A small, unincorporated South Kitsap community between Port Orchard and Gig Harbor, along Olalla Bay.
Olalla is a small, unincorporated community in South Kitsap County (ZIP 98359), situated between Port Orchard and Gig Harbor along Olalla Bay and Colvos Passage. It offers waterfront properties, rural acreage, and access to the Southworth ferry serving West Seattle commuters.
Kitsap County’s median single-family home price sits around $568,000 as of mid-2026. Inland Olalla properties typically range from $500K to $650K, while waterfront homes commonly exceed $800,000.
The South Kitsap School District serves Olalla, with Olalla Elementary in the heart of the community and secondary students attending John Sedgwick Junior High and South Kitsap High School in Port Orchard.
The Southworth ferry to West Seattle takes about 10 to 15 minutes to reach the terminal, then a 35-minute crossing — roughly one hour door-to-Seattle. Highway 16 access puts Tacoma about 30 minutes away.
The small community center along Olalla Bay.
Premium waterfront along the passage.
Larger acreage lots outside the village.
Banner Forest Heritage Park offers 636 acres of trails for walking, equestrian use, and mountain biking, just minutes from Olalla — a big part of the area’s outdoor lifestyle appeal.
