Your Local Kitsap guide today is ‘Paranormal Pete’ Orbea, local town manager and friend to local ghosts. He’s sharing his love for Kitsap - live music, beer, and paranormal activity. Explore ‘like a local’ with Pete’s tips for visiting Kitsap.

The Kitsap Peninsula is a very pet-friendly place to travel, adventure, and explore. Explore the Illahee Preserve with Autumn, plus check out our list of 20 dog-friendly trails and off-leash parks to have fun with your pup in Kitsap!

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.

75 acres of perfect park and 1785 feet of saltwater shoreline, Illahee (ill-uh-hee!) State Park is a local favorite for diving, beach combing, hiking, boating and waterfront adventures.

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.

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!

Your Local Kitsap guide today is Melissa Kittrell, local ciderhouse owner. She’s sharing her love for Kitsap - live music, bakeries, and all the best brew spots. Explore ‘like a local’ with Melissa’s tips for visiting Kitsap.

Your Local Kitsap guide today is Kylie Danskin, local artist and small business owner. She’s sharing her love for Kitsap - wineries, ramen spots, and places to enjoy art. Explore ‘like a local’ with Kylie’s tips for visiting Kitsap.

Your Local Kitsap guide today is Anna Carson, local photographer and small business owner. She’s sharing her love for Kitsap - chocolate, local parks, shopping, and the best cocktails around. Explore ‘like a local’ with Anna’s tips for visiting Kitsap.

Your Local Kitsap guide today is Ryan Brewer, local pastor. He’s sharing his love for Kitsap - coffee houses, swimming holes, and family-friendly hikes. Explore ‘like a local’ with Ryan’s tips for visiting Kitsap.

Your Local Kitsap guide today is Katie Diamond, local Youtuber, farmer and avid hiker. She’s sharing her love for Kitsap - where to find the best cup of coffee, local farms, and hiking trails. Explore ‘like a local’ with Katie’s tips for visiting Kitsap.

Your Local Kitsap guide today is Kirsten Judkins, a local designer and art teacher. She’s sharing her love for Kitsap - moviehouses, bakeries and other treats, and art experiences. Explore ‘like a local’ with Kirsten’s tips for visiting Kitsap.

Your Local Kitsap guide today is Alex Marshall, local chef and small business owner. He’s sharing his love for Kitsap - breweries, tacos (and margaritas!), and local family-friendly events. Explore ‘like a local’ with Alex’s tips for visiting Kitsap.

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!