Port Orchard

Port Orchard is located on the Kitsap Peninsula in the Puget Sound region of Washington state. It is located 13 miles due west of West Seattle and connected to Seattle and Vashon Island via the Washington State Ferries run to Southworth.

Like many towns in the area Port Orchard was originally only accessible by boat and the town grew around the harbor. It has since grown extensively and includes spread out suburbs and big box stores, however the downtown core has kept the original small town character and is accessible by foot from the harbor and is probably the primary area that tourists would be interested in. From the waterfront Port Orchard offers commanding views of the Sinclair Inlet and nearby Bremerton with its historic naval shipyard. The city is very family-friendly, with child-friendly parks, library and neighborhoods, as well as a low - and continuing to decline - crime rate. Port Orchard's identity is anchored in its connections to the past, and its vision of the future. Originally a booming lumber town called Sidney, Port Orchard became Kitsap County’s first incorporated city in 1890. It wooed the county seat away from Port Madison on Bainbridge Island in 1893 and remains the center of county government.

• The Sinclair Inlet. The name of the body of water that extends out from Port Orchard. It is an arm of the Puget Sound and a busy shipping channel with state ferries coming and going from Bremerton, the water taxis, the Naval Ship Yard and the busy local marinas make it an interesting place to watch boat traffic.

Port Orchard has several small museums all within walking distance from downtown and the marinas. This is a great way to explore some local art or learn more about Port Orchards maritime history.

• Log Cabin Museum, 202 Sidney Ave, +1 360 876-3693. Sa 10AM-4PM, Su 1PM-4PM. just up the street and only open seasonally and selectively, this quaint museum located in a historic log cabin features changing exhibits of home life in South Kitsap during the past 100 years as well as items typically used and tells the ongoing story of the Orchards. Worth watching for seasonal happenings like santa visiting at Christmas. free.
• Sidney Art Museum, 202 Sidney Ave (just up the hill from the marina, +1 360 876-3693. Tu-Sa 10AM-4PM, Su 1PM-4PM. located in one of Port Orchard's historic buildings, the Gallery features a monthly exhibition of works of Northwest artists. free.
• Veterans Living History Museum, 825 Bay St.. this tiny museum along main street is a labor of love from its curator who has collected and displays an amazing array of military memorabilia he has collected or been donated to him over the years. Not much space is available to navigate this tiny museum but its worth a stop on your way exploring downtown.

Log Cabin Museum, 202 Sidney Ave, +1 360 876-3693. Sa 10AM-4PM, Su 1PM-4PM. just up the street and only open seasonally and selectively, this quaint museum located in a historic log cabin features changing exhibits of home life in South Kitsap during the past 100 years as well as items typically used and tells the ongoing story of the Orchards. Worth watching for seasonal happenings like santa visiting at Christmas. free.

Sidney Art Museum, 202 Sidney Ave (just up the hill from the marina, +1 360 876-3693. Tu-Sa 10AM-4PM, Su 1PM-4PM. located in one of Port Orchard's historic buildings, the Gallery features a monthly exhibition of works of Northwest artists. free.

Veterans Living History Museum, 825 Bay St.. this tiny museum along main street is a labor of love from its curator who has collected and displays an amazing array of military memorabilia he has collected or been donated to him over the years. Not much space is available to navigate this tiny museum but its worth a stop on your way exploring downtown.

• Central Park, 915 Dwight St. basketball court, large field for informal games, playground, picnic areas, restrooms, this is a popular sunny park for kids and their families.
• The Commons. small grassy area with benches and view of Port Orchard Marina and the ongoing ship traffic, this popular downtown park is the hub of many activities downtown.
• Marina Park, 901 Bay St (the park runs along the Bay Street waterfront. this popular waterfront park is receiving a facelift and expansion and is scheduled to reopen May 2013. With its boardwalk and covered gazebo and upcoming beach access this area is central stage for many events in Port Orchard including the summer outdoor Farmer's Market

Central Park, 915 Dwight St. basketball court, large field for informal games, playground, picnic areas, restrooms, this is a popular sunny park for kids and their families.

The Commons. small grassy area with benches and view of Port Orchard Marina and the ongoing ship traffic, this popular downtown park is the hub of many activities downtown.

Marina Park, 901 Bay St (the park runs along the Bay Street waterfront. this popular waterfront park is receiving a facelift and expansion and is scheduled to reopen May 2013. With its boardwalk and covered gazebo and upcoming beach access this area is central stage for many events in Port Orchard including the summer outdoor Farmer's Market

• Blake Island State Park. Port Orchard is a popular launching point for this nearby state park that was the birthplace of Chief Seattle and still offers Native American dancing for visitors.
• Manchester State Park, +1 360 871-4065. Summer: 8AM to dusk. Winter: 8AM to dusk.. is a 111-acre camping park with 3,400 feet of saltwater shoreline on Rich Passage in Puget Sound between Southworth and Port Orchard. It was at one time a harbor defense installation for the protection of nearby Bremerton, then a fuel supply depot and Navy fire-fighting station. The park contains a former torpedo warehouse built in 1901, a mining casement and a gun battery which are open for exploring. The park has 35 tent spaces, 15 utility spaces and two restrooms/showers. Maximum site length is 60 feet (may have limited availability). One dump station is located near the entrance. To make a reservation, visit online or call (888) CAMPOUT or (888) 226-7688. Campsites are only available first come, first served between Sept. 16 to May 14. There are three hiker/biker campsites available only to hikers and bikers and only on a first-come, first-served basis. These sites include a picnic table. Braziers are not provided.
• Square Lake State Park, P.O. Box 338, Manchester, WA 98353 (From Hwy 16: take the Sedgewick exit, head west on Sedgewick. At the stoplight go straight onto Glennwood. Follow Glennwood for 2 1/2 miles to fork. Go straight onto Lake Flora Rd. Follow Lake Flora Rd. for 1 mile, take a right onto Square Lake Rd. Park is at end of road.. Summer: 8AM to Dusk, Winter: Closed from Mid-Septempber to the end of April. don't let the Manchester address fool you, this 7.9 acre park is actually located south west of Port Orchard along Lake Flora Rd. Popular with sport fisherman with limited parking and access, a small pit toilet is available. Best suited for hand launched boats.

Blake Island State Park. Port Orchard is a popular launching point for this nearby state park that was the birthplace of Chief Seattle and still offers Native American dancing for visitors.

Manchester State Park, +1 360 871-4065. Summer: 8AM to dusk. Winter: 8AM to dusk.. is a 111-acre camping park with 3,400 feet of saltwater shoreline on Rich Passage in Puget Sound between [[Southworth]] and Port Orchard. It was at one time a harbor defense installation for the protection of nearby Bremerton, then a fuel supply depot and Navy fire-fighting station. The park contains a former torpedo warehouse built in 1901, a mining casement and a gun battery which are open for exploring. The park has 35 tent spaces, 15 utility spaces and two restrooms/showers. Maximum site length is 60 feet (may have limited availability). One dump station is located near the entrance. To make a reservation, visit online or call (888) CAMPOUT or (888) 226-7688. Campsites are only available first come, first served between Sept. 16 to May 14. There are three hiker/biker campsites available only to hikers and bikers and only on a first-come, first-served basis. These sites include a picnic table. Braziers are not provided.

Square Lake State Park, P.O. Box 338, Manchester, WA 98353 (From Hwy 16: take the Sedgewick exit, head west on Sedgewick. At the stoplight go straight onto Glennwood. Follow Glennwood for 2 1/2 miles to fork. Go straight onto Lake Flora Rd. Follow Lake Flora Rd. for 1 mile, take a right onto Square Lake Rd. Park is at end of road.. Summer: 8AM to Dusk, Winter: Closed from Mid-Septempber to the end of April. don't let the Manchester address fool you, this 7.9 acre park is actually located south west of Port Orchard along Lake Flora Rd. Popular with sport fisherman with limited parking and access, a small pit toilet is available. Best suited for hand launched boats.

• Howe Farm County Dog Park, Long Lake Road Southeast (Take Hwy 16 to Sedgwick. Travel east on Sedgwick about three miles to Long Lake Road. The park is located on Long Lake Road between Mile High Drive and Sedgwick. when Fido needs to stretch his legs and play with other dogs, this is the park to be in. Lots of room to run and meet other dogs.
• Wynn-Jones Nature Preserve. daylight hours only. 54 acres of saltwater access and hiking trails offering views of Puget Sound and ship traffic passing through the area.

Howe Farm County Dog Park, Long Lake Road Southeast (Take Hwy 16 to Sedgwick. Travel east on Sedgwick about three miles to Long Lake Road. The park is located on Long Lake Road between Mile High Drive and Sedgwick. when Fido needs to stretch his legs and play with other dogs, this is the park to be in. Lots of room to run and meet other dogs.

Wynn-Jones Nature Preserve. daylight hours only. 54 acres of saltwater access and hiking trails offering views of Puget Sound and ship traffic passing through the area.

• Kitsap Regional Library Port Orchard, 87 Sidney Ave, +1 360 871-3921. more that just a community library, this branch located near downtown and the waterfront offers many events for children including story time, kids movies and for adults book clubs and visiting authors. See website for current events, might offer a nice break from other activities and a chance to learn more about the area .

Kitsap Regional Library Port Orchard, 87 Sidney Ave, +1 360 871-3921. more that just a community library, this branch located near downtown and the waterfront offers many events for children including story time, kids movies and for adults book clubs and visiting authors. See website for current events, might offer a nice break from other activities and a chance to learn more about the area .

The Sinclair Inlet. The name of the body of water that extends out from Port Orchard. It is an arm of the Puget Sound and a busy shipping channel with state ferries coming and going from Bremerton, the water taxis, the Naval Ship Yard and the busy local marinas make it an interesting place to watch boat traffic.

• April -Port Orchard Farmers Market Opens
• May -Kitsap Harbor Festival: Bremerton.Port Orchard Marina
• May -Annual Seagull Calling Festival - Port Orchard Waterfront Park
• May- Concerts on the Bay (usually Thurs. evenings)-Port Orchard Waterfront Park
• June/July Fathoms O’ Fun Summer Festival.
• June- Fathoms O’ Fun Grand Parade- Downtown
• July 4th- Fathoms O’ Fun Grand Fireworks- Sinclair Inlet
• July -Chris Craft Rendezvous- PO Marina
• August - The Cruz Classic Car Show and Festival by the Bay
• August - Olalla Bluegrass Festival- Olalla
• Sept- Taste of Port Orchard- Port Orchard Waterfont Park
• December- Festival of Chimes & Lights
• Dragonfly Cinema Movie Theater, 822 Bay St, +1 360 519-4333. a selection of indie, foreign, classics, and new movies with strong stories, this cinema in downtown Port Orchard only shows films on the weekends and offers a VIP option. Rumor has it that this vintage theater is haunted.
• Kitsap Live Steamers, 3100 SE Marbeth LN (located at South Kitsap Regional Park. second and fourth Saturday's of each month, April through October, weather permitting. Train operations are from 10AM to 4PM. scale outdoor railroad enthusiasts operating a non-profit 7 1/2 inch gauge railroad take visitors on a tour of the park. donations suggested.
• Paradise Theatre, 9911 Burnham Dr NW, Gig Harbor, WA 98332, +1 253 851-7529. Founded in May of 2000, Paradise Theatre was created to serve the Arts Community by providing both theatre education and Professional grade entertainment to the Puget Sound Area.
• Rodeo Drive-In Theatre, 7369 State Hwy 3 Bremerton, WA 98337, +1 360 698-6030. Not located in Port Orchard proper but Port Orchard is the closest neighbor, a well loved and awesome classic drive in movie theater.

April -Port Orchard Farmers Market Opens

May -Kitsap Harbor Festival: Bremerton.Port Orchard Marina

May -Annual Seagull Calling Festival - Port Orchard Waterfront Park

May- Concerts on the Bay (usually Thurs. evenings)-Port Orchard Waterfront Park

June/July Fathoms O’ Fun Summer Festival.

June- Fathoms O’ Fun Grand Parade- Downtown

July 4th- Fathoms O’ Fun Grand Fireworks- Sinclair Inlet

July -Chris Craft Rendezvous- PO Marina

August - The Cruz Classic Car Show and Festival by the Bay

August - Olalla Bluegrass Festival- Olalla

Sept- Taste of Port Orchard- Port Orchard Waterfont Park

December- Festival of Chimes & Lights

Dragonfly Cinema Movie Theater, 822 Bay St, +1 360 519-4333. a selection of indie, foreign, classics, and new movies with strong stories, this cinema in downtown Port Orchard only shows films on the weekends and offers a VIP option. Rumor has it that this vintage theater is haunted.

Kitsap Live Steamers, 3100 SE Marbeth LN (located at South Kitsap Regional Park. second and fourth Saturday's of each month, April through October, weather permitting. Train operations are from 10AM to 4PM. scale outdoor railroad enthusiasts operating a non-profit 7 1/2 inch gauge railroad take visitors on a tour of the park. donations suggested.

Paradise Theatre, 9911 Burnham Dr NW, Gig Harbor, WA 98332, +1 253 851-7529. Founded in May of 2000, Paradise Theatre was created to serve the Arts Community by providing both theatre education and Professional grade entertainment to the Puget Sound Area.

Rodeo Drive-In Theatre, 7369 State Hwy 3 Bremerton, WA 98337, +1 360 698-6030. Not located in Port Orchard proper but Port Orchard is the closest neighbor, a well loved and awesome classic drive in movie theater.

The Kitsap Audubon Society has been actively meeting since 1972 and has a broad coalition of birders actively tracking and sharing sightings since then. They also maintain an active website with updates of the latest sightings, suggestions on areas for birders and even a regular newsletter. They also developed a checklist of birds likely to be seen birds in the area.

The state Audubon society developed 'The Great Audubon Birding Trail' which includes key migration flyways. Flyways are major north-south routes of travel for migratory birds and likely areas to see birds along the route extending from Alaska to Patagonia. The Sinclair Inlet north of Port Orchard is one of only a handful of locations in the area along the trail and an excellent area for birdwatching.

Port Orchard is blessed with several of the top golf courses in the state some of which offer shuttle service to their courses from the marina for those arriving by boat.

• McCormick Woods, 5155 McCormick Wods SW, +1 360 895-0130. The course is known for being equally beautiful and challenging.
• Trophy Lake Golf & Casting, 3900 SW Lake Flora Rd, +1 360 874-8337. expensive and very well maintained golf course and fishing lodge-style clubhouse.
• Village Greens Golf Course, 2298 Fircrest Dr SE, +1 360 871-1222. Mon-Sun 8AM - 4:30PM. affordable 19 holes golf course that is well designed, Caddy shack has hotdogs, soda and coffee. There is also a small driving range.

McCormick Woods, 5155 McCormick Wods SW, +1 360 895-0130. The course is known for being equally beautiful and challenging.

Trophy Lake Golf & Casting, 3900 SW Lake Flora Rd, +1 360 874-8337. expensive and very well maintained golf course and fishing lodge-style clubhouse.

Village Greens Golf Course, 2298 Fircrest Dr SE, +1 360 871-1222. Mon-Sun 8AM - 4:30PM. affordable 19 holes golf course that is well designed, Caddy shack has hotdogs, soda and coffee. There is also a small driving range.

Sea kayaking can be a rewarding way to explore the Kitsap Peninsulas nearly 400 miles of coastline and Port Orchard is a popular place to launch with its convenient downtown boat launch giving paddlers an closeup look of the harbor and the nearby naval ship yard. Be forewarned that there is a 500' buffer around military vessels and that this is also close to ferry traffic. That being said there is plenty to see and do in this area and the shipping lanes are easy to avoid by boating close to shore. Port Orchard is also home to the Port Orchard Paddle Club organizing many local kayaking events.

Organized trails offer overnight camping options and maps of appropriate lengths and scenic travel destinations.

• Kitsap Peninsula Water Trails. Port Orchard is centrally located on this trail and gives many options for exploring the local waterways, PDF copies of the water trails map are available

Kitsap Peninsula Water Trails. Port Orchard is centrally located on this trail and gives many options for exploring the local waterways, PDF copies of the water trails map are available

Scuba diving the cold waters of Puget Sound takes a bit more gear and training than other warm water locations, but the rewards are incredible. The area contains some of the best diving in the world and many areas are accessible from the Port Orchard via boat. The state has offers a guide to parks with launch sites HERE

Watermans Wall is a well know advanced dive accessible by boat near Port Orchard. When rounding Point Glover, you will see a very prominent navigational marker on a large concrete foundation on the shore to your left (mistaken for a lighthouse by some). Find the wall with a depth sounder on a straight line between this navigational marker and a little red house on the far shore that is situated all by itself. This puts you just south of the marker, with the wall starting in about 75 yards off shore. Anchor in about 40 feet of water on the shelf above the wall, about 10 yards from the wall. The wall starts in about 50 feet of water.

The wall has some shear faces, lengthy ledges, boulders, rock piles and some large crevices. Here you can find most of the famous marine creatures that make Puget Sound the marine-life Mecca that it is. Lots of little Pink Scallops and some big Rock Scallops, Giant Barnacles, a wide assortment of sea stars including Sunflower Stars. Brown Rockfish and Quillback Rockfish, Lingcod, Buffalo Sculpins and Orange, purple, and yellow sponges are in abundance, as are yellow Sea Lemons nudibranchs. Wolf Eels and Giant Pacific Octopus can be seen here also. However the steep terrain and currents make this an advanced dive.

• Well-known to regional scuba divers, Orchard Rocks Conservation Area is located north east of Manchester State Park in the waters and bedlands of Rich Passage within a 400-yard radius of Orchard Rocks day marker and accessible by boat from Port Orchard. The natural bedrock and boulders provide habitats for rock associated fish and invertebrate species. Copper rockfish and quillback rockfish once were common at this site but now are rare. Brown rockfish are common as are lingcod, red Irish lord, buffalo sculpin, striped seaperch, and pile perch . Kelp greenling, painted greenling, cabezon are consistently present in the reserve. Dominant invertebrates include red rock crab, spider crabs, red sea cucumber, and orange sea cucumber. Harbor seals frequently visit the site and are often seen hauled out on the exposed rocks at low tide. California sea lions are also commonly observed at the site and may be seen hauled out on nearby navigational buoys.

Well-known to regional scuba divers, Orchard Rocks Conservation Area is located north east of Manchester State Park in the waters and bedlands of Rich Passage within a 400-yard radius of Orchard Rocks day marker and accessible by boat from Port Orchard. The natural bedrock and boulders provide habitats for rock associated fish and invertebrate species. Copper rockfish and quillback rockfish once were common at this site but now are rare. Brown rockfish are common as are lingcod, red Irish lord, buffalo sculpin, striped seaperch, and pile perch . Kelp greenling, painted greenling, cabezon are consistently present in the reserve. Dominant invertebrates include red rock crab, spider crabs, red sea cucumber, and orange sea cucumber. Harbor seals frequently visit the site and are often seen hauled out on the exposed rocks at low tide. California sea lions are also commonly observed at the site and may be seen hauled out on nearby navigational buoys.

Port Orchard has expanded over the years to include strip malls, big box stores and chain fast food, however through these changes the historic downtown core which is accessible by foot from the marina has kept its small town character intact and is well worth exploring.

• Bay St Custom Picture Framing and Fat Cat Gallery, 839 Bay St, +1 360 876-1031. not only a great local framer located downtown, but also an art gallery featuring local art and of course a fat cat for a mascot.
• Candy Shoppe, 833 Bay St, +1 360 874-2576. a favorite for children that will bring out the children in adults as well. Many kinds of candy and over the top fudge.
• Olympic Enterprises Bike & Skate, 744 Bay St, +1 360 895-2127. old school bike shop and repair, worth peeking in just to see the crazy variety of bikes.
• Port Orchard Farmers Market. Sat 9-3 mid April thru mid Oct. to help preserve the agricultural identity and quality of rural life by providing a place for our local farmers to market their produce & farm products to the communities of the Kitsap Peninsula
• Maggies Attic, 825 Bay St, +1 360 895-2505. Vintage Costume Jewelry, Antique Handbags and Vanity Items
• Olde Central Antique Mall, 801 Bay St, +1 360 895-1902. A mixed bag of vendors means a large selection and many different price levels, a great place to treasure shop.

Bay St Custom Picture Framing and Fat Cat Gallery, 839 Bay St, +1 360 876-1031. not only a great local framer located downtown, but also an art gallery featuring local art and of course a fat cat for a mascot.

Candy Shoppe, 833 Bay St, +1 360 874-2576. a favorite for children that will bring out the children in adults as well. Many kinds of candy and over the top fudge.

Olympic Enterprises Bike & Skate, 744 Bay St, +1 360 895-2127. old school bike shop and repair, worth peeking in just to see the crazy variety of bikes.

Port Orchard Farmers Market. Sat 9-3 mid April thru mid Oct. to help preserve the agricultural identity and quality of rural life by providing a place for our local farmers to market their produce & farm products to the communities of the Kitsap Peninsula

Maggies Attic, 825 Bay St, +1 360 895-2505. Vintage Costume Jewelry, Antique Handbags and Vanity Items

Olde Central Antique Mall, 801 Bay St, +1 360 895-1902. A mixed bag of vendors means a large selection and many different price levels, a great place to treasure shop.

Like the rest of the area Seafood is a specialty so look for seasonal specials and locally sourced ingredients. Dungenes crabs, clams, oysters, mussels and of course Salmon can all be found in abundance but look also for fresh produce from local farms. Blackberry season towards the end of summer usually means these tasty local berries will find their way into local dessert menus. Port Orchard offers a variety of dining options, including seafood, Italian, gourmet hot dogs and hamburgers and of course, pizza.

• Morning Side Bakery, 707 Bay St, +1 360 876-1149. Mon-Thu 5AM - 7PM, Fri 5AM - 8PM, Sat 6AM - 8PM, Sun 7AM - 6PM. located dangerously close to the marina for anyone on a diet, this is a great place to start the morning.
• Bay Street Bistro, 834 Bay St, +1 360 602-0310. a popular Port Orchard destination for both tourists and locals, this place for everything from Pork Chops to martinis.
• Hiro Japanese Restaurant, 920 Bay St, +1 360 895-8591. a nice mix of Japanese and American (California) Sushi in a pleasant atmosphere.
• Amy's by the Bay, 100 Harrison Ave, +1 360 876-1445. seafood and all American burgers served with a great view of the water.
• La Palapa, 150 Harrison Ave, +1 360 443-2272. a great Mexican restaurant close to the marina with fresh food and good drink specials.
• Jj's On the Bay, 833 Bay St, +1 360 876-1445. in a great location by the Port Orchard foot ferry dock, and has good views with outdoor seating and a nice, clean interior and expansive menu.
• Hideaway Cafe, 807 Bay St, Ste B, +1 360 895-4418. small and a little difficult to find despite its downtown location, this family owned business serves great breakfast, lunch and dinners.
• Pizza Factory, 1800 SE Mile Hill Dr, +1 360 874-8100. pizza with salad bar and also does delivery.

Morning Side Bakery, 707 Bay St, +1 360 876-1149. Mon-Thu 5AM - 7PM, Fri 5AM - 8PM, Sat 6AM - 8PM, Sun 7AM - 6PM. located dangerously close to the marina for anyone on a diet, this is a great place to start the morning.

Bay Street Bistro, 834 Bay St, +1 360 602-0310. a popular Port Orchard destination for both tourists and locals, this place for everything from Pork Chops to martinis.

Hiro Japanese Restaurant, 920 Bay St, +1 360 895-8591. a nice mix of Japanese and American (California) Sushi in a pleasant atmosphere.

Amy's by the Bay, 100 Harrison Ave, +1 360 876-1445. seafood and all American burgers served with a great view of the water.

La Palapa, 150 Harrison Ave, +1 360 443-2272. a great Mexican restaurant close to the marina with fresh food and good drink specials.

Jj's On the Bay, 833 Bay St, +1 360 876-1445. in a great location by the Port Orchard foot ferry dock, and has good views with outdoor seating and a nice, clean interior and expansive menu.

Hideaway Cafe, 807 Bay St, Ste B, +1 360 895-4418. small and a little difficult to find despite its downtown location, this family owned business serves great breakfast, lunch and dinners.

Pizza Factory, 1800 SE Mile Hill Dr, +1 360 874-8100. pizza with salad bar and also does delivery.

Like the rest of Puget Sound, Port Orchard takes its coffee pretty seriously. Chain shops like Starbucks are prevalent but try these coffee shops for some local flavor.

• Chug-A-Tug Espresso, 110 Bay St, +1 360 874-2273. boat themed drive through coffee on Tuesdays you can get 50 cents off your beverage for correctly answering their trivia question.
• Creme Cafe, 174 SW Sedgwick Rd, +1 360 990-6525. Mon-Sun 6AM - 9PM. another locally owned espresso shop with a creative variety of coffee combinations. Try starting your morning with a 'Rockstar Mimosa' which is a watermelon energy drink and orange drink combo.
• The Crow's Nest, 701 Bay St, +1 360 876-4008. yet another boat themed coffee shop, this little one is located downtown close to the water.
• Cutters Point Coffee, 4720 Bethel Rd. SE, +1 360-876-4216. this small chain was founded in nearby Gig Harbor and is named after a nearby landing point of the 1792 exploration of the area.
• Dippity Donuts & Espresso, 1540 Retsil Rd, +1 360 443-2977. Mon-Fri 8AM - 6:30PM, Sat-Sun 8AM - 3PM.
• Lighthouse Espresso, 6300 SE Mile Hill Dr, +1 360 871-5700. Mon-Fri 5AM - 6PM, Sat 6AM - 6PM, Sun 7AM - 4PM. a bit off the beaten path for most tourists, this drive up lighthouse themed espresso stand is conveniently located on the route to the Southworth ferry.
• Whiskey Gulch Coffee Company, 2065 Bay St, +1 360 871-1985. Whiskey Gulch was the name given to the area that once was home to an illegal moonshine operation that flourished based on its proximity to Puget Sound shipping routes. Now they serve more than just coffee but soup and sandwiches and an occasional band might play there as well.
• The Grey House, 1130 Bethel Ave., +1 360 876-5695. Not just coffee, but delicious tea and a broad food menu as well served in a fancy pink Victorian house.

Chug-A-Tug Espresso, 110 Bay St, +1 360 874-2273. boat themed drive through coffee on Tuesdays you can get 50 cents off your beverage for correctly answering their trivia question.

Creme Cafe, 174 SW Sedgwick Rd, +1 360 990-6525. Mon-Sun 6AM - 9PM. another locally owned espresso shop with a creative variety of coffee combinations. Try starting your morning with a 'Rockstar Mimosa' which is a watermelon energy drink and orange drink combo.

The Crow's Nest, 701 Bay St, +1 360 876-4008. yet another boat themed coffee shop, this little one is located downtown close to the water.

Cutters Point Coffee, 4720 Bethel Rd. SE, +1 360-876-4216. this small chain was founded in nearby Gig Harbor and is named after a nearby landing point of the 1792 exploration of the area.

Dippity Donuts & Espresso, 1540 Retsil Rd, +1 360 443-2977. Mon-Fri 8AM - 6:30PM, Sat-Sun 8AM - 3PM.

Lighthouse Espresso, 6300 SE Mile Hill Dr, +1 360 871-5700. Mon-Fri 5AM - 6PM, Sat 6AM - 6PM, Sun 7AM - 4PM. a bit off the beaten path for most tourists, this drive up lighthouse themed espresso stand is conveniently located on the route to the Southworth ferry.

Whiskey Gulch Coffee Company, 2065 Bay St, +1 360 871-1985. Whiskey Gulch was the name given to the area that once was home to an illegal moonshine operation that flourished based on its proximity to Puget Sound shipping routes. Now they serve more than just coffee but soup and sandwiches and an occasional band might play there as well.

The Grey House, 1130 Bethel Ave., +1 360 876-5695. Not just coffee, but delicious tea and a broad food menu as well served in a fancy pink Victorian house.

Bars are scattered across the area, however there are enough of them downtown close to the marina to be able to perform a mini bar crawl.

• Bethel Tavern, 3840 Bethel Rd SE, +1 360 876-6621. probably a bit off the beaten track for most tourist, but if your looking for the classic dive bar full of colorful locals complete with peanut shells on the floor, than this is your place. Older than anyone can remember they also have music on the weekends.
• Lighthouse Restaurant & Lounge, 429 Bay St, +1 360 874-2075. lighthouse themed lounge close to downtown with a view of the water.
• MoonDogs Too, 714 Bay St, +1 360 895-2300. great food and family friendly pub.
• One Ten Lounge, 110 Harrison Ave, +1 360 895-3079. popular jazz and blues lounge downtown known for their extensive drink menu.
• Rendezvous Tavern, 1750 Village Lane SE, +1 360 443-2545.
• Slaughter County Brewing Company, 1307 Bay St, +1 360 329-2340. hand crafted beers in a maritime, pirate themed pub with views of the water. The name comes from the original name of the county before it was switched to Kitsap.
• Tommy C's Sports Bar & Grill, 1501 Piperberry Way #201, +1 360 443-2050.

Bethel Tavern, 3840 Bethel Rd SE, +1 360 876-6621. probably a bit off the beaten track for most tourist, but if your looking for the classic dive bar full of colorful locals complete with peanut shells on the floor, than this is your place. Older than anyone can remember they also have music on the weekends.

Lighthouse Restaurant & Lounge, 429 Bay St, +1 360 874-2075. lighthouse themed lounge close to downtown with a view of the water.

MoonDogs Too, 714 Bay St, +1 360 895-2300. great food and family friendly pub.

One Ten Lounge, 110 Harrison Ave, +1 360 895-3079. popular jazz and blues lounge downtown known for their extensive drink menu.

Rendezvous Tavern, 1750 Village Lane SE, +1 360 443-2545.

Slaughter County Brewing Company, 1307 Bay St, +1 360 329-2340. hand crafted beers in a maritime, pirate themed pub with views of the water. The name comes from the original name of the county before it was switched to Kitsap.

Tommy C's Sports Bar & Grill, 1501 Piperberry Way #201, +1 360 443-2050.

Olalla and Gig Harbor is to the south, Manchester and Manchester State Park is to the east and Bremerton is to the north via highway 3 to the west by driving around the inlet.

Located on the Sinclair Inlet, Port Orchard is an excellent starting point for exploring the area by water. Bremerton and its historic Naval Shipyard and convenient marina are directly across the water via boat or foot ferry. Bainbridge Island, Manchester State Park and Blake Island State Park are also nearby to the east.