The Best of Bainbridge Island
The Arts, Culture, and History of Bainbridge Island
Bainbridge Island is deemed a "Creative Zone" in Washington State. In this section learn more about the Arts and the Culture that make our island unique and the island's History.
Just a short skip off the boat at the interesction of Winslow Way and highway 305, BIMA is an island gem , open 7 days a week, and FREE to everyone. Donations accepted. Here you can discover the art and culture of the Puget Sound region.
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Bainbridge Island Museum of Art
550 Winslow Way EJust a short skip off the boat at the interesction of Winslow Way and highway 305, BIMA is an island gem , open 7 days a week, and FREE to everyone. Donations accepted. Here you can discover the art and culture of the Puget Sound region.
Open for play and discovery, this is a perfect place for families with children ages 6 months to 10 years to explore. A short walk from the ferry and located just behind BIMA.
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Kids Discovery Museum
301 Ravine Ln NEOpen for play and discovery, this is a perfect place for families with children ages 6 months to 10 years to explore. A short walk from the ferry and located just behind BIMA.
Located on the south end of the island, and housed in a charming old Tudor-style building, Lynwood Theater is a cinema treasure from the 1930s showing first-rate and off-beat films. Best buttered popcorn ever! Also serving beer and wine to enjoy!
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Lynwood Theater
4569 Lynwood Center Rd NELocated on the south end of the island, and housed in a charming old Tudor-style building, Lynwood Theater is a cinema treasure from the 1930s showing first-rate and off-beat films. Best buttered popcorn ever! Also serving beer and wine to enjoy!
Parks & Nature
You can hike from one side of the island's waters to the other side. About 10 miles roundtrip.
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Grand Forest West
9752 Miller Rd NEYou can hike from one side of the island's waters to the other side. About 10 miles roundtrip.
Bainbridge Parks and Rec facility offers indoor tennis and pickleball courts, an Olympic size pool, sauna, a full gym with weights and machines, a gymnasium for basketball, personal trainers, and a variety of classes to join. Day use fees apply.
Bainbridge Island Metro Park & Recreation District
11700 High School Rd NEBainbridge Parks and Rec facility offers indoor tennis and pickleball courts, an Olympic size pool, sauna, a full gym with weights and machines, a gymnasium for basketball, personal trainers, and a variety of classes to join. Day use fees apply.
Hiking trails. Bike trails. Boat launch. Fort Ward is the park all islanders enjoy.
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Fort Ward State Park station
Hiking trails. Bike trails. Boat launch. Fort Ward is the park all islanders enjoy.
Be at this island beach for July's fireworks. You won't be disappointed!
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Prichard Park
Northeast Old Creosote Hill RoadBe at this island beach for July's fireworks. You won't be disappointed!
When low tide, the marine life is amazing. Like an outdoor aquarium!
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Rockaway Beach Park
4112-4128 Rockaway Beach Rd NEWhen low tide, the marine life is amazing. Like an outdoor aquarium!
Miles of trails to explore that surround Gazzam Lake and drop down to Puget Sound.
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Gazzam Lake Nature Preserve
6105 NE Marshall RdMiles of trails to explore that surround Gazzam Lake and drop down to Puget Sound.
Stroll the open beach on the north end of the island that has views from Mt. Rainier to Mt. Baker. Watching the container ships and marine traffic of Puget Sound.
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Fay Bainbridge Park
15446 Sunrise Drive NEStroll the open beach on the north end of the island that has views from Mt. Rainier to Mt. Baker. Watching the container ships and marine traffic of Puget Sound.
Port Blakely was once home to the largest lumber mill in the world. Check out the old graffiti'd concrete mill building. The graffiti changes daily at the whims of local teens!
Port Blakely
Port Blakely was once home to the largest lumber mill in the world. Check out the old graffiti'd concrete mill building. The graffiti changes daily at the whims of local teens!
Take a side trail to the beach. Excellent fishing when the salmon are running. Cast from the shore under the bridge.
Agate Passage Bridge
Take a side trail to the beach. Excellent fishing when the salmon are running. Cast from the shore under the bridge.
Hidden Cove Park
8588 NE Hidden Cove RdDock jumping and safe swimming.
Lytle Beach
Lytle Road NortheastThe warmest, safest water on the island for little ones to play.
Food Scene
Best toast and jam! Best baked goods! Cup of soup and bread + butter are a lunchtime favorite.
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Blackbird Bakery
210 Winslow Way EBest toast and jam! Best baked goods! Cup of soup and bread + butter are a lunchtime favorite.
It's coffee at its finest. It's the coffee shop where you want to be seen.
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Storyville Coffee Company
9459 Coppertop Loop NEIt's coffee at its finest. It's the coffee shop where you want to be seen.
The coffee shop that welcomes everyone...teas, coffee, salads, lunches...this is my favorite island hole-in-the-wall.
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Pegasus Coffee House
131 Parfitt Way SWThe coffee shop that welcomes everyone...teas, coffee, salads, lunches...this is my favorite island hole-in-the-wall.
Serving up the best pastas and sauces, you can enjoy at their new restaurant or take home to enjoy.
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Via Rosa 11 Italian Kitchen
10320 NE Valley RdServing up the best pastas and sauces, you can enjoy at their new restaurant or take home to enjoy.
Best island baked goods! An assortment of breads and pastries baked daily, as well as cheeses, deli meats, and farm fresh vegies. This is a family-favorite destination.
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Pane d'Amore Artisan Bakery
4569 Lynwood Center Rd NEBest island baked goods! An assortment of breads and pastries baked daily, as well as cheeses, deli meats, and farm fresh vegies. This is a family-favorite destination.
Bruciato's is a member of the Hitchcock restuarant scene. Excellent fire-oven pizzas. On the main drag of Winslow with lots of seating. Good, fast service.
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Bruciato
236 Winslow Way EBruciato's is a member of the Hitchcock restuarant scene. Excellent fire-oven pizzas. On the main drag of Winslow with lots of seating. Good, fast service.
Greg Atkinson serves up authentic French fare at his restaurant Marche.
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Restaurant Marché
150 Madrone Ln NGreg Atkinson serves up authentic French fare at his restaurant Marche.
South of the border fare at its best! Open later than most of our island restaurants. Good bar to watch sports.
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San Carlos Restaurant
279 Madison Ave NSouth of the border fare at its best! Open later than most of our island restaurants. Good bar to watch sports.
Treehouse Cafe offers a little of everything for families and couples. Live music, a pool table, area for families and a separate bar. Good old-fashioned fun for everyone to hang out.
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Treehouse Cafe
4569 Lynwood Center Rd NETreehouse Cafe offers a little of everything for families and couples. Live music, a pool table, area for families and a separate bar. Good old-fashioned fun for everyone to hang out.
BIMA Bistro
550 Winslow Way EAn excellent choice for a farm fresh lunch!
L'Atelier is a special spot on Bainbridge known only to locals. Tomas offers sweet and savory Belguim waffles , pastries, coffees, and the best chocolates you've ever had! The small bakery/chocolate/restaurant is a must-do when you visit Bainbridge.
L'Atelier TR
380 Three Tree Ln NEL'Atelier is a special spot on Bainbridge known only to locals. Tomas offers sweet and savory Belguim waffles , pastries, coffees, and the best chocolates you've ever had! The small bakery/chocolate/restaurant is a must-do when you visit Bainbridge.
Excellent food and fun atmosphere. A favorite! Tucked behind the Bainbridge Island Art Museum and the Brewery on Winslow Way by the ferry dock.
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Agate Restaurant
500 Winslow Way EastExcellent food and fun atmosphere. A favorite! Tucked behind the Bainbridge Island Art Museum and the Brewery on Winslow Way by the ferry dock.
Just around the corner from our Little Farmhouse is Hey Day Farm. Offering seasonal farm to table fresh food. Excellent! Not to miss! Highly recommended to make a reservation, which are accepted one month in advance. Hey Day Farm also offers special dinners for special occasions. Do plan ahead if Hey Day Farm is on your list and check out their website prior to arrival.
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Heyday Farm
4370 Old Mill Rd NEJust around the corner from our Little Farmhouse is Hey Day Farm. Offering seasonal farm to table fresh food. Excellent! Not to miss! Highly recommended to make a reservation, which are accepted one month in advance. Hey Day Farm also offers special dinners for special occasions. Do plan ahead if Hey Day Farm is on your list and check out their website prior to arrival.
Shopping
Stroll in and browse. You won't be disappointed! If nothing else, the smell of the burning candles will entice you to browse longer.
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Petit & Olson
156 Winslow Way EStroll in and browse. You won't be disappointed! If nothing else, the smell of the burning candles will entice you to browse longer.
Eagle Harbor Book Co
157 Winslow Way EBest bookstore in Pacific Northwest! A must-see.
This is Bainbridge's iconic destination. Forever a favorite. Browse the nursery, clothing, boots, gifts, animal supplies...you won't be able to walk out without buying something.
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Bay Hay and Feed
10355 NE Valley RdThis is Bainbridge's iconic destination. Forever a favorite. Browse the nursery, clothing, boots, gifts, animal supplies...you won't be able to walk out without buying something.
Looking for traditional toys? Looking for the newest toys available? Toys for ages 0-13 years. Don't miss this island mainstay.
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Calico Toy Shoppe
290 Winslow Way ELooking for traditional toys? Looking for the newest toys available? Toys for ages 0-13 years. Don't miss this island mainstay.
Esther's Fabrics
181 Winslow Way EIf sewing and fabrics are your thing, this store is for you. Lovely textiles.
The most wonderful candy store ever. Serving fresh homemade fudge and an assortment of candies from around the world.
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Bon Bon Candies
230 Winslow Way EThe most wonderful candy store ever. Serving fresh homemade fudge and an assortment of candies from around the world.
Bainbridge Gardens
9415 Miller Rd NEAn old-fashioned garden store and nursery.
Essentials
Willowtree Market is the ultimate health food store. Not to be missed! Hidden behind Eagle Harbor Books.
WILLOWTREE Market
169 Winslow Way EWillowtree Market is the ultimate health food store. Not to be missed! Hidden behind Eagle Harbor Books.
Town & Country caters to the island's finer taste buds. A hot bar offers take out food. An excellent selection of well-chosen wines and beer.
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Town & Country Markets Inc
343 Winslow Way ETown & Country caters to the island's finer taste buds. A hot bar offers take out food. An excellent selection of well-chosen wines and beer.
Safeway
253 High School Rd NEEverything Else
Take a stroll on the path from the ferry through Waterfront Park and the docks of the harbor. Fun people-watching, boats, and great views.
Waterfront Park
625 Winslow Way ETake a stroll on the path from the ferry through Waterfront Park and the docks of the harbor. Fun people-watching, boats, and great views.
Sightseeing
Locals jump off the dock on hot days. Fishing can be excellent.
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Point White Dock
3939 Crystal Springs Dr NELocals jump off the dock on hot days. Fishing can be excellent.