Kitsap
County Information
Located just nine miles west of Seattle,
the Kitsap Peninsula is easily accessible by sea, land or air
from launching
points all over Puget Sound. Unspoiled, unhurried and unique, the Kitsap Peninsula offers a
bounty of recreational, cultural, historical and shopping opportunities
for those who are looking for a break from the hectic pace of city
life.
The Kitsap Peninsula lies in the heart of Puget Sound surrounded
by over 300 miles of saltwater shoreline and located between the
Olympic and Cascade Mountain ranges in Washington State.
You’ll find spectacular
views of mountains and water at every turn. The combination of
Native American, Scandinavian, military and pioneer attractions
makes Kitsap an easy-to-tour destination. Kitsap offers miles of
accessible shoreline, world-class golf courses and
endless recreational, cultural and scenic wonders.
Within a days drive you’ll find the Seattle and Tacoma Metropolitan
areas; the Olympic Peninsula; Victoria and Vancouver, Canada; Portland,
Oregon; and three National Parks. The Kitsap Peninsula is a destination
on its own as well as the perfect home base to explore the Puget
Sound region.