Conveniently located just minutes from the big-city attractions and bright lights of Seattle, the beautiful Kitsap Peninsula region and its 371 miles of shoreline, has become a popular and relaxing side-trip destination for international travelers on vacation or on business.
What makes the Kitsap Peninsula so attractive is that it offers the best of both worlds: wide-open spaces, nature-based and outdoor recreation activities, history, culture, year-round events, and urban amenities for visitors of all ages.
The cities and communities on the Kitsap Peninsula are just a short distance apart and nearly all are located on the water many offering breathtaking views of the Olympic Mountains, Puget Sound, calm-water coves, bays and inlets. Each city and town offers visitors a different experience everyday, all-year round. Click here for a list of cities and towns.
Getting to the Kitsap Peninsula is fun and easy, too. Just hop aboard a world-famous Washington State Ferry for scenic, relaxing ride across the Puget Sound and Salish Sea. You may walk on, bike or drive on the ferry and depending on the route, arrive in just 30 to 60-minutes to add more memories to your vacation or visit.
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Places, Attractions & Events – Local Favorites
Like most vacation destinations, locals have favorite places and things to do they love to share with visitors. We’ve created a list of just a few suggestions we think you will enjoy.
- Point-No-Point Lighthouse is the oldest lighthouse in the Puget Sound and located in Hansville with views of the Salish Sea and Canada. The lighthouse is open for tours and the long, sandy public beach and park is a great place to enjoy a scenic stroll or picnic.
- The 1917 Carlisle II Mosquito Fleet Foot Ferry – This historic little ship has been transporting passengers between the Bremerton and Port Orchard since the early 1900s. The 10-minute sailing makes it easy to tour shops, eateries and events in the cities of Port Orchard and Bremerton.
Visitor Services & Amenities
- Check your flight – Seattle-International Airport
- Passports & International Travel Services
US Department of State – Bureau of Consular Affairs - Ambassador Passport & Visa Services – 310-828-7878
- Washington State Ferries Schedules
Local: 206-464-6400 / Toll-free in state: 1-888-808-7977
Email: [email protected] - Kitsap Airporter – 360 876-1737
- Taxis and Tours Kitsap – 360 876-1260
- Viking Cab Company – 360-244-4420
- Yellow Cab of Kitsap County – 360 473-6996
- Larger Map of Kitsap Peninsula Region
- Harrison Medical Center –Emergency Services 360-744-8800
