Life on Bainbridge Island | Local Holiday Shopping
Shop Small on Bainbridge Island
The sun may be setting by 6pm now, but Bainbridge Island will soon be glistening with holiday spirit! Illuminated by twinkling lights on Winslow Way and the sparkle of the Seattle skyline across the sound, nothing compares. The real magic of the island comes from the local shops that make up the heart of our community. This holiday season, shop local on Bainbridge Island. To help you get inspired, I’ve gathered a few of my favorite local shops, restaurants, and clutter-free gift ideas!
Local Favorites in Downtown
Right off the ferry, you find yourself in downtown Winslow. Running about ten city blocks, the streets are lined with local businesses, including restaurants, bakeries, galleries, toy stores, and more. Below is a list of some of the local stores you will find while walking the streets.
- Eagle Harbor Book Co.
- Island Life Artisan Gifts
- Salt House Mercantile
- Relic
- The Berry Patch Kitchen Store
- Dana’s On Bainbridge
- Bainbridge Apothecary Tea Shop
- Wildernest
- Calico Toy Shoppe
- Little Island Crafts
- Plum
- Pelindaba Lavender
- Petit & Olsen
- Bon Bon Candies
The Gift of Good Food
Food has a way to bring people together, this holiday season, support one of the fantastic locally owned restaurants on the island by gifting a gift card. You can guarantee this gift will be used and loved by anyone!
- Ba Sa Restaurant
- Bainbridge Thai Cuisine
- Bene Pizza
- Bruciato
- Casa Rojas Mexican Restaurant & Cantina
- Doc’s Marina Grill
- Emmy’s Vege House
- Harbor Public House
- Hi Life
- Hitchcock
- Isla Bonita
- Nirvana
- Pegasus Coffee House
- Proper Fish
- Sweet Dahlia Baking
Clutter-Free Gifts
Shopping for something for the person who already has everything? Consider gifting an experience instead!
- Membership to the incredible Reserve on Bainbridge Island
- Membership to Bainbridge Island Museum of Art
- Swim passes to Bainbridge Island Aquatic Center
- A Discovery Passto enjoy State Parks year-round
- Gift a Sailing Package from Sail Bainbridge
For the Pets
We can’t leave our furry friends and family off the list this holiday season! Visit these pet stores for the best baked goods, toys, and accessories.
- B.I Barkery
- Z-Bones
- Make a donation on behalf of your pet to PAWS
The Gift of Relaxation
Give the gift of relaxation with a gift card to a local spa!
Host Gifts
If you need a host gift this holiday season, consider supporting one of our local wineries, distilleries, or breweries!
Wine
- Rolling Bay Winery
- Bainbridge Vineyards
- Eagle Harbor Wine Co
- Fletcher Bay Winery
- Eleven Winery
Beer
- Bainbridge Island Brewing Company
Spirits
- Bainbridge Organic Distillers
- Highside Distilling
