Bainbridge Island Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
city in Kitsap County, Washington State, United States
About Bainbridge Island
Like many Pacific Northwest residents, Bainbridge Islanders are socially progressive, outdoorsy, and physically active, with nearly every resident active in kayaking, sailing, hiking, skiing, running, biking or soccer. Bainbridge Island is a predominantly white, highly educated, and — as a by-product of isolated island life — culturally and socially sheltered community. The island was once a poets' commune in the 1970s and 1980s, when many West-Coast artists, poets, and musicians converged to bask in the island's serene environment. Artistic and cultural events and organizations still abound, at perennialPegasus Coffee,The Harbour Pub, The Lynwood Theatre, and The Bainbridge Performing Arts Center, which has its own improv comedy troupe. There is a refreshing alternative scene for people o
Top Attractions in Bainbridge Island
Explore the best things to see and do in Bainbridge Island:
- ★Bainbridge Gardens
- ★Bainbridge Island Historical Museum
- ★Bainbridge Island Japanese American Exclusion Memorial
- ★Bainbridge Island Museum of Art
- ★Blake Island State Park
- ★Bloedel Reserve
- ★Exotic Aquatics Scuba & Kayaking
- ★Fay Bainbridge Park
Where to Eat in Bainbridge Island
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Blackbird Bakery
- 🍴Café Hitchcock
- 🍴Carly’s Rolling Bay Cafe
- 🍴Madison Diner
- 🍴Mora Iced Creamery
- 🍴Nirvana
Where to Stay in Bainbridge Island
- 🏨Best Western Bainbridge Island Suites
Bainbridge Island Travel Guide Sections
Our comprehensive guide covers 10 sections including: