Seward is a small community (less than 3,000 residents in the winter) that is nestled on an alluvial fan at the head
of Resurrection Bay - a stunning fjord 15 miles long on the Gulf of Alaska.
Our beautiful city is accesible by road from Anchorage - 127 miles of amazing scenery. It's no surprise this route has been designated a National Scenic Byway. We would recommend hiring a vehicle to enjoy the trip to its fullest, or take a bus ride if you don't want to worry about driving. Use either Seward Bus Line or Homer Stage Line. Another fun and scenic alternative is to take the Alaska Railroad. There is one train going in both directions daily:
- Departing Anchorage 6:45 a.m, arriving Seward 11:05 a.m.
- Departing Seward 6:00 p.m., arriving Anchorage 10:15 p.m.
Once you're in Seward, getting around is fairly easy. The main part of town is only one mile long and not as wide. You can actually walk to most locations. Places accessible on foot include:
| Seward Boat Harbor | |
| Aquetec LLC - Seward's Best Water Taxi | |
| Crackerjack Fishing Charters | |
| Puffin Fishing Charters | |
| Semaka Fishing Charters and Chiswell Birding Tours | |
| Showers at the Harbormaster's building | |
| Free Wi-Fi at the waterfront | |
| Sea-Kayaking - the kayaking outfitters we use will gladly fetch you at your lodging. | |
| Backcountry Safaris | |
| Kayak Adventures Worldwide | |
| Alaska Railroad - the station is conveniently located near the harbor on Port Avenue just off 3rd Avenue. | |
| Exit Glacier Guides run an hourly shuttle to Exit Glacier in Kenai Fjords National Park. They are located on the corner of Port Avenue and 4th Avenue and offer guided trips to the glacier as well as the shuttle. | |
| In-town Lodging | |
| Falls Inn B&B - beautiful rooms and personalized service near the Seward Boat Harbor | |
| Hotel Seward - conveniently located downtown and newly renovated | |
| Moby Dick Hostel - affordable and located on 3rd Avenue | |
| Trailhead Lodging - new, located on 3rd Avenue next door to a laundromat and a Day Spa | |
| Camping - If you're thinking of camping in Seward, the best campground is the city campground on the waterfront. Advantages are the close proximity to maintained amenities, and the ground is well drained so you stay dry and bug free! Before heading to some of the other campgrounds, be sure to check out TripAdvisor®. A great campground is located near Exit Glacier in the Kenai Fjords National Park (on left hand side of the road as you drive toward Exit Glacier). It's free, it has a communal cooking area, and you can hike to the glacier from the campground. More information about the Kenai Fjords National Park is available at the Visitor Center, located on 4th Avenue, across the street from the Harbor Bakery and next to the south boat launch. | |
| Restaurants | |
| Harbor Bakery (corner of 4th Ave & South Harbor St) | |
| Smoke Shack (corner of Port & 4th Ave) | |
| Peking Chinese (corner of 4th Ave & Jefferson St) | |
| Red's Burgers (corner of 3rd Ave & VanBuren St) | |
| Christo's Palace (south end of 4th Ave) | |
| Thorn's Showcase (south end of 4th Ave) | |
| Best Coffee Shop - Resurrect Art (on 3rd Avenue) has great artwork for sale and offers FREE Wi-Fi. | |
| Laundry Facilities - Suds and Swirls (corner of 3rd Avenue and Jefferson Avenue) offers drop-off laundry service that is convenient and affordable. | |
| Day Spa - Studio 335 (corner of 3rd Avenue and Jefferson Avenue) offers facials, manicures, pedicures, waxing, and more. | |
| Gear Rental - Alaska Adventure Tours (Seward Boat Harbor) offers only the best adventure tours and packaging! | |
| Souvenir Shops - There are many, many shops to browse, and most are located on 4th Avenue. | |
| Museums - Visit the Seward Museum on the corner of 3rd Avenue and Jefferson Avenue. View the 1964 Earthquake film and see other historic memorabilia. | |
| Hiking - Hike Mount Marathon for a truly exhilirating experience! | |
| Alaska SeaLife Center - A marine research and rehabilitation center where you can see puffins up close! | |
| Link here for a map of the city of Seward. | |
Outside City Limits - To venture out of town to the residential areas north or south, hire PJ's Taxi Cab. Stay at one of these excellent inns: |
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| Bell in the Woods B&B - exceptionally clean and charmingly decorated | |
| Alaska Paddle Inn (next to Chugach Mountain Massage & Day Spa) | |
| Salmon Bake Restaurant (on the road to Exit Glacier) | |
| Specialty Links | |
| Remote Lodging - Kayakers Cove | |
Fly-fishing on the Kenai River: |
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| Hockema Charters: Offering full day halibut, salmon or combination fishing charters out of Homer for small custom groups of up to 6 anglers! | |
| Alaskan-made Boats - Bayweld Boats | |
| Merchantcircle | |
| Support Alaskan Businesses - Buy Alaska | |
| Bear photos/calendars - by photographer Frank Massaro | |
| Want to own a piece of Alaska? Call Joe Soars of Preferred Realty | |
| Excellent guide book for this area by David Wm. Miller | |
| Alaska Latin Tours offers tours, excursions and local cruises in Alasaka narrated in English and/or Spanish. | |
| Gorgeous Bed and Breakfast in Seldovia - accessible by tour boat, water taxi or air from Homer. | |
| Click here to see your best option for comfortable, clean and affordable lodging in Homer, Alaska. | |
Bear Viewing |
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Photo Credits:
- Heidi and Matt Cline
- Chuck and Tasha DiMarzio
- Frank Massaro
- Geoff and Lyn Murray
