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# Bay Street Waterfront District

Port Orchard, Washington annual Events Mosquito Fleet Fest May 23+24, 2026 Click Here Night Markets 2026 June 20, July 11, Aug 22, Sept 12 Click Here Halloweekend October 23-25, 2026 Click Here Holiday on the Bay December 5, 2026 Click Here Ladies Night Out May 1, 2026 Click Here Small Business Saturday November 28, 2026 Click Here SHOP | DINE | EXPLORE Shop A walk down Bay Street on Port Orchard’s waterfront reveals a cluster of shops, restaurants, and experiences that are perfect to spend a few hours with family, or friends, or enjoying a little solo time. Dine The Port Orchard Waterfront has eatery options that range from a fancy affair for the 21+ crowd to friendly dining experiences for the whole family. Just a short walkabout Bay Street and you’ll discover hand-ground sirloin burgers, sourdough pizzas, vegan donuts, hand-crafted ice cream, and so much more! explore A 10-minute foot ferry from Bremerton and walkable from Seattle, adventure abounds at the Port Orchard Waterfront. Kayak or paddle the inlet, skate/bike/walk the waterfront pathway, or plop down in a pocket full of sand and watch the sunset. Bay Street is a never-ending natural adventure waiting for you to add your personal touch. plan your adventure Waterfront Calendar There’s always something happening around the waterfront in Port Orchard. Hover over the blocks to learn more about each event. waterfront annual events about us The Port Orchard Bay Street Association has been a supporting force of the local business community for over 20 years. We are a powerful voice for our community and the future of downtown Port Orchard. Our mission is to support our local business community with events, opportunities, tourism marketing, and champion incredible experiences for visitors and locals alike. meet the team Directions by car: Directions from the Freeway (Hwy 16) : Exit at the Old Clifton Rd./Tremont St. exit. Turn right off of the exit. Follow Tremont St. through the roundabouts, staying in the left lane. Turn left at the light onto Port Orchard Blvd. Turn right onto Bay Street. *Turn towards the water on Frederick Ave, Sidney Ave, or Harrison Ave to access the main parking areas. Street parking is also available. Directions from Hood Canal, North Kitsap, Central Kitsap/Bremerton (into Gorst along the water): Take Hwy 3 South to Hwy 16 East. Take the SR166 Exit (left lane). Follow the road along the water into downtown Port Orchard. *Turn left towards the water on Frederick Ave, Sidney Ave, or Harrison Ave to access the main parking areas. Street parking is also available. directions by ferry | $2/per ride Kitsap Transit is our local transit service and operates foot ferry routes to and from Port Orchard + Bremerton. Every 30 minutes foot ferries leave Bremerton and make their way across Sinclair Inlet to our beautiful downtown. On the Bremerton side, the foot ferry terminal and the Washington State Ferry (WSF) terminal are located side by side, making it easy for travelers to journey from Seattle to Port Orchard without a vehicle. Forms of payment accepted are cash or Orca Card . No advanced ticket purchase is required. Riding over from Seattle? You’ll find the Seattle > Bremerton ferry schedule on the Washington State DOT site. *Foot Ferry History: Before roads, our area relied on boats for transportation and commerce. The inlets and bays of Puget Sound made for a natural transportation route. It was a loosely connected and ever-changing group of privately operated steamboats that served Puget Sound communities – large and small – from around 1860 until the early 1930s. They were called the ‘Mosquito Fleet’ and their heyday ended in the 1930s when competition with rail and road transportation put the fleet out of business. Today, only one remaining steamer, Carlisle II, is in rotation on the foot ferry schedule. foot ferry schedule learn more about the waterfront New on Bay St: Cut to the Chase Article by the Kitsap Daily News New business spotlight - “Barbering was always a dream of mine,” Chase said. “I’ve always wanted to do it, and I never knew how incredible it would be for me to really pursue that dream.” read Visit Downtown Port Orchard Article by Love Kitsap Take a walk down Bay Street with Love Kitsap and learn about all they love about downtown Port Orchard. read Live: Josephine’s Mercantile Article by Love Kitsap ‘Josephine’s Mercantile is South Kitsap’s favorite spot for gift shopping, vintage, and of course - a great cup of Jo.’ read Best Local Winter Gift Ideas from Kitsap Article by Love Kitsap A shopping guide packed with tons of local gift ideas that are perfect for celebrating in the winter season. Read read more press