Brownsville (Washington)

Brownsville is a community on the Kitsap Peninsula in the Puget Sound region of Washington state.

Brownsville is one of Puget Sound's most secluded and snug harbors. Primarily a residential area, the small port area has a store and restaurant.

By car
It's about 6 miles east of Silverdale.

Get around
Most of Brownsville is accessible on foot from the marina.

See
Good place to watch boats, birds and wildlife on the harbor.

Do

 * BAD, Brownsville Appreciation Day is an annual event that takes place the 4th Saturday in September.

Sea kayaking
Sea kayaking can be a rewarding way to explore the area around Brownsville giving the paddler a closer and slower look at their surroundings and making Kitsap one of the most popular areas to kayak in Puget Sound. Thick forests of majestic pine and deciduous trees and hundreds of creeks and estuaries dot the coastline. Or just explore many harbor towns like Brownsville that cater to kayakers with shops and restaurants accessible from the water. Harbor Seals, Otters, Sea Lions, Bald Eagles and Blue Herons are common sites while the occasional viewing of an Orca or Grey Whale is not out of the question.

Kayak trails
Organized trails offer overnight camping options and maps of appropriate and scenic travel destinations.



Shellfishing
Shellfish are prized resources of the Puget Sound, the cool, clean waters provide some of the finest shellfish habitat in the world. Maps of public shellfishing areas and health warnings and updates can be found online at the States Fish and Wildlife website, as with all fishing in Puget Sound permits are required and can be purchased online or in some sporting goods stores. Brownsville does have a public shellfishing beach north of the marina however health closures are common in this area and the public access is small so it is highly advised to check conditions before going.

Sleep
More sleeping options available nearby in Bremerton, Silverdale and Bainbridge Island.

Go next
Silverdale is six miles to the west, Bremerton is to the south and Bainbridge Island is to the east across the water.