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The Kitsap Peninsula has the perfect lodging options for the night, weekend or week!
Lodging information
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Relaxing Bed & Breakfasts
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Meetings & Conferences
Weddings & Reunions 
The Kitsap Peninsula is the perfect location to host your association meeting, annual conference, or business expo. Viist Meetings & Conferences for details. We also offer a wide range of venue options for Weddings, Reunions, Business Retreats. You'll find more information at www.VisitKitsap.com.
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Try Your hand at lady luck at the largest Casino & Resort on the Kitsap Peninsula. Live music at the Beach Rock Lounge. FREE concerts on the lawn at the resort hotel the every Thursday!
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The Kitsap Peninsula is the perfect place for enjoyable bike rides along back country roads and shorelines. Click here for a rental locations. |
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Enjoy an Award Winning Round of Golf
Play the award winning Gold Mountain Golf Course in Bremerton, recent host of the successful 2011 USGA Amateur Championship. White Horse Golf Club is also rated one of the top golf courses in the region. In Port Orchard, spend the day at Trophy Lake or McCormick Woods Golf Courses. Up north, you'll find Port Ludlow Golf Club. Visit our Golf page for more info.
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Kids Discovery Museum
Bainbridge Island
Bug Museum & Nature Shop
Bremerton - Open daily 10 am-6 pm
Cool, weird and interesting live bugs, FREE! Directly across from mothballed aircraft carriers on Charleston Ave.
Keyport Undersea Naval Museum
Hands-on exhibits. Just down the road, you'll find the Keyport Marina and Mercantile & Sandwich Shop
There are plenty of fun kids activities to choose from on our website!
Click here for information!
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Clear Creek Trail presents:
Celebrate Urban Birds
Aug 6 - 10am - 2pm - Silverdale
You will receive copies of Celebrate Urban Birds and the Clear Creek Bird Checklist. Volunteers are encouraged to participate and continue bird observations at home and elsewhere and submit data. Learn more.
August 11 - Bainbridge Island
Bloedel Reserve Midsummer's Eve Garden Party
This special event is a feast of tasty bites, heavenly pairings with wines and ales, an array of delicious desserts, amazing live and silent auction items, and raffle. As twilight falls, linger on Bloedel's lovely lawn for music and dancing. Click to RSVP. Come for the weekend. Special rates available at Best Western Plus on Bainbridge Island.
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Local Gardens to Inspire and Admire
Elandan Gardens
Ancient Bonsai & Unusual Plants
Bremerton-Port Orchard
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Dragonfly Farms & Nursery
Unusual Plants, Summer Market
Hansville
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Mesogeo Gardens -
Exotic Plants & Landscape
Bainbridge Island
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Click here for more gardens!
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A Little Night Music...
A Few Local Venues Jazz Canvas, Global Bean, Bistro, Four Swallows, Treehouse Cafe, Winterland, Manette Saloon, Moon DogsToo, and Pegasus Coffee House. Visit our Calendar of Event for details.
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First Friday - 5 to 8 PM
2nd Saturday - 5 to 8 PM
Bainbridge Island Artwalk
1st Friday - 6 to 8 PM
Gig Harbor Art Walk
1st Saturday - 1 to 5 PM
Port Orchard Art Walk
3rd Friday - 4 to 7 PM
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Grand Opening of the Pacific Planetarium during Bremerton's
First Friday Art Walk on Aug. 5
Starts at 5pm! Night sky tours every half hour. FREE! Located in the old art deco Bremerton Station No. 1
Learn more!
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SAVE THE DATE! September 10 Destruction Derby Thunderbird Arena click here for info |
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Buy your tickets locally and keep those processing fees working right here at home.
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Info Locations Open Weekends
Official KPVCB Annex Located in Historic Port Gamble
Bike rentals also available!
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Silverdale Antiques
Silverdale Way & Bucklin Hill
Open Tuesday-Sunday
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Elandan Gardens
Bremerton/Port Orchard
Open Friday-Sunday
Hwy 16 location near Hwy 3.
Internationally acclaimed Bonsai Garden collection.
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August 16-20
Visiting the Brownsville Marina, Port Orchard Marina & Arabelle's Landing in Gig Harbor
Welcome the Lady Washington & Hawaiian Chieftain
Tours these magnificent replica sailing vessels and witness exciting Battle Sails, Evening Sails, Dockside Walk-On Tours, Multi-Day Passages. It will be an experience you'll never forget! Click here for details.
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 August 20 - Union
Harmony Hill Summerfest
25th Anniversary Celebration
Join Harmony Hill Retreat for free discussions and tours of their beautiful grounds and gardens.
Click here for more info.
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Welcome to August on the Kitsap Peninsula!
The fun continues with more festivals, fairs, concerts, and outdoor activities and adventures. Hop on board our world-famous Washington State Ferry mid-week and enjoy one last summer fling before the school bell rings. Our August eNews offers some fantastic ideas, but be sure to check out our online Calendar for more events and Things-To-Do on the Natural Side of Puget Sound!
August 5 - 6th - North Kitsap Peninsula
 Paddle Kitsap is a great way to enjoy the natural beauty of the Kitsap Peninslua. The Poulsbo Inn is offering a special rate, too. Relaxing eco-recreation, habitat, and sunset kayak tours also available at several locations around the Kitsap Peninsula. Click here for more info.
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 August 5 - 6th -
Kitsap Pumas Win - Will Host Conference Championship!
Order your tickets today and cheer on the Pumas when they take on the Thunder Bay Chill at 7:30 - Bremerton Memorial Stadium. Click here for info.
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August 24-28th - Kitsap County Fairgrounds
It's time a gain to kick it up at the 60th Annual Kitsap County Fair and Stampede. This 5-day event is one of the most popular traditional county fairs in the state. Country singer, Lee Brice is the national headliner. Hundreds of visitors travel to the Kitsap Peninsula for this grand event. Bring the family and make it a fun summer weekend. Click here for info and tickets!
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August Anytime - Harboside Fountains & Public Parks
Bremerton is not only famous for its rich Naval history, but it has some of the most spectacular public fountain parks in the Puget Sound.  Located in the Harborside District next to the Mentor Boardwalk, Naval Musuem & Memorial Park, Bremerton Marina, and expansive public plaza located next to the Kitsap Conference Center, hotels, retail shops, and local arts district. Take a ride back in time aboard the 1900's Mosquito Fleet Boat, the Carlisle II that travels between Bremerton Marina and Port Orchard Marina. Kids love the tour of the USS Turner Joy and viewing the retired aircraft carriers aboard Kitsap Harbor Tours.
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Bainbridge Island - Plenty of Beauty & Things-To-Do
 A few streets may be under construction, but you'll never be disappointed. Shops are open and filled with good things to eat, drink, see, and enjoy..especially during the up-coming Art Walk on August 5th. Also, Thursday's are free at the Kids Discovery Museum. Now is a great time book a room for the popular self-guided Bainbridge Island Studio Tour held from August 12-14th. RSVP at a lovely Bainbridge Island hotel today!
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Stay the Night, Weekend or All Week Long!
There are so many things to see and do on the Kitsap  Peninsula, we'd like to invite you to stay and see it all! You'll find a wide range of lodging options from waterfront hotels offering spas and full-services, to charming B&B's nestled in the woods or overlooking the water and Olympic Mountains. Avoid the crowds and book your get-a-way mid-week! Click here for lodging specials, packages & B&Bs. Also explore Things-To-Do, Calendar of Events, our award winning Golf courses and Marina and Boating info.
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Festivals, Fairs and Fun!
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August 5 - Bremerton Harborside - Dusk
Movies on The Roof - Free
Movies, food, live music and beer & wine garden. Classic cars pre 1970 get VIP treatment. Located at Harborside Commons aka..the old Penny's Bldg. 4th & Pacific Ave.
August 13 - Poulsbo - Free! Poulsbopalooza Rock & Blues Festival Head to Frank Raab Park for a lively day-long event featuring local rock and blues bands. Poulsbopalooza is a free event but attendees are asked to bring a package of baby diapers for the Central Kitsap Food Bank. Click for details. _________________________________  August 13 - Port Gamble
The 6th Annual Maritime Music Festival - Free Enjoy the toe-tapping sounds of maritime music overlooking Gamble Bay. A perfect family event. Click to learn more. Extend your stay and book a couple of nights at the Port Gamble Guest Houses, or nearby in Poulsbo at GuestHouse International. Just a few minutes away in Kingston is the lovely Phoenix Bed & Breakfast. For fresh local fare, wines and ice cream, stop by the historic Port Gamble General Store! _________________________________
August 14 - Downtown Port Orchard  Festival By The Bay at The Cruz Craft & Vendor Show!
Join the fun with the thousands of folks who attend this annual event- The Cruz - West Sound's premier Auto Show put on by Fathoms' Festival By the Bay. Enjoy the street fair, craft booths, food, music and lots of children's fun activities. And you won't want to miss THE CRUZ Car Show.
While visiting, wander around town for some antique hunting and gallery hopping. Stop in at Moon Dogs, Too and Bay Street Ale House for some great food and sip some local brews. Wake up to some fresh treats and coffee at Morningside Bread & Pastry. For a very special dinner, make reservations at the Bay Street Bistro which has become a regional fresh-food culinary destination. Come by boat! _________________________________
 August 20 - Kingston
Annual Slug Hunt The Slugs are coming to Kingston for the Annual Kingston Slug Hunt. Join the race to find artsy and quirky slugs. After you've worked up a thirst, head to the Main Street Ale House to sample some local brews, J'aime les Crepes Creperie (the best!!). For some heavenly ice cream, head to Mora Iced Creamery (also in Poulsbo and Bainbridge Island. ___________________________________ August 20 - Olalla Olalla Blue Grass Festival  "Kick the City Off Your Shoes" and join the crowd at the 20th Annual Olalla Bluegrass Festival. Considered by many to be the finest one-day bluegrass festival in Washington State. Featuring local and national bluegrass artists, arts, demonstrations, activities for kids, food, and the legendary Berry Pie Contest. In support for the Olalla Bluegrass Festival, the Blackberry Bushes Stringband and special guests will be in Port Orchard at Dragonfly Cinema, August 4th at 7:30 pm. ___________________________________ August 19, 20 & 21 - Poulsbo  Poulsbo Arts Festival Visit Poulsbo's picturesque waterfront and enjoy art and craft displays during this three-day festival. The Poulsbo Arts Festival is a 20-year tradition with dozens of artists and exhibits. Make it a memorable weekend and in a cozy B&B or hotel within walking distance. Click here for lodging options in Poulsbo and around the Kitsap Peninsula! ___________________________________  August 19, 20 & 21 - Suquamish 101st Chief Seattle Days Held at the House of Awakened Culture. Includes a memorial service for Chief Seattle, native canoe races, salmon bake, Coastal Jam, Pow-Wow with competition dancing, drumming, parade, fun runs, craft and food vendors, and a royalty pageant. Free and open to all. Click here for details. You can learn more about one of Kitsap Peninsula's most historic and culturally significant communities at the Suquamish Museum and Cultural Center. While visiting, enjoy culinary fresh local cooking at Agate Pass Cafe and handmade pizza and local brews at Bella Luna Pizzeria overlooking the waterfront. ___________________________________  August 27 & 28 - Port Gamble
Rock'n Blues Festival The Rock'n Blues Festival is a great opportunity to listen to superb local bands, meet other people with similar interests and enjoy a family setting in beautiful Port Gamble.
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 September 3, 4 & 5 - Bremerton
Bremerton's Blackberry Festival - FREE
The Blackberry Festival draws nearly 50,000 people annual to this popular FREE Labor Day weekend held on the waterfront boardwalk in Bremerton's Harborside District. Include music concerts, kids shows, chalk art contests, cycling race, and fun run. There is also an airshow and events hosted by the Port of Bremerton's National Airport.
Plan ahead for your Blackberry Festival weekend and stay at one of the nearby hotels including the Baymont Inn & Suites, Quality Inn, Fairfield Inn & Suites, or Midway Inn. You can boat on over, too, and stay at the Port Orchard Marina, or state-of-the-art Bremerton Marina, both located downtown. ___________________________________
September 24-25 - Poulsbo
Combine a visit to historic downtown Poulsbo with a glimpse of Northwest maritime history. Mark your calendars for the 16th Annaul Poulsbo Classic Yacht Rendezvous at the Port of Poulsbo Marina. With over 30 vessels on display, this is one of the largest gatherings of classic wooden motor yachts on the West Coast. These vintage vessels are all beautifully restored and maintained and many date from World War II. |
Taste of Kitsap Peninsula
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 August 4-6 - Gig Harbor
Gig Harbor Wine & Food Festival
The second annual Gig Harbor Wine & Food Festival, featured at the Harbor History Museum on August 6th from noon - 6:00 p.m. will feature Kevin Gillespie, Executive Chef and Partner at Woodfire Grill in Atlanta. Gillespie was a contestant on Bravo's "Top Chef". The event will showcase thirty-four regional wineries and breweries and numerous regional restaurants and food providers as well as a extensive variety of events. For a complete list please visit Gig Harbor Wine & Food Festival website.
Special room rates are available at The Wesley Inn, The INN at Gig Harbor, and The Maritime Inn as well as area bed and breakfasts. Click here for Gig Harbor hotels.
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 August 13 · Belfair- North Mason
The Taste of Hood Canal
The "Taste" will feature an expanded custom and classic car show, beer garden, wine tasting, specialties from local restaurants, live music, food and art booths. Fun for the entire family. Click to learn more.
If you're looking for a reason to spend the night...or two... Alderbook Resort & Spa has just the room with a view to make it a very easy decision. For a special treat, take an evening cruise on Hood Canal aboard the Lady Alderbrook.
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August 20 · Bremerton
3rd Annual Kitsap Wine Festival  at Bremerton's Harborside Fountain Park. Enjoy wine tasting from Northwest wineries and delicious bites provided by local establishments. Silverdale's Silver City Brewery and Bremerton's Der Blokken will offer a selection of their tasty brews. Live music and beautiful waterfront vistas make this a must-do event. Click to RSVP. _________________________________
Eat & Drink Local!
The Kitsap Peninsula is now home to dozens of local wineries including two estate vineyards; Bainbridge Island Vineyards (good idea to call first) and
Perennial Vintners that grow and process their grapes right here on the Kitsap Peninsula. The Bainbridge Island Winery Group which includes seven wineries, hosts tastings on select weekends. The next Wine Tasting & Tour is August 6 & 7 Visit their website for details.
Kitsap Peninsula Mecca For Local Brews
If you love local brews and pubs, head on over to the Kitsap Peninsula and we'll keep you in good spirts. T he population of local brewers is expanding as well as pubs that serve local brews from Seattle, too. You can find a list on our Brewery-Winery search. Here's a few to wet your whistle.
For great local beer and yummy eats, try Hales Alehouse and Silver City in Silverdale, in Bremerton, Anthony's Homeport pulls local brews and has awesome appetizers in the bar.
In Manette, head to Der Blokken. In Poulsbo, it's Tizley's Europub and Hare & Hound, and in Kingston, tap into Main Street Ale for brews and good food. On Bainbridge Island, the place for brews is the Harbour Public House and Doc's Marina Grill. Sample brews at the Hood Canal Brewery located between Kingston and Poulsbo, at the newest brewery on the block, Sound Brewery in Poulsbo. In Gig Harbor, set sail for the 7-Seas Brewery and Tides Tavern.
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Poulsbo Historical Downtown Walking Tours
Poulsbo Historical Society is happy to greet visitors with walking tours of historic downtown Poulsbo and the Martinson Cabin. The tour is a great way to learn about Poulsbo's unique and colorful history. Learn more.
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Saturdays thru August - Keyport
Naval Undersea Museum August Film Series
 The Naval Undersea Museum presents free Saturday August film series from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The theme this year is Undersea Exploration and inlcude deep sea exploration, submersibles, and remotely operated vehicles.
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 Writers Talk:
Local indie-bookstores offer a wide variety of events and guest speakers. For current events, please visit any of the following bookstores on the Kitsap Peninsula. Mostly Books in Gig Harbor, Liberty Bay Books and Book Stop in Poulsbo, Dauntless Book Store in Port Gamble, & Eagle Harbor Book Co. on Bainbridge Island.
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Monday evenings 7-5 p.m. - Poulsbo
Fiction Writers' Workshop at the Poulsbohemian
 Join the Fiction Writers' Workshop for concise critiquing and prevent writers block. Bring samples of your work to pass out, and then sit back and listen to skilled criticism by a supportive group and community. Serious writers who wish to be published authors are welcome. So come on down. Get off the couch, and write with your mightiest pen!
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August 6-31 - Port Orchard- Sidney Art Gallery
A rt of the Quilter
The art gallery will host the 8th annual textile exhibition and competition. The show challenges all those that work in fine needlework such as quilting, knitting and cross-stitch, to compete against one another for awards and prizes. Reception is August 6th. Learn more.
Upstairs from the gallery is the Sidney Art Museum featuring vignettes of early South Kitsap life. Just up the hill is the Log Cabin Museum, housed in a historic 1914 log cabin built on the site.
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 August 12-14 - Bainbridge Island
2011 Summer Studio Tour
Celebrate the beauty and crafts-manship of handmade, locally made art. See works in progress, raw materials, tools and perhaps some inspiration. Enjoy meeting the artists and discussing their work and vision in person. Approximately 55 artists will be on hand in six studios. Click here to learn more. Perfect weekend get-a-way opportunity. Search our lodging page for ideas!
Be sure to check our website for the latest art walks & events and galleries happenings around the Kitsap Peninsula.
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Live Performances:
The Kitsap Peninsula is home to hundreds of talented actors, singers and performers. See them perform at our many popular small local theaters. Listed below are just a few.
CSTOCK - Silverdale
Jewel Box Theatre - Poulsbo
Bremerton Community Theater
Bainbridge Performing Arts
The BI Metro Park & Recreation For more activities, visit our Calendar of Events.
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 August 5 & 6 - Bainbridge Island
Paul Sardinha presents the Irving Berlin Revue The Bainbridge Island Performing Arts hosts this exciting cabaret-style revue showcasing a dazzling array of local talent in a performance of Broadway tunes, ragtime and patriotic songs, movie numbers. Click here for more details. _________________________________ Thru August 14 - Port Gamble  Agatha Christie's Mousetrap at the Port Gamble Theater The Roving Players' present Agatha Christie's most famous murder mystery, the Mousetrap. After closing its doors for over 50 years, the freshly renovated historic theater has finally re-openied with a new theater troupe, the Port Gamble Theater Company, calling the stage home in historic Port Gamble. Learn more. _________________________________  August 20 - Silverdale
Trouble At The Tropicabana This will be one of CStock Theatre's biggest crowd-pleasers ever! This live performance contains all the zaniness of an "I Love Lucy" episode, as well as singing and dancing by Ricky and his club girls. The audience will even be treated to mambo lessons and conga lines. Click here for more details. _________________________________  August 23, 24 & 25 - Port Ludlow
Port Ludlow Presents Amazing Sailboat Acrobats Two French acrobats from Cirque La Loupiote will be making an appearance at The Port Ludlow Marina to perform their intriguing skills on a sailboat. Acrobats Delphine and Franck have been on a voyage around the world and will be here on their West Coast stop. Inspired by circus, dance and theater, the duo performs their art with a sailboat as their stage using the mast, boom, rigging and other parts of the boat as theatrical props. Two separate shows will be performed each night at 5pm & 7pm. All shows are free. For more information. |
Adventure Sports & Recreation
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August 14 - Port Gamble
Port Gamble Half Marathon Third of the annual series for Roots Rock, and the sixth straight year of racing fun. Come join the crowd before summer ends. All trails, use Olympic Property Group land just south of Port Gamble. Click here for more event information.
August 13 - Miracle Trail Run - Port Orchard August-October -Puget Sound Kayaking Challenge 
WA State Disc Golf Series Final! September 24 - 25. Will draw players from WA, Ore. and Idaho to NAD Park- Bremerton, Kitsap County Fairgrounds, and Bud Pell Ross Farms. For more info visit West Sound Disc Golf Association and the City of Bremerton websites. 2nd Annual Hood Canal Geocache Bash October 7th 8th and 9th! If you like a good competition, spectacular site-seeing, great prize give-aways, this event is a MUST DO! Last year's more 200 Geocachers from Olympia, Seattle, Tacoma, Portland, and Shelton participated. Hosted by Hood Canal Adventures.
Kitsap County Runs - There are dozens of road races happening throughout the Kitsap Peninsula. For more information visit Kitsap Road Runners or click here to download a PDF.
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The Kitsap Peninsula Visitor & Convention Bureau is the official visitor and information bureau for the Kitsap Peninsula. Staff is available to provide assistance to visitors, professional convention, meeting, tournament, and event planners, and others seeking information about the Kitsap Peninsula.
You can learn more about the Kitsap Peninsula and its communities on our website at www.VisitKitsap.com. Please contact us anytime at 800-337-0580, or via email at info@visitkitsap.com.
Click Here for Google Map to the KPVCB Office
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