Bainbridge Island
A scenic 35-minute ferry ride from downtown Seattle carries you across Puget Sound into Eagle Harbor and the Pacific Northwest's most sought-after island community. Peaceful neighborhoods, acclaimed restaurants, old-growth forest trails, sandy beaches, top-rated schools, and a vibrant downtown.
Premier Island Living. Bainbridge is widely regarded as the region’s most prestigious island, known for its exceptional quality of life, luxury homes, and limited supply of land. Opportunities to own property here are increasingly rare, making it one of the most desirable places in the entire Pacific Northwest to visit, invest in, or call home.
Winslow
Step off the ferry and stroll onto Main Street, lined with farm-to-table restaurants, cafés, independently owned boutiques, wineries, and the renowned Bainbridge Island Museum of Art. With its walkable downtown and inviting atmosphere, Winslow is the charming island hub.
Don't miss the marina district for waterfront restaurants overlooking Eagle Harbor, or take a stroll along the scenic boardwalk and enjoy water views, public art, and the island's relaxed coastal lifestyle.
Eat: Sweetwater, Bruciato
Drink: Cafe Hitchcock
To Do: Bainbridge Island
Pleasant Beach village
10 minutes from the ferry lies one of the island’s most sought-after laid back neighborhoods. Locals often refer to this area as the "Gold Coast of Bainbridge."
The Tudor-style village is dotted with small local shops, a historic movie theater, bakery, live music, beautifully restored farmhouses, and elegant modern homes with sweeping water views. Time moves a little slower here.
Make the short walk from the village square to Pleasant Beach, where passing ferries, panoramic views of Mount Rainier, and the occasional orca sighting create one of the island's most memorable waterfront settings.
Eat: Tree House Cafe
Drink: Marketplace
Stay: Pleasant Beach Inn
Rolling Bay
10 minutes north of the ferry terminal sits one of Bainbridge Island’s most historic communities. Centered around a single stop sign, Rolling Bay feels like a place time forgot. At the heart of town is Bay Hay and Feed, a beloved old-school farm store with a coffee shop in a plant nursery that has been a gathering place for locals for decades.
Just up the road, don’t miss Raquel’s front yard farm stand for the best small-batch artisan sourdough bread on the island.
Slow down, take the back roads, and discover the places most visitors drive right past.
Drink: Rolling Bay Winery
Eat: Raquels Farm Stand
Shop: Bay Hay and Feed
Fay Bainbridge
A 15-minute drive north from the ferry terminal brings you to one of Bainbridge Island’s most popular waterfront escapes, Fay Bainbridge Park.
Known for its sandy beach and sweeping views of Mount Rainier, this quiet shoreline park offers the perfect mix of adventure and relaxation.
Spend the night at beachfront campsites, tucked-away forest tent sites, or newly renovated cabins, then spend the day exploring the beach, launching a kayak, enjoying a picnic, or letting the kids play at the waterfront playground.
Fay Bainbridge captures the slower pace and natural beauty that make island life so special.
To do: Fay Bainbridge Park