A Weekend of Sailing, Kayaking, and Coastal Delights
Candace’s trip to Kitsap was about capturing stunning visuals and embracing the coastal lifestyle. From sailing along Bainbridge Island to exploring historic downtown Poulsbo, her weekend was filled with iconic Pacific Northwest experiences.
For full itinerary details below.
Thursday
12:00pm – 1:15 pm Arrive for lunch Lunch at Dalla Baia Italian Bistro on 18881 Front St NE Poulsbo, WA 98370
1:15pm – 2:00pm – Solo Exploration/Walking Tour of Downtown Poulsbo
- Front Street, Poulsbo – Explore at your leisure
- Waterfront – You can walk around the Muriel Iverson Park, where the gazebo is, and the boardwalk which leads to another park with a playground.
- Poulsbo Historical Society – Drop in for a Historic Walking Tour Guide of Places to See
- https://poulsbohistory.com/
- @poulsbohistoricalsociety
- Sluys Bakery – Ask about their Viking Cups, Scones, and Doughboys
- https://sluyspoulsbobakery.com/
- @sluyspoulsbobakery
- Poulsbohemian Coffee – You can catch a great view of Liberty Bay with a seat in the back. This coffee shop has been around for over 30 years.
- Front Street Little Norway Shops like Marina Market that has a large collection of licorice along with other Nordic gifts and items.
2:00pm Check into Hotel Scandi at 18830 Front St NE, Poulsbo, WA 98370
- @hotel_scandi_poulsbo
2:45pm Depart for Sailing Excursion (From Poulsbo, it will take you ~45 min to drive and park and get to boat 10 minutes early)
3:30pm – 5:30pm – Afternoon Sail with Sail Bainbridge Depart Eagle Harbor, – Winslow Bainbridge Island
- 233 Parfitt Way SW, Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
- They can be found on the docks of HARBOR MARINA just waterside of the HARBOUR PUBLIC HOUSE – there is no gate on the pier or dock
- It’s best to just enter “Harbour Public House” into your maps app. You can park in the Pub parking lot and make your way down 5 or 10 min before departure time. Look for the big red sailboat!
- Instructions: See end of Itinerary for additional information for Sailing Bainbridge
- https://sailbainbridge.com/
- @sailbainbridge
6:30pm – 8:15pm Dinner at Sogno di Vino at 18830 Front St NE, Poulsbo, WA 98370 (Next door to Hotel Scandi)
- @sognodivino_poulsbo
Friday
7:00am – 9:00am – Wake up to enjoy your views of downtown Poulsbo from your room.
9:30am – Breakfast at Oxalis Kitchen, if you love healthy, tasty, and Instagram-worthy dishes, you’re going to love this place. (5 min drive/25 min walk, from Hotel Scandi)
- 20149 Viking Ave NW Suite 141, Poulsbo, WA 98370
- No Reservations – First come first served
- https://www.oxaliskitchen.com/
- @oxaliskitchen
10:30am – 12:30pm – REST
1:00pm – 2:00pm Lunch at The Loft at Latitude 47 (for the views) (less than a minute walk from Hotel Scandi)
- 18779 Front St NE, Poulsbo, WA 98370
- No Reservations – First come first served
- https://theloftpoulsbo.com/
- @theloftpoulsbo
2:30pm – 4:30pm – Guided Kayaking Tour – Olympic Outdoor Center in Poulsbo (1 minute walk from Hotel Scandi)
- NE Young St Poulsbo, WA 98370
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- https://www.olympicoutdoorcenter.com/pages/poulsbo
- @olympicoutdoorcenter
- Instructions:
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- This is a short walk from the restaurant and hotel, you’ll see it from the restaurant, if you sit outside.
- Wear clothes that are comfortable and you don’t mind getting a little wet.
5:00pm – 6:30pm – Explore Ballast Book Company, Bremerton – Ask about local authors! (30 minute drive from Hotel Scandi)
- 409 Pacific Ave UNIT 202, Bremerton, WA 98337
- https://awaywithwordsbookshop.com/
- @ballastbookco
- Information: There’s free 2-hour street parking available
7:15- 8:30pm Dinner at Restaurant Lola, Bremerton. Get ready for elevated comfort food and great people! (5 minute drive from Ballast Books)
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- 722 Lebo Blvd Bremerton WA, 98311
- Instructions: Reservation set in your name
- https://www.restaurantlolabremerton.com/
- @restaurant_lola
Saturday
8:30am -9:30am Breakfast – YOU PICK! Caffe Cocina Downtown, great if you like choices and quality coffee or Green Light Diner, if you like a hearty breakfast with a fun vibe
9.30am – 10:30am – Pack up + Check out of Hotel Scandi
11:00am – 12:30pm – Tour Heronswood Gardens, the only Native-Owned botanical gardens in the United States (20 minute drive from Hotel Scandi)
- 7530 NE 288th St, Kingston, WA 98346
- https://www.heronswoodgarden.org/
- @hersonwoodgrdn
12:45pm – 1:30pm Lunch at Butcher and Baker Provisions (10 minutes from Heronswood Garden)
- 4719 NE State Hwy 104, Port Gamble, WA 98364
- No Reservations – First come first served
- @butcherandbakerprovisions
2:30pm – 4:30pm – Pick up e-bike at Olympic Outdoor Center – Solo e-Bike tour through Port Gamble Heritage Trails – (3 min drive from Butcher and Baker)
- 32379 N Rainier Ave, Port Gamble, WA 98364
- https://www.kitsap.gov/parks/Pages/PortGambleHeritagePark.aspx
- @olympicoutdoorcenter
- Instructions: Pick up e-Bike from Olympic Outdoor Center and then ride 10 min to the Port Gamble Heritage Trail – staff will give you further directions and instructions.
5:30pm Dinner at Olalla Bay Market & Landing (50 min from Olympic Outdoor Center)
- 13965 Crescent Valley Road SE, Ollala, WA 98364
- No Reservations – First come first served
- https://www.olallabaymarket.com/
- @olallabaymarketandlanding
Thank you for Visiting the Kitsap Peninsula!
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Additional Instructions
Sail Bainbridge
We look forward to taking you sailing!
Just a few quick reminders:
6 passengers max (the USCG counts babies as passengers)
Please wear non-marking shoes and no heels please
Bring a layer as it tends to be 10 degrees cooler on the water (we do provide wet-weather sailing gear).
Firearms and federally controlled substances are not permitted aboard.
We ask that you not bring any single-use plastic disposables onboard as to best ensure the health and safety of our waterways. We have everything you’ll need!
BYOB
We have refrigeration and a galley stocked with all the glassware, flatware, plates and bowls you might need aboard. You are welcome to bring any food and drink you’d like. We provide water, tea and coffee.
We’d also like to share with you that we are proud members of 1% for the Planet, which means that part of your booking contributes to important environmental causes right here in our home waterways!
Welcome aboard!
Capt. Ben
PLEASE NOTE: If you are arriving to Bainbridge Island by WA State Ferry please be sure to be quite early to the ferry you need to take. We highly suggest catching an earlier ferry to ensure you arrive to us on time. Summer ferries especially can be delayed or off-schedule. We have a lovely small town you can explore if you have time to kill. With our tight sailing schedule we can not extend your time and we do not issue refunds for missed or late ferries.
