that means? They TASTE great too!

I'm almost glad I don't live in Victoria because I'd be totally fat from eating this for…More »

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 26. Hotel 1000

1000 First Avenue
Seattle, WA 98104
(206) 957-1000

Category: Hotels

Neighbourhood: Downtown

5.0 star rating
  6/17/2011

It's not often that I stay in Seattle hotels being a resident of Seattle and all... but this hotel frickin' KICKS ASS!! Talk about a radical staycation.

The rooms are a decent size, the bathrooms are luxurious (we had a clawfoot tub that had a spout…More »

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 27. Zero Zero

826 Folsom St
San Francisco, CA 94107
(415) 348-8800

Categories: Pizza, Italian, Bars

Neighbourhood: SOMA

5.0 star rating
  7/2/2011

Simple math here, folks. Zero + zero = 5 stars!

I'm a big fan of Neapolitan style pizza. The crunchy, blackened crust is killer and the toppings were just as tasty. While waiting eagerly for our pies my friends and I nibbled on bruschetta, salad and…More »

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 28. Natatlie's Candy Jar

SFO Airport Terminal 2
San Francisco, CA 94128

Category: Candy Stores

4.0 star rating
  7/3/2011

Damn you Natalie, I am trying to diet!

If SFO couldn't be any better, there's a huge candy shop just waiting for you to come spend your money before taking a flight. I have a good friend who is a Haribo junkie and here I found the strangest, most…More »

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 29. Ace Hotel Seattle

2423 1st Ave
Seattle, WA 98121
(206) 448-4721

Category: Hotels

Neighbourhood: Belltown

5.0 star rating
  7/14/2011

It doesn't get better than the Ace!

When you combine the really modern and somewhat minimalistic styled rooms with insanely affordable prices you get the best hotel in town. Even my friends who come to visit who have pretty big budgets love the Ace…More »

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 30. Space Needle

400 Broad St
Seattle, WA 98109
(206) 905-2100

Category: Landmarks & Historical Buildings

Neighbourhood: Queen Anne

3.0 star rating
  7/22/2011

What can I say? If you're a tourist this is a must-see at least once in a lifetime. If you're a local you should be embarrassed to admit you haven't gone. But be forewarned that it's overpriced and with $30 you could buy a lot of other stuff. Go…More »

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 31. San Francisco International Airport

SFO
San Francisco, CA 94128
(650) 821-8211

Category: Airports

5.0 star rating
  7/24/2011

From childhood to my late teens I remember this stupid airport ALWAYS being under construction. Everything was outdated, dusty, and unappealing. But then when they opened the new Intl Terminal years back and got the BART extension, things were…More »

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 32. Irving St. Kitchen

701 Nw 13th St
Portland, OR 97209
(503) 343-9440

Categories: American (New), Lounges

Neighbourhood: Pearl District

5.0 star rating
  8/6/2011

Irving's deserving of all 5 of these stars, baby!

Between cheese plates, porchetta, steak frites, fried chicken and amazing cocktails, where do I begin!?

Silly me. I've eaten here a few times but failed to realize that I'd written a review. Which I…More »

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 33. Cargo

380 NW 13th Ave
Portland, OR 97209
(503) 209-8349

Category: Furniture Stores

Neighbourhood: Pearl District

5.0 star rating
  8/9/2011

You know how easy it is to get lost in Cost Plus? Yeah... well this place is 3x bigger and it's local!

The exterior of the business was enough to drag me through the doors. After having dinner in the Pearl with a friend, I asked if we could pop in…More »

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 34. Hamburger Mary's Bar & Grille

19 NW 5th Ave
Portland, OR 97209
(503) 688-1200

Categories: Burgers, Pubs

Neighbourhood: Old Town - Chinatown

4.0 star rating
  8/19/2011

I had a pretty good time here on a recent trip to Portland. Accidentally checking into a nearby strip club with a similar name, I later realized (thanks to friends laughing at me on FB) that I checked into the wrong place. The reality is, I came here…More »

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 35. Bellingham Farmers Market

1511 Cornwall Ave
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 647-2060

Category: Farmers Market

5.0 star rating
  9/15/2011

I wish I could say WA state's best Farmer's Market was in Seattle but I really, really love this spot. Having visited the market at least 10 times in the last couple of years, I can't stay away. Whenever I'm in town visiting my sister we make a trip…More »

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 36. Magic Gardens Restaurant & Lounge

217 NW 4th Ave
Portland, OR 97209
(503) 224-8472

Categories: Restaurants, Adult Entertainment, Dive Bars

Neighbourhood: Old Town - Chinatown

4.0 star rating
  9/17/2011

Writing a review about Magic Gardens will almost spoil all of the fun. Just come here and see for yourself, it's pretty magical indeed.

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 37. Hotel Lucia

400 SW Broadway
Portland, OR 97205
(866) 986-8086

Category: Hotels

Neighbourhoods: Southwest Portland, Downtown

5.0 star rating
  9/20/2011

5 giant red stars for Hotel Lucia.

At 4am the day before I was supposed to be in Portland on business, I had a family emergency and ended up with a 10 week old kitten to take care of. Not able to be totally alone just yet, I call the hotel in the…More »

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 38. Central

220 SW Ankeny St
Portland, OR 97204
(503) 719-7918

Category: Lounges

Neighbourhoods: Southwest Portland, Old Town - Chinatown

4.0 star rating
  9/21/2011

My kind of place! I love it when you get a solid suggestion from a friend. As a fan of craft cocktails, I was pleased to find Central and hang out for a bit. Quite the opposite of the various neighboring bars, Central is a little ray of sunshine. Get…More »

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 39. Rum Club

720 SE Sandy Blvd
Portland, OR 97214
(503) 467-2469

Categories: American (New), Lounges

Neighbourhoods: Industrial District, Southeast Portland, Central Eastside, Buckman

5.0 star rating
  9/25/2011

This is officially my favorite new bar in Portland. Why you ask? Let me count the ways!

First and foremost, the atmosphere is killer. It's dark yet classy with a 70's vintage feel. You almost feel as though you're hosting a party in your Dad's top…More »

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 40. Cocotte

2930 NE Killingsworth St
Portland, OR 97211
(503) 227-2669

Categories: French, Bars, Seafood

Neighbourhoods: Northeast Portland, Concordia

5.0 star rating
  9/28/2011

Love it!

Some friends and I popped in for dinner and every single menu item we ordered was just about perfect. It was a bummer they were out of the chicken entree but the drinks, the apps, and every other dish we shared was delightful. To Cocotte's…More »

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