The Best Things to do on Bainbridge Island for Fall

Fall might be the most underrated season to explore Bainbridge Island. While summer draws the ferry crowds and cruise-ship day trippers, autumn hands the island back to the people who actually live here, and that’s exactly when the best version of Bainbridge shows up. The light turns gold earlier in the afternoon, the maples along […]

The Best Things to do on Bainbridge Island for Fall

Fall might be the most underrated season to explore Bainbridge Island. While summer draws the ferry crowds and cruise-ship day trippers, autumn hands the island back to the people who actually live here, and that’s exactly when the best version of Bainbridge shows up. The light turns gold earlier in the afternoon, the maples along […]

Visit Fletcher Bay Winery for Wine Tasting

Few Washington wineries have earned the kind of loyal following that Fletcher Bay Winery has built on Bainbridge Island. With three distinct tasting locations, a lineup of handcrafted wines that ranges from crisp whites and fruit wines to big reds and port-style pours, and a genuinely welcoming family atmosphere, this island winery has become a […]

Your Complete Guide to the Seattle to Bainbridge Island Ferry

There’s something extraordinary about starting your vacation on the Seattle to Bainbridge Ferry. You’ll glide across the beautiful blue-green waters of Puget Sound, with views of Mount Rainier to the south, the Olympic Mountains to the west, the sparkling Seattle city skyline at your back, and hills of evergreen trees at every angle. Whether you’re […]

The Best Time to Visit Bloedel Reserve on Bainbridge Island

During the late spring and early summer, Bloedel Reserve and all of Bainbridge Island, in fact, begin to come alive with buds, bulbs, bright green, and colorful blooms. The landscape of the Northwest loves to put on a show after the long, wet winter, and our quiet island community starts to buzz again with visitors, […]

The Best Time to Visit Bloedel Reserve on Bainbridge Island

During the late spring and early summer, Bloedel Reserve and all of Bainbridge Island, in fact, begin to come alive with buds, bulbs, bright green, and colorful blooms. The landscape of the Northwest loves to put on a show after the long, wet winter, and our quiet island community starts to buzz again with visitors, […]

Plan for These Annual Special Events at Bloedel Reserve

Bloedel Reserve is one of the most well-known attractions on Bainbridge Island. It was once named by The New York Times as “one of this country’s most original and ambitious gardens.” This lovely nature area continues to be an immaculate destination on the North end of Bainbridge Island for quiet contemplation, immersing yourself in the […]

The Ultimate List of Bainbridge Island Restaurants

Just a quick 35-minute ferry ride from Seattle, you’ll find some of the best dining options in the Northwest. From farm-to-table menus and casual cafes to elegant seafood feasts and tasty pub grub, these Bainbridge Island restaurants do not disappoint. One of the best parts of an adventure to Bainbridge Island is the ferry. It’s […]

Explore Downtown Bainbridge Island in Winslow

Downtown Bainbridge Island, known as Winslow, is one of Washington’s most charming small towns. Within minutes from the ferry dock, you’ll find the Bainbridge Island Art Museum, the Alehouse, Eagle Harbor Winery, and plenty of opporunities for Bainbridge Island shopping many cute local boutiques. Not only is our downtown area completely walkable, but you’ll also […]

Enjoy a Great Meal at Ba Sa on Bainbridge

Ba Sa on Bainbridge Island is an award-winning Vietnamese-inspired restaurant led by siblings Trinh and Thai Nguyen. The restaurant skillfully combines traditional Vietnamese flavors with French culinary techniques and fresh Pacific Northwest ingredients, offering a creative menu rooted in family traditions. It is the sister restaurant to Poulsbo’s Pho T&N, which their parents founded. Guests […]