How to Spend 2 Hours in Downtown Bremerton

bremerton’s waterfront & downtown features amazing local shops, food & drink and parks...

The corner of 4th and Pacific Ave.

If you are on the Bremerton waterfront or at the Bremerton marina, we’re looking at you American Cruise Line, then you’re perfectly positioned to spend a few quality hours exploring and experiencing downtown bremerton.

Over the last 10 years the Bremerton waterfront has enjoyed many improvements and this beautiful downtown corridor is having a renaissance - which is amazing for locals and visitors who want to eat, shop, explore and play in Kitsap’s biggest city. Here is how you can explore downtown Bremerton in only 2 hours!

START WITH COFFEE

START WITH COFFEE

grab a Coffee at Fraîche Cup or Cups Espresso & Cafe

Fraîche Cup ~ 105 Washington Ave // Cups Expresso & Cafe ~ 409 Pacific Ave UNIT 201

A great way to start your 2 hour exploration of Bremerton is with a cup of coffee and/or a snack from one of our locally owned downtown cafes. Fraîche Cup is directly across the street from the Ferry terminal and has been making amazing coffee and sandwiches for many years. A few blocks away on the corner of Pacific & 4th is Cups Espresso and Cafe - a bustling cafe that is perfect for grabbing a cup to go or settling in to enjoy the ambiance with a good book.

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experience harborside fountain park

251 1st St, Bremerton

Right next to the Bremerton ferry terminal and Marina is a small park that packs a big punch! What Harborside Fountain Park lacks for size it more than makes up for in character and ambiance - the space is beautifully landscaped and is filled with sculptures, art, ample seating and several massive fountains that periodically spout massive geysers of water into the air. Wander to the waterfront area of the park and watch the big white and green Washington State ferries come and go. This is a great area to enjoy a coffee, have a picnic or just sit back and relax for a few moments.

EXPLORE NAVAL HISTORY

EXPLORE NAVAL HISTORY

tour the uss turner joy

300 Washington Beach Ave

A genuine piece of naval history is moored on the Bremerton waterfront. The USS Turner Joy (DD-951) Naval Destroyer Museum is an amazing way to get hands on as you walk aboard and explore the 1950’s era destroyer. From March-October the USS Turner Joy is open to visitors 7 days a week form 10am ~ 5pm. Admission is $19 for retired military & seniors, $22 for Adults, $20 for Veterans and FREE for Active Duty military.

For more ticketing and tour information visit the USS Turner Joy website.

Puget Sound Navy Museum

251 1st St

The Puget Sound Navy Museum is next to the Harborside Fountain Park, a very convienent stop for any history buff that is interested in our regions naval heritage. The mission of the museum is to collect, preserve, and interpret the naval heritage of the Pacific Northwest for the benefit of the U.S. Navy and general public. The Museum became an official U.S. Navy Museum in March of 2008. Beginning with approximately 600 objects, the Museum’s collection now numbers more than 18,000. Building 50 provides the Museum with 6,049 square feet of exhibition space and 4,170 square feet of collections storage. Today, visitors can explore the naval history of the region and experience life as a sailor through exhibits about the Puget Sound Naval Shipyard, the USS John C. Stennis, Special Operations Submarines, and much more.

Puget Sound Navy Museum is open to the public from 10am ~ 4pm, Monday and Wednesday – Sunday.

3 GREAT LUNCH OPTIONS

3 GREAT LUNCH OPTIONS

Lunch at axe & arrow (elevated pub food in cozy atmosphere)

232 4th St

Axe & Arrow Gastropub’s Elk Burger is a Love Kitsap favorite but the rest of their menu is fantastic as well! A few other standouts are the crab cake appetizer, the black truffle rib dip, house made lumpia, wagyu loco moko and the prime rib.

Lunch at el balcon (fast walk up window for amazing mexican fare)

326 Pacific Ave

If you crave fried plantains, tortas, tacos, pupusas or a big fat Cali Burrito…then walk up to this tiny Mexican & Salvadoran local favorite for amazing…and quick to go grub. El Balcon is the definition of a hole in the wall on Pacific Ave…and it’s also the definition of amazing food fast in down town Bremerton!

Lunch at anthony’s (classic seafood and nw cuisine with great views)

20 Washington Ave

Overlooking the glittering waters of Sinclair Inlet, Anthony’s is a beautiful space with incredible views and masterfully created fresh seafood. During the sunny month the outdoor deck is a favorite for locals and visitors alike. While in Bremerton you can get your Dungeness crab and / or Willapa Bay oysters fix at Anthony’s!

WELCOME TO 4TH STREET

WELCOME TO 4TH STREET

explore the shops, restaurants, activities, & theaters of 4th street

Walking from the waterfront area down 4th Street will bring you past many interesting and unique shops, restaurants and more. Axe & Arrow Gastropub, Dog Days Brewing (open Wed-Sat), Roxy Theatre and the Kitsap History Museum (open Thurs-Sat) and The Bremerton Mercantile are all lining 4th before you hit Pacific. Check the Historic Roxy Theatre’s schedule for current movie times or live performance. The Bremerton Mercantile is a great stop for both common goods and locally focussed gifts and decor to help remember your time in Kitsap

After the intersection at Pacific, continuing east down 4th you’ll come to Cups Espresso & Cafe, Ashley’s Pub (a fun & casual game and board game themed bar), Collective Visions Gallery (high quality art on display), Local Boys Taproom (amazing beer selection), Horse and Cow Bar & Grill (a military favorite watering hole & eatery), Remedy Speakeasy, Quarters Arcade and eventually the Seefilm Movie theater.

Honestly, you could spend all two hours just making your way down 4th and stopping into the shops that call to you….however you choose to spend your time, downtown Bremerton has great options for every traveler type or local looking for a new adventure!

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