Day Trip: Bainbridge Island

Updated: June 13, 2007

Just a half-hour ferry ride from Seattle, this peaceful island community feels like hours away. From the first-rate boutiques and restaurants in Winslow to the state parks and beaches around the island, there are plenty of reasons to schedule a day trip to Bainbridge.

On this page:Bainbridge Basics, Where to Eat, Where to Shop, What to Do.

Bainbridge Basics

  1. 1 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Bainbridge Island Ferry
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    801 Alaskan Way, Seattle, WA 98104 (map)

    A ferry leaves every hour from the terminal on Pier 52 in downtown Seattle. To save money, walk on or take a bike--you can visit all Winslow locations on foot.

Where to Eat

  1. 2 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Harbour Public House
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    231 Parfitt Way SW, Bainbridge Isle, WA 98110 (map)

  2. 3 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Four Swallows
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    481 Madison Ave, Bainbridge Island, WA 98110 (map)

  3. 4 The Living Room
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    123 Bjune Dr SE, Bainbridge Island, WA 98110 (map)

    A friendly, welcoming wine bar that offers small plates and a well-curated selection of wines by the glass and bottle.

  4. 5 Mora Ice Cream Co
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    12685 Miller Rd NE Ste 1100, Bainbridge Island, WA 98110 (map)

    Try the 48 handcrafted flavors, made with local ingredients, at this Winslow ice cream shop.

  5. 6 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Blackbird Bakery
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    210 Winslow Way E, Bainbridge Island, WA 98110 (map)

    Baked goods, including muffins, scones, coffeecake and savory and sweet tarts, complement the Caffe Vita coffee at this cheery coffeehouse.

  6. 7 3.5 Star Rating: Average Cafe Nola
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    101 Winslow Way E, Bainbridge Isle, WA 98110 (map)

Where to Shop

  1. 8 Indulgence
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    400 Winslow Way E, Bainbridge Is, WA 98110 (map)

  2. 9 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Eagle Harbor Book Store
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    157 Winslow Way E, Bainbridge Isle, WA 98110 (map)

  3. 10 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Ambrosia Beauty
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    108 Winslow Way W, Bainbridge Island, WA 98110 (map)

    This friendly beauty store offers exclusive lines of perfume and natural cosmetics that aren't readily available in Seattle.

  4. 11 2 Star Rating: Below Average Cake Womens Clothing
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    230 Winslow Way E, Bainbridge Isle, WA 98110 (map)

  5. 12 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Bon Bon
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    123 Bjune Dr Ste 103, Bainbridge Island, WA 98110 (map)

    Kids and adults alike should stop in this old-fashioned candy shop for truffles, house-made fudge, taffy, old-fashioned candy and a wall of licorous.

  6. 13 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Kennedy & Kate
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    110 Madison Ave N, Bainbridge Island, WA 98110 (map)

    Designer fashions are affordable at this women's boutique, offering youthful urban clothing at a fraction of downtown prices.

What to Do

  1. 14 4 Star Rating: Recommended Bainbridge Island Vineyards
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    8989 E Day Rd, Bainbridge Isle, WA 98110 (map)

    This small winery is inviting, 100 percent local and just a short drive from the ferry dock.

  2. 15 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Bloedel Reserve
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    7571 NE Dolphin Dr, Bainbridge Isle, WA 98110 (map)

    Make an appointment in advance for this lush, breathtaking garden reserve.

  3. 16 Washington State Park
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    2241 Pleasant Beach Dr NE, Bainbridge Island, WA 98110 (map)

    Escape to the southern end of the island and visit this 137-acre waterfront marine park, home to beaches, hiking trails, gorgeous views and an underwater scuba park.

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