Kitsap County
Bainbridge Island – Indianola – Kingston – Poulsbo – Suquamish
Bainbridge Island is known for its thriving arts community, its beautiful parks, and small town feel, while being located only a short ferry ride away from Seattle, Washington!
-In 2005 CNN/Money and Money Magazine named Bainbridge Island the second best place to live in the US
-Bainbridge Island was elected as the strongest online business community of Washington state in 2013 by Google ECities
-Bainbridge High School is ranked in the top 10 schools in Washington and is in the top 300 schools in the US according to US News
-Bainbridge Island is home to the Bloedel Reserve, a 150 acre public garden blending natural forestry with landscaped Japanese gardens and more
-There is over 1400 acres of developed and undeveloped parkland throughout the island and 23 miles of trails
Poulsbo known sometimes by it's nickname "Little Norway" has a friendly community that proudly holds to its heritage. It is located on the northern part of Kitsap County by Liberty Bay.
-Poulsbo's founders likened the fjord-cut landscape to that of their homeland, settling in 1892*
-The famous Sluys' bakery is located in downtown Poulsbo known for their bread and donuts, now available worldwide
-The Port of Poulsbo is open year round and consists of three marinas, making an excellent anchorage
-After its aquisition in 2002 Poulsbo's Fish Park has grown to over 20 acres of beautiful scenery and hiking trails
-Poulsbo is home to several great schools including the satelite campus of Olympic College
