Welcome to the Kitsap Peninsula, Washington

Welcome to the beautiful Kitsap Peninsula, conveniently located directly across Puget Sound from Seattle. Whenever you visit, you will find a wide range of things to do — from outdoor recreation to wine tastings in small towns and in historic vineyards. You'll also find a variety of lodging choices — from beachfront suites to charming B&Bs and Airbnbs in out-of-the-way and scenic locations. Getting to the Kitsap Peninsula is gorgeous! From Seattle or Edmonds, hop aboard one of the famous Washington State Ferries or travel across the impressive Tacoma Narrows Bridge, which is a short distance from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. Click any of the links in the menus above to learn more about the region.

Celebrate the Holiday Season on the Kitsap Peninsula!

Cities and towns around the Kitsap Peninsula region are about to glow with bright colored lights, festive window displays, and lots of holiday cheer to share with visiting family and friends. Celebrate holiday concerts, tree lightings, lighted boat parades, cultural celebrations, holiday entertainment and lots of parties in breweries, bars and clubs from Kingston to Gig Harbor. Click here for holiday events during the months of November and December. And visit our lodging page for warm and comfy places for you or out of town guests can stay on the Kitsap Peninsula during the holiday season.

KP Arts & Cultures Guides

Check our new brochure and Google map featuring dozens of art galleries located around the Kitsap Peninsula region. We create a special Kitsap Peninsula rack card that lists dozens of art galleries that you may view online or download. Find more information using our Arts & Culture search. Click here to view or print a letter size version. Click here to view the Google map of the KP Art Galleries.

We also have a new brochure and Google map featuring dozens of museums located in and around the Kitsap Peninsula region. Click here to view or print a letter size version. Click here to view the Google map of the KP Museums.

2018 Discover Kitsap Guide

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Visit Kitsap Peninsula Visitors Guide & Recreation Map

Check out links below for our Visitor Guide and Outdoor Recreation Bike map which includes 14 popular cycling routes and information about dozens of communities around the Kitsap Peninsula.

Click here to view the Visitor Guide Side.
Click here for the Bike-Recreation Side of the Map.

Now available at REI in Silverdale, Poulsbo Maritime Museum, Kingston Chamber, Josephine's Redeemed and Whiskey Gulch in Annapolis (next to Port Orchard).

Kitsap Peninsula National Water Trail Map!

Check out our expanded water trails map that now included the entire Kitsap Peninsula region. Click here to view a PDF of both the front and backside of the new map.

The KPNWT website also includes a new section that features dozens of popular KPNWT routes using Google maps for easy GPS navigation. Click here for details.