Missed Opportunities…read more When I think of this bridge, I think of missing the ferry to Seattle, and having to drive around the island to get home. I think of visiting friends who live on Bainbridge, which in turn makes me think of the Wicker Man. I think of the nights spent at the nearby Clearwater Casino, dancing the night away in a smoke filled room. I also think of Laura.. If you look to the left when leaving Bainbridge, you can see the log where they found Laura Palmer's body in the pilot of David Lynch's Twin Peaks.

I'm a fan of bridges as long as they're not too far off the ground (or water). This bridge is a…read moresteel one that felt very safe. I wanted to get under the bridge in order to take a few pictures. Finding a way under the bridge is not an easy task for a tourist. I used maps to find the roads that would lead me there but had a number of wrong turns and dead ends. Finally, just by chance, I turned my head and saw a path down to the beach. The path is not appropriate for everyone - it was muddy, slippery, and had a bit of an incline. Wearing the wrong shoes could also ruin your day. The beach was full of clam shells and rocks with barnacles. There were a lot of birds and the water flowed at a brisk pace under the bridge. The bridge itself had vines growing on the outer posts away from the water. It was great for photos and my family loved the adventure!

If you have not been to a class of Danielle's you are truly missing out. Danielle is outgoing, uber…read morefriendly and knows her stuff. Beginning with a white canvas usually 12x16 and a small plate of 3-4 colors, 2-3 paintbrushes. Two hours later your canvas looks amazing and its yours, its unique and yet recognizable as the item you saw at the beginning of class. Danielle is witty and full of spunk. She does not leave you with no guidance or a sense of loss. She is continuously moving around the venue work space so that every customer has a birds eye view of the technique she is helping you create. If you have ever wanted to paint, Danielle is your go to person. Plus she teams with venues that are small local businesses, a win win situation. Affordable fun, Great for all ages and levels of expertise. I began painting with her two years ago September/October. I truly enjoy my nights out painting with Danielle.

This town is so lucky, we would love to have one of Thomas Dambo's trolls in our neighborhood!…read moreLoved visiting and seeing this quaint area!

Very easy to walk to from the parking lot. I agree it's very close to the entrance, you can't miss…read moreit. So finding it is easy. Limited parking, and short distance walking. We tried to ride our bikes but it was short lived. Due to the short trail that didn't really loop.

The Bainbridge Island Ferry had me living out my Grey's Anatomy dreams. We traveled between Seattle…read moreand Bainbridge for an afternoon of wine tasting. We drove a car onto the ferry. On the way there, we got in line about 40 minutes early, so we were able to easily get onto the ferry. However, on the way back, there were a lot of cars in line, so we weren't able to get on the first ferry we were waiting for. The ferries were also backed up, so we waited in line for a bit over an hour. We were in great company, so it was not an issue at all, but it's something to be aware of if you're on a time crunch. There's a lot of unpredictability that can come with the ferry, so you have to give yourself enough time! Once on the ferry, we got out of our cars and explored. The ferry gives gorgeous views of the shoreline including the Space Needle and observation wheel. There's plenty of space inside with lots of tables and chairs. We got a little booth and played card games. The ride itself is so short that I actually could've enjoyed a little more time on the ferry. The ferry is a fun way to explore the islands and the ability to bring on a car adds to the accessibility of exploration on the other end!

Please don't miss taking the ferry to Bainbridge Island. It's a short 35 minute ride with great…read moreviews! The ticket is $8.50. There are plenty of snacks you can get on the ferry. Service is great. The ferries run all year.

A cute little Italian grocery store and a cafe with an open kitchen on Bainbridge Island. Honestly…read morewhen I saw the kitchen staff at work, something told me the food was gonna be off the charts. It was! We got the spinach and ricotta ravioli with the mushroom sauce, spaghetti with marinara and an artichoke/mushroom/ olives pizza. It was terrific. I was eyeing the cannoli and a friendly lady in the line told me it was a must try. So I did. It was crunchy, not too sweet, nutty from the pistachio and sweet from the chocolate. Unfortunately we were very hungry so we demolished the food within minutes-- so no pictures. The storefront was very cute. A lot of Italian wines, spices, and condiments and even an olive oil bottling station. I also bought a bottle of Sangiovese that I am very excited to try.

What an absolute hidden treasure…read more Discovered Via Rosa 11 while exploring Bainbridge Island on the advice of a friend. NOW I get why she recommended it! This place is absolutely delicious in every way! Driving past, you might miss it entirely. The exterior is almost secretive (perhaps that's what they're going for). But once inside, you step into a small Italian market filled with authentic staples. You'll find imported pastas, olive oils, sparkling sodas, cured meats, olives, etc. Equal parts neighborhood pizzeria and Italian market. The owners themselves came out and greeted our table, which immediately impressed me and set the tone. This place is truly family-run. A husband and wife from Hawaii and Italy who have created something similar to the movie "Nonna". Then there's the wood-burning oven that sits glowing in the kitchen, the kind that makes that perfect blister and char. We ordered the Burrata y Speck pizza ($23). San Marzano tomatoes, whole burrata, cherry tomatoes, basil, speck, and Parmigiano. It was outstanding! The crust is PERFECTLY crisp! Funny note* Look how they shaped the pizza as a heart for us on their own....how cute! We also tried the Bruschetta, which was equally excellent. For drinks, we shared a bottle of blood orange sparkling wine, which might have been the most refreshing thing I've had all day. A couple of things worth noting: - First, like most small Italian eateries, dining here is communal as space is limited. You might get your own table, or you might end up dining along fellow pizza lovers. Roll the dice and enjoy the experience. - Second, if you order something to go at the counter, remember to pick it up before leaving. I ordered the cannoli ahead of time to take with me, and completely forgot to take them with me on the way out. My fault. My only real suggestion for Via Rosa (should they need more business) is to lean into the curb appeal a bit more. This place deserves to be discovered IMO, but right now it's so subtle from the road that many people will drive right past without even realizing what they are missing. Which would be a shame because if you stop, you'll find a tiny slice of Italy tucked away on Bainbridge Island! Will ABSOLUTELY be back. 5 stars.

This place was very good. Everything I ate was super solid. They cook most of it in front of you at…read morethe bar and everything comes out hot and fresh. We had some meatball and bread appetizers both were excellent. The olives were fire. I can't remember what pizzas we got but both hit the spot and I have to imagine anything they are putting out is good. Not sure about parking as I walked in from the street. Pretty good sized place but it was very busy on a late Saturday afternoon.

My daughter, wife, and I arrived a little after 6 pm on a cold Saturday night in January. The…read morerestaurant was busy, but they were able to find us a table with no wait. We were warmly greeted by our server shortly after being seated. The restaurant was full of energy with numerous lively conversations. It was loud, but not loud enough that we couldn't carry on our own conversation. We each ordered a 12-inch pizza of our liking, knowing that we would have leftovers to take home for lunch the next day. I ordered the Italian sausage pizza, Salsiccia. My wife ordered a Margherita pizza, and my daughter ordered a Prosciutto. All three pies came out of the brick oven in no time. We shared slices from each. Funny, we all thought the pizza we each ordered was the best, but all were great. Service was excellent the entire evening. Our server was attentive and funny. We enjoyed our meal and our visit and will return

I cannot say enough great things about the whole Cedar Springs team but especially Betsy. We got…read moremarried 8.16.25 and our day couldn't have been more magical. From the very first meeting to look at the venue almost two years ago, Betsy has been a pleasure to work with. She was accommodating, had great insight and was quick to find solutions for anything that came up over the last two years of planning. Communication is seamless with the whole team, and the services offered for decor are absolutely incredible. I highly recommend the draping and candle services offered by Lindsey, the venue is drop dead gorgeous all on its own however Lindseys special touch really takes it to the next level. The big day was a dream, and I have been told over 100 times by multiple people that this is the best venue they have ever been to. The love, time and care that Betsy gives to the venue really shines through. I will forever be grateful for Betsy and her family for sharing their home with us and giving me and my husband a day we will never forget. Along with Betsy and her family, we had a great team of vendors, which I have to give a shout out here to those that are on the venues preferred vendor list, you should absolutely check them out. Music/Emcee- DJZ Entertainment (preferred vendor) Betsy recommend DJZ and their crew, they kept the party going all night long. They brought the energy and the good vibes, but more than that they are very familiar with the venues setup and made the transition from the ceremony island to the reception area completely seamless. Bartender- Beverly Beloved (preferred vendor)- friendly professional and quick service also very price friendly and helpful during planning. All in all, this was absolutely the best day of our lives thus far and it was all thanks to Betsy!

My daughter chose this venue with her then fiancé. The location is magical and enchanting. You must…read moreuse their recommended wedding planner planner with CME experience. She made every person feel as she was personally taking care of them. She is so knowledgeable kind and patient. I have never been involved with a wedding that ran smoother. It is mostly outdoor, but luckily the sun broke through the week of rain for us. There are many lovely waterfront homes available for rent at reasonable prices. It was a wonderful weekend and a beautiful wedding that will be remembered forever.

Great playground for the kids. Plenty of parking space. Fun pier to walk across to enjoy the…read morewaters. Two stairways to make your way down to check out the crabs under the rocks and sometimes seals that come around. You can also watch people sail boating too. There is a gazebo to host events here. Bathrooms are open during park hours. Cute little shops and restaurants around the area. I enjoy coming here for all the festivals that are hosted here. Mainly the whale watching days!

This park is beautiful! It has an amazingly wonderful play structure for children, comparable to…read moresome seen in Europe. The waterfront views are glorious and can be taken in from along the lengthy walkway making its way around the play area and towards the rocky beach. Parking aplenty, restrooms on site, grassy areas for picnics and more, there is truly something for everyone at this beautiful park.

So this is actually a Facebook collection of pages that's gone worldwide…read more Founded around 2013, on Bainbridge Island, this idea took off and is now worldwide. Here's the idea - you gift and share local to you. It's all done through fb pages, which have local admins, and local members. A specific area is determined. If you live within those boundaries you are eligible to be a member. You can only belong to one group, because you are supposed to "give where you live". As you clean out your basement and find that old tennis racquet you never used - you can gift it here. Looking for a pair of rollerblades? Ask for it here. You never know. I've seen snowblowers given away, treadmills asked for and received, and someone who needed 6 rubber bands got them. So nothing is too big or small an ask. The fundamental are: Get to know your neighbors. Keep things out of landfills Ask for knowledge - where is the best hiking? No commerce - so no money. No selling or buying. It's all freely gifted. All under the umbrella of being kind and sharing. You can find your own local page by searching through the Buynothingproject.org page. Or searching fb.