Port Orchard, the county seat of Kitsap is located just south of Bremerton across the Sinclair Inlet. Arriving by water you’ll find a large public marina making Port Orchard a favored boating destination. Marina Park with its boardwalk and covered gazebo offers beach access and is the site of the summer outdoor Farmer’s Market. The historic downtown offers a variety of quaint shops featuring antiques, gifts and crafts, and a variety of dining options. Port Orchard was once a booming lumber town called Sidney. In 1890 it became Kitsap’s first incorporated city.