There’s no better place to hang out on a gorgeous day than a Kitsap Peninsula beach. And with more than 370 miles of shoreline, we’ve got a lot of beaches to choose from. So whether you want to visit a lighthouse or a nature preserve, go camping or play at a city park, we’ve got [...]
You can’t beat the view from Manchester, a tiny Kitsap Peninsula village located on the western shore of Puget Sound across from Seattle. A popular destination for families, campers, cyclists and boaters, the community has an inviting waterfront picnic area, public beach access and two floating docks for short-term moorage. There’s also a popular local [...]
With miles of beaches and trails, a picturesque lighthouse and glorious Puget Sound views, Hansville is one of the Kitsap Peninsula’s most spectacular destinations. And there’s no better time to visit than on a sunny summer day, when the water sparkles, cruise ships dot the horizon and shore birds dart along the water’s edge. The [...]
This former logging community is a short drive from Silverdale hotels, but its serene beauty, stunning mountain views and water access will make you feel like you’re at a resort whether you stay for an afternoon or a mini-vacation. Take time to explore the area by car, bike or boat, look for resident bald eagles [...]
There’s no better way to explore the Kitsap Peninsula’s spectacular 370+ miles of shoreline than by water and the Kitsap Peninsula National Water Trails (KPNWT) gives you a chance to see our natural beauty from a new perspective. The only nationally designated water trails in the state of Washington and the only salt water trails [...]
It doesn’t get much better than bicycling on the Kitsap Peninsula. The scenery is gorgeous. There’s always a shady spot to rest. And with more than 370 miles of shoreline, there are plenty of places to dip your toes in the water when you need to cool off. To help plan your trip, check out [...]
Sparkling like a jewel in its scenic waterfront setting, Kingston beckons visitors who arrive by personal boat, ferry or car to explore parks, beaches, trails and unique eateries sure to satisfy any palate. Mike Wallace Park next to the marina and ferry dock is a gorgeous expanse of green that hosts the Saturday Public Market, [...]
From small specialty shops to one-stop garden centers, the Kitsap Peninsula has such a rich selection of nurseries that gardeners can happily spend a couple of days making the rounds and still not see all of them. As local horticulture columnist Peg Tillery says: “If you can’t find it here, you shouldn’t be gardening.” Here’s a [...]
With a mild climate, abundant rainfall and wide-open spaces, the Kitsap Peninsula is a mecca for gardeners, so it’s no wonder that the region is home to three world-famous destination gardens – Heronswood, Bloedel Reserve and Elandan Gardens. Each is a distinctive gem in its own right and worthy of several hours of your time. Plan to [...]
Kitsap Peninsula waters are teeming with migratory waterfowl this time of year, which means that winter is a great time to grab your binoculars and do some bird watching on the peninsula. “There’s thousands of birds wintering in our area waters and they will be here until April,” said Joan Carson, whose popular “Bird Lady” [...]
