🌅 Half-Day Trip to Bainbridge Island: 3 Types of Healing Views 🌿

Woke up early thanks to jet lag — and it was totally worth it! Staying at the Hyatt near Pike Place Market, just a 5-minute Uber to the ferry terminal. Caught the 7 AM ferry to Bainbridge Island and enjoyed a seamless morning of coffee + gardens. So relaxing we didn’t want to leave! 🚢 Early Ferry: Quiet & Scenic Book tickets online via “Washington State Ferries” — scan and board smoothly 🎫 Morning rides are less crowded, with dreamy views of Mount Rainier playing peek-a-boo through the mist 🏔️ 20-minute ride, refreshing sea breeze — only $9.25 for a one-way adult ticket Took the 11:30 AM ferry back (FREE return trip) — perfect for early risers or jet-lagged souls 😉 ☕ First Stop: PEGASUS COFFEE – A Cozy Breakfast Haven A short walk from the ferry 🚶♀️ Wood-themed café draped in greenery — perfect for golden-hour photos 🌿📸 Ordered a croissant, coffee, and a blueberry pastry (super sweet but SO good!) 📍 *105 Winslow Way E, Bainbridge Island, WA 98110* 🏰 Bloedel Reserve: One Stop, Three Worlds Took a 30-min Uber from the café — and entered a hidden paradise 🌲 ▪️ Japanese Garden Moss-covered paths, dry landscapes, and wooden arches — so serene and deeply Zen. Overcast skies only added to the cinematic vibe 🎎 ▪️ English-Style Mansion A stone castle standing tall on a green lawn, reflected in a calm lake — like stepping into a British fairytale 🏛️💫 ▪️ Lakeside Trail A peaceful loop around the water — gentle breeze, lush plants, and picture-perfect views of the castle meeting the lake 🌊 Spent 1.5 hours wandering — every corner felt magical and photo-worthy! 👗 Pro Tips: From Hyatt — walk or Uber to the terminal. Arrive 15 mins early for morning ferries. Ubers are easy to find on the island, but allow some wait time for the return trip. Wear light-colored outfits — they pop against the garden and sea scenery! 👒 🏷️ #BainbridgeIsland #SeattleDayTrip #FerryRide #WashingtonState #JapaneseGarden #EnglishManor #TravelInspo #SeattleGetaway