About Seward

Whether it’s relaxation or adventure or a bit of both that you’re seeking, Seward, Alaska, is the destination for you. The seaport town, located on Resurrection Bay on the Kenai Peninsula in the South Central Region of the state, is conveniently situated for enjoying many of the wonderful activities Alaska has to offer. Go hiking in scenic Kenai Fjords National Park, go fishing on a charter boat, or take a sightseeing boat tour of spectacular glaciers and a wide variety of wildlife, including humpback, orca, and gray whales, sea lions, seals, puffins, and sea otters. Or, visit the Alaska SeaLife Center, a non-profit marine science center, to learn more about the sea creatures that inhabit the area. Other local activities include viewing the spectacular landscape, sea kayaking, shopping for native and local arts and crafts, visiting local museums, taking historic tours, waterfront dining and more. Seward is also only 2 ½ hours from Anchorage, making it the perfect homebase for a variety of daytrips.