Kingston, Washington
Kingston is a community of 2,496 people in Kitsap County, Washington.
Why visit Kingston
Townapedia lists 1 museum or landmark, 10 parks and trails, 21 places to eat, 1 place to stay and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Firehouse Theater, Carpenter Lake Nature Preserve and A Quiet Place Park.
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 73°F; December lows average 36°F.
Weather in Kingston
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Kingston
Kingston (formerly Appletree Cove) is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Kitsap County, Washington, United States. The population was 2,515 at the 2020 census. Kingston is along the shores of Appletree Cove and Puget Sound, and is home to a major Washington State Ferry terminal linking it to Edmonds.
From the Wikipedia article Kingston, Washington (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do2
Museums and landmarks1
My Girl Drive-In & Museum
Museum · 0.8 mi
9100 Northeast West Kingston Road, Kingston
Parks, trails and playgrounds10
Village Green Community Park
Park · 0.4 mi
10878 Northeast West Kingston Road, Kingston
Restaurants and cafes21
Argensol
Restaurant · Argentinian · 0.5 mi
25923 Washington Boulevard Northeast, Kingston
Fr-Sa 10:00-18:00; Su 10:00-16:00; Th 10:00-17:00
Nirvana Indian & Nepali Cuisine
Restaurant · Indian · 0.5 mi
11171 Northeast State Highway 104, Kingston
Tu-Su 16:00-20:30
The Grub Hut
Restaurant · Burger, American, Sandwich · 0.6 mi
11130 Northeast State Highway 104, Kingston
Mo-Su 11:00-20:00
J'aime Les Crêpes
Restaurant · Crepe · 0.5 mi
11266 Northeast State Highway 104, Kingston
Su 07:00-20:30; Mo-Fr 06:00-20:30; Sa 07:00-20:30
Over the Moon Coffee
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 0.5 mi
11229 Northeast State Highway 104, Kingston
Th-Mo 06:00-16:00
9 more on the map.
History
Founded in 1853 by Benjamin Bannister, the community was originally known as "Appletree Cove". By 1880 it was a lumber town until the mill closed down in the early 20th century. Known as the "little city by the sea", Kingston is a northern gateway to the Olympic Peninsula and is the social and economic center of the north end of the Kitsap Peninsula.
From the History section of Kingston, Washington on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay1
Blue Water Inn
Motel and hotel · 0.5 mi
11045 Northeast State Highway 104, Kingston
Churches and places of worship4
Shopping3
Gas and EV charging1
Schools, colleges and libraries12
North Kitsap Online Academy & Parent Assisted Learning
School · 0.5 mi
25800 Siyaya Ave Ne, Kingston
Northwest Laborers Employers Training Trust
School · 1.0 mi
27055 Ohio Avenue Northeast, Kingston
Map of Kingston
55 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 46°F | 37°F | 3.9 in |
| Feb | 48°F | 37°F | 2.8 in |
| Mar | 52°F | 39°F | 3.6 in |
| Apr | 56°F | 43°F | 2.7 in |
| May | 62°F | 48°F | 2.1 in |
| Jun | 66°F | 51°F | 1.9 in |
| Jul | 72°F | 55°F | 0.8 in |
| Aug | 73°F | 55°F | 1.0 in |
| Sep | 68°F | 52°F | 1.7 in |
| Oct | 58°F | 46°F | 3.4 in |
| Nov | 50°F | 40°F | 5.0 in |
| Dec | 45°F | 36°F | 4.5 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Everett Snohomish Ap (13 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Kitsap County has had 7 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2020-03-22: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2007-12-08: Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Severe Storm)
- 2006-05-17: Severe Storms, Flooding, Tidal Surge, Landslides, And Mudslides (Severe Storm)
- 2005-09-07: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation (Coastal Storm)
- 2003-11-07: Severe Storms And Flooding (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Port of Poulsbo Marina Moorage Seaplane Base (PUL) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 8 miles away.
- Indianola 3 mi south, about 4 min by car
- Edmonds 7 mi east, about 12 min by car
- Poulsbo 7 mi southwest, about 12 min by car
- Esperance 7 mi east, about 12 min by car
- Shoreline 8 mi east, about 13 min by car
- Mountlake Terrace 9 mi east, about 15 min by car
- Hansville 9 mi north, about 14 min by car
- Lynnwood 10 mi east, about 16 min by car
- Bainbridge Island 10 mi south, about 17 min by car
- Lake Forest Park 10 mi east, about 17 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Kingston, Washington ferry dock 01, Joe Mabel, CC BY-SA 3.0
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