Bainbridge Island is a unique destination and one that is easy to visit without a car. In fact, the majority of shops and restaurants are located within an easy 15-minute walk from the ferry terminal, and the broader community is bike-friendly and easy to navigate.
Can you walk around Bainbridge Island?
People usually walk the 2-mile loop in about an hour. Ample shortcuts are available for those pressed for time. The eastern loop goes through a residential neighbor- hood and then along the beach at Hawley Cove, ending with a path into a wooded area. For most walkers, the 1.5 mile round trip takes less than an hour.
How do I spend a day on Bainbridge Island?
How to Spend a Day On Bainbridge Island
8:45 AM: Leave for the ferry. 10 AM: Explore downtown Bainbridge. 12 PM: Get lunch. 1 PM: Go wine tasting. 3:30 PM: Stroll Grand Forest. 6 PM: Explore parks in south Bainbridge Island. 7:30 PM: Get dinner back in downtown Bainbridge. 9 PM: Take the ferry back to Seattle.
Is there Uber or Lyft on Bainbridge Island?
There are also a few Uber and Lyft drivers on Bainbridge now who have proved very helpful in our ever-expanding options for transportation on the island, as well as traditional taxis. Taxi & Tours can be reached at (206) 842-7660. Viking Cab Co. can be reached at (360) 244-4420.
Can you take Seattle ferry without car?
Yes, there are plenty of things to do without having a car. The ferry runs approximately once an hour from very early morning until quite late in the evening. The schedule has not changed from season to season in the four years we have lived on the island. Foot passengers pay going west (Seattle to Bainbridge Island).
Can you drive off Bainbridge Island?
Since Bainbridge Island is well—an island—there aren’t many ways that you can get there by driving. The only way to get there with your car is to cross a bridge on Highway 305 that connects Bainbridge to the mainland.
Is Bainbridge Island Expensive?
Bainbridge Island home prices are not only among the most expensive in Washington, but Bainbridge Island real estate also consistently ranks among the most expensive in America.
Is Bainbridge Island safe?
You’ll feel a strong sense of safety on Bainbridge Island, whether you are visiting or living here. That’s due in large part to our low crime rate. The overall island crime rate is less than half the national average, and the violent crime rate, specifically, is about one third the national average.
How long is ferry ride from Seattle to Bainbridge Island?
About 4.6 million people ride the Seattle / Bainbridge Island route each year. The trip from Seattle to Bainbridge Island via ferry boat (locals refer to it merely as “the boat”) is 35 minutes. The two Washington State Ferry boats on this route are over 400 feet long, and can carry up to 200 cars and 2,500 passengers.
How long does it take to go around Bainbridge Island?
The crossing will take you about 35 minutes, and without a car costs a whopping $8.65 per adult, and $4.30 for kids. So a Bainbridge Island day trip is a super affordable option in Seattle. If you bring your car, it’s going to cost you $15.75 (includes the driver), plus the walk on fare for everyone else in the car.
How many days do you need in Seattle?
Spending 2 to 3 days in Seattle
If you keep your itinerary to the most popular sites and stay in this relatively small geographic area, 2 to 3 days in Seattle is enough for most people to get a good taste of what urban Seattle offers.
How often does the Bainbridge ferry run?
The Seattle to Bainbridge route runs about every 50-55 minutes from Monday through Friday. The first ferry departs the terminal at Coleman Dock/Pier 52 at 5:30 a.m., and the last ferry leaves at 1:35 a.m., technically the next day.
Are there buses on Bainbridge?
Public Transportation
Kitsap Transit operates a substantial network of public-use Bainbridge Island buses that are perfectly coordinated with ferry travel times.
Is there Uber in Kingston WA?
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Can you stay in the car on a ferry?
No. For safety reasons all passengers must leave their vehicles and make their way to the lounges or open decks.
Can you walk on the Seattle ferry?
Walk-on passengers and bicycles
You will walk across a ramp to board the ferry. There is indoor and outdoor seating. You are free to move around. You will exit the ferry on the docked side following the directions of the ferry employee.
How do you get to San Juan Island without a car?
Getting around the island without a car can be achieved through the San Juan Island Transit shuttle or the Jolly Trolley. I recommend the shuttle as it’s easy and inexpensive ($5 one way). You can also rent bikes and mopeds at various shops around Friday Harbor or take taxis.
