Whether you admire fine art, want to watch master craftsmen at work or long to make your own creations, the Kitsap Peninsula is the perfect destination for an art-filled getaway. The region’s natural beauty and open spaces have long inspired artists, leading to a vibrant arts scene that includes exceptional museums, galleries and art walks, as [...]
The Alaskan Weathervane Scallops at Bay Street Bistro are pan-seared and served with grilled corn and bell peppers in a light cream sauce that’s so good, owner Brady Miller jokes it’s the reason he bought the restaurant. Brady and his wife, Deanna, took over the six-year-old Port Orchard eatery in 2015 and have continued the [...]
If you love music, come to the Kitsap Peninsula this summer. Nearly every city and town hosts free waterfront concerts in irresistible settings. Bring the kids, pack a picnic and get ready to rock ‘cause we’ve got your summer jam. Bainbridge Island – The park district hosts Sounds of Summer concerts at Battle Point Park at [...]
The Kitsap Peninsula is chock full of Star-Spangled fun July 3rd and 4th with small-town festivals, parades, music, children's activities, spectacular waterfront fireworks shows and even stand-up paddle board games. Whether you come for the day or weekend, we promise it will be loads of patriotic fun. Here's the breakdown by community: Bainbridge Island – The Grand [...]
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 [...]
Suanne Martinsmith believes food should nourish the soul as well as the body, so it’s fitting that her Home Made Café is housed in a 120-year-old church overlooking downtown Port Orchard. Situated at the corner of Dekalb Street and Cline Avenue, the restaurant is an easy walk from the marina and the Bremerton foot ferry. [...]
With a waterfront location, walkable downtown and beautiful views of the Olympic Mountains, Port Orchard is a family-friendly destination well worth a day trip or weekend getaway. A pedestrian path along Sinclair Inlet connects an observation tower at the west end of downtown to a children’s park, with plenty of spots along the way to [...]
