bainbridge
island
Welcome to Bainbridge Island — 35 minutes from downtown Seattle, but it feels like a world away
47.6249° N, 122.5210° W
Just a 35-minute ferry ride from downtown Seattle, Bainbridge Island feels like a world away—but is incredibly easy to explore. From the ferry dock, you are steps from Winslow Way, the island’s lively and walkable downtown. This charming corridor is lined with local boutiques, a wonderful variety of restaurants and artisan cafés, tasting rooms, galleries, and the acclaimed Bainbridge Island Museum of Art—all within a few minutes’ stroll.
But Bainbridge is more than just a beautiful main street. It’s a place where sustainable tourism thrives, and visitors are encouraged to explore by foot, pedal, or paddle. Rent a bike and ride through winding backroads to visit working farms, nature preserves, and waterfront parks. Sail the harbor, walk the shorelines, or discover hidden beaches and trails that make the island a favorite among outdoor lovers.
Extend your visit beyond downtown and experience the full spirit of Bainbridge: tour vineyards, kayak the coastline, or reflect at the Japanese American Exclusion Memorial, a nationally recognized site of remembrance and resilience.
Whether you’re here for a few hours or an extended stay, Bainbridge Island offers a rare blend of small-town warmth, natural beauty, and cultural depth—all accessible without a car and best enjoyed at a slower, more intentional pace.
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annual events
Other events you don’t want to miss!
First Friday Art Walk
{Year-round}
A vibrant blend of art, live music, food, and drinks as you meander through the charming streets of Winslow Way from 6-8 pm on the First Friday of each month.
First Friday Museum after party
{Year-round}
After First Friday ends at 8pm, hop over to the Bainbridge Island Museum of Art for live music, part of their ‘After Party with BIMA’ series, with various local talents all year long.
Tickets are $25 per person.
Moonlight Market
{spring/summer}
During First Friday between May and October, Town Square (between City Hall and Bainbridge Island Performing Arts) is transformed into a beautiful night market with local vendors, food trucks, live music, and more!
Bainbridge Island Farmers Market
{Spring/summer/fall}
One of Kitsap’s longest-running markets, the Bainbridge Island Farmers Market is open every Saturday from 10am-2pm from mid-April through mid-November.
Bainbridge Island Summer Concert Series
{summer}
Bainbridge Island’s free live music concert series is located at one of the coolest parks on the Kitsap Peninsula. Battle Point Park is commonly referred to as the ‘ferry park’ due to its enormous, life-like Washington State Ferry jungle gym. Battle Point plays host to performances by highly celebrated artists from the Pacific Northwest - bring a blanket and pack a picnic - or purchase dinner from one of the on-site local food trucks and enjoy a perfect summer evening with some rad tunes and family-friendly fun at the park.
Downtown Winslow Way
From the ferry dock, you are steps from Winslow Way, the island’s lively and walkable downtown. This charming corridor is lined with local boutiques, a wonderful variety of restaurants and artisan cafés, tasting rooms, galleries, and the acclaimed Bainbridge Island Museum of Art—all within a few minutes’ stroll.
Lynwood Center
Pleasant Beach Village sits on a hill overlooking the historic Lynwood Theater and Puget Sound’s Rich Passage on the south end of Bainbridge Island. The charming Inn at Pleasant Beach is well-known to its guests for the most comfortable night’s sleep ever, featuring beautifully furnished suites with cozy sitting areas and balconies. This luxurious boutique hotel is the perfect prescription for a destination getaway or local staycation.
Lynwood Center eateries include: Earth & Vine • Hammy’s Burgers • Island Cool • The Marketplace • The Bottle Shop • Miqulitos • Treehouse Cafe • Sawan Thai
wineries of Bainbridge
A drive past Poulsbo on State Route 305, over the Agate Pass Bridge, begins your self-guided driving tour of all 7 (seven!) wineries located on the island. At Perennial Vinters and Bainbridge Vineyards, two vineyards that only use their own island-grown grapes, you’ll find several unique cooler-climate varieties. You’ll fall in love with Seigerrebe, Madeleine Angevine, and THE Melon de Bourgogne, a dry white wine (whose bright fresh flavors are a heavenly match with seafood - especially oysters) and can only be found in the state of Washington at Perennial Vinters.
7 wineries on an island, 65 square miles. Sounds like a good time, right?
Perennial Vintners
Bainbridge VineyardS
Eagle Harbor
Eleven
Fletcher BaY
Rolling Bay
streamliner diner
397 Winslow Way E
Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
Small, cozy, and always worth the wait for a table - the Streamliner has an open kitchen so you can watch your Benedict or omelet being prepared before your very eyes!
BA | SA
101 Winslow Way E.
Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
The story of BA SA is a beautiful memoir of one family's resilience, coming to the Pacific Northwest from a refugee camp in Vietnam and working hard to build a dream life on the Kitsap Peninsula. Trinh + Thai, co-owners/co-chefs of Ba Sa, weave their family's legacy into each of their picturesque and mouthwatering dishes.
the Hitchcock group
Chef Brendan McGill, owner of Hitchcock, opened his first restaurant on Bainbridge Island in 2010. Now, his restaurants total 5, with 2 on Bainbridge Island - Cafe Hitchcock + Bruciato. Sourcing from local farmers, as well as operating his own farm, his farm-to-table stats are impressive. However, nothing can really prepare you for that first bite. All the words that will come to mind - yum, delicious, amazing, wow, etc - cannot fully describe the wonderful taste of a Hitchcock experience.
backstreet beat
265 Winslow Way E. #102
Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
On the main drag of downtown Bainbridge Island, tucked down the alley (and up the stairs) off Winslow Ave, you'll find Backstreet Beat. A vintage book and record gold mine hiding almost in plain sight. First-time shoppers always remark how wonderful the atmosphere is and how well organized it is. Plus, scoring a $1 vinyl record is a likely reward for those who wander in. Backstreet Beat is a real treasure for book lovers and vinyl lovers alike, worthy of a drive across the bridge or a hop across the water on the Seattle Bainbridge ferry (BB is located within walking distance of the ferry terminal).
proper fish
112 Madison Ave North
Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
Proper Fish is a seafood experience of epic proportions! Located in downtown Bainbridge on the corner of Madison Ave + Winslow Way, almost hidden in plain sight, this little seafood spot is maybe the most sought-after fish 'n chips in Kitsap! A massive piece of perfectly crispy fish sits atop a bed of fries and is garnished with a dollop of minted mashed peas. This unlikely combo sets the bar for fried fish!
grand forest
EAST ENTRANCE: 9752 Miller Rd NE
Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
West Entrance: 9752 Miller Rd NE
Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
7 miles of easy walking trails. This is a perfect spot to bring the little kids, walk the dog, and enjoy the dense fir and cedar coverage.
fay Bainbridge
15446 Sunrise Drive NE
Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
A beautiful view and a romantic spot for a stroll or a picnic any time of the year, Fay Bainbridge Park is strewn with sun-bleached driftwood logs and blessed with unbroken views of Rainier.
halls hill labyrinth
NE Halls Hill Rd
Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
A place of reflection and solace.
Halls Hill Lookout and Labyrinth is a meditative space overlooking Blakely Harbor, meant as a contemplative wayside for Bainbridge Island residents and visitors who live, walk, and bike nearby.
The suggested path to the labyrinth has 3 stages:
1) The inward journey where we let go of things (worry and concern) that hinder our relationship with God.
2) The center is where we practice meditative prayer and receive clarity, insight, and focus.
3) The outward journey returning to the outside world with what we’ve received to become more grounded in self and others.
chilly hilly
Chilly Hilly is a long-standing (50 years!) 33-mile bicycle ride from Seattle to Bainbridge Island via the Washington State Ferry. Bicycling Magazine called this "one of four classic rides" in the nation. Interested in participating? Look for Cascade Bicycle Club to open registration sometime in January.
Kitsap is a wonderful place to cycle any time of the year (and riding your bike on the ferry is a very cool way to travel!) and there are more any enough stops to fill a weekend or two. After you earn your Chilly Hilly badge, plan to hang around downtown to explore all of the shops, eateries, and museums.
Photo by @im.jjkim
blakely harbor
10230 NE Country Club Rd
Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
Former site of one of the world’s largest sawmills in the 1800s, now a 40-acre park developed for passive recreational use such as picnicking, kayaking, and wildlife viewing. A 1-mile trail winds around the harbor inside the 40-acre Blakely Harbor Park and a system of multiple loop trails accessible off Old Mill Road.
battle point park
11299 Arrow Point Dr NE
Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
90 acres in total, Battle Point Park was a former naval radio station, this park will keep your whole family busy indefinitely. Jogging trails, sports fields, tennis courts, roller hockey, a large ferry-themed playground, disc golf, and so much more - it’s also the site of the Bainbridge Island Metro outdoor concert series Summer Sounds + Movies in the Park.
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