Explore the Kenai Peninsula!
Local Eats
Originally run out of a street cart in Anchorage, Kaladi's has grown to become the most-favored coffee company in Alaska. Each coffee shop has a warm and cozy environment to either read or work remotely. An Alaskan favorite is the Kaladi drink - a rich blend of chocolate, with a shot of espresso and milk.
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Kaladi Brothers Coffee
315 S Kobuk StOriginally run out of a street cart in Anchorage, Kaladi's has grown to become the most-favored coffee company in Alaska. Each coffee shop has a warm and cozy environment to either read or work remotely. An Alaskan favorite is the Kaladi drink - a rich blend of chocolate, with a shot of espresso and milk.
Slightly more expensive, but a great place to enjoy a hearty prime rib, or indulge in Alaska's famous grilled salmon or king crab legs. Offers a very Alaskan atmosphere with a number of wildlife trophies overhead.
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Louie's Steak & Seafood
47 Spur View DrSlightly more expensive, but a great place to enjoy a hearty prime rib, or indulge in Alaska's famous grilled salmon or king crab legs. Offers a very Alaskan atmosphere with a number of wildlife trophies overhead.
A charming cafe with beautiful views of Cook Inlet and Mount Redoubt. Perfect if you're in the mood for a soup and sandwich. Live music is also performed on Friday and Saturday nights.
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Veronica's Old Town Cafe
604 Petersen WayA charming cafe with beautiful views of Cook Inlet and Mount Redoubt. Perfect if you're in the mood for a soup and sandwich. Live music is also performed on Friday and Saturday nights.
Just a five-minute drive from this Airbnb! A perfect spot if you're looking for traditional American fare, and paired with gorgeous views of Cook Inlet.
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The Flats Bistro
39847 Kalifornsky Beach RdJust a five-minute drive from this Airbnb! A perfect spot if you're looking for traditional American fare, and paired with gorgeous views of Cook Inlet.
A personal favorite - If you are looking for a farm-to-table meal, this is the spot! Fresh offerings of greens sourced from an on-site farm. Highly recommend the halibut curry or goat cheese balls! The menu also features plenty of delicious vegetarian options. Complete with a relaxing and cozy atmosphere and great service.
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Addie Camp
43550 Whistle Hill LoopA personal favorite - If you are looking for a farm-to-table meal, this is the spot! Fresh offerings of greens sourced from an on-site farm. Highly recommend the halibut curry or goat cheese balls! The menu also features plenty of delicious vegetarian options. Complete with a relaxing and cozy atmosphere and great service.
A wonderful and quirky local joint, The Schnitzel Bomber offers hearty German food that doesn't disappoint! The restaurant has a drive-thru, as well as a small seating area in the back. Highly recommend the classic pork loin schnitzel.
The Schnitzel Bomber
47425 E Poppy LnA wonderful and quirky local joint, The Schnitzel Bomber offers hearty German food that doesn't disappoint! The restaurant has a drive-thru, as well as a small seating area in the back. Highly recommend the classic pork loin schnitzel.
A local favorite that operates out of an old school bus! Although wait times can be a bit crazy, they offer the best burgers in town!
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Burger Bus
409 Overland AveA local favorite that operates out of an old school bus! Although wait times can be a bit crazy, they offer the best burgers in town!
All of your favorite Mexican dishes and reasonably priced. This spot also serves in huge portions - come hungry!
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Señor Panchos
44096 Sterling HwyAll of your favorite Mexican dishes and reasonably priced. This spot also serves in huge portions - come hungry!
Sightseeing
More than just a place to get directions or brochures on the area! Come to the Kenai Visitor and Cultural Center to explore Native Alaskan history and culture. You'll find plenty of artifacts and exhibits, as well as educational programming throughout the year. Additionally, in the summertime, the Kenai Saturday Market is held every Saturday from 10 AM to 5 PM.
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Kenai Visitor & Cultural Center
11471 Kenai Spur HwyMore than just a place to get directions or brochures on the area! Come to the Kenai Visitor and Cultural Center to explore Native Alaskan history and culture. You'll find plenty of artifacts and exhibits, as well as educational programming throughout the year. Additionally, in the summertime, the Kenai Saturday Market is held every Saturday from 10 AM to 5 PM.
Right across the street from Fisherman's Crashpad - just a 10-minute walk away! In July, hundreds of dipnetters flock to this beach for a chance at catching their limit of red and king salmon. It offers beautiful views of Mount Redoubt and the mouth of the Kenai River.
Kenai South Beach
Right across the street from Fisherman's Crashpad - just a 10-minute walk away! In July, hundreds of dipnetters flock to this beach for a chance at catching their limit of red and king salmon. It offers beautiful views of Mount Redoubt and the mouth of the Kenai River.
Just a 20-minute drive away in Soldotna! This visitor's center has great exhibits to learn more about the refuge's history, flora, and wildlife. Venture into the refuge itself for plenty of hiking, camping, and boating opportunities! Don't forget to bring your bug spray if you're out adventuring!
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Kenai National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center
33398 Ski Hill RoadJust a 20-minute drive away in Soldotna! This visitor's center has great exhibits to learn more about the refuge's history, flora, and wildlife. Venture into the refuge itself for plenty of hiking, camping, and boating opportunities! Don't forget to bring your bug spray if you're out adventuring!
Established in 1896 and later declared a National Historic Landmark, this church still holds services and is also open to visitors who wish to explore the history of the Russian fur traders that once called Kenai home. A local gift shop is also right across the street from this historic building.
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Holy Assumption of the Virgin Mary Church
1106 Mission AveEstablished in 1896 and later declared a National Historic Landmark, this church still holds services and is also open to visitors who wish to explore the history of the Russian fur traders that once called Kenai home. A local gift shop is also right across the street from this historic building.
Established in 1980, this national park covers almost 700,000 acres of glaciers, fjords, and islands. Hike the Harding Ice Field, or book a cruise with Kenai Fjords Cruises to get of glimpse of whales, puffins, and much more! Just a 2 hour drive from this Airbnb.
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Kenai Fjords National Park
Established in 1980, this national park covers almost 700,000 acres of glaciers, fjords, and islands. Hike the Harding Ice Field, or book a cruise with Kenai Fjords Cruises to get of glimpse of whales, puffins, and much more! Just a 2 hour drive from this Airbnb.
Established by the family members of the individuals that perished in the Challenger Space Shuttle mission, this center offers educational programs for students of all ages. Recommend calling the CLCA in advance to schedule private programs for your group.
Challenger Learning Center of Alaska
9711 Kenai Spur HighwayEstablished by the family members of the individuals that perished in the Challenger Space Shuttle mission, this center offers educational programs for students of all ages. Recommend calling the CLCA in advance to schedule private programs for your group.
Snag a brochure or visitor's guide prior to exploring! Also, a great place to purchase parking and boat launch passes or buy a souvenir for your trip! This visitor's center also has a variety of animal exhibits, as well as a beautiful boardwalk right along the Kenai River.
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Soldotna Visitor Center
44790 Sterling HwySnag a brochure or visitor's guide prior to exploring! Also, a great place to purchase parking and boat launch passes or buy a souvenir for your trip! This visitor's center also has a variety of animal exhibits, as well as a beautiful boardwalk right along the Kenai River.
Known by the Denaina people as Chunuk'tnu, this river is especially famous for its sockeye salmon runs in mid-June and mid-July. Russian River Falls downstream also offers an excellent hike. Expect crowds during the salmon runs, and don't forget your bear spray!
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Russian River
Known by the Denaina people as Chunuk'tnu, this river is especially famous for its sockeye salmon runs in mid-June and mid-July. Russian River Falls downstream also offers an excellent hike. Expect crowds during the salmon runs, and don't forget your bear spray!
Day Trips
Known as the Halibut Fishing Capital of the World, this wonderful town sits at the very end of the Sterling Highway. A number of local fishing charters offer a chance at catching halibut or rockfish. Gallery Row on the Homer Spit showcases the work of many local artists who have been inspired by Kachemak Bay.
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Homer
Known as the Halibut Fishing Capital of the World, this wonderful town sits at the very end of the Sterling Highway. A number of local fishing charters offer a chance at catching halibut or rockfish. Gallery Row on the Homer Spit showcases the work of many local artists who have been inspired by Kachemak Bay.
The gateway town to Kenai Fjords National Park, this coastal town offers plenty of opportunities for hiking, fishing, and boating. Seward's famous SeaLife Center is a wonderful place to learn more about sea lions, octopuses, puffins, and so much more! Over 4th of July weekend, Seward hosts the popular Mount Marathon Race, a grueling 5K run up 3022 ft of elevation that attracts mountain runners from all over the world.
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Seward
The gateway town to Kenai Fjords National Park, this coastal town offers plenty of opportunities for hiking, fishing, and boating. Seward's famous SeaLife Center is a wonderful place to learn more about sea lions, octopuses, puffins, and so much more! Over 4th of July weekend, Seward hosts the popular Mount Marathon Race, a grueling 5K run up 3022 ft of elevation that attracts mountain runners from all over the world.
Explore one of Alaska's first gold mining towns! Located just a two-hour drive from Kenai, this charming town makes for a great detour if you're heading back toward Anchorage! Also an excellent location for pink salmon fishing in August!
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Hope
Explore one of Alaska's first gold mining towns! Located just a two-hour drive from Kenai, this charming town makes for a great detour if you're heading back toward Anchorage! Also an excellent location for pink salmon fishing in August!