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.

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.

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 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!

Melissa Kittrell, owner of Bushel & Barrel Ciderhouse in Poulsbo, gives you the ‘Secret Summer’ scoop on the restaurants, shops, parks, and places to explore during the sunny months.

Kylie Danskin, owner of Northmade Marketing + The Cedar Bar, gives you the ‘Secret Summer’ scoop on the restaurants, shops, parks, and places to explore during the sunny months in Kitsap.

Anna Carson is a Bainbridge Island photographer and entrepreneur who loves her island and the vibrant community that lives there - let’s get the scoop on all of Anna’s favorite places to eat, drink, shop & play in Kitsap!

Lizzy Rolando, the friendly owner of the magical bookstore Salmonberry Books in Port Orchard, gives you the ‘Secret Summer’ scoop on the restaurants, shops, parks, and places to explore during the sunny months in Kitsap.

Mike Barnet is what happens when talent, passion and love for community collide into one awesome human. Mike shares his ‘Secret Summer’ scoop on the restaurants, shops, parks, and places to explore during the sunny months.

Ryan Brewer, pastor of newlife south in Port Orchard, gives you the ‘Secret Summer’ scoop on the restaurants, shops, parks, and places to explore during the sunny months.

Katie Diamond, a quintessential PNW adventurer and hiking extraordinaire shares her ‘Secret Summer’ scoop on the restaurants, shops, parks, and places to explore during the sunny months.

Kirsten Judkins, owner of Kirsten Judkins Designs in Poulsbo, gives you the ‘Secret Summer’ scoop on the restaurants, shops, parks, and places to explore during the sunny months.

Alex Marshall, co-owner of Harbor Haute Dogs in Port Orchard, gives you the ‘Secret Summer’ scoop on the restaurants, shops, parks, and places to explore during the sunny months.

Explore the Bremerton summer spots that the locals love most!

When summer hits Kitsap looks for places to paddle. Here are some local favorites to kayak, canoe & sup in Kitsap!

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.

Heritage Distilling’s Brown Sugar Bourbon is the perfect secret ingredient to delicious holiday drinks!