Poulsbo, Washington

About Poulsbo

Set in the western part of Washington, Poulsbo is a close-knit town counting 12,562 people who proudly call it home.

Officially, Poulsbo is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 4.77 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 2,634 residents per square mile.

📰 Poulsbo News Today

• 21602 NW Monterey Loop, Poulsbo, WA 98370 Realtor.com · Aug 10
• Poulsbo, WA teen wins $2k scholarship in duct tape dress contest FOX 13 Seattle · Jul 21
• Poulsbo Air Quality Index (AQI) and USA Air Pollution IQAir · Jun 24
• 8 Most Walkable Town Centers In Washington WorldAtlas · Jul 31
• ‘Our Hearts Are Full of Gratitude’: Western Red Brewing Closing at Month’s End The Washington Beer Blog · Jun 17

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Poulsbo Unique

• The only place in America named Poulsbo — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
• Positioned in western Washington, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
• Part of the fabric of Washington — one of 639 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• The sweet spot: real amenities without big-city congestion.
• Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 12,562.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 4 miles.

📍 Neighborhoods in Poulsbo

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🍽️ Where to Eat in Poulsbo

• Byrdie’s Coffee — coffee shop (café)
• Caffe Cocina — coffee shop (café)
• Crabtree Kitchen — american
• Field House at Town & Country
• Green Light Diner — american
• Hot Shots Java — coffee shop (café)
• JJ's Fish House — seafood
• Juicy J's Smoked Burgers — burger
• New Leaf Pho — vietnamese
• Paella Bar — tapas

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🎡 Fun Things to Do

• Front Street Gallery · Art gallery
• Poulsbo Heritage Museum · Museum
• Poulsbo Historical Society’s Research Center and Mini Museum · Museum
• Poulsbo Maritime Museum · Museum
• SEA Discovery Center · Aquarium
• Stix & Stones · Art gallery

Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Poulsbo

• Fish Park reviews ★
• American Legion Park reviews ★
• Asturbruin Park reviews ★
• Betty Iverson Kiwanis Park reviews ★
• Centennial Park reviews ★
• Forest Rock Hills Park reviews ★
• Frank Raab Park reviews ★
• Hattaland Park reviews ★
• Lions Park reviews ★
• Muriel Iverson Williams Waterfront Park reviews ★
• Myroboe Wilderness Park reviews ★
• Nelson Park reviews ★

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Poulsbo

• Chief Kitsap Academy
• Hilder Pearson Elementary
• North Kitsap High School
• Poulsbo Elementary School
• Poulsbo Middle School
• Vinland Elementary

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Poulsbo

🏘️ Nearby Communities