Hillary’s Guidebook
Food
The man behind Saboteur worked as the pastry chef in a Michelin-starred restaurant. His pastries are works of art, delicate and perfect. Grab some pastries, coffee and walk around the Manette neighborhood, or across the bridge.
32 locals recommend
Saboteur Bakery
2110 E 11th StThe man behind Saboteur worked as the pastry chef in a Michelin-starred restaurant. His pastries are works of art, delicate and perfect. Grab some pastries, coffee and walk around the Manette neighborhood, or across the bridge.
Khao Soi
2003 East 11th StreetDelicious Thai food with comfortable outdoor seating and a nice view.
Try this neighborhood favorite! Larry & Kristi's has been here since the 80s and has been making some of the best doughnuts around.
8 locals recommend
Larry & Kristi's Bakery
1100 Wheaton WayTry this neighborhood favorite! Larry & Kristi's has been here since the 80s and has been making some of the best doughnuts around.
Tamayo's 2
2100 East 11th StreetYummy Asian fusion food.
Yoko Yoko Ramen
315 Pacific AvenueAuthentic ramen and excellent cocktails.
Family-owned and operated restaurant with terrific burgers, fries and shakes.
13 locals recommend
Noah's Ark Restaurant
1516 6th StFamily-owned and operated restaurant with terrific burgers, fries and shakes.
El Balcon
326 Pacific AveHuge, delicious burritos and pupusas right by the ferry terminal.
Axe & Arrow Gastropub
232 4th StCreative, foodie pub fare in downtown walking district.
Sightseeing
Historic lighthouse with a short hike and beautiful beach. You can often see harbor seals and people flying kites here.
47 locals recommend
Point No Point Lighthouse
9009 NE Point No Point RdHistoric lighthouse with a short hike and beautiful beach. You can often see harbor seals and people flying kites here.
A cute town with many colorful Victorian homes, beautiful parks and beaches. The bunkers at Fort Worden are so much fun to explore with kids. The waterfront has many restaurants and novelty shops.
218 locals recommend
Port Townsend
A cute town with many colorful Victorian homes, beautiful parks and beaches. The bunkers at Fort Worden are so much fun to explore with kids. The waterfront has many restaurants and novelty shops.
USS Turner Joy Museum Ship
300 Washington Beach AveKids and adults can visit the retired Navy battleship.
A beautiful park with walking path, trees, playground, and beach.
25 locals recommend
Evergreen Rotary Park
1500 Park AveA beautiful park with walking path, trees, playground, and beach.
A great park with lots of green grass, a 3/4 mile path around the park along the beach, views of the Olympics, and playground for kids.
13 locals recommend
Lion's Park
251 Lebo BlvdA great park with lots of green grass, a 3/4 mile path around the park along the beach, views of the Olympics, and playground for kids.
A whole series of fountains on the waterfront commissioned by a local artist. The large fountains by the ferry dock erupt with water every few minutes, and there are tables and grassy lawns to play in, making this an incredible place to bring kids on a hot day.
13 locals recommend
Harborside Fountain Park
251 1st StA whole series of fountains on the waterfront commissioned by a local artist. The large fountains by the ferry dock erupt with water every few minutes, and there are tables and grassy lawns to play in, making this an incredible place to bring kids on a hot day.
We love swimming, paddleboarding, and canoeing on this lake. It's warmer than most mountain lakes and cleaner than most sea-level lakes. It even has a playground in the park and loaner life jackets.
Wildcat Lake
We love swimming, paddleboarding, and canoeing on this lake. It's warmer than most mountain lakes and cleaner than most sea-level lakes. It even has a playground in the park and loaner life jackets.
The vista, a little over 2 miles from the trailhead following the Gold Creek Trail signs, is the tallest point in the Kitsap Peninsula. On a clear day you can see for miles and miles, from the Olympic Mountains to the West all the way to the Cascade Mountains to the East, including the Puget Sound and the Seattle skyline.
9 locals recommend
Gold Creek Trailhead, Green Mountain
1398 Gold Creek Rd WThe vista, a little over 2 miles from the trailhead following the Gold Creek Trail signs, is the tallest point in the Kitsap Peninsula. On a clear day you can see for miles and miles, from the Olympic Mountains to the West all the way to the Cascade Mountains to the East, including the Puget Sound and the Seattle skyline.
Shopping
Visit the flea market year round on Saturdays from 10am to 4pm. They have so many cute vintage items and often a food vendor in the afternoon.
Bremerton Vintage Flea
816 Pacific AvenueVisit the flea market year round on Saturdays from 10am to 4pm. They have so many cute vintage items and often a food vendor in the afternoon.
Local company specializing in soaps and other household items. So cute and incredible customer service.
F.R.O.G. Soap
707 Pacific AveLocal company specializing in soaps and other household items. So cute and incredible customer service.
April through September, Thursdays 4pm - 7pm, lots of local farms and crafty vendors, located at Evergreen Park (a favorite).
Bremerton Community Farmers Market
1400 Park AvenueApril through September, Thursdays 4pm - 7pm, lots of local farms and crafty vendors, located at Evergreen Park (a favorite).
Large farmers market with artisans, food vendors, and more. April through December, Saturdays 10am to 2pm.
Poulsbo Farmers Market
18901 8th Ave NELarge farmers market with artisans, food vendors, and more. April through December, Saturdays 10am to 2pm.
A great little book store with local flare and a fun selection of non-book gifts as well. They are in the IndieBound bookshop network, so they also have lots of options for pickup or delivery aside from walk-in browsing.
Ballast Book Company
409 Pacific AveA great little book store with local flare and a fun selection of non-book gifts as well. They are in the IndieBound bookshop network, so they also have lots of options for pickup or delivery aside from walk-in browsing.
Paul’s Flowers
2105 East 11th StreetCute antique shop and floral arrangements
State Parks Within 30 Minutes
Hiking trails, fire pit, great walking beach, dock, and boat ramp.
36 locals recommend
Illahee State Park
3540 NE Sylvan WayHiking trails, fire pit, great walking beach, dock, and boat ramp.
Great trails through the hills, beaches, and historical buildings from WWII.
32 locals recommend
Manchester State Park
7767 E Hilldale RdGreat trails through the hills, beaches, and historical buildings from WWII.
Idyllic, incredible views, hiking trails, beaches, a log cabin, barbecues, just a fantastic park.
28 locals recommend
Scenic Beach State Park
9565 Scenic Beach Rd NWIdyllic, incredible views, hiking trails, beaches, a log cabin, barbecues, just a fantastic park.
Square Lake State Park
7721 Square Lake Road SouthwestSmaller, secluded forest trails, pretty lake for kayaking and canoeing.
Belfair State Park
Playfields, tidal flats, lots of space to explore.
Long beaches, hiking trails, playground, excellent views.
13 locals recommend
Kitsap Memorial State Park
202 NE Park StLong beaches, hiking trails, playground, excellent views.
Island accessed by ferry only (or canoe/kayak if you're up for it). There's a Native American village, hiking trails, tons of beaches, and lots to explore.
Blake Island State Park
Island accessed by ferry only (or canoe/kayak if you're up for it). There's a Native American village, hiking trails, tons of beaches, and lots to explore.
Night Life
The Manette Saloon
2113 E 11th StLive music, drinks, and bar food
Tracyton Public House
403 NW Tracy AveMonday Trivia, drinks, good eats