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SilverdaleSilverdale, Washington
Give Silverdale one night as a Kitsap base: mall-and-waterfront town, 20–30 min by car from Poulsbo, Bremerton and Bainbridge ferries.
Silverdale is an unincorporated retail hub on Dyes Inlet, midway between Bremerton, Poulsbo and Port Orchard, and the Kitsap Peninsula's largest shopping cluster. It is not a sightseeing town: you come for a bed, a mall, waterfront parks and easy road access to the rest of the peninsula. Most travellers pass through in a night or use it as a cheaper base for Seattle ferry day trips.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- USD
- Best months
- May–Sep (driest, long daylight); Jul–Aug warmest
- avoid Nov–Mar (rain, short days); summer holiday weekends for ferry queues
- Airports
- SEA · PWT
- Nights
- 1
Rules in force · 7Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs …Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but ta…
- North America ↗Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs your passport even on a day trip; rental cars need the company's written permission to cross, and most US and Canadian rental insurance stops at the Mexican border.
- North America ↗Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but taking any amount across the US, Canadian or Mexican border is a federal crime — including edibles and vapes.
- North America ↗The busiest US and Canadian national parks need timed-entry, campsite or lodge reservations in summer; release dates are months ahead.
- United States ↗Check whether you need an ESTA (Visa Waiver Program) or a visa on the official CBP and State Department sites; apply only through esta.cbp.dhs.gov, not third-party sites, and allow time before you book.
- United States ↗Several popular national parks use timed-entry or vehicle reservations in peak season; check each park's page on nps.gov and book on recreation.gov before fixing your dates.
- United States ↗Medical care is very expensive for visitors; buy travel insurance with high medical cover before you fly.
- United States ↗Tipping is expected: about 15–20% at sit-down restaurants and bars, and a tip for taxis, hotel staff and guides.
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Silverdale911 ▾
- Police, fire, ambulance911
- Kitsap Transit customer service360-479-6962
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Silverdale, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the US dollar (USD, $).United States-wide
- SIM or eSIMAT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile cover the country; prepaid SIMs at their stores and Walmart/Target (passport required), or an eSIM before you fly.United States-wide
- Tap waterTap water is drinkable nearly everywhere; boil or treat water from streams in parks.United States-wide
- TippingSit-down restaurant: 18–22% of the pre-tax bill.United States-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/B. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 120 V: UK and AU 230 V-only devices need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.United States-wide
- SafetySilverdale is a low-crime suburban town; the real risks are wet roads, dark unlit stretches of trail and thin late-night transport.
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- RestroomsFree public toilets are scarce in big cities; use cafés, department stores, libraries, stations.United States-wide
- Emergency numbers911 police, fire, ambulance · 360-479-6962 Kitsap Transit customer service
- Sundays & holidaysFederal holidays close offices, banks and post offices; national parks stay open.United States-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportSEA Seattle-Tacoma International (SeaTac) (About 1 h drive via WA-16 and I-5; Bremerton-Kitsap Airporter runs scheduled shuttles to the peninsula).
- Getting aroundA car is the practical choice: WA-3 runs through town and Silverdale Way and Ridgetop Blvd carry most businesses.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Coffee$4–6
- Street or quick mealBreakfast or lunch plate$12–20
- BeerDraught beer in a pub$6–9
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)5 km (3.1 mi) taxi ride3.1 mi (5 km) taxi ridecheck$15–22
- SIM or eSIM, a weekeSIM or data SIM, about a week$10–25
- Budget bedHostel or budget motel bed, a night, per personUS$45
- Mid-range bedChain-hotel double room, a night, per roomUS$170
- High-end bedChain-hotel double room, a night, per roomUS$280
A day, not counting the bed: Budget US$70 · Mid US$130 · High US$240
Prices in local money; change the currency in the header to see yours next to them. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- SEA Seattle-Tacoma International (SeaTac) (About 1 h drive via WA-16 and I-5; Bremerton-Kitsap Airporter runs scheduled shuttles to the peninsula) · PWT Bremerton National Airport (General aviation only; no scheduled commercial service)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
Feb
Avoid
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
Mar
Avoid
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
Apr
not flagged
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
May
Best
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Jun
Best
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Jul
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Aug
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Sep
Best
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Oct
not flagged
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
Nov
Avoid
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
Dec
Avoid
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
Best: May–Sep. Avoid: Nov–Mar. Month by month →
Warmest Aug (25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)), coolest Jan (2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C) low), wettest Jan (18 rain days), driest Jul (5). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Silverdale: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
18 rd
Feb
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
15 rd
Mar
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
17 rd
Apr
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
14 rd
May
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
11 rd
Jun
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
9 rd
Jul
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
5 rd
Aug
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
5 rd
Sep
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
8 rd
Oct
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
14 rd
Nov
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
18 rd
Dec
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
18 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
A car is the practical choice: WA-3 runs through town and Silverdale Way and Ridgetop Blvd carry most businesses. Kitsap Transit buses cover the peninsula and meet the ferries, with a flat local fare and ORCA card acceptance. Taxis are small local firms; rideshare coverage is thin, so book ahead at night.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: About 20 min
WA-3 north, about 15 min by car
Small waterfront town with bakeries and a walkable centre; half a day.
Door to door: About 30 min
WA-303 south, about 20 min by car; Kitsap Transit buses also run
Ferry terminal to Seattle, naval museum and waterfront boardwalk.
Door to door: About 35 min
WA-3 north then WA-305, about 25 min by car
Walk-on ferry to downtown Seattle; leave the car on the island.
Door to door: About 35 min
WA-16 east then WA-160, about 25 min by car
Waterfront foot ferry to Bremerton; good for a half day.
Door to door: About 45 min
WA-16 east across the Tacoma Narrows, about 35 min by car
Harbour town with restaurants; combine with a Tacoma run.
Door to door: About 40 min
WA-3 north then WA-104, about 30 min by car
Ferry to Edmonds; useful if you are heading north.
Door to door: About 35 min
WA-16 east then local roads, about 25 min by car
Quiet waterfront park and boat launch; little else to do.
Hansville
cautionDoor to door: About 50 min
WA-3 north then Hansville Road, about 40 min by car
Point No Point lighthouse and beach; go on a clear day.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Silverdale Way / Kitsap Mall area
Chain hotels, the mall and most restaurants; walkable only within the strip.
Old Town and Dyes Inlet shoreline
Waterfront park, boat launch and the Tuesday farmers market; quieter, fewer beds.
Bucklin Hill Road
Mid-range hotels near the inlet; short drive to both the mall and Old Town.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- $70–110 excl. bed
- Mid
- $120–190 excl. bed
- High
- $220+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Chain-hotel double room1 × 1 night × US$170 | US$170 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × US$130 | US$260 |
| Bremerton-Kitsap Airporter, SeaTac both ways2 × US$100 · check | US$200 |
| Kitsap Transit day of local rides2 × US$6 · check | US$12 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × US$15 | US$30 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | US$67 |
| Trip total≈ US$370 per person per day, bed included | US$739 |
2026 estimate in US dollars, before sales tax; flights and ferry fares excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | $4–6 |
| Breakfast or lunch plate | $12–20 |
| Pizza, one large | $20–30 |
| Draught beer in a pub | $6–9 |
| 5 km taxi ridecheck | $15–22 |
| Kitsap Transit local fare | $2 (check) |
| eSIM or data SIM, about a week | $10–25 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Distances between the mall strip, Old Town and the highway are longer than they look: drive or plan bus times.
- Summer and holiday ferry queues at Bremerton and Bainbridge can add an hour or more; travel off peak.
- Winter is wet and dark early; trails and waterfront parks get muddy.
- Sales tax is added at checkout, so shelf prices are not what you pay.
Emergency numbers
- Police, fire, ambulance
- 911
- Kitsap Transit customer service
- 360-479-6962
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Emergency
- Police, fire, ambulance911
- Kitsap Transit360-479-6962
Embassy
No embassies in Silverdale; consulates-general are in Seattle, embassies in Washington, DC.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Kitsap Transit local ride: $2 flat, ORCA accepted (check)
- Bremerton → Seattle ferry, walk-on: about $10 one way, 1 h (check)
- Taxi, Silverdale Way → Old Town: $12–18 (check)
Say or show
- Where is the ferry terminal? — Where is the ferry terminal?
- One ticket, please — One ticket, please
- Can I pay by card? — Can I pay by card?
- Is this seat taken? — Is this seat taken?
- Where is the trailhead? — Where is the trailhead?
- Thanks, keep the change — Thanks, keep the change
Tipping is expected: 18–22% at sit-down restaurants, $1–2 a drink, 15–20% taxis.
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Silverdale. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: May–Sep (driest, long daylight); Jul–Aug warmest · avoid Nov–Mar (rain, short days); summer holiday weekends for ferry queues · month by month →
- 2 airports and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 8 day-trips, door to door
- 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Airport-to-bed contract for SEA: shuttle and drive times field-checked, late-arrival fallback, overnight rung.
- Walking clusters with rescue anchors: Kitsap Mall strip, Old Town and the waterfront, Bucklin Hill.
- Place pages with verified hours for Kitsap Mall, Clear Creek Trail and the farmers market, plus eat pages with last orders.
- Ferry-day fixtures so Bremerton and Bainbridge walk-on plans can go green.
Sources
- officialWashington State Ferries
- officialKitsap Transit
- officialPort of Silverdale
- officialKitsap Mall
- secondaryWikivoyage: Silverdale (Washington), revision 5284852 (CC BY-SA 4.0)