20 pet friendly places in Kitsap to explore with your dog this Spring & Summer
The Kitsap Peninsula is a very pet friendly place to travel, adventure and explore. Here’s our list of 20 dog friendly trails and off-leash parks to have fun with your pup!
12 Gardens, Nurseries and Greenhouses on the Kitsap Peninsula to see spring blooms.
Spring blooms are blossoming across Kitsap and there are many wonderful gardens, greenhouses and nurseries to visit to experience the very best of Spring!
Bainbridge Island, Rain or Shine
Things to do on Bainbridge Island in any weather - rain or shine! Let’s explore indoor activities for day when you want to avoid the rain and outdoor adventures when you want to be outside!
Kingston, Rain or Shine
Sometimes it seems like Kitsap experiences all 4 seasons on the same day. Especially in Spring, the Kitsap Peninsula can go from sunshine to drizzle to a double rainbow and back to blue skies all in the same day.
EXPLORE: Clear Creek Trails | Silverdale
Explore 8 miles of trails winding through Central Kitsap’s retail area of Silverdale. The Clear Creek Trail is a local favorite for a good reason!
EXPLORE: State Park Round Up
We love exploring our state parks, no matter the season…but summer is a truly special time to get outside and appreciate all that the Kitsap Peninsula has to offer.
EXPLORE: The Kitsap Peninsula Farmer's Markets Guide 2024
Spring on the Kitsap Peninsula means the start of FARMER'S MARKET SEASON and we couldn't be happier! Each Farmer’s Market around the Kitsap Peninsula has its own notable flair, no two are alike. That’s why we’ve created this handy round-up so you can plan to experience them all!
VISIT: 3 Outdoor Spots Locals Love in Bremerton
Explore the Bremerton summer spots that the locals love most!
EXPLORE: Point No Point | Hansville
A historic lighthouse and a perfect beach await you at the northern tip of Kitsap County. Point No Point in Hansville is well worth the journey - walk among the driftwood as the wind whips the wavelets.
EXPLORE: Fay Park | Bainbridge Island
A wind-swept stretch of beach strewn with a ba-zillion pieces of driftwood - Fay Bainbridge Park on the Kitsap Peninsula, is a local Bainbridge Island favorite for picnics, beachcombing, and taking in the huge views of the Puget Sound.
LOVE: Kitsap Peninsula Lakes We LOVE to Paddle, Canoe and Kayak on!
When summer hits Kitsap looks for places to paddle. Here are some local favorites to kayak, canoe & sup in Kitsap!
EXPLORE: Manchester State Park | Port Orchard
This historic state park sits on the eastern shores of Port Orchard and offers camping, beach exploration, event facilities, and hours of fun. Watch Seattle/Bremerton ferries chug past as juvenile bald eagles roost overhead among the thick pine boughs.
EXPLORE: Illahee State Park | Bremerton
75 acres of perfect park and 1785 feet of saltwater shoreline, Illahee (ill-uh-hee!) State Park is a local favorite for diving, beach combing, hiking, boating and waterfront adventures.
EXPLORE: Tacoma Narrows Park | Gig Harbor
A favorite haunt of beachcombers, lunch-breakers, families, photographers, and picnickers, Tacoma Narrows Park is a gorgeous public park offering some of the most spectacular and unique views on the Peninsula.
LOCAL: Heritage Distilling | Holiday Drink Recipes
Heritage Distilling’s Brown Sugar Bourbon is the perfect secret ingredient to delicious holiday drinks!
EXPLORE: Guillemot Cove Nature Reserve | Seabeck
Tucked into the folds of the Seabeck shoreline, the nature reserve takes some driving to get to, but trust us, it’s worth every moment.