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Visit Kitsap Peninsula - Your basecamp for PNW adventures. Stay here. Explore everywhere. Visit Kitsap Peninsula - Getaway to the Natural Side of Puget Sound.

06/15/2025

🎨 Calling all Kitsap locals! We’re on the lookout for hidden (and not-so-hidden) mural gems across the peninsula. We know a few of the classics featured here—but we want to discover more and spotlight the incredible art that colors our communities. Drop your favorite mural locations in the comments so we can go mural hunting!👇✨

06/14/2025

Ready to light up your summer nights? 🎆 Here are the top spots around Kitsap to catch epic fireworks this 4th of July season:

✨ June 28 – Bremerton Bridge Blast @ 10:15 PM
Stay nearby: Hampton Inn, Marina Square Suites, Fairfield Inn & Suites

🇺🇸 July 4 – Kingston Parade & Fireworks @ 10:15 PM
Hotels: The Point Casino, Fairfield Poulsbo, Clearwater Casino Resort

🎉 July 4 – Bainbridge Island’s Grand Old Fourth (no fireworks, but tons of fun!)
Where to stay: Eagle Harbor Inn, Inn at Pleasant Beach, Quality Inn & Suites

💥 July 5 – Fireworks Over Sinclair Inlet
Close stays: Comfort Inn on the Bay, The Red Cottage, Mrs. Howe's B&B

Let the summer sparkle begin! 🌟

See the full guide here: https://www.kitsap.gov/dcd/Pages/Kitsap-County-Fireworks-Information.aspx

Plus places to stay while your here: https://visitkitsap.com/stay-here/?keyword=&location%5B%5D=3&location%5B%5D=4&location%5B%5D=7&location%5B%5D=11&location%5B%5D=13&keyword= -loop

06/12/2025

☀️ Looking for the perfect August family getaway? We’ve got you covered! Our newest 3-day itinerary is packed with waterfront dining, outdoor adventures, sweet treats, and small-town charm across Kitsap County. 🌊👨‍👩‍👧‍👦🍦

Tap the 🔗 in our bio or below to start planning your unforgettable summer escape!

https://visitkitsap.com/itineraries/family-summer-in-kitsap/

06/09/2025

The sun’s out and you know what that means—time to grab your paddle board and actually do some paddling… or just float in the middle of the lake and soak it all in 😉☀️💦 Kitsap is packed with incredible places to put in and explore—whether you're chasing saltwater views or hidden freshwater gems. See below 👀

📍Liberty Bay | Poulsbo
📍Wildcat Lake | Bremerton
📍Scenic Beach State Park | Seabeck (📸pictured above)
📍Buck Lake County Park | Hansville
📍Long Lake County Park | Port Orchard

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06/08/2025

🌊 It’s official — June 8 is now Kitsap Peninsula National Water Trails Day!

Today we celebrate the natural beauty, recreation, and connection the water trail brings to our region. Thanks to the leadership of Commissioner Christine Rolfes and the Kitsap County Commissioners, this day now honors the only National Water Trail in Washington State.

As the proclamation reads, “The Trail is a vital asset that enhances recreation, economic vitality, and community identity in Kitsap County.”

So whether you’re kayaking at dawn, beachcombing at low tide, or watching the water sparkle from shore—take a moment today to appreciate this incredible blueway that ties Kitsap together.

📍Tag us in your water trail adventures!

📸: Erinn J. Hale Photography

06/07/2025

Read why Bainbridge Island is one of the prettiest small towns in the PNW ➡️ https://www.worldatlas.com/cities/6-prettiest-small-towns-in-the-pacific-northwest.html

06/06/2025

When it’s National Donut Day but your heart belongs to the one and only Blackberry Slug. 💜🐌

This ooey-gooey, powdered-sugar-dusted beauty is a Bremerton exclusive—only making its sticky-sweet appearance during Blackberry Festival on Labor Day weekend. Miss it now, crave it all year. 🍩💔

Tag someone who needs to plan a Labor Day trip to the Kitsap Peninsula ASAP!

📍Blackberry Festival | Bremerton, WA
🗓️ Labor Day Weekend

📸 sourced from Sunny Jack Events

06/05/2025

🌊 Happy World Environment Day from your favorite side of the Sound/Salish Sea!

From secret coves to eagle photo ops and a bioluminescent beach glow (yes, really), Kitsap’s waterfront isn’t just pretty—it’s downright magical.

Whether you're launching a kayak, packing a picnic, or whispering sweet nothings to a bald eagle in Seabeck, we've got the perfect shoreline adventure for you.

💙 Dive into our favorite marinas, beaches, and hidden gems: https://visitkitsap.com/kitasp-waterfront/, written by Erica Filler at the Port of Bremerton.
📍Bremerton, Port Orchard, Poulsbo, Seabeck + beyond
🌍 Let’s celebrate and protect this paradise we call home.

06/04/2025

🎆 Get ready for one of Bremerton’s biggest summer celebrations — the Bridge Blast is back! 🎇 Two days. Two locations. Endless fun leading up to the epic fireworks show launched from the Manette Bridge! 🌉💥

Join us at two amazing spots:
🍻 Bremerton Boardwalk – Food trucks, beer garden, craft vendors, and live music with over 10,000 attendees throughout the day!

🎡 Evergreen Rotary Park – A family-friendly zone with entertainment and prime fireworks views.

✨ New this year: They’re extending the party! Enjoy a second day on the Boardwalk with even more bands, vendors, food, and drinks.

🎆 The sky lights up at 10:15 PM on Saturday, June 28th — and you’ll want front-row seats!

📍 Bremerton, WA
📆 June 27–28, 2025
🎟️ FREE admission!

Tag your crew, bring a blanket, and get ready to celebrate summer in the best way possible. 🙌💙

Sunny Jack Events

06/03/2025

🚴‍♀️ Happy World Bicycle Day!

Ready to trade traffic for trails and pavement for panoramic views? The Kitsap Peninsula is calling—and it’s made for two wheels. Whether you're cruising the scenic waterfront in Poulsbo, tackling forested singletrack in Port Gamble, or coasting past tidepools and towering evergreens, Kitsap’s cycling routes are as wild as they are welcoming.

🗺️ Start planning your ride (and your stay)! 👉 Your Ultimate Outdoor Adventure Guide to the Kitsap Peninsula: https://visitkitsap.com/ultimate-adventure-guide-to-the-kitsap-peninsula/.

Additional resources: Evergreen West Sound and West Sound Cycling Club

06/02/2025

🌸🇸🇪 Who else is getting excited for Midsommer?! 🌿✨We’re counting down the days to one of the most magical celebrations of the year — Poulsbo’s traditional Scandinavian Midsommer!

Join us Saturday, June 14th at Muriel Iverson Williams Waterfront Park in downtown Poulsbo for a day filled with:

💐 Free flower crown-making (10am–1pm)
🎶 Live music all day
🌿 The raising of the Maistang at 1pm – come dance and sing!
🩰 Folk dancing by the talented Poulsbo Leikarringen youth (1:30–2:30pm)
🔥 Nordic Bonfire

Whether you’re Swedish, Norwegian, or just love a good celebration — this is for YOU. 🌼 Bring your friends, wear your best floral crown, and let’s welcome the summer together like they do in the Nordic villages. 🇸🇪🇳🇴

📍 Poulsbo Waterfront Park
🗓️ Saturday, June 14 | 10AM – 7PM
🎟️ Free admission!

💬 Tag your Midsommer crew and tell us — what are you most excited for? 👇

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Welcome to the Kitsap Peninsula

Visit Kitsap Peninsula - Just a short, easy ride to “the Natural Side of Puget Sound” (TM). Enjoy wide open spaces, miles of trails, sandy beaches, and 371 miles of shorelines that make up the Kitsap Peninsula National Water Trails. All the benefits of urban amenities without all the sometimes too busy city scene.....ah, time to relax and breathe and run a little bit wild.