Bainbridge Island, WA

Located in downtown Winslow, the Bainbridge Island Book Festival is a short walk from a variety of local shops, coffee houses, and restaurants. Click here to find some of our favorite local food and drink!

The best way to Bainbridge Island is a 35 minute ferry from downtown Seattle. Plan to arrive early for your sailing to plan for tourism delays (twenty minutes for walk-on, an hour for drive-on) and check your ferry schedule and vessel watch!

Bainbridge Island is perfect for a picturesque retreat. Click here for more information on hotels, camping, airbnbs, and other rentals for your literary weekend getaway.

Free 2 hour street parking is available in downtown Winslow as well as in front of the Rowing Center, but for longer term parking we recommend the lots near the ferry terminal which are only a short walk away.

Uber and other ride share apps may not be reliable on busy days or evenings. Download the Pingo app to take the Bainbridge Island Ride, an easy and cheap on-demand bus service.