The Kitsap Peninsula is located in Puget Sound consisting of over 300 miles of shoreline and located between the Olympic and Cascade Mountains enjoying spectacular views of mountains and water at every turn. Most of the communities are centered around their waterfront with marinas, shops, galleries and restaurants. There are many world class golf courses, endless recreational activities and scenic wonders. In addition to marinas and yacht clubs, Kitsap has upscale waterfront homes with private docks. Seattle is a short ferry boat ride away and the Olympic Peninsula; Victoria and Vancouver, Canada; Portland, Oregon; and three National Parks are all within driving distance. The Kitsap Peninsula is a destination on its own as well as the perfect home base to raise a family and enjoy boating. Please review any or all of the following Boating Communities in this Major Boating Area.

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Kitsap Peninsula (Kitsap County) Boating Communities

The majestic Olympic Mountains are framed by the Strait of Juan de Fuca to the north, Puget Sound to the east, and the Pacific Ocean to the west. It is a boating, hiking, fishing and diving paradise. Some of the world’s largest octopus live in these waters. Beautiful seaports like Port Townsend, Port Angeles and Port Ludlow. It’s like one big boating community with bridges and ferries connecting the area’s various communities as well as the major metropolitan cities of Seattle, Vancouver & Victoria, BC. Dominated by the majestic Olympic National Park and Olympic National Forests, the Olympic Peninsula is an ecological destination waiting for you to explore. Visit the Olympic Rain forests , Olympic Beaches and the Olympic Marine Sanctuary. Take the "Olympic Peninsula Loop Tour" around the Olympic Peninsula on Highway 101. On your trip visit The Seven Wonders of the Olympic Peninsula. This is one of the best boating, diving and fishing areas in the World. Please review any or all of the following Boating Communities in this Major Boating Area.

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Olympic Peninsula (Jefferson & Clallam Counties) Boating Communities

Some of the most beautiful islands in the world, the San Juan Islands are a cluster of many large and small islands sprawling at the southern end of Georgia Strait just below the Canadian border. Orca whales make their home in the San Juan Islands typically from late April through the end of September. The major islands enjoy regular ferry service from the main lands of Washington State and Sidney, BC on Vancouver Island. There are large marinas on the major islands including San Juan, Lopez, and Orcas. It is a spectacular boating area with lots of interesting ports and quiet coves for boaters to enjoy. There are many waterfront homes with docks capable of handling both small and large yachts. Just a great place for a boater to live and enjoy life. Please review any or all of the following Boating Communities in this Major Boating Area.

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San Juan Islands Boating Communities

Talk about a boater's paradise, boats are everywhere in Seattle! Water and mountains offering spectacular views of Puget Sound, Lake Washington and Lake Union surround the city. The awesome height of Mount Rainier, the Cascade and Olympic Mountains can be witnessed from all over the city. These are views which confirm Seattle's easy access to outdoor recreational activities including boating throughout the year. The Seattle Metropolitan boat communities mostly line the east and west sides of Lake Washington with access through the Ballard Locks to the oceans of the world. There are many marinas as well as lots of private and community docks. Great marinas like Elliott Bay, Shilshole, Carillon Point and Des Moines. And then there are the floating homes on Lake Union and along the ship canal and water view condominiums on Alki, Kirkland and Belltown. Seattle is at the heart of the tremendous Puget Sound boating area offering great marine facilities as well as a wonderful place to live and work. With so many boat communities to choose from, you are bound to find many to your liking. Please review any or all of the following Boating Communities in this Major Boating Area.

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Seattle Metro (King County) Boating Communities

South Puget Sound's water-oriented geography supports an active boating lifestyle including cruising, kayaking, sailing, and scuba diving. The cities and suburbs in this area offer quiet neighborhoods combined with a number of full service marinas and marine services. Its main cities include Tacoma and Olympia, the State Capital. If you need access to a larger city, Seattle is less than an hour north. Olympia ranks as one of America's loveliest cities and Tacoma, the City of Destiny, is an international gateway to the Pacific Rim and the world. Tacoma also serves as a gateway to some of the most magnificent natural wonders in the world such as Puget Sound, Mount Rainier National Park and the Olympic Peninsula. South Puget Sound has a number of great boating communities including Gig Harbor, Fox Island, Olympia and the Thea Foss Waterway. Please review any or all of the following Boating Communities in this Major Boating Area.

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South Puget Sound Boating Communities

The boundries of this Major Boating Area starts just north of Seattle in Edmonds and continues north to the Canadian border. Whidbey and Fidalgo Islands are located north of Seattle enroute to the City of Blaine on the U.S. Canadian Border. Whidbey Island is 50 miles long and is known for its quaint little towns like Langley and Coupeville and the Naval Air Station at Oak Harbor. Remember the movie “An Officer and a Gentleman”? That’s Whidbey. Fidalgo Island houses the town of Anacortes and is known as “the gateway to San Juan Islands” because of its ferry service to the San Juan Islands and Sidney, BC. The town of La Conner is a quaint seaport with wonderful art galleries, unusual shops and great restaurants. North of these islands, closer to the Canadian border, are the boating communities of Squalicum (Bellingham), Sandy Point, Blaine, Point Roberts and Semiahmoo. Please review any or all of the following Boating Communities in this Major Boating Area.

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Whidbey & Fidalgo Islands North to BC Boating Communities