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.
115 locals recommend
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.
19 locals recommend
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!
22 locals recommend
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!
Just a ten-minute walk from the ferry, you'll get to know the REAL Bainbridge Island at our Historical Museum. Learn how our island community is shaped by diversity, water, the rise and fall of the lumber industry, and the Japanese American Exclusion during WWII.
26 locals recommend
Bainbridge Island Historical Museum
215 Ericksen Ave NEJust a ten-minute walk from the ferry, you'll get to know the REAL Bainbridge Island at our Historical Museum. Learn how our island community is shaped by diversity, water, the rise and fall of the lumber industry, and the Japanese American Exclusion during WWII.
Free to all, open sunrise to sunset, the BIJAC honors the first-generation Japanese who came to the United States, and particularly to Bainbridge island, to make a new life for themselves and their children. This memorial provides an accurate historical record.
31 locals recommend
Bainbridge Island Japanese American Exclusion Memorial
4195 Eagle Harbor Dr NEFree to all, open sunrise to sunset, the BIJAC honors the first-generation Japanese who came to the United States, and particularly to Bainbridge island, to make a new life for themselves and their children. This memorial provides an accurate historical record.
Created by the vision of Virginia and Prentice Bloedel and with 150 acres and 23 distinct landscapes to explore, The Bloedel Reserve is one of my favorite island treasures. The gardens change with the seasons, always surprising me with something new. Not-to-be-missed!
114 locals recommend
The Bloedel Reserve
7571 NE Dolphin DrCreated by the vision of Virginia and Prentice Bloedel and with 150 acres and 23 distinct landscapes to explore, The Bloedel Reserve is one of my favorite island treasures. The gardens change with the seasons, always surprising me with something new. Not-to-be-missed!
Connecting you to skills, tools, and creativity, Bainbridge Artisan Resource Network: BARN offers workshops for woodworking, fiber arts, printmaking, jewelry, kitchen arts, print and book arts, tech labs, glass arts, metal fabrication, and more. There are 10 well-equipped studios and a community of people eager to help get you started. Check out the in-person classes.
Bainbridge BARN
Connecting you to skills, tools, and creativity, Bainbridge Artisan Resource Network: BARN offers workshops for woodworking, fiber arts, printmaking, jewelry, kitchen arts, print and book arts, tech labs, glass arts, metal fabrication, and more. There are 10 well-equipped studios and a community of people eager to help get you started. Check out the in-person classes.
Residing in Sakai Park - about 2 miles north of the Bainbridge ferry dock, and created by Copenhagen-based artist Thomas Dambo, Pia is an 18-foot tall troll made from recycled wood. Pia is one of several trolls found in cities across the Pacific Northwest.
Pia the Peacekeeper
Residing in Sakai Park - about 2 miles north of the Bainbridge ferry dock, and created by Copenhagen-based artist Thomas Dambo, Pia is an 18-foot tall troll made from recycled wood. Pia is one of several trolls found in cities across the Pacific Northwest.
Parks & Nature
You can hike from one side of the island's waters to the other side. About 10 miles roundtrip.
44 locals recommend
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.
9 locals recommend
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!
12 locals recommend
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!
7 locals recommend
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.
15 locals recommend
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.
62 locals recommend
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.
An historic former Mosquito fleet and 100-ft long ferry dock, this is the ideal spot for fishing and scuba diving. During the hot days of summer you'll find local teens jumping from the dock into the waters below.
6 locals recommend
Point White Dock
3939 Crystal Springs Dr NEAn historic former Mosquito fleet and 100-ft long ferry dock, this is the ideal spot for fishing and scuba diving. During the hot days of summer you'll find local teens jumping from the dock into the waters below.
The Aquatic Center has two pools, one specifically for lap swimming and the other for families to enjoy. There is an area specifically for small children, a lazy river, a rope swing, diving boards, and a water slide to enjoy. Open daily.
9 locals recommend
Bainbridge Aquatics Center
8521 Madison Ave NThe Aquatic Center has two pools, one specifically for lap swimming and the other for families to enjoy. There is an area specifically for small children, a lazy river, a rope swing, diving boards, and a water slide to enjoy. Open daily.
This facility features an expansive open "street skating" area with ramps, rails, and other elements of a typical urban skating environment. The park is designed for skaters of all skill levels.
Strawberry Hill Skatepark Bowl
This facility features an expansive open "street skating" area with ramps, rails, and other elements of a typical urban skating environment. The park is designed for skaters of all skill levels.
A fabulous park with a six court pickleball facility, tennis courts, soccer/lacrosse/ baseball fields, a 2 mile walking trail, lakes for fishing, and a section devoted to play for young children, this park is a delight for all.
40 locals recommend
Battle Point Park
11299 Arrow Point Dr NEA fabulous park with a six court pickleball facility, tennis courts, soccer/lacrosse/ baseball fields, a 2 mile walking trail, lakes for fishing, and a section devoted to play for young children, this park is a delight for all.
Food Scene
Best toast and jam! Best baked goods! Cup of soup and bread + butter are a lunchtime favorite.
44 locals recommend
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.
9 locals recommend
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.
30 locals recommend
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.
44 locals recommend
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.
14 locals recommend
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.
39 locals recommend
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.
31 locals recommend
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.
11 locals recommend
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.
44 locals recommend
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.
20 locals recommend
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.
19 locals recommend
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.
An all-day cafe and bar which offers breakfast from 8-11 and then opens with a bar for brunch/lunch/dinner. Another one of chef Brendon McGill's fabulous restaurants which features a highly seasonal menu of fresh food from the island and local farms, ranches, and fishing vessels.
48 locals recommend
Hitchcock
129 Winslow Way EAn all-day cafe and bar which offers breakfast from 8-11 and then opens with a bar for brunch/lunch/dinner. Another one of chef Brendon McGill's fabulous restaurants which features a highly seasonal menu of fresh food from the island and local farms, ranches, and fishing vessels.
One of the Hitchcock Restaurants run by world-renown chef Brendan McGill, Seabird is their fine-dining dinner house offering island-inspired seafood and vegetables. Everything is locally sourced. Amazing and delectable! Seabird was named one of the 24 Best New Restaurants of 2023 by Bon Appetite Magazine and the #14 Best New Restaurant In America by Esquire in 2022.
Seabird
One of the Hitchcock Restaurants run by world-renown chef Brendan McGill, Seabird is their fine-dining dinner house offering island-inspired seafood and vegetables. Everything is locally sourced. Amazing and delectable! Seabird was named one of the 24 Best New Restaurants of 2023 by Bon Appetite Magazine and the #14 Best New Restaurant In America by Esquire in 2022.
Just a short walk or drive from our Little Farmhouse on the south end of Bainbridge is The Marketplace at Pleasant Beach. It's the local hangout during the day for coffee or lunch and in the evenings you'll enjoy live music of all sorts, trivia on Wednesdays, and a fun group of people who always make visitors fell like locals! A must-see-do!
21 locals recommend
The Marketplace at Pleasant Beach
4738 Lynwood Center Rd NEJust a short walk or drive from our Little Farmhouse on the south end of Bainbridge is The Marketplace at Pleasant Beach. It's the local hangout during the day for coffee or lunch and in the evenings you'll enjoy live music of all sorts, trivia on Wednesdays, and a fun group of people who always make visitors fell like locals! A must-see-do!
Fresh Mexican food and family-owned, Miguelito's has two locations: a grill and cantina on the south end of the island across from The Marketplace at Pleasant Beach and also the original location off High School Rd in the Safeway plaza.
Miguelito's Grill & Cantina @ Lynwood Center
Fresh Mexican food and family-owned, Miguelito's has two locations: a grill and cantina on the south end of the island across from The Marketplace at Pleasant Beach and also the original location off High School Rd in the Safeway plaza.
Located at the end of Winslow in an area known as Winslow On The Green, Coquette Bake Shop offers French pastries, artisanal sandwiches, and a variety of specialty items. A taste of Paris on Bainbridge! Another destination where you'll find locals hanging out and connecting with friends.
12 locals recommend
Coquette Bake Shop
140 Winslow Way ELocated at the end of Winslow in an area known as Winslow On The Green, Coquette Bake Shop offers French pastries, artisanal sandwiches, and a variety of specialty items. A taste of Paris on Bainbridge! Another destination where you'll find locals hanging out and connecting with friends.
Family-owned by the second generation of the Nguyen family, Ba Sa is in Winslow on the corner of Madison Ave/Winslow Way and offers a menu that showcases traditional Vietnamese dishes inspired by French techniques and the abundance of products found in the Pacific Northwest.
19 locals recommend
Ba Sa Restaurant
101 Winslow Way EFamily-owned by the second generation of the Nguyen family, Ba Sa is in Winslow on the corner of Madison Ave/Winslow Way and offers a menu that showcases traditional Vietnamese dishes inspired by French techniques and the abundance of products found in the Pacific Northwest.
Streamliner is a favorite! It's been an island treasure for over 40 years. Everything is healthy, creative, mostly organic and made from scratch. One always feels like family when dining here. Oh, please do expect to wait for a table during peak times. But so worth the wait!
29 locals recommend
Streamliner Diner
397 Winslow Way EStreamliner is a favorite! It's been an island treasure for over 40 years. Everything is healthy, creative, mostly organic and made from scratch. One always feels like family when dining here. Oh, please do expect to wait for a table during peak times. But so worth the wait!
Amelia Wynn Bistro offers a cozy, casual fine-dining experience in the heart of Winslow. The chef strives to brings classic and international cuisine to life and the Bistro features the award winning wines of Amelia Wynn Winery.
9 locals recommend
Amelia Wynn Winery Bistro
390 Winslow Way EAmelia Wynn Bistro offers a cozy, casual fine-dining experience in the heart of Winslow. The chef strives to brings classic and international cuisine to life and the Bistro features the award winning wines of Amelia Wynn Winery.
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.
7 locals recommend
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.
32 locals recommend
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.
6 locals recommend
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.
7 locals recommend
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.
Our favorite yarn shop! The Lamb & Kid seeks to be a space of creativity and community inviting all to come, relax and enjoy their delightful shop. Palettes of beautiful yarns to browse. Patterns. Whimsical gifts. If you enjoy knitting or treasure a hand-knit item, you must stop in this beautifully curated yarn shop.
The Lamb & Kid
Our favorite yarn shop! The Lamb & Kid seeks to be a space of creativity and community inviting all to come, relax and enjoy their delightful shop. Palettes of beautiful yarns to browse. Patterns. Whimsical gifts. If you enjoy knitting or treasure a hand-knit item, you must stop in this beautifully curated yarn shop.
As silly as this recommendation is, one must visit our local Ace Hardware. Family-owned, the curated gift and kitchen section is a delight to wander, staff can answer the oddest of questions and get you out the door with a resolve to any issue within minutes, the shelves are stocked with a variety of unique items...it's a one-of-a-kind experience!
Bainbridge Island Ace Hardware
635 High School Rd NEAs silly as this recommendation is, one must visit our local Ace Hardware. Family-owned, the curated gift and kitchen section is a delight to wander, staff can answer the oddest of questions and get you out the door with a resolve to any issue within minutes, the shelves are stocked with a variety of unique items...it's a one-of-a-kind experience!
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.
68 locals recommend
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.
Rollingbay is a historic neighborhood with the old Bay Hay & Feed Store and our favorite Italian restaurant - Via Rosa. Also has a delightful coffee shop, a beautiful garden store, and the original old post office with its own zip code - 98061.
Rollingbay
Rollingbay is a historic neighborhood with the old Bay Hay & Feed Store and our favorite Italian restaurant - Via Rosa. Also has a delightful coffee shop, a beautiful garden store, and the original old post office with its own zip code - 98061.
Sightseeing
Point White Dock
3939 Crystal Springs Dr NELocals jump off the dock on hot days. Fishing can be excellent.