kitsap holiday gift guide to shopping local in bremerton, poulsbo, port orchard, bainbridge island and Kingston

THE ONLY LOCAL GIFT GUIDE YOU NEED FOR SHOPPING ON THE KITSAP PENINSULA!

We know you love and value the small businesses and local brands 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 because these small businesses have two things in common - great products and an online shopping option. 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.

IDEAS FOR LADIES

IDEAS FOR DUDES

IDEAS FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY

IDEAS THAT SPARKLE

IDEAS FOR BOOKWORMS

EXPERIENTIAL GIFT SHOPS

ideas for babies + kids

ideas for teens

ideas for pets

ideas for grandparents

Master Gardener gift ideas

Bainbridge Island

kitsap holiday gift guide to shopping local on bainbridge island

downtown bainbridge

The opposite end of the island is just a 35-minute ferry ride from downtown Seattle. The amazing sight of “extra” ferries at the WSF Maintainance Facility + Machine Shop greet 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.

Bremerton

kitsap holiday gift guide to shopping local in bremerton

downtown bremerton

Bremerton is Kitsap County’s largest city, its downtown is spread across several blocks and will most likely require several visits to thoroughly experience the full magnitude of this eclectic waterfront area. Given its close proximity to downtown Seattle + Port Orchard via the ferry transit systems, it’s quite walkable from both Seattle and Port Orchard. This makes it a wonderful Kitsap Peninsula waterfront to explore on foot - a perfect date, family adventure, or solo exploration location.

Kingston + POrt Gamble

kitsap holiday gift guide to shopping local in Kingston

kingston waterfront

Kingston’s main drag seems to be dedicated to places to enjoy food and drink. As HWY 104 winds down to its conclusion at the Kingston-Edmonds WSF terminal it becomes a super cute waterfront lane that is lined with pubs, shops, restaurants, cafes, and breweries - perfect for a stroll.

kitsap holiday gift guide to shopping local in port gamble

port gamble

A stone's throw from the Hood Canal bridge, Port Gamble is a little community with a big heart and the perfect stop on a weekend adventure across the water. The peaceful waterfront on Gamble Bay is perfect for kayaking and historic buildings line the cute downtown corridor. When it's time to relax, sprawling lawns and parks invite picnics, and more than one incredible option for food and drink is at hand.

Poulsbo

kitsap holiday gift guide to shopping local in poulsbo

poulsbo waterfront

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, lots of gifts, vintage, clothing, and other fun shops, world-renowned bakeries, excellent schools (including the Olympic College satellite campus), and a public library. And the views of Liberty Bay and the Olympic Mountains are simply unsurpassed.

Port Orchard

kitsap holiday gift guide to shopping local in port orchard

port orchard waterfront

As a waterfront community, Port Orchard offers numerous marinas and the downtown corridor has shopping, museums, live theater, 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 on the Port Orchard’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.

Online

These online shops are locally owned by families living on the Kitsap Peninsula and are only available to shop online (although you may find some of them popping up here and there at various markets or holiday events).

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!

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LOCAL: Brands, Businesses + Entrepreneurs | #34 | Moss and Madder Farm

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LOCAL: Brands, Businesses + Entrepreneurs | #33 | Headstoners
LOCAL: Brands, Businesses + Entrepreneurs | #33 | Headstoners

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LOCAL: Brands, Businesses + Entrepreneurs | #31 | Rosanna Diggs Embroidery
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LOCAL: Brands, Businesses + Entrepreneurs | #30 | Western Dawn Art
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LOCAL: Brands, Businesses + Entrepreneurs | #29 | Brass Kraken Pub
LOCAL: Brands, Businesses + Entrepreneurs | #29 | Brass Kraken Pub

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LOCAL: Brands, Businesses + Entrepreneurs | #28 | Mystic Movement

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LOCAL: Brands, Businesses + Entrepreneurs | #25 | Truelux Candles
LOCAL: Brands, Businesses + Entrepreneurs | #25 | Truelux Candles

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LOCAL: Brands, Businesses + Entrepreneurs | #22 | Spiva Cooking
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LOCAL: Brands, Businesses + Entrepreneurs | #20 | Brittany Kelley Photography
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LIVE: Brands, Businesses + Entrepreneurs | #17 | Pegasus Coffee Company
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LOCAL: Brands, Businesses + Entrepreneurs | #16 | Scandinative
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LOCAL: Brands, Businesses + Entrepreneurs | #15 | Eastern Wind Glass
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LOCAL: Brands, Businesses + Entrepreneurs | #14 | Highside Distilling
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LOCAL: Brands, Businesses + Entrepreneurs | #12 | Frenchie Coffee
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LOCAL: Brands, Businesses + Entrepreneurs | #11 | Shop Life in Mauve
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LOCAL: Brands, Businesses + Entrepreneurs | #10 | The Night Owl Bakery
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LOCAL: Brands, Businesses + Entrepreneurs | #09 | Dudes Donuts
LOCAL: Brands, Businesses + Entrepreneurs | #09 | Dudes Donuts

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LOCAL: Brands, Businesses + Entrepreneurs | #05 | Sylling's Elderberry
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LOCAL: Brands, Businesses + Entrepreneurs | #04 | Kirsten Judkins Design
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