The Ultimate Viking Fest Guide - Poulsbo’s Legendary Nordic Waterfront Celebration May 15-17!
Your guide to Poulsbo’s Viking Fest - where to park, play, eat, and stay during one of Kitsap’s favorite annual events.
Tails & Trails | Port Orchard Waterfront
The Kitsap Peninsula is a very pet-friendly place to travel, adventure, and explore. Explore the Port Orchard waterfront with Moby, plus check out our list of 20 dog-friendly trails and off-leash parks to have fun with your pup in Kitsap!
SPRING PREVIEW Kitsap Peninsula 2026: Farmer’s Markets & more!
All the spring events, festivals, gardens, and farmers markets on the Kitsap Peninsula. Spring events and activities in Bainbridge Island, Port Gamble, Poulsbo, Kingston, Bremerton, and Port Orchard.
13 Gardens, Nurseries and Greenhouses on the Kitsap Peninsula to see spring blooms.
Spring blooms are blossoming across Kitsap and there are many wonderful gardens, greenhouses and nurseries to visit to experience the very best of Spring!
Tails & Trails: Illahee Preserve & El Balcon
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!
EXPLORE: Manchester State Park | Port Orchard
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.
EXPLORE: Illahee State Park | Bremerton
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.
EXPLORE: Guillemot Cove Nature Reserve | Seabeck
Tucked into the folds of the Seabeck shoreline, the nature reserve takes some driving to get to, but trust us, it’s worth every moment.
EXPLORE: Fay Park | Bainbridge Island
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: Point No Point | Hansville
A historic lighthouse and a perfect beach await you at the northern tip of Kitsap County. Point No Point in Hansville is well worth the journey - walk among the driftwood as the wind whips the wavelets.
LOVE: Chocolate + Flower Shops
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.
VISIT: Explore (the new) Downtown Bremerton
Downtown Bremerton has undergone a rebirth and renaissance in recent years - creating a cultural, artistic, and culinary center of gravity for the Kitsap community and visitors from beyond the Peninsula.
EXPLORE: Clear Creek Trails | Silverdale
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!
Like a Local: Visit Kitsap with Melissa Kittrell
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.
Like a local: Visit Kitsap with Kylie Danskin
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.
Like a Local: Visit Kitsap with Anna Carson
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.
Like a Local: Visit Kitsap with Lizzy Rolando
Your Local Kitsap guide today is Lizzy Rolando, local bookstore owner. She’s sharing her love for Kitsap - kayaking spots, bookstores, and live music. Explore ‘like a local’ with Lizzy’s tips for visiting Kitsap.
Like a Local: Visit Kitsap with Mike Barnet
Your Local Kitsap guide today is Mike Barnet, local videographer and musician. He’s sharing his love for Kitsap - hiking trails, breweries, and his favorite places to enjoy the arts. Explore ‘like a local’ with Mike’s tips for visiting Kitsap.
Like a Local: Visit Kitsap with Ryan Brewer
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.