About the Neighborhood
South Beach, the southernmost spot on Bainbridge Island enjoys captivating views of the Sound, Mount Rainer, Blake Island, and Alki Point in West Seattle. The sunny south end of Bainbridge Island is very desirable for not only the sun exposure but also the slower, more relaxed pace taking in the view of the Bremerton Ferry on its route back and forth to Seattle. The road runs along the shore ideal for taking long walks and bike rides. Adjoining South Beach is Fort Ward Park offering wonderful amenities for bikers, hikers, boaters, or campers. Lynwood Center is just past Fort Ward Park making this south end of the island unique in its ability to connect multiple neighborhoods by foot.
Fun Fact: Toe Jam Hill, a road at the end of South Beach Drive, is 425 feet high! The high point on Bainbridge Island and one of the highest points in Kitsap County.
Its name has several explanations, including that it was named for a local settler with the name Torjam (the explanation given by the local historical society), that it was named for stumbling drunkards, or that existing explanations are "all conjecture".
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