2025 Kitsap Beach Explorations

Join local naturalists to observe the unique creatures that call the fragile intertidal zone home. These events are FREE and suitable for all ages. Boots or closed-toe shoes recommended. No registration required unless specified.

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Shine Tidelands State Park

Northwest side of Hood Canal Bridge. Discovery Pass Required

  • May 1 – 1:30pm – 3:00pm
  • June 12 – 11:30am – 1:00pm
  • July 12 – 11:30am – 1:00pm
  • August 9 – 11:00am – 12:30pm

Kitsap Memorial State Park

202 NE Park St., Poulsbo. Discovery Pass Required

  • May 31 – 1:30pm – 3:00pm
  • June 27 – 11:30am – 1:00pm

Silverdale Waterfront Park

3337 NW Byron St, Silverdale – Meet at the tables near the restrooms or find us on the beach.

  • June 26 – 12:00pm – 1:30pm
  • July 23 – 10:00am – 12:00pm *(Intertidal Investigations, suitable for ages 4-10). Hosted by Kitsap Regional Library. Check KRL website for specifics.

Lion’s Park – Bremerton

251 Lebo Boulevard, Bremerton – Meet at northwest end of Lion’s Park, near boat launch.

  • June 12 – 11:30am – 1:00pm (Hosted by Kitsap Regional Library. Check KRL website for specifics).
  • July 10 – 10:30am – 12:00pm (Hosted by Kitsap Regional Library. Check KRL website for specifics).

Kingston Saltair Beach Park

25055 Washington Blvd. NE Kingston – North of ferry dock — Some 2-hr free parking available in lower lot next to marina and in public park landward of ferry loading lot.

  • May 27 – 11:00am – 12:30pm
  • June 25 – 10:30am – 12:00pm (Hosted by Kitsap Regional Library. Check KRL website for specifics).
  • July 24 – 10:30am – 12:00pm

Bainbridge Ferry Terminal

Access the beach by parking in downtown Winslow, walking through Waterfront Park to Waterfront Trail, which passes a condo complex.

  • June 28 – 12:30pm – 2:00pm
  • July 24 – 11:00am – 12:00pm (Hosted by Kitsap Regional Library. Check KRL website for specifics).

Rockaway Beach – Bainbridge Island

4002 Rockaway Dr. NE – This small conservancy park is easy to miss with a limited parking area. Carpooling encouraged. There is a short flight of stairs to beach.

  • July 23 – 9:30am – 11:00am

Point White Pier – Bainbridge Island

3939 Crystal Springs Dr NE, B.I. – Meet at Point White Pier or find us on the beach.

  • May 29 – 12:00pm – 1:30pm