Explore Port Orchard

Port Orchard is conveniently located on the Kitsap Peninsula between the urban settings of Seattle-Tacoma, and the rain forests and beaches of the Olympic National Park.  As the Peninsula is almost entirely surrounded by water, it is a perfect destination for boaters and water sports, and recently became one of the few places in the country to feature a nationally recognized water trail for paddlers.

Local resident Debbie Macomber is a New York Times bestselling author, and fans of her novels know Port Orchard as Cedar Cove, the picturesque waterfront village that is the setting for her beloved Cedar Cove series. Numerous locations from her novels can be easily found including the waterfront library, totem pole, the courthouse on Cline Street, art gallery and the Bay Street restaurants.

Downtown Port Orchard features a collection of eclectic boutiques, antiques, and collectible shops where merchants offer a mix of designer goods as well at retro items. There is also a wonderful collection of games and toys for the whole family.

Dining choices are abundant, from a bistro to a gastropub, and dining with a waterfront view. The Port Orchard Public Market located in downtown offers everything from dining to desserts, juice bar, flowers and gifts and artisan pottery. The market features permanent, seasonal, and daily vendors, so you will get something new every time you visit.