gig harbor
47.3293° N, 122.5801° W
Gig Harbor is the Kitsap Peninsula’s southernmost city and is known for its upscale and elevated homes, dining and experiences. This relative poshness makes Gig Harbor a wonderful waterfront to explore on foot - a perfect date, family adventure, or solo exploration. Those with an adventurous spirit will enjoy the many pocket parks and will want to rent a kayak or SUP and explore Lighthouse Park. The foodie will swoon over the wine bars, restaurants & cafes that line Harborview Drive and the beer lover will make a beeline for 7 Seas Brewing.
heritage distilling
If you live on the Kitsap Peninsula, chances are good that you’ve heard of Heritage Distilling. Founded here, in Gig Harbor, Heritage has honed the best Brown Sugar Bourbon this side of heaven. They shared some of their favorite holiday recipes with us. Check them out at the link below.
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the gig harbor gondolier
A slice of Italy on the Gig Harbor waterfront and the only Venetian gondola operation in the PNW. I had you at “Italy”, right? A truly unique way to experience the Kitsap Peninsula shoreline. Click the button below to learn more about The Gig Harbor Gondolier.
the garden room
The Garden Room and Home is a magical experience where locals and visitors come to get inspired for their home + garden decor. Visitors to the Garden Room are often blown away by this shop full of unique and refined garden art, silk florals, home decor, lighting, and home furnishing. The Garden Room prides itself on its innovative designs and always-fresh inventory that you could get lost perusing for hours!
kopachuck state park
10712 56th St NW, Gig Harbor
Kopachuck State Park is situated on 109 acres of saltwater shoreline on Henderson Bay in Gig Harbor. A magical tree-covered trail opens to sweeping views of the Olympic Mountains, the Puget Sound, and Raft Island in the distance. It's the perfect place for a family adventure day!
tacoma narrows park
A favorite haunt of beachcombers, lunch-breakers, families, photographers, and picnickers, Tacoma Narrows Park is a gorgeous public park mere minutes from the Gig Harbor waterfront & Port Orchard that offers some of the most spectacular and unique views on the Peninsula.
austin estuary
Austin Estuary Park on the Gig Harbor waterfront is a pocket park paradise. The small, simple natural space is perfect for picnics or just to take a moment to admire the peaceful scene before heading into the Harbor History Museum or eating at Animarum, Thai Hut, or The Gourmet Burger Shop. Additionally, Austin Estuary Park is a Kitsap Peninsula Water Trails access point...the cherry on top of this grand little slice of Gig Harbor.
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gig harbor POPULATION: 10,000+
SQ MILES: 5.9
AVERAGE HOME PRICE in 2021: $725K
Truly the gateway to the Kitsap and Olympic Peninsulas, Gig Harbor has a rich cultural and maritime history. Gig Harbor is a regional draw and a local favorite for shopping, dining, movie going, golfing and recreation and it enjoys a healthy tourist draw as well. As you can see from the average home price, Gig Harbor is one of the more affluent cities on the Peninsula and has a reputation as such.
Beer drinkers will want to visit 7 Seas Brewing Taproom and cocktail connoisseurs will love tastings Heritage Distilling. For an outdoor adventure in Gig Harbor head to Kopachuck State Park for some tide pooling and a serene setting or walk/bike/run the Cushman Trail, a 6 mile journey to the Tacoma Narrows Bridge. Gig Harbor’s awesome view of Mount Rainier adorns calendars and travel books around the world and it enjoys miles of shoreline and deep water bays, spectacular golf courses and summer camps, bird watching and cycling. Gig Harbor is the Peninsula's playground; sailing and pleasure boats line the many marinas waiting to sail into one of the many coves and inlets in the area. Wind surfers will want to visit Henderson Bay. Here the "spit" serves as a launch point for the bright colored sails, jet skis, sun bathing and swimming. The muddy waters beneath the Narrows Bridge are a destination for scuba divers, yielding some of the world's largest octopi. Clamming and shell collecting are favorite beach time activities at Tacoma Narrows Park. Gig Harbor City Park at Crescent Creek offers a quiet retreat close to town with a children's playground and volleyball court. Jerisich Dock is at Skansie Brothers Park where summer concerts, the farmers market and a plethora of events take place most weekends year round. Three state parks offer day use facilities, beach access and hiking and biking as well.
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