Kenai Peninsula

Travel Guide

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Seward featuring snow
Photo provided by Alaska Travel Industry Association / DeYoung

Hear the roar of cracking ice on a boat tour around glaciers and find beaches and mountain forests in the state parks of this vast region.

Visit the Kenai Peninsula to see snowy mountains reflected in the cool turquoise water of lakes. Embark on an adventure tour from one of the many operators for a thrilling time with impressive forces of nature. Explore charming historic towns and numerous state parks dotted around this area of spectacular natural landmarks.

Get a sense of local culture in one of the towns. Stop at SewardOpens in a new window for its bustling harbour, Seward Museum and Alaska SeaLife Centre. From here, ride a boat through Resurrection Bay to get a closer look at the mesmerizing sites of Kenai Fjords National ParkOpens in a new window. Marvel at the size of the blue ice at Bear Glacier and Holgate Glacier. Head east for dog sled tours of Godwin Glacier.

Pitch a tent at a campsite to sleep under stars and hear only sounds of animal calls in remote areas.

Travel west to Tustumena Glacier beside its namesake lake. The area is known for game hunting and dog sledding. Further west is the quaint town of Homer, where you will find the Alaska Islands and Ocean Visitor Centre. Spot the many types of wildlife at this refuge for seabirds. Visit the Wynn Nature Centre nearby for guided hikes of the forest to see wildflowers, moose and bears.

In the southwestern corner of the peninsula lies Kachemak Bay State Park, which is only accessible by boat or plane. See whales, black bears and sea otters in this wild land with no roads. The vast park has a remarkably diverse terrain. Climb coastal cliffs, relax on a sandy beach and trek through dense mountain forests.

The region encounters harsh winters full of snow and freezing temperatures. Summers are pleasant with cool winds, making for ideal picnic and hiking conditions.

The peninsula juts out from the southern part of Alaska between the Cook Inlet and the Gulf of Alaska. Start in Chugach State Park and head south. Seward is the southern terminus of the Alaska Railroad and Homer marks the end of the North American highway network.

Discover extraordinary wildlife and vegetation in Kenai Peninsula, a land of spectacular glaciers and fjords.

Where to stay in Kenai Peninsula

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Questa Woods

While there might not be top attractions in Questa Woods, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Seward Boat Harbor and Seward Waterfront Park.

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Sunrise

If you're spending some time in Sunrise, Girdwood Park and Alyeska Ski Resort are top sights worth seeing.

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Old Mill

If you're spending some time in Old Mill, Seward Boat Harbor and Seward Waterfront Park are top sights worth seeing.

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Breeze Inn
Breeze Inn
3 out of 5
303 North Harbor Drive, Seward, AK
The price is S$425 per night from 11 Jul to 12 Jul
S$425
11 Jul - 12 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Seward. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 coffee shops/cafes. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,015 reviews)
"Clean and close"

Reviewed on 7 Jul, 2025

Breeze Inn
Hotel Seward
Hotel Seward
2.5 out of 5
221 5th Ave, Seward, AK
The price is S$369 per night from 6 Aug to 7 Aug
S$369
6 Aug - 7 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this historic hotel in Seward. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a free cruise terminal shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
"Great hotel. Comfortable, quiet, and very nice people. Convenient to everything on Seward. Thank you!"

Reviewed on 3 Jul, 2025

Hotel Seward
Seward Windsong Lodge
Seward Windsong Lodge
3 out of 5
31772 Herman Leirer Road, Seward, AK
The price is S$432 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
S$432
3 Aug - 4 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Seward. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (360 reviews)
"I was on the bottom floor so you can hear everything from the floor above you. The room doesn’t have a/c so a fan would have been nice. The staff came in the room while we were out and after we had already checked in our room and dropped off our things. And they entered the room the following morning ..."

Reviewed on 7 Jul, 2025

Seward Windsong Lodge
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Midnight Sun Log Cabins
Midnight Sun Log Cabins
2 out of 5
Mile 28.9 - 34847 Seward HWY, Moose Pass, AK
Stay at this cabin in Moose Pass. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Popular attractions Grant Lake Trail and Upper Trail Lake are located nearby.
8.4/10 Very Good! (245 reviews)
"Awesome property. We really liked the cabin. We would stay here once again if we happen to travel to Alaska again."

Reviewed on 4 Jul, 2025

Midnight Sun Log Cabins
Glacier View Cabins
Glacier View Cabins
2 out of 5
59565 East End Road, Homer, AK
Stay at this cabin in Homer. Enjoy free parking and a picnic area. Popular attractions Wynn Nature Center and Homer Golf Course are located nearby.
9.6/10 Exceptional! (324 reviews)
"beautiful views, room was very nice with a great bed, us ed the outdoor grill and nice to have kitchen area"

Reviewed on 25 Jun, 2025

Glacier View Cabins
Gwin's Lodge & Roadhouse Est. 1952
Gwin's Lodge & Roadhouse Est. 1952
2.5 out of 5
14865 Sterling Hwy, Milepost 52, Cooper Landing, AK
Stay at this cabin in Cooper Landing. Enjoy free parking, daily housekeeping, and a picnic area. Popular attractions K'Beq Footprints Heritage Site and Resurrection ...
7.4/10 Good! (105 reviews)
"Would stay at again."

Reviewed on 29 Jun, 2025

Gwin's Lodge & Roadhouse Est. 1952
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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