The Kitsap Peninsula lies in the heart of Puget Sound surrounded by over 300 miles of saltwater shoreline and located between the Olympic and Cascade Mountain ranges in Washington State.
The Kitsap Peninsula encompasses 32 eclectic communities including Bremerton, Kingston, Poulsbo, Gig Harbor, Port Orchard, Silverdale, and Bainbridge Island.
Kitsap offers miles of accessible shoreline, world-class golf courses, an eclectic collection of communities and endless recreational, cultural and scenic discoveries.
With every community on the water, including the popular destinations of Kingston, Bainbridge Island, Poulsbo, Silverdale, Bremerton, Port Orchard, Belfair and Gig Harbor, you'll find spectacular views of mountains and water at every turn.
The combination of Native American, Scandinavian, military and pioneer attractions, all within a one-hour radius, makes Kitsap an easy-to-tour destination rich in history and diversity. It's easy to see why Kitsap is one of the region's favorite get-away destinations.
Within easy touring distance you'll find the Seattle and Tacoma Metropolitan areas; the Olympic Peninsula; Victoria and Vancouver, Canada; Portland, Oregon; and three National Parks. The Kitsap Peninsula is a complete destination as well as the perfect home base to explore the Puget Sound region.
Activities
Biking - The Kitsap Peninsula offers opportunities for both touring and off road, mountain bike riding. Quiet backroads, small communities, and a wide variety of festivals, fairs and outdoor markets makes Kitsap an interesting place to explore on a bike. The timber company lands and Department of Natural Resources (DNR) properties give mountain bikers a challenge along with scenic rides.
Fishing - By boat or from shore, saltwater or fresh water, there is some terrific fishing available on the Kitsap Peninsula. Most county lakes contain rainbow trout, including Mission, Tiger, Panther and Wildcat Lakes.
Hiking - Stroll through an estate garden, walk a quiet beach at low tide, or take on the challenge of a hike on the endless trails on timber company property or in State Forests. The Kitsap Peninsula offers walks and hikes for all levels of condition, and all time commitments. Whether you're looking for a weekend challenge or an afternoon stroll, you'll find something on Kitsap to meet your needs.
Golf - World-class courses and uncompromising scenery; the Kitsap Peninsula offers golfers of all levels affordable and challenging golf vacations. Among your choices - three of Washington State's top five courses.
Kayaking - Beginner or advanced, you'll find the appropriate kayaking challenge on the Kitsap Peninsula. With over 350 miles of saltwater shoreline, numerous bays and inlets, the beautiful Hood Canal and many small lakes, Kitsap is the perfect place to learn, or to plan a week-long kayaking adventure.
