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Greg Reid
Maine Local Expert

Last Modified: January 11, 2026

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Bayside Neighborhood Overview

Roof Taco Bowling, Brewery Hops, Trail Grit

7of 20 Portland Neighborhoods

🧭Bordered by: Forest Ave west, Washington Ave east, Marginal Way and Back Cove north, Cumberland Ave south, with Franklin Arterial dividing East and West inside

📌Best known for: Bayside Bowl sunsets, Anderson St breweries, galleries

👕You'll fit in if: turfs, Hearts of Pine swag, paint splatters, canvas totes

👍Locals live here because: lofted warehouses, rooftop bowling, breweries nearby

👎The downsides are: parking musical chairs, trucks, and Saturday morning Trader Joe's foot traffic

✨The vibe around Bayside is: gritty creative waterfront adjacent renaissance

brewery crawlers, thrift ninjas, industrial chic romantics

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Moving to Bayside - Make Sense Of Your Next Move

Whether you're new to Portland or deciding which part of the city fits you best, Snappy Scout cuts through the noise and shows you what living here is really like. If you're still finding your way, start with our Moving to Portland guide for the big-picture view — or compare Bayside against other parts of the city in our Portland neighborhood guide.