Named after Commodore George Bainbridge, commander of the USS Constitution in the war of 1812, Bainbridge Island has always been an inviting place for those who happen upon its shores. Once the center of logging and shipbuilding industries because of its many large cedars used for ships’ masts, the Bainbridge Island of today is well-known for the incredible quality of life it provides its nearly 21,000 residents.
Located in the Central Puget Sound Basin, west of Seattle and east of the Kitsap Peninsula, Bainbridge Island’s nearly 18,000 acres on 28 square miles makes it one of the largest islands on Puget Sound. But even though Bainbridge Island has more room than most of the local islands, Bainbridge island leaders have been careful to preserve greenspace and to be cautious in both residential and commercial development. The result is a truly an island unlike any other, with amazing real estate options and a community who expects and routinely receives success in its endeavors.
Bainbridge Island’s easy accessibility has attracted many who have taken note of all that Bainbridge Island has to offer. The stunning natural beauty of the island, preserved in areas like the Bloedel Reserve, two state parks and a forest makes a terrific scenic backdrop to the many community events and attractions of Bainbridge Island. The annual Bainbridge Grand Old 4th of July Celebration with its foot and bike race, street fair and parade and car show, the Bainbridge Garden Tour, the Bainbridge Arts and Crafts Tour are just a few of the celebrations that enhance the community spirit.
On Bainbridge Island you can find cosmopolitan shopping and restaurants, enjoy renowned entertainment at the Bainbridge Performing Arts and learn about the unique local history at the Bainbridge Historical Museum. Golfers enjoy the Wing Point Country Club, and the many parks and public spaces provide family’s with opportunities to enjoy time together and enjoy the natural beauty, and recreational sports fields. The local schools are the best in Kitsap in academics and the schools’ sports programs are always in the running for local, state and even national championships. A thriving economy and crime rates well-below the national and state average are other enticements to those seeking a better quality of life by relocating to Bainbridge Island.
Bainbridge's accessibility to the rest of Kitsap by way of a two lane bridge to the north and a major ferry connection has attracted those working in nearby Seattle, too. Well-known neighborhoods, with their own distinctive identity and many with views of the water, are popular real estate options on Bainbridge Island.
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