The Pearl District is bounded by Broadway Avenue on the east and I-405 (technically NW 17th Avenue) on the west. It extends from Burnside street north to Lovejoy Street.
These areas are all within walking distance of The Pearl District:
- The central business district of Portland is across Burnside to the south.
- The popular Northwest Portland area is located to the west of I-405.
- The Pearl District is bounded by the Willamette River to the north.
- The China Town/Old Town is located east of Broadway.