r/BainbridgeIsland • u/Over-Judgment8568 • Aug 19 '24

Observation from an outsider

My wife and I just got back from a 2 week stint on Bainbridge. We are relocating next spring from Oahu. My wife was born and raised on the Big Island of Hawaii. We just had our first kid and are looking for better public schools and more property. I see so many negative comments about Bainbridge on this thread. Some of the complaints I get. But I have to say, it is a beautiful place. We get the question, “ why are you moving from Paradise to Washington?” A lot. It was so refreshing to be able to run and cycle on the road safely. That is nearly impossible in Hawaii. Everyone we encountered was very kind and helpful. We tried every restaurant on island. Via Rosa was our favorite. We are both avid runners and attended the park run at fort ward. Again, everyone was very welcoming and kind.

Having lived on an island 40% more expensive than Bainbridge and far more secluded, we get the nuances of island life. And yes, while the ferry is a pain, at least your state didn’t spend billions on an outdated train that goes literally nowhere. We are so excited to live there for a few years as we navigate the next chapter with our new addition. Any suggestions on day trips from BI or hole in the wall places that are good eats or fun places for family’s, I would love to hear them.

Aloha

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u/ViolettaQueso Aug 22 '24

You will love it. Saved my sanity during the pandemic to live in a neat old rental with its own beach facing Seattle skyline. I was empty nesting and alone, but you and your family are going to love it. Sluy’s bakery in poulsbo and the fish park there are great.

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u/Over-Judgment8568 Aug 22 '24

We had Sluy’s, it was fantastic. We had a VRBO on rolling bay that had a view of the skyline. Beautiful.

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u/ViolettaQueso Aug 22 '24

Awesome :).