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BrownsvilleBrownsville, Washington
Skip as a base: it is a one-hour stop for the marina and a meal. Sleep in Bremerton, Silverdale or Bainbridge Island and drive in.
Brownsville is a small residential harbour on the Kitsap Peninsula, about 6 miles east of Silverdale and south of Bainbridge Island. There is a marina, a store and a restaurant, a public shellfishing beach north of the marina, and little else. Most travellers see it in an hour as part of a Kitsap loop, or moor here by boat. It is not a place to build a trip around.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- USD
- Best months
- May–Sep
- avoid Nov–Mar (wet, grey, short days)
- Airports
- SEA · PAE
- Nights
- 0–1
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
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Brownsville911 ▾
- Police, fire, ambulance911
- Kitsap Transit360-479-6962
- Port of Brownsville Marina360-692-5498
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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 Brownsville, 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
- SafetyVery low crime; the real risks are cold water, fast tides and wet roads.
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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 · 360-692-5498 Port of Brownsville Marina
- 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 (About 1 h 30 min by car via WA-16 and WA-3; allow more in weekday traffic.).
- Getting aroundA car is the realistic option: Brownsville is off WA-303 and there is no useful bus to the harbour itself.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Coffee$3–6
- Beerdraught$7–9
- Budget bedFamily room (up to 4), a night, per roomUS$150
- Mid-range bedMotel or hotel double room, a night, per roomUS$160
- High-end bedMotel or hotel double room, a night, per roomUS$300
A day, not counting the bed: Budget US$70 · Mid US$140 · High US$260
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 (About 1 h 30 min by car via WA-16 and WA-3; allow more in weekday traffic.) · PAE Seattle Paine Field (Snohomish County; about 1 h 30 min by car plus a ferry or the long way round.)
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
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°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 Jul (24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)), coolest Dec (1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C) low), wettest Jan (18 rain days), driest Jul (5). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Brownsville: 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)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
9 rd
Jul
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
5 rd
Aug
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
5 rd
Sep
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°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)
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°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 realistic option: Brownsville is off WA-303 and there is no useful bus to the harbour itself. Kitsap Transit runs regional buses and connects at the ferry terminals, fare about $2 and part of the ORCA network. Most of the village is walkable from the marina.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: About 20 min
Drive south on WA-303, about 15–20 min
Naval museum, waterfront and the ferry to Seattle.
Door to door: About 25 min
Drive east via WA-305 and the Agate Pass bridge
Winslow waterfront, then the ferry to downtown Seattle.
Door to door: About 30 min
Drive north on WA-3 then WA-305
Small waterfront town with bakeries and a walkable centre.
Door to door: About 45 min
Drive south over the Tacoma Narrows bridge
Bridge toll applies southbound; traffic backs up on summer weekends.
Door to door: About 40 min
Drive north on WA-3 then WA-104
Ferry to Edmonds; useful if you are heading north.
Door to door: About 30 min
Drive south via Bremerton and the Sinclair Inlet
Foot ferry to Bremerton and a small downtown.
Door to door: About 40 min
Drive south-east via WA-3 and Southworth
Quiet state-park beach and a view back to Seattle.
Door to door: About 50 min
Drive north-west via Poulsbo and WA-104
Point No Point lighthouse and a long beach walk.
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.
Brownsville itself
Almost no lodging. One B&B near the marina area is the exception; check availability before you plan around it.
Bremerton
The practical base: full range of hotels, about 15–20 min south by car.
Silverdale
Chain hotels and shopping, about 6 miles west.
Bainbridge Island
Ferry to Seattle, higher prices, about 20–25 min east.
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
- $60–100 excl. bed
- Mid
- $100–180 excl. bed
- High
- $180+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Motel or hotel double room1 × 1 night × US$160 | US$160 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × US$140 | US$280 |
| Car, one day including fuel1 × US$60 | US$60 |
| Kitsap Transit fare, one ride2 × US$2 | US$4 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × US$15 | US$30 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | US$53 |
| Trip total≈ US$294 per person per day, bed included | US$587 |
2026 estimate in US dollars; sales tax added at checkout. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | $3–6 |
| Diner or pub main | $15–28 |
| Beer, draught | $7–9 |
| Marina guest moorage | About $0.65 per foot per night |
| Kitsap Transit fare | About $2 |
| Recreational shellfish licence | Check the current Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife fee |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Shellfish harvesting is often closed here for health reasons: check the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife status before digging.
- A recreational shellfishing licence is required.
- The public shellfishing beach north of the marina is small.
- Marina guest moorage is charged by the foot: confirm the current rate and amenities before you arrive.
- Cell coverage and services are thin; fuel up and buy supplies in Silverdale or Bremerton.
Emergency numbers
- Police, fire, ambulance
- 911
- Kitsap Transit
- 360-479-6962
- Port of Brownsville Marina
- 360-692-5498
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Emergency
- Police, fire, ambulance911
- Kitsap Transit360-479-6962
- Port of Brownsville Marina360-692-5498
Embassy
No consulates here; national embassies are in Washington, DC, and most countries keep consulates in Seattle.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- SEA airport to Bremerton by car: About 1 h 30 min, roughly $80–120 by rideshare or taxi (check)
- Kitsap Transit single ride: About $2, ORCA network
- Bainbridge Island to Seattle ferry, foot passenger: Check the current Washington State Ferries fare and sailing times
Say or show
- Where is the marina? — Where is the marina?
- Is the shellfish beach open today? — Is the shellfish beach open today?
- Can I pay by card? — Can I pay by card?
- Is there a restroom nearby? — Is there a restroom nearby?
Tipping is expected in the US: 18–22% at sit-down restaurants, $1–2 a drink.
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 Brownsville. 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 · avoid Nov–Mar (wet, grey, short days) · month by month →
- 2 airports and 4 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 8 day-trips, door to door
- 5 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Ferry-and-drive contract for SEA arrivals: which sailing, which bridge, and the last sensible return time.
- Walking cluster around the marina with a rescue anchor (store, restaurant, restroom) and a wet-weather fallback in Bremerton.
- Place pages for the marina, the shellfishing beach and the water-trail launch, each with verified access rules.
- Tide and shellfish-closure fixture so the beach verdict can flip to skip on the day.
Sources
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