THE ONLY LOCAL GIFT GUIDE YOU NEED FOR SHOPPING ON THE KITSAP PENINSULA!
We know you love and value the small businesses that make Kitsap so special. That’s why this holiday season, we are featuring some of Kitsap’s favorite brands - the makers, small businesses, and entrepreneurs.
We’re making it EASY for you to shop for everyone on your shopping list - right here on the Kitsap Peninsula. When you shop local, you get two things: great products and the convenience of online shopping. So, whether you’re gearing up to do all your shopping in person or you plan to cozy up under a blanket and shop till you drop online, this is everything you need to plan your local shopping mission!
check out our easy guides to help you shop by category, or click on a city to shop that area.
Bainbridge Island
Bremerton / Silverdale (coming soon)
Kingston
Port Gamble
Port orchard
Poulsbo
online
IDEAS FOR LADIES
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![A feature of the local store called Wild Fleur. A jewelry display case with various gold earrings, including hoops, dangling arches, and pearl accents, with the words "wild fleur" at the bottom.]()
ONLINE
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![Display of Truelux candles, including boxed candles, candles in glass containers, and promotional materials, arranged on a surface with a mirror and wall background.]()
ONLINE
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![A feature of the Port Gamble small business Tango Zulu. Colorful woven baskets stacked on display with the text 'tango Zulu' at the bottom.]()
PORT GAMBLE
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![Display of orange, blue, and brown clothing on hangers inside Port Orchard's Gigi's Emporium store on Bay Street.]()
PORT ORCHARD
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![Display of vinyl records in a music store on Bay Street called C-Side Records, with album covers visible, and additional records on a wall in the background.]()
PORT ORCHARD
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![Books displayed on a white table at the bookstore Salmonberry Books in downtown Port Orchard in a well-lit store with shelves and lights in the background.]()
PORT ORCHARD
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![Interior of a local boutique store called The Weekender with white decorative trees, shelves with jars, and rustic furniture, with the text 'the weekender' at the bottom.]()
BREMERTON
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![Display of books from the local Bainbridge Island store 'Danas' with colorful covers in a bookstore, with the word "danas" at the bottom.]()
BAINBRIDGE ISLAND
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![A feature of the Bainbridge Island store 'Plum'. A Young woman with long brown hair wearing a teal hat and red sweater, holding a stack of hats outdoors during daytime.]()
BAINBRIDGE ISLAND
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![Folded t-shirts with outdoor and inspirational designs on a display table at a local business called 'Sweet Deal'.]()
BAINBRIDGE ISLAND
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![A woman in a yellow and white striped dress with large earrings, posing with her hand near her face, in the Kitsap store 'Wild Society'.]()
POULSBO
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![A red plaid flannel shirt hanging on a shopping rack in the local clothing store called 'Flicka'.]()
POULSBO
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![Woman with blonde hair wearing a beige puffer jacket and holding a large stylish bag from the Bainbridge Island store 'Indigo Plum', standing outdoors in front of bushes and a wooden fence.]()
POULSBO
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![A hand reaching for a colored stick of lipstick or makeup on a wooden shelf at the store called 'Flower Box', with various makeup products and boxed items displayed around it, and text 'flower box' at the bottom.]()
KINGSTON
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![Skincare products from the local brand 'Shula' including soap bars labeled Shula Spirulina and Shula Camellia Oil in a woven basket, with bottles and small containers in the background at a market or fair.]()
ONLINE
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![Embroidered fabric artwork of a field of flowers inside an embroidery hoop, being held up against a background of pink flowers created by the small business called 'Rosanna Diggs'.]()
ONLINE
IDEAS FOR DUDES
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![Leather shoes, wallet, keys, watch, bracelet, wallet, badge, and personal items created by the brand 'Character Country' arranged on a textured surface with the words 'character country' at the bottom.]()
ONLINE
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![Display case of handcrafted survival knives from the Kitsap brand called 'Scav Eng' with price tags in a wooden frame, at a farmers market stall.]()
ONLINE
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![Cans of organic kettle-roasted peanuts from the Kingston based CB's Nuts displayed on a rustic wooden shelf with a sign indicating 14 ounces for $8, branded as 'cbs nuts.']()
KINGSTON
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![The Port Orchard music store 'Mainline Music' display featuring a drum set with red drums in the foreground, various guitars hanging on a wooden wall in the background, and musical equipment like an amplifier, keyboard, and microphone stand.]()
PORT ORCHARD
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![Vinyl records displayed in the Port Orchard record store 'C-Side Records' with album covers visible on a wooden rack, including Agatha Daimon among others, with wall shelves of more records in the background.]()
PORT ORCHARD
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![A green baseball cap created by the Port Orchard based brand 'Smith Metal Works' with a leather patch logo on the front, sitting on a wooden surface with a blurred background.]()
PORT ORCHARD
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![Display of bottles and jars of gourmet food products, including smoked sea salt and chicken rub, on a store shelf at Crimson Cove.]()
POULSBO
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![A record store with bins of vinyl albums and a colorful mural of a monster with headphones in the background, advertising Big Foots House of Vinyl.]()
BREMERTON
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![Three cans of gourmet popcorn from the historic Roxy Theatre in Bremerton created by the Brand 'Spiva Cooking', including Mexican Street Corn, Blackberry Honey, and Parmesan Garlic Herbes, placed on a white box with the text 'spiva cooking' beneath.]()
BREMERTON
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![White T-shirt with a pickleball graphic and text for the Bainbridge Island, store 'Island Life' displayed on a mannequin at the store in downtown Bainbridge Island with other clothing items in the background.]()
BAINBRIDGE ISLAND
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![A plaid button-up shirt hanging on a wooden hanger in the outdoor clothing store 'Wildernest', with other shirts visible in the background.]()
BAINBRIDGE ISLAND
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![Display of cocktail-making kits and ingredients at the Bainbridge Island store 'Conservatory Coastal', with a focus on 'Bar Kit' and 'Mixology Kit' packaging.]()
BAINBRIDGE ISLAND
IDEAS FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY
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![Watercolor painting of a harbor with sailboats, trees, mountains, and water, displayed on a black metal stand outdoors.]()
ONLINE
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![A gold chain bracelet with five Disney themed charms created by Kitsap based artist Kristin Judkins Designs.]()
ONLINE
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![Collection of leather accessories and footwear including brown shoes, wallets, a watch, a bracelet, keys from the local brand 'Character Country'.]()
ONLINE
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![Exterior of the three-story Port Gamble general store with teal accents, large front windows, and a sign that reads "Port Gamble General Store."]()
PORT GAMBLE
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![A woman and a man working on pottery in a studio with a pottery wheel, smiling and shaping clay with the Port Orchard small business 'TBD Pottery'.]()
PORT ORCHARD
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![Colorful stained glass window with flowers and hearts from the Bremerton's 'Eastern Wind', displayed in a shop window with cars and trees outside.]()
BREMERTON
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![A close-up of green plants at Olmsted's Nursery with a dinosaur scupture in the background.]()
POULSBO
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![Shelves filled with Harry Potter-themed chocolate candy bars and other candy products in the Poulsbo Candy Shoppe candy store.]()
POULSBO
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![White T-shirt with pickleball graphic and text, hanging on a display at Bainbridge Island's store 'Island Life' . Background features outdoor setting with other clothing items and decorations.]()
BAINBRIDGE ISLAND
IDEAS THAT SPARKLE
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![Colorful circular earrings in pastel pink, cream, green, blue, and purple, arranged on a wooden surface with green leaves from the local brand Sol & Co.]()
ONLINE
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![Gold crescent moon earrings with dangling gold bars and white beads, placed on a pink fabric background with white flowers and a crystal from the local brand Western Dawn Art.]()
ONLINE
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![Gold and silver earrings, including hoops, crescents, and dangles, arranged in a jewelry box with a "wild fleur" logo at the bottom.]()
ONLINE
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![Display of various clay earrings including pink donut-shaped, pink and black abstract, and brown human-figure designs on a wooden surface with decorative blocks and the text "kennedy clay" at the bottom.]()
ONLINE
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![Gold bracelet with four enamel charms of Disney icons made by local artist Kristin Judkins Design.]()
ONLINE
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![Gold chains with colorful gemstone pendants on a white marble tray from the Bremerton store Mystic MVMT.]()
BREMERTON
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![Pink flower-shaped earrings with gold accents hanging on a display for the Kitsap local brand Life in Mauve.]()
BREMERTON
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![Colorful stained glass window with flowers in red, yellow, orange, white, and green, and blue heart-shaped ornaments hanging beside it, inside the store 'Eastern Wind' in Bremerton.]()
BREMERTON
IDEAS FOR BOOKWORMS
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![Books displayed at Salmonberry Books in Port Orchard on a white table at an independent bookstore.]()
PORT ORCHARD
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![Display of plush toys including a fox, wolf, and hedgehog, along with children's books and notebooks on a table at Eagle Harbor Books.]()
BAINBRIDGE ISLAND
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![Bookshelf with several books from the Poulsbo Bookstore 'Away with Words' including 'Secrets of the Octopus' by Sy Montgomery, 'The Wager' by David Grann, 'The Trail of the Lost' by Andrea Lankford, and 'Victoria' in the background.]()
POULSBO
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![Person holding a gardening book titled 'Pacific Northwest' at Saltwater Bookshop, in a bookstore with shelves of books in the background.]()
KINGSTON
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![Exterior of Ballast Book Company bookstore with a hanging sign and large windows in Bremerton WA.]()
BREMERTON
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![Books titled 'Victim Six' by Olalla based author Gregg Olsen displayed on a shelf.]()
ONLINE
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![Cover of an adult coloring book titled "Debbie Macomber's Best Christmas Ever" featuring festive holiday designs, a window with snowy winter scenery, and Christmas decorations.]()
ONLINE
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![Three copies of the book titled 'Fake Dates and Ferry Tales' by Julie Farley, held by a hand, against a white background with decorative black and white stars.]()
ONLINE
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![A person holding a book titled "The Bones at Point No Point" by author D.D. Black near the Point No Point lighthouse and a grassy area in Hansville WA.]()
ONLINE
EXPERIENTIAL GIFT SHOPS
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![Elegant chandelier with crystal accents hanging from a textured ceiling inside the Port Orchard antique store Josephines Mercantile.]()
PORT ORCHARD
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![A display shelf with a pink hat, a woven bag, and jars, inside a boutique store with clothing racks in the background at Gathered by Josephines in downtown Port Orchard.]()
PORT ORCHARD
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![Wall art and decorative pillows featuring movie posters and portraits at the Port Orchard store Crows Curiosities.]()
PORT ORCHARD
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![Two white sculptures of hands on wooden pedestals inside a gallery or museum.]()
BAINBRIDGE ISLAND
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![Close-up of green leaves at Olmsted's Nursery in Poulsbo with a dinosaur sculpture in the background.]()
POULSBO
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![Storefront with vintage mining lanterns and a neon sign reading 'Cargo Hold,' in Poulsbo with a wooden ceiling and a green exterior.]()
POULSBO
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![Interior decor with antique mirrors, framed portrait, wooden cabinet, and dried leaves at 'Red Plantation' in Poulsbo.]()
POULSBO
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![Decorative wooden eggs painted with Scandinavian-style characters and placed on wooden blocks at the Poulsbo store Nordiska.]()
POULSBO
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![Store shelf displaying Harry Potter-themed chocolate wands and candies, with various other candy boxes in the background in the Poulsbo Candy Shoppe.]()
POULSBO
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![Decorative tabletop with two coffee table books titled "John Derian" topped with a framed close-up art piece of a human eye, surrounded by potted plants and decorative objects, with the word "details" in bold at the bottom.]()
POULSBO
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![Three-story beige and teal building with a sign that reads 'Port Gamble General Store' and 'Sea and Shore Museum,' with outdoor seating and decorations in front.]()
PORT GAMBLE
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![Display of Olalla Bay Market merchandise including sweatshirts, folded clothing, jars of snacks, and stuffed animals on a black shelf with a wooden wall background.]()
OLALLA
ideas for babies + kids
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![Handmade fabric doll with a round face, closed eyes, and pink cheeks, surrounded by multicolored fabric petals resembling a flower, with the name 'itsa' written at the bottom.]()
ONLINE
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![A young child wearing a pink outfit playing with toys hanging from a wooden bar, including a plush cloud with a smile and a wooden elephant. The text "nesting club" is at the bottom of the image.]()
ONLINE
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![Display of colorful printed t-shirts with various artistic designs, featuring the brand Melissa Pothier Art, with artistic tags attached.]()
ONLINE
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![Wooden name sign spelling 'SOPHIE' with baby blanket and fabric in background, and handwritten birth details: date, weight, height.]()
ONLINE
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![A gold bracelet with four charms, including a cupcake, a cityscape, a black Mickey Mouse-shaped charm, and a musical instrument, laid on a peach-colored surface with large green leaves next to it.]()
ONLINE
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![White baby onesie with black text that says "Wizard in Training" and a small wand and glasses graphic, hanging on a rack amidst other clothes and costumes at the Port Orchard store Linzie Jo & Co.]()
PORT ORCHARD
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![LEGO Advent Calendar box on display in a store with holiday-themed packaging, surrounded by other toys and decorations at the Port Orchard store Brick Ally.]()
PORT ORCHARD
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![Children's book titled 'How to Be a Viking' featuring cartoon Viking character with a blue helmet and small horned helmet on a bookshelf.]()
POULSBO
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![Toy ferry boats displayed in boxes on store shelves, with some boats visible out of packaging at the Bainbridge Island store Calico Toys.]()
BAINBRIDGE ISLAND
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![Assorted plush animal toys, including a fox, wolf, and arctic fox, displayed on a table with holiday-themed books and notebooks at Bainbridge Island's Eagle Harbor Books.]()
BAINBRIDGE ISLAND
ideas for teens
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![Stacks of folded T-shirts with 'Pacific Northwest' logo in a retail store Millstream.]()
BAINBRIDGE ISLAND
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![Record store with vinyl albums and posters, featuring graffiti-style art of Bigfoot on the wall at the Bremerton store 'Bigfoots House of Vinyl'.]()
BREMERTON
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![Several necklaces with colorful gemstone pendants laid out on a marble tray, with the words "mystic mvmt" in bold black font at the bottom.]()
BREMERTON
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![Colorful roller skates in pink, black, and yellow, with rainbow laces, displayed on a colorful platform at the Port Orchard skate shop called Unity Skate Shop.]()
PORT ORCHARD
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![A room decorated with framed artwork of various illustrated characters hanging on the wall and decorative pillows featuring portraits of women and a movie poster for "Cat-Women of the Moon" placed on a sofa.]()
PORT ORCHARD
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![A three-story historic building labeled "Port Gamble General Store" with a museum on the third floor, featuring large windows with string lights, outdoor seating with potted plants, and a sidewalk in front, under a clear blue sky.]()
PORT GAMBLE
ideas for pets
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![Black dog holding a stick in its mouth, sitting on a concrete floor.]()
BAINBRIDGE ISLAND
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![A small dog wearing a red and black checkered sweater standing inside a pet store near a door with a sign about dogs and leashes from the Bainbridge Island store B.I. Barkery.]()
BAINBRIDGE ISLAND
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![Display of various flavors of Willow brand ice cream treats on a wooden stand in a store, with shelves of pet supplies in the background at the store Willow Treats.]()
PORT ORCHARD
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![Colorful backpacks hanging on a display rack in a store with a section of patch-covered merchandise in the background at the store The NW Dog.]()
POULSBO
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![Person holding a pencil drawing of a happy dog with its tongue out, titled 'Latch' and signed by Molly Brahmer Art.]()
ONLINE
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![Jar of Banana Beet Biscuits dog treats with a label featuring a dog and the brand name "ruff seas".]()
ONLINE
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![Leather shoes, wallet, key, watch, belt, and other accessories arranged on a surface, with the words 'character country' written at the bottom.]()
ONLINE
ideas for grandparents
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![Interior of a dining room with a dark table and chairs, a chandelier, a brick wall with framed cat portrait, a pink lampshade, and a window with purple curtains.]()
PORT GAMBLE
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![Decorative Christmas pinecones and greenery with red ribbons at Valley Nursery.]()
POULSBO
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![Elegant chandelier with crystal accents hanging from a ceiling at Port Orchard store Josephines Mercantile.]()
PORT ORCHARD
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![Watercolor painting of a harbor scene with sailboats, mountains, and trees displayed on a black metal easel outdoors.]()
ONLINE
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![Collection of leather accessories on grey stone surface, including shoes, wallet, keychain, watch, bracelets, and pouches, with the words "character country" at the bottom.]()
ONLINE
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![Cans of organic roasted peanuts with sea salt arranged on a rustic wooden display at CB's Nuts in Kingston Washington.]()
KINGSTON
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![Two white sculpture hands on wooden blocks displayed on a white shelf in a museum of art.]()
BAINBRIDGE ISLAND
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![Stained glass window with colorful flowers and hearts, sunlight shining through, with cars and trees outside in Bremerton store 'Eastern Wind'.]()
BREMERTON
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![Three cans of Brodies tea, yarn skeins, and a soap placed on a wooden surface against a wooden background at 'Churchmouse Yarns and Teas'. The cans are labeled Scottish Afternoon Tea, Scottish Breakfast Tea, and Edinburgh Castle.]()
PORT GAMBLE
Master Gardener gift ideas
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![A floral arrangement with dried pink, white, and beige flowers and greenery on a table at Moss & Madder.]()
OLALLA
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![A wooden door set into a hillside covered with plants and flowers, surrounded by mossy rocks and garden foliage, with trees in the background at Brothers Greenhouse.]()
PORT ORCHARD
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![Close-up of green plants at Olmsted's nursery with a dinosaur sculpture in the background.]()
POULSBO
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![Decorative Christmas wreaths with pinecones, red bows, and evergreen branches at Valley Nursery in Poulsbo.]()
POULSBO
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![A cozy dining room with a chandelier, purple curtains, a brick wall, a framed cat portrait, and a table set for a meal at Dahlia Cove.]()
PORT GAMBLE
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![Kitchen towels hanging on a display rack, featuring a boat illustration with the text "Bremerton, Washington."]()
BREMERTON
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![Eclectic vintage store display with glass cabinet, decorative artifacts, plants, and furniture in a cozy, ornate setting at Bonsai Garden gift shop at Elanden Gardens.]()
BREMERTON
Bainbridge Island
Winslow Way & Beyond
The opposite end of the island is just a 35-minute ferry ride from downtown Seattle. The amazing sight of “extra” ferries at the Bainbridge ferry terminal greets you as you pull into the dock at Winslow Way. Winslow is the shopping mecca of the island with plenty of restaurants, bars, and wineries to give you a reprieve from your shopping adventures.
b.i. barkery • BON BON CANDIES • calico toy sHOPPE • conservatory coastal home • Danas on Bainbridge • Danger • EAGLE HARBOR BOOK CO • HIDDEN GEM • ISLAND LIFE • la mercerie • museum of art • MILLSTREAM • petit & olson • plum • SWEET DEAL CLOTHING • WILDERNEST • WILLOWTREE MARKET • z bones mercantile • ZUTTO VINTAGE
Bremerton/Silverdale
Pacific Ave & Beyond
Bremerton is Kitsap County’s largest city, and its downtown is spread across several blocks, likely requiring multiple visits to experience the full magnitude of this eclectic waterfront area. Given its proximity to downtown Seattle + Port Orchard via the ferry transit systems, it’s quite walkable from both north and south directions. This makes it a wonderful Kitsap Peninsula waterfront to explore on foot - a perfect date, family adventure, or solo exploration.
Amys decadent chocolates • ballast book co • Bigfoots house of vinyl • bremerton mercantile • Bremerton nursery • eastern wind glass • elandan gardens • frog soap • LIFE IN MAUVE • the market at marina square • mystic mvmt • Purpose boutique • purpose men • sincere by purpose • Spiva cooking • the weekender
silverdale (coming soon!)
Kingston
State Hwy 104
Kingston’s main drag is lined with comfortable eateries perfect for enjoying food and drink. As Highway 104 winds down to its conclusion at the Kingston-Edmonds WSF terminal, it becomes a charming waterfront lane lined with pubs, shops, restaurants, cafes, and breweries, perfect for strolling.
Black barn fine art • cb’s nuts • churchmouse yarns & tea • flower box • havencraft • Jasper Row • paisley whale • Saltwater Bookshop
POrt Gamble
Raininer Ave
Strolling the picket fence-lined sidewalks of the Victorian village of Port Gamble feels like stepping into a living postcard - one where every door you open leads to a new world of wonderful experiences. Shopping local here isn’t just about finding something you want to take home; it’s about meeting the people who make this historic little waterfront town hum and creating memories that you'll never forget. Wander into Wish, where unique gifts, PNW-inspired souvenirs, and home decor fill the cute space. Do you enjoy creating with fabric or yarn? You'll love exploring the vibrant fabrics and creative energy at Quilted Strait, as well as the hand-dyed yarn and crafts at The Artful Ewe. Looking for something truly unique? Check out Tango Zulu Imports for one-of-a-kind items and apparel. Art seekers can browse the finely curated pieces at The Painted Lady, and at the center of it all is the massive Port Gamble General Store - a treasure trove of Port Gamble and PNW art, gifts and souvenirs - bonus points for the yummy cafe in the back featuring espresso, sandwiches and ice cream. Each shop is a doorway into local craftsmanship, coastal heritage, and the slower, sweeter pace that defines Port Gamble. Shopping here supports neighbors, preserves history, and lets you carry home a bit of Kitsap magic...one thoughtfully chosen item at a time.
Poulsbo
Front Street & Beyond
Several beautiful parks are located throughout the city, and a boardwalk offers scenic views of the marina and waterfront along Liberty Bay. Poulsbo boasts three marinas, numerous gift shops, vintage clothing, and world-renowned bakeries. Don’t leave Poulsbo without taking in the views of Liberty Bay and the Olympic Mountains, which are simply unsurpassed.
abigail’s artful abode • away with words • beachside boutique • better2gether • boehms candies • cargo hold • cats meow antiques • crimson cove • curious child • details • flika boutique • imagine that • indigo plum • Nordiska • the nw dog • olmsted’s nursery • poulsbo candy shoppe • red plantation • valley nursery • wild society
Port Orchard
Bay Street & Beyond
As a waterfront community, Port Orchard offers numerous marinas, and the downtown corridor has shopping, museums, live theatre, pubs, and dining. With ferry access from Bremerton and Seattle, an excursion to Port Orchard is an easy day trip or a weekend getaway.
A walk down Bay Street’s waterfront reveals a cluster of shops, restaurants, and experiences that are perfect for a few hours with family, girl time, or even a solo trip. Port Orchard isn’t glitzy or ostentatious, but it does have great locals and tons of heart.
brick ally • brothers greenhouse • the candy shoppe • carters & co • c-side records • crows curiosities • dos casas • gigi’s emporium • josephine’s mercantile • Linzie jo & co • mainline music • Olalla bay market • Olde central antique • Gathered • Salmonberry books • sidney art gallery • smith metal works • tbd pottery • unity skate shop • willow treats
Online
These online shops are locally owned by families living on the Kitsap Peninsula. They are only available for online shopping (although you may find some of them popping up here and there at various markets or holiday events). Stay connected with your favorite local makers through social media and build authentic relationships in person and online!
Alder & Finch • aspen & em • blue creations • brooke juhala • character country • Create it woodworks • dd black • debbie macomber • flora goods • gregg olsen • harvey’s butter rum batter • hello love, hello life • ina xi watercolor • itsa goods • jacquelyn speare • Jasper and elm • journey home • julie farley • kennedy clay • kirsten judkins designs • koiativity • melanie peterson art • melissa pothier art • Molly Brahmer art • moss & madder • nesting club • northern wonders • rad alex • rosanna diggs • ruff seas treats • scandinative • scav eng • scents of the nw • shula skincare • sol & co • syllings elderberry • truelux candles • western dawn art • white moth lodge • wild fleur
love local
a hyper-local spotlight on some of the Kitsap peninsula’s coolest business owners
Kitsap is full of incredible brands, businesses, and entrepreneurs who make shopping for unique items on the Kitsap Peninsula a really fun adventure. Get to know their origin stories, where they find their inspirations, unwind and the spaces around Kitsap they love to patronize most!
The Kitsap Peninsula is full of incredible brands, businesses, and entrepreneurs - like Jodi Logue, owners of Moss and Madder Farm - who is using her green thumb to keep Kitsap magical and beautiful.