25 in ‘25
this is your year for adventure.
It's your year for beach walking, coffee sipping and sailing.
It's your year for incredible food, farmers markets and festivals.
2025 is your year to explore the Kitsap Peninsula.
SCROLL DOWN 👇👇👇 for 25 ESSENTIAL ADVENTURES IN KITSAP!
From local breweries to legendary lighthouses, Kitsap is bursting at the seams with unique experiences for solo travelers, families, corporate excursions and friend groups. From Hansville to Bainbridge Island to Olalla and beyond, here are 25* unforgettable Kitsap experiences to get you going for 2025…
*We could literally go on for days...with all of the fun things to do, see, eat, and explore on the Peninsula, narrowing it down to just 25 experiences is harder than you might think! We could easily rattle off 250 more, but hey, you gotta start somewhere!
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pia the peacekeeper
DESIGNED BY THOMAS DAMBO
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ghost walks
WITH PARANORMAL PETE
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Manchester
STATE PARK
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MOSQUITO FLEET FEST
ANNUAL PORT ORCHARD EVENT
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WINE TOUR
7 LOCAL WINERIES
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PUGET SOUND NAVAL
MUSEUM
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POINT NO POINT
KITSAP LIGHTHOUSE
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COLD PLUNGING
HOOD CANAL EXPERIENCE
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MUSEUM OF ART
EXHIBITIONS, CLASSES, FILM, EVENTS
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The Point Casino
S’KALLAM TRIBE
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FIRST FRIDAY ART WALK
BREMERTON + BAINBRIDGE EVENT
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SCENIC BEACH
STATE PARK
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Viking Fest
ANNUAL POULSBO EVENT
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PIRATE FEST
ANNUAL KINGSTON EVENT
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BREW FEST
ANNUAL POULSBO EVENT
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OLALLA WINERY
LOCAL VINEYARDS
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SEA DISCOVERY
INTERACTIVE MARINE EXIHIBITS
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GUILLEMOT COVE
NATURE RESERVE + TRAILS
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TASTE OF KITSAP
WATERFRONT FOOD FESTIVAL
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KITSAP MEMORIAL
STATE PARK
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SUQUAMISH MUSEUM
SUQUAMISH TRIBE
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HERONSWOOD
S’KALLAM TRIBE GARDEN
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BIOLUMINESCENCE
KAYAK EXPEDITION
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WHALING DAYS
ANNUAL SILVERDALE EVENT
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CLEARWATER CASINO
SUQUAMISH CASINO + RESORT
Bainbridge Island MUSEUM OF ART
550 Winslow Way E, Bainbridge Island
FREE, fascinating and family friendly - BIMA is a Bainbridge Island treasure mere feet from the ferry terminal. Enjoy the fantastic art, beautiful atmosphere and roating exhibits then head to the museum cafe for a delicious meal!
CLEARWATER CASINO
15347 Suquamish Way NE, Suquamish
Overlooking Agate Pass with beautifully manicured grounds and a relaxing atmosphere, Clearwater Casino Resort isn’t *just a Kitsap destination…it’s one of the best casino resorts in WA. With a large gaming floor, delicious restaurant options, comfortable rooms and some of the best entertainment options around, Clearwater is a Kitsap gem and a must-stop for events, gaming, nightlife & music!
POINT NO POINT lighthouse
9009 NE Point No Point Road, Hansville
A historic lighthouse and a perfect beach await you at the northern tip of Kitsap County. Point No Point is well worth the journey - walk among the driftwood as the wind whips the wavelets. The lighthouse overlooks the Puget Sound and you can even book a stay at the historic lighthouse keepers quarters.
PoulsBREW FEST
Poulsbo Waterfront Park
Join beer lovers from across the PNW in Po
ulsbo to ring in autumn with craft beer, live music, food & fun every year around the autumnal equinox. Enjoy local beer and cider with fun-loving Kitsap locals and visitors! Oktoberfest + Poulsbo is a match made in Valhalla!
taste of kitsap
Bremerton Boardwalk Waterfront august 1&2
For two delicious days the Bremerton waterfornt boardwalk is transformed into a foodies paradise. Food trucks from around the region converge with a beer garden by McClouds Grill House & Smokin’ Robinsons. A line up of a
ll female-fronted bands will be rocking on the mainstage as you get your nom on!
Manchester STATE PARK
7767 E Hilldale Road, Port Orchard
A favorite South Kitsap Park - Manchester is an 111 acre forest-draped, waterfront State Park with 3K+ feet of shoreline on the Kitsap Peninsula, easily accessed from Seattle. You can spend hours and hours exploring and never get bored! Turn over rocks o the beach, wander the trails, venture into the historic military bunkers and even camp on site!
GUILLEMOT COVE
19484 NW Stavis Bay Road, Seabeck
Tucked into the folds of the Seabeck shoreline, the nature reserve takes some driving to get to, but trust us, it’s worth every moment. Visitors to Guillemot Cove park in a small gravel lot and make their way towards the unassuming trailhead with the unique wooden sign. The path slopes steadily down through a coastal evergreen forest. Sword fern and huckleberry fill in the gaps, and on nice days the sun slants in a thousand tiny rays through the trunks of the pine and cedar and douglas fir.
WHALING DAYS
Downtown Silverdale Waterfront
Come to Silverdale July 25-27 for live music, street vendors, great food, fireworks and super fun activities + entertainment Taking over the Silverdale waterfront, Whaling Days is a family-oriented, non-profit, volunteer-run community festival held in “Old Town” Silverdale since 1974.
HERONSWOOD garden
7530 NE 288th Street, Kingston
The Heronswood Garden began in 1987 and comprises 15 acres of botanical gardens boasting a vast array of plants from around the world, with over 8,000 varieties spread across six distinct yet integrated gardens. Purchased by the Port Gamble S’Klallam Tribe in 2012, Heronswood now serves as a showcase for tribal culture and operates under the auspices of the Port Gamble S’Klallam Foundation.
port gamble
ghost walks
32400 N Rainier Ave, Port Gamble
If you're looking for something spooky, interesting and adventurous to do - look no further! Explore Port Gamble with ‘Paranormal Pete’ as he guides visitors through the haunted halls of the town’s paranormal activity including famous hostoric buildings.
$30 per person | 7-10pm | 16+
FIRST FRIDAY ART WALK
downtown Bremerton + Bainbridge Island areas
First Friday is a free community event that showcases each city’s thriving art scene. Dozens of local businesses and galleries come together to showcase a wide variety of local talent in true community fashion.
Downtown Bremerton: Pacific Ave, Callow Ave, and Manette, 5-8p, year-round, rain or shine.
Downtown Bainbridge: Winslow Way, 5-8p, year-round, rain or shine.
OLALLA vineyard & WINERY
13176 Olalla Valley Rd SE, Olalla
Olalla Vineyard & Winery is a vision of absolute tranquility and beauty is. Stop by this South Kitsap oasis for a glass or bottle shared among friends and loved ones, book a special event, or attend one of their special musical performances or dinners and see what all the fuss is about.
pia the peacekeeper
1560 Madison Ave N, Bainbridge Island
Created by world renown artist Thomas Dambo, Pia the Peacekeeper is a massive wooden troll who resides peacefully on Bainbridge Island. Located at Sakai Park, Pia is approximately 1 mile from the BI ferry terminal and can be reached by foot…or bike!
SEA DISCOVERY center
18743 Front Street NE, Poulsbo
Perched above beautiful Liberty Bay on the Poulsbo waterfront is the SEA Discovery Center - an amazing multimedia exhibit featuring Puget Sound wildlife and a touch-friendly tide pool that sparks curiosity and wonder! Make the SEA Discovery Center a part of your next Poulsbo weekend adventure.
Admission is by donation, open Friday & Saturday 11am - 4pm.
SUQUAMISH MUSEUM
6861 NE South Street, Suquamish
Suquamish is and always has been a very special place. Kitsap’s deep and abiding native heritage is a source of pride and beauty and a visit to Suquamish should be on every visitors and locals list of must-do. Take in Suquamish art and culture at the Suquamish Museum, walk the beach and admire the stunning views, reverently pay your respects to Chief Sealth (Seattle) and perhaps picnic at Old Man House Park. Located between Poulsbo and Bainbridge Island, Suquamish is especially easy to access for visitors arriving via auto ferry to Bainbridge.
KITSAP MEMORIAL STATE PARK
202 NE Park Street, Poulsbo
Kitsap Memorial State Park is located on the Hood Canal just minutes from Poulsbo. A quick search of any social platform search often packed with brides and grooms, and wedding celebrations. We love their pirate-themed kids park and the maze of concrete pathways under conifer cover with sneak peeks of the beach below. During the golden hour, the Olympic Mountains erupt in glorious shades of sunset hues.
The Point Casino
7989 NE Salish Lane, Kingston
The Sk’lallam tribal art on display at The Point Casino and Hotel is one of the most impressive and beautiful collections of native art on public display on the Kitsap Peninsula. The gaming, entertainment and accommodations on site are top notch, but it is the totem poles, wood working and art that really makes a visit to the home of Port Gamble Sk’lallam tribe unforgettable.
PUGET SOUND NAVAL MUSEUM
251 1st Street, Bremerton
Many visitors to the Kitsap Peninsula have no idea how rich and eclectic our local history experiences are. The Puget Sound Naval Museum is our local navy history on full display, or climb aboard the warship USS Turner Joy just a few blocks away.
MOSQUITO FLEET FEST
Downtown Port Orchard Waterfront
A flagship event in downtown Port Orchard, Love Kitsap is a proud sponsor of local journalist Josh Farley’s famous ‘Story Sails’ aboard the historic Carlisle II passenger ferry. Mark your calendar for Memorial Day weekend and plan to participate in fascinating journeys through local history and lore while crossing the Puget Sound.
BIOLUMINESCENCE KAYAK EXPEDITION
3237 rainier rd. port gamble
Discover the mesmerizing world of bioluminescence on an unforgettable nighttime kayak tour through Port Gamble Bay! This bay boasts nearly 2 miles of untouched shoreline, making it the perfect spot to witness the stunning glow of nature. Get immersed in this magical light show and make memories that will stay with you forever.
Viking Fest
Downtown Poulsbo Waterfront
During a 3-day weekend in May, the historic Poulsbo waterfront is transformed into a 🇳🇴 viking village 🇳🇴 complete with food trucks, music, shield wall demonstrations and more!
COLD PLUNGING HOOD CANAL & Puget sound
Whether you’re dipping your toes into the Puget Sound or the Hood Canal, the 371 miles of shoreline on the Kitsap Peninsula offers countless opportunities to get in the water and feel the exhilerating thrill of cold plunging or ‘wild swimming’. There are many parks and public access points to start your cold plunge adventure (Olalla Bay pictured here) or you can book a session with Fire + Floe on Bainbridge Island for a cold plunge + sauna experience!
pirate festival
kingston marina
June 7th
Every year a hoard of pirate descend on Mike Wallace Park at the Kingston Marina for a festival full of nautical fun, great food, unique vendors and activities and live music. The Pirate Festival is awesome family fun and a perfect excuse to plan a north Kitsap adventure to Kingston.
Read the 🍷+🍻 Fest Guide and start planning your adventure now!
SCENIC BEACH STATE PARK
9565 Scenic Beach Rd NW, Seabeck
Scenic Beach in Seabeck has over 1,500 feet of saltwater beach to explore. Make a pit stop at the original Seabeck Pizza on your way and nosh while taking in the expansive views of the entire Olympic Mountain range. Here’s your list of Kitsap State Parks to explore.
Bainbridge Island WINE TOUR
7 bainbridge island wineries
Bainbridge Island is known for its wonderful wineries. A drive past Poulsbo on State Route 305, over the Agate Pass Bridge, begins your self-guided driving tour of all 7 (seven!) wineries located on the island. At Perennial Vinters and Bainbridge Vineyards, two vineyards that only use their own island grown grapes, you’ll find many unique cooler-climate varieties. You’ll fall in love with Seigerrebe, Madeleine Angevine and THE Melon de Bourgogne, a dry white wine (whose bright fresh flavors are a heavenly match with seafood - especially oysters) can only be found in the state of Washington at Perennial Vinters.
Need more inspiration for Kitsap Peninsula adventures & exploration? Here’s 25 more amazing experiences that we think you’ll love!
Do a Kitsap Brewery Tour
Explore Illahee State Park
See a show at bremerton’s Historic Roxy theatre
Hike to the top of Gold Mountain
Wander Silverdale’s Clear Creek Trails
Shop local at the Port Orchard Farmers Market
Ride The historic Carlisle foot ferry
Shop for Antiques on the port orchard waterfront
visit Olalla Bay Market and Landing for pizza & beer
Eat your way across Winslow Way’s amazing restaurant scene
Stay at Bainbridge island’s Pleasant Beach Village
Visit the Japanese Exclusion Memorial
Play a round of golf at kingston’s White Horse Golf Course
Attend the Kingston Wine & Brew Fest
hike the forest trails of North Kitsap Heritage Park
Experience the Holiday Lights at the Kingston Marina
Grab a slice of pizza at the original Seabeck Pizza location
See a show at the historic Port Gamble playhouse
Grab a bite at port gamble’s Butcher & Baker Provisions
Attend a Viking bonfire on the poulsbo waterfront
Get a treat at the famous Sluys Bakery
Listen to live music at Bushel & Barrel Ciderhouse
Pay your respects at the Grave of Chief Seattle
Sail to Blake Island
view the bonsai collection at elandan gardens