Seward
Country: USA · Region: Alaska · Currency: US Dollar
Seward is a small port city (population ~2,700) at the head of Resurrection Bay on Alaska's Kenai Peninsula, serving as Alaska's only deep-water, ice-free port. It is a gateway to Kenai Fjords National Park and offers glacier viewing, wildlife cruises, kayaking, and fishing.
Top sights
Exit Glacier, Alaska SeaLife Center, Kenai Fjords National Park, Seward Museum, Resurrection Bay
Things to do
- Alaska SeaLife Center
- Aquarium and research facility featuring marine life of the Gulf of Alaska, including puffins, octopus, and sea lions.
- Exit Glacier
- Only part of Kenai Fjords National Park accessible by road, offering hiking trails and ranger-led walks close to an active glacier.
- Seward Museum
- Historical museum located at 239 6th Ave featuring the history of Seward.
- Kenai Fjords National Park
- National park accessible via boat tours from Seward offering wildlife, glacier, and whale-watching experiences.
Beaches
- Resurrection Bay
- Bay at the head of which Seward is located, offering kayaking, water taxi services, and scenic views.
Where to eat
- Ray's Waterfront
- Waterfront restaurant at 1316 4th Ave specializing in seafood with good views and most entrees $20-$30.
- Chinooks Waterfront Restaurant
- Waterfront restaurant at 1404 4th Ave offering lunch, dinner, drinks, beer, wine and full bar.
Bars and nightlife
- Resurrection Roadhouse
- Restaurant and bar featuring Seward's largest selection of brews on tap.
Forecast for Seward
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Getting around
Seward is walkable; a free summer shuttle bus runs from the cruise ship dock to the Alaska SeaLife Center, and taxis, bike rentals, and water taxis are available.
What to eat
Local dining includes fresh seafood at waterfront restaurants like Ray's Waterfront and Chinooks, plus casual options like The Railway Cantina and Exit Glacier Salmon Bake.
Tips
Arrive early to explore downtown Seward on foot, as many cruise ships share the port and activities fill up quickly during peak season.
Best for
Glaciers, wildlife cruises, kayaking, fishing
More ports in Alaska
Glacier Bay · Hubbard Glacier · Icy Strait Point · Juneau · Ketchikan · Sitka · Skagway · Victoria · Whittier