Carol’s guidebook for Poulsbo and surrounding areas
Great walks/hikes
Fish Park provides the greater Poulsbo community green space for a number of outdoor activities. We are home to native fish, bird, and plant species.
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Poulsbo's Fish Park
288 NW Lindvig WayFish Park provides the greater Poulsbo community green space for a number of outdoor activities. We are home to native fish, bird, and plant species.
Tucked into the middle of Bainbridge Island, this extensive network of trails is one of the most popular for folks who live around here. And with over seven miles of winding and looping trails, there is plenty to choose from.
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Grand Forest West
9752 Miller Rd NETucked into the middle of Bainbridge Island, this extensive network of trails is one of the most popular for folks who live around here. And with over seven miles of winding and looping trails, there is plenty to choose from.
A moderate level hike about 30 minutes from my place but the view is amazing and there's a cool tree house.
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Kitsap County Guillemot Cove Nature Reserve
19235 NW Stavis Bay RdA moderate level hike about 30 minutes from my place but the view is amazing and there's a cool tree house.
Easy walking trails, incredible views and gardens. One of my favorite places (it's not free and with covid, you may need advance reservations).
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The Bloedel Reserve
7571 NE Dolphin DrEasy walking trails, incredible views and gardens. One of my favorite places (it's not free and with covid, you may need advance reservations).
My very favorite beach and state park about 30 minutes from my place.
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Scenic Beach State Park
9565 Scenic Beach Rd NWMy very favorite beach and state park about 30 minutes from my place.
About a 40-minute drive (don't go near rush hour) to a beautiful wildlife reserve with several walking trails. Located at the head of Hood Canal, Theler Wetlands consists of more than 3 miles of accessible walking trails within 139 acres of protected salt marsh and estuary wetlands. If they’re open, you and your family can discover the displays and hands-on exhibits that teach more about the wetlands ecosystem.
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Thelar Wetlands Trail
22641 WA-3About a 40-minute drive (don't go near rush hour) to a beautiful wildlife reserve with several walking trails. Located at the head of Hood Canal, Theler Wetlands consists of more than 3 miles of accessible walking trails within 139 acres of protected salt marsh and estuary wetlands. If they’re open, you and your family can discover the displays and hands-on exhibits that teach more about the wetlands ecosystem.
Long mostly sandy beach with an old lighthouse. Behind the lighthouse follow the path along the beach to a steep set of stairs that go straight up the hill for a short hike. One of my favorite places for beach-walking. There's a nearby store for coffee or ice cream afterwards.
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Point No Point Lighthouse
9009 NE Point No Point RdLong mostly sandy beach with an old lighthouse. Behind the lighthouse follow the path along the beach to a steep set of stairs that go straight up the hill for a short hike. One of my favorite places for beach-walking. There's a nearby store for coffee or ice cream afterwards.
Couple hour drive to the heart of the Olympic National Park. Beautiful drive. Amazing trails and forests.
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Hoh Rainforest Olympic Nat’l Park
5629-4911 Upper Hoh RdCouple hour drive to the heart of the Olympic National Park. Beautiful drive. Amazing trails and forests.
Kitsap Memorial State Park
202 NE Park StGreat views and beach. Campground.
Cool towns to visit nearby
A really fun old-mill town. The general store is a gem. Good food next door to the store. Pretty views of the water.
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Port Gamble
A really fun old-mill town. The general store is a gem. Good food next door to the store. Pretty views of the water.
A fun, artsy town with a lot of great shops, restaurants, and beach walks. Some of my favorite stores: The Olive Bar, Expressions clothing store, Fountain cafe, Hudson Point cafe...I could go on and on.
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Port Townsend
A fun, artsy town with a lot of great shops, restaurants, and beach walks. Some of my favorite stores: The Olive Bar, Expressions clothing store, Fountain cafe, Hudson Point cafe...I could go on and on.
One of my favorite road trips to a great resort on the water. You can have lunch or dinner and walk around the grounds. Across the street is a short hike up a big hill with a great view of the Olympics from the top. After lunch, drive past Alderbrook to the Union store for some fun treats!
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Alderbrook Resort and Spa
10 E Alderbrook DrOne of my favorite road trips to a great resort on the water. You can have lunch or dinner and walk around the grounds. Across the street is a short hike up a big hill with a great view of the Olympics from the top. After lunch, drive past Alderbrook to the Union store for some fun treats!
A fun, electric town. Gateway to Seattle with lots of little shops and great food. I especially love the fish and chips at Proper Fish.
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Bainbridge Island
A fun, electric town. Gateway to Seattle with lots of little shops and great food. I especially love the fish and chips at Proper Fish.
Sightseeing
A drive-through wildlife exhibit, where animals come right up to your vehicle. ...buffalo will drool on your car.
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Olympic Game Farm
1423 Ward RdA drive-through wildlife exhibit, where animals come right up to your vehicle. ...buffalo will drool on your car.
A couple hour drive with stunning views of the Olympics. In winter, check to see when open, closed part of the year. A very pretty drive.
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Hurricane Ridge Visitors Center
3002 Mt Angeles RdA couple hour drive with stunning views of the Olympics. In winter, check to see when open, closed part of the year. A very pretty drive.
Food scene
My favorite restaurant for special occasions. Walk the extensive and beautiful gardens before or after your meal.
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Molly Ward Gardens
27462 Big Valley Rd NEMy favorite restaurant for special occasions. Walk the extensive and beautiful gardens before or after your meal.
Slippery Pig Brewery
18801 Front St NEA local favorite for beer and food.
A 5-minute walk from my place. Another local favorite for good beer and food. Outdoor seating, too.
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Valholl Brewing
18970 3rd Ave NEA 5-minute walk from my place. Another local favorite for good beer and food. Outdoor seating, too.
Great food. One of my favorite places. Also, a full bar. You can sit outside on the deck when the weather is warm.
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The Loft
18779 Front St NEGreat food. One of my favorite places. Also, a full bar. You can sit outside on the deck when the weather is warm.
My favorite Italian place. They also own the Paella Bar next door so you can order off either menu.
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Burrata Bistro
19006 Front St NEMy favorite Italian place. They also own the Paella Bar next door so you can order off either menu.
Sogno di Vino
18830 Front St NEAnother good Italian restaurant one block from my place.
Good breakfast choices. Lunch and Dinner. American diner food.
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Green Light Diner
18820 Front St NEGood breakfast choices. Lunch and Dinner. American diner food.
Pho T & N
19641 7th Ave NEMy favorite pho place and bubble tea.
Kachai Thai Kitchen
19980 10th Ave NEMy favorite thai place!
Casa Luna
Great Mexican food one block from my place.
Coffee Shops within walking distance
We have so many great coffee shops within walking distance of my place.
Hot Shots Java
18881 Front St NEGreat coffee!
Poulsbohemian Coffeehouse
19003 Front St NEGreat coffee, tea, and treats.
Cups Espresso & Café
18881 Front St NEGreat coffee, smoothies, breakfast, lunch, pastries, etc.
We have 3 Starbucks in town--this one is the closest, there's one near Walmart, and one in the local Safeway.
Starbucks
19673 7th Ave NEWe have 3 Starbucks in town--this one is the closest, there's one near Walmart, and one in the local Safeway.
The Coffee Oasis Iverson Café
780 NE Iverson StGreat coffee and food
Local Yummies, Downtown Poulsbo.
Sluys Poulsbo Bakery
18924 Front St NEHistoric pastry shop downtown Poulsbo.
Mora Iced Creamery
139 Madrone Ln NBest ice cream shop with a ton of variety.
Boehm's Chocolates of Poulsbo
18864 Front St NENice variety of chocolates!
Grocery Stores
My favorite local grocery store because of their variety and organic selections.
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Central Market
20148 10th Ave NEMy favorite local grocery store because of their variety and organic selections.
Safeway
19245 10th Ave NESafeway grocery store and pharmacy.
A block from my place for the little things you may have forgotten. Fun candies and International treats.
Marina Market
18882 Front St NEA block from my place for the little things you may have forgotten. Fun candies and International treats.