LOVE: 5 Reasons to Love Port Orchard
Miles of shoreline and forests - port orchard is a quiet cluster of waterfront and inland neighborhoods with a keen sense of community.
South kitsap pride is alive and well in the land of wolves.
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October on the Kitsap Peninsula - the days grow shorter, darker, and as we approach Halloween, the family festivities and fun go into full swing. Port Orchard, Bremerton, Poulsbo, and beyond host a variety of Halloween events for kids and families.
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!
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.
Forget the can of Campbell’s, these 6 soup spots will satisfy your craving for chowder, pho, bisque, or ramen!
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.
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.
Summer is when the true beauty of the Kitsap Peninsula 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…
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!
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.
Sink your teeth into something sweet! Here are the Kitsap Peninsula’s most delicious donuts!
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.
Josephine’s Mercantile is South Kitsap's favorite spot for gift shopping, vintage, and of course - Farmer Rosie’s salted chocolate chip cookies.
We are advocates for spreading love all year long but some moments require an intentional gift or treat to show your person just how much they mean to you. An incredible floral arrangement or gourmet box of chocolates is always a good idea, no matter the time of year.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Every day the sun sinks behind the Olympic Mountains, painting all of Kitsap in a shifting palette of pinks and oranges and purples.
The Kitsap Peninsula is known for its natural beauty and iconic PNW atmospheres and ecospheres and with that comes critters of all shapes and sizes. Sea lions, eagles and ospreys, deer, coyotes, bear and all manner of critters both wild and domestic make the KP their home.
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.
These days organic foods can pretty much be found at most mainstream grocery stores…no specialty store is necessarily needed. For this list, we focused not only on organic but also local, farm-driven, community-focused stores that offer an abundance of healthy natural options.
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!