Overview
Gorst is on the Kitsap Peninsula of Washington state, at the end of Sinclair Inlet in Puget Sound.
1 sights · 3 things to do · 1 places to eat · 1 bars & cafés
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Best things about Gorst
Elandan Gardens
Waterfront gardens with world-class bonsai collection and landscape artistry along with the nursery, gift shop and gallery filled with antiques and treasures from Asia, Europe and North America.
Sinclair Inlet Wildlife Viewing Area
Viewing platform. Shoreline access by steep path, not wheelchair accessible. Left very wild. Winter nesting grounds for several species of sea birds.
Jarstad Park
Reservations required, but can walk in if arriving on foot. Easy access to Gorst Creek and the Suquamish Fish Hatchery. Horseshoes. Picnic tables, shelter, benches. Volleyball/Badminton.
Rodeo Drive-In Theatre
A well-loved and awesome classic drive-in movie theater.
Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: May–Sep. Summer highs reach about 78°F; winter lows dip to about 37°F. Wettest: Nov and Jan. (climate data from nearby Seattle)
Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- TIW Tacoma Narrows Airport, Tacoma — 19 mi away. Directions
- BFI King County International Airport - Boeing Field, Seattle — 19 mi away. Directions
- SEA Seattle–Tacoma International Airport, Seattle — 19 mi away (major hub). Directions
Gorst is a Kitsap crossroads:
Full “Get in” guide ↓Budget & where to stay
No prices are listed for this place yet. See the Sleep guide ↓ for options.
Sample 1-day itinerary
Day 1
- Morning Elandan Gardens, Sinclair Inlet Wildlife Viewing Area
- Lunch Jimmy D's Bar & Grill
- Afternoon Jarstad Park, Rodeo Drive-In Theatre
- Evening Wig Wam Pub
Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.
Food for you
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Understand
The hamlet of Gorst was the birthplace of Gorst Air Transport, a tiny carrier that was the basis upon which United Air Transport was built. Aviation magnate William Boeing turned the small air service into the legendary company that now bears the United Air Lines name.
Get in
Gorst is a Kitsap crossroads:
- State Route 3 (WA-3) leads north to Bremerton and beyond, and south to Belfair and Shelton.
- State Route 16 (WA-16) leads to Port Orchard, Gig Harbor and across the Narrows Bridge to Tacoma.
Get around
Gorst is more like a business district strip mall kind of area. If you need a tire fixed or are shopping for a car this is the place.
By bus
See
Do
Do Sinclair Inlet Wildlife Viewing Area
Viewing platform. Shoreline access by steep path, not wheelchair accessible. Left very wild. Winter nesting grounds for several species of sea birds.
Buy
Shop Gorst Gas Mart
Eat
Drink
Drink Wig Wam Pub
Not just a bar, but a top BBQ restaurant with large smoker on premises. They have their own micro-brews too.
Sleep
Try nearby Port Orchard or Bremerton.
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