How to spend 2 Hours in Downtown Port Orchard
A walk down Bay Street on the Port Orchard’s waterfront with business owner Sam Smith, reveals a cluster of shops, restaurants and experiences that are perfect for a few hours with the family, friends or flying solo.
LOCAL: Live Summer Music in Kitsap
Summer is when the true beauty of the Kitsap is on full display…and the long, warm days are perfect for spending as much time outside as possible. You’ll find a wide variety of magnificent backdrops for live music and events from Gig Harbor all the way to Kingston…
EXPLORE: Secret Summer with Alex Marshall of Harbor Haute Dogs
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.
Kingston Pirate Festival 2025 Guide
Your guide to Kingston Pirate Festival 2024 - what to expect, where to play, eat and stay in Kingston Washington.
LOCAL: Best Gift Ideas for Local Shopping on the Kitsap Peninsula | Winter
A local shopping guide that celebrate our favorite small businesses for winter birthdays, celebrations, and just-because gifts from Gig Harbor to Kingston. Gifts for men, women, and kids!
LOCAL: Brands, Businesses + Entrepreneurs | #34 | Moss and Madder Farm
The Kitsap Peninsula is full of incredible brands, businesses, and entrepreneurs - like Jodi Logue, owners of Moss and Madder Farm - who is using her green thumb to keep Kitsap magical and beautiful.
LOCAL: Brands, Businesses + Entrepreneurs | #33 | Headstoners
It all began with a dream to ease and comfort those dealing with loss.
LOVE: Local Historic + Independent Theatre Scene
The Kitsap Peninsula has an incredible collection of historic theaters. From intimate art house cinemas to grand restored performance venues, the Kitsap Peninsula is home to the following beautiful theater spaces.
LOCAL: Brands, Businesses + Entrepreneurs | #31 | Rosanna Diggs Embroidery
The Kitsap Peninsula is full of incredible brands, businesses, and entrepreneurs - like Rosanna Diggs, owner of Rosanna Diggs Embroidery - who turned her love for fiber art into a small business that could travel the country alongside her.
LOCAL: Josephine's Mercantile
Josephine’s Mercantile is South Kitsap's favorite spot for gift shopping, vintage, and of course - Farmer Rosie’s salted chocolate chip cookies.
LOVE: Romantic Views of the Sunset
Few things are as romantic as a sunset savored with a loved one and Kitsap is blessed with beautiful panoramic sunsets over the majestic Olympic mountains.
LOVE: 5 Local Brands That Inspire
The Kitsap Peninsula is known for being unique + creative. Wonderful Makers + Artists abound but here are a few shops that are inspiring us to tap into our creative side. Bookmark this list for gift ideas for your creative friends and families who love making and creating together.
LOVE: Kitsap Brands Known for Giving Back
Kitsap is full of generous businesses and while many of them carry products that give back, here are 7 of our favorite brands who have built a give-back feature right into their business model and are just crushing the generosity game.
LOCAL: Brands, Businesses + Entrepreneurs | #12 | Frenchie Coffee
Kitsap is full of incredible brands, businesses, and entrepreneurs - like Jessica Guzikowski, owner of Frenchie Coffee in Port Orchard - who make shopping for unique items in Kitsap a really fun adventure.
LOCAL: Brands, Businesses + Entrepreneurs | #10 | The Night Owl Bakery
Kitsap is full of incredible brands, businesses, and entrepreneurs - like Lisa Hatten, owner of The Night Owl Bakery - who make shopping for unique items in Kitsap a really fun adventure.
LOCAL: Brands, Businesses + Entrepreneurs | #09 | Dudes Donuts
Kitsap is full of incredible brands, businesses, and entrepreneurs - like Easton+Amanda, owners of Dudes Donuts - who make shopping for unique items in Kitsap a really fun adventure.
LOCAL: Brands, Businesses + Entrepreneurs | #05 | Sylling's Elderberry
Kitsap is full of incredible brands, businesses, and entrepreneurs - like Nate + Lindsey, owners of Sylling’s Elderberry - who make shopping for unique items in Kitsap a really fun adventure.
LOCAL: Brands, Businesses + Entrepreneurs | #01 | Earrings by Sol
Kitsap is full of incredible brands, businesses, and entrepreneurs - like Marisol Bergrstom, owner of Earrings by Sol - who make shopping for unique items in Kitsap a really fun adventure.
LOCAL: Vintage Shops in Kitsap
These are the vintage shops that you can get lost in, wandering slowly lost in your imagination as you imagine each unique piece in your home.
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!