Carol’s guidebook for Poulsbo and surrounding areas

Carol
Carol’s guidebook for Poulsbo and surrounding areas

Great walks/hikes

Fish Park provides the greater Poulsbo community green space for a number of outdoor activities. We are home to native fish, bird, and plant species.
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Poulsbo's Fish Park
288 NW Lindvig Way
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Fish Park provides the greater Poulsbo community green space for a number of outdoor activities. We are home to native fish, bird, and plant species.
Tucked into the middle of Bainbridge Island, this extensive network of trails is one of the most popular for folks who live around here. And with over seven miles of winding and looping trails, there is plenty to choose from.
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Grand Forest West
9752 Miller Rd NE
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Tucked into the middle of Bainbridge Island, this extensive network of trails is one of the most popular for folks who live around here. And with over seven miles of winding and looping trails, there is plenty to choose from.
A moderate level hike about 30 minutes from my place but the view is amazing and there's a cool tree house.
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Kitsap County Guillemot Cove Nature Reserve
19235 NW Stavis Bay Rd
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A moderate level hike about 30 minutes from my place but the view is amazing and there's a cool tree house.
Easy walking trails, incredible views and gardens. One of my favorite places (it's not free and with covid, you may need advance reservations).
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Bloedelova rezervace
7571 NE Dolphin Dr
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Easy walking trails, incredible views and gardens. One of my favorite places (it's not free and with covid, you may need advance reservations).
My very favorite beach and state park about 30 minutes from my place.
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Státní park Scenic Beach
9565 Scenic Beach Rd NW
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My very favorite beach and state park about 30 minutes from my place.
About a 40-minute drive (don't go near rush hour) to a beautiful wildlife reserve with several walking trails. Located at the head of Hood Canal, Theler Wetlands consists of more than 3 miles of accessible walking trails within 139 acres of protected salt marsh and estuary wetlands. If they’re open, you and your family can discover the displays and hands-on exhibits that teach more about the wetlands ecosystem.
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Thelar Wetlands Trail
22641 WA-3
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About a 40-minute drive (don't go near rush hour) to a beautiful wildlife reserve with several walking trails. Located at the head of Hood Canal, Theler Wetlands consists of more than 3 miles of accessible walking trails within 139 acres of protected salt marsh and estuary wetlands. If they’re open, you and your family can discover the displays and hands-on exhibits that teach more about the wetlands ecosystem.
Long mostly sandy beach with an old lighthouse. Behind the lighthouse follow the path along the beach to a steep set of stairs that go straight up the hill for a short hike. One of my favorite places for beach-walking. There's a nearby store for coffee or ice cream afterwards.
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Maják Point No Point
9009 NE Point No Point Rd
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Long mostly sandy beach with an old lighthouse. Behind the lighthouse follow the path along the beach to a steep set of stairs that go straight up the hill for a short hike. One of my favorite places for beach-walking. There's a nearby store for coffee or ice cream afterwards.
Couple hour drive to the heart of the Olympic National Park. Beautiful drive. Amazing trails and forests.
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Hoh Rainforest Olympic Nat’l Park
5629-4911 Upper Hoh Rd
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Couple hour drive to the heart of the Olympic National Park. Beautiful drive. Amazing trails and forests.
Great views and beach. Campground.
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Kitsap Memorial State Park
202 NE Park St
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Great views and beach. Campground.

Cool towns to visit nearby

A really fun old-mill town. The general store is a gem. Good food next door to the store. Pretty views of the water.
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Port Gamble
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A really fun old-mill town. The general store is a gem. Good food next door to the store. Pretty views of the water.
A fun, artsy town with a lot of great shops, restaurants, and beach walks. Some of my favorite stores: The Olive Bar, Expressions clothing store, Fountain cafe, Hudson Point cafe...I could go on and on.
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Port Townsend
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A fun, artsy town with a lot of great shops, restaurants, and beach walks. Some of my favorite stores: The Olive Bar, Expressions clothing store, Fountain cafe, Hudson Point cafe...I could go on and on.
One of my favorite road trips to a great resort on the water. You can have lunch or dinner and walk around the grounds. Across the street is a short hike up a big hill with a great view of the Olympics from the top. After lunch, drive past Alderbrook to the Union store for some fun treats!
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Alderbrook Resort and Spa
10 E Alderbrook Dr
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One of my favorite road trips to a great resort on the water. You can have lunch or dinner and walk around the grounds. Across the street is a short hike up a big hill with a great view of the Olympics from the top. After lunch, drive past Alderbrook to the Union store for some fun treats!
A fun, electric town. Gateway to Seattle with lots of little shops and great food. I especially love the fish and chips at Proper Fish.
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Bainbridge Island
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A fun, electric town. Gateway to Seattle with lots of little shops and great food. I especially love the fish and chips at Proper Fish.

Sightseeing

A drive-through wildlife exhibit, where animals come right up to your vehicle. ...buffalo will drool on your car.
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Olympic Game Farm
1423 Ward Rd
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A drive-through wildlife exhibit, where animals come right up to your vehicle. ...buffalo will drool on your car.
A couple hour drive with stunning views of the Olympics. In winter, check to see when open, closed part of the year. A very pretty drive.
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Návštěvnické centrum Hurricane Ridge
3002 Mt Angeles Rd
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A couple hour drive with stunning views of the Olympics. In winter, check to see when open, closed part of the year. A very pretty drive.

Food scene

My favorite restaurant for special occasions. Walk the extensive and beautiful gardens before or after your meal.
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Molly Ward Gardens
27462 Big Valley Rd NE
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My favorite restaurant for special occasions. Walk the extensive and beautiful gardens before or after your meal.
A local favorite for beer and food.
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Slippery Pig Brewery
18801 Front St NE
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A local favorite for beer and food.
A 5-minute walk from my place. Another local favorite for good beer and food. Outdoor seating, too.
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Valholl Brewing
18970 3rd Ave NE
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A 5-minute walk from my place. Another local favorite for good beer and food. Outdoor seating, too.
Great food. One of my favorite places. Also, a full bar. You can sit outside on the deck when the weather is warm.
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The Loft
18779 Front St NE
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Great food. One of my favorite places. Also, a full bar. You can sit outside on the deck when the weather is warm.
My favorite Italian place. They also own the Paella Bar next door so you can order off either menu.
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Burrata Bistro
19006 Front St NE
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My favorite Italian place. They also own the Paella Bar next door so you can order off either menu.
Another good Italian restaurant one block from my place.
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Sogno di Vino
18830 Front St NE
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Another good Italian restaurant one block from my place.
Good breakfast choices. Lunch and Dinner. American diner food.
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Green Light Diner
18820 Front St NE
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Good breakfast choices. Lunch and Dinner. American diner food.
My favorite pho place and bubble tea.
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Pho T & N
19641 7th Ave NE
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My favorite pho place and bubble tea.
My favorite thai place!
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Kachai Thai Kitchen
19980 10th Ave NE
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My favorite thai place!
Great Mexican food one block from my place.
Casa Luna
Great Mexican food one block from my place.

Coffee Shops within walking distance

We have so many great coffee shops within walking distance of my place.
Great coffee!
Hot Shots Java
18881 Front St NE
Great coffee!
Great coffee, tea, and treats.
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Poulsbohemian Coffeehouse
19003 Front St NE
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Great coffee, tea, and treats.
Great coffee, smoothies, breakfast, lunch, pastries, etc.
Cups Espresso & Café
18881 Front St NE
Great coffee, smoothies, breakfast, lunch, pastries, etc.
We have 3 Starbucks in town--this one is the closest, there's one near Walmart, and one in the local Safeway.
Starbucks
19673 7th Ave NE
We have 3 Starbucks in town--this one is the closest, there's one near Walmart, and one in the local Safeway.
Great coffee and food
The Coffee Oasis Iverson Café
780 NE Iverson St
Great coffee and food

Local Yummies, Downtown Poulsbo.

Historic pastry shop downtown Poulsbo.
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Sluys Poulsbo Bakery
18924 Front St NE
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Historic pastry shop downtown Poulsbo.
Best ice cream shop with a ton of variety.
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Mora Iced Creamery
139 Madrone Ln N
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Best ice cream shop with a ton of variety.
Nice variety of chocolates!
Boehm's Chocolates of Poulsbo
18864 Front St NE
Nice variety of chocolates!

Grocery Stores

My favorite local grocery store because of their variety and organic selections.
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Central Market
20148 10th Ave NE
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My favorite local grocery store because of their variety and organic selections.
Safeway grocery store and pharmacy.
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Safeway
19245 10th Ave NE
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Safeway grocery store and pharmacy.
A block from my place for the little things you may have forgotten. Fun candies and International treats.
Marina Market
18882 Front St NE
A block from my place for the little things you may have forgotten. Fun candies and International treats.