Bainbridge Island is verdant island paradise located directly west of downtown Seattle, WA. It is a pleasant 35 minute ferry ride away from the hustle bustle, entertainment and job opportunities of the Seattle area. Bainbridge Island is clean, quiet island living without isolation. Ferries run every 40-50 minutes and there is a bridge to the west side of Puget Sound that lead to the Olympic Peninsula, Hood Canal, the towns of Poulsbo, Kingston and Bremerton and around to Tacoma and the Seattle airport if needed.
A community of approximately 20,000, Bainbridge Island has a quaint downtown area that feels like a throw back to the ’50s with perpendicular parking and a short walk from grocery store to post office, bank and playground. Coffee shops, antique stores, and restaurants round out the interesting stores on Winslow Way and make this a favorite tourist destination. Three gas stations, a 6-plex cinema, gorgeous public library, 3 gyms, and performing arts center make this more than a bedroom community of Seattle and a vibrant town in its own right.
Surrounded by water and views in all directions, it is a beautiful place to live year round. Residence find that this combination of a clean rural lifestyle with a highly educated population, top notch school system, and proximity to a large city an irresistible lifestyle.
Bainbridge Island Community Links
Bainbridge Island Running, Biking and Hiking Trail Maps
Bainbridge Island Trust for working Landscapes
