Guidebook for Anchorage
Parks & Nature
Its a fabulous experience. Take a walk on the paved foot path one mile to reach the beach! Bring along a frisby and enjoy the frisby golf course. Views of the mountains and Fire Island await. Food trucks regularly parked out there to make your day more carefree.
197 locals recommend
Kincaid Park
9401 Raspberry RoadIts a fabulous experience. Take a walk on the paved foot path one mile to reach the beach! Bring along a frisby and enjoy the frisby golf course. Views of the mountains and Fire Island await. Food trucks regularly parked out there to make your day more carefree.
Access to Sand Lake is a paved, marked path from Caravelle Drive--an easy walk from our rental! Ask Kay about renting her canoe, or about renting kayaks or paddleboards from a local outfitter!
Sand Lake Park
3886 Caravelle DrAccess to Sand Lake is a paved, marked path from Caravelle Drive--an easy walk from our rental! Ask Kay about renting her canoe, or about renting kayaks or paddleboards from a local outfitter!
DeLong Lake
6420 Jewel Lake RdDelong Lake is definitely a serene local secret, and a two minute drive from our rental!
Food Scene
This is the best coffee in town and only 4 blocks from our place! They are local roasters who are a big part of our community.
26 locals recommend
Kaladi Brothers
6861 Jewel Lake RdThis is the best coffee in town and only 4 blocks from our place! They are local roasters who are a big part of our community.
This is one of Kay's favorite places to have breakfast and lunch. I recommend the California Omelette and the Coyote Burger!
111 locals recommend
Middle Way Cafe
1200 W Northern Lights BlvdThis is one of Kay's favorite places to have breakfast and lunch. I recommend the California Omelette and the Coyote Burger!
Snow City Cafe is the downtown restaurant that President Obama chose when he came to Anchorage! It is busy, but worth it! Great breakfasts and brunches.
231 locals recommend
Snow City Cafe
1034 W 4th AveSnow City Cafe is the downtown restaurant that President Obama chose when he came to Anchorage! It is busy, but worth it! Great breakfasts and brunches.
Out of the Box is a local fav. Almost everything is gluten free! They serve a variety of food. Kay's favorite is the fried Rockfish sandwich and their delicious fries.
Out of the Box
3807 Spenard RdOut of the Box is a local fav. Almost everything is gluten free! They serve a variety of food. Kay's favorite is the fried Rockfish sandwich and their delicious fries.
A classic seafood house. Be sure to call for reservations and ask if there are any available tables by the window. They also have a great bar area.
185 locals recommend
Simon & Seafort's Saloon & Grill
420 L StreetA classic seafood house. Be sure to call for reservations and ask if there are any available tables by the window. They also have a great bar area.
South is a local, trendy spot. They serve breakfast, lunch and dinner. They have an extensive bar menu including an entire page of gin options! We always have great service also.
121 locals recommend
South Restaurant + Coffeehouse
11124 Old Seward HwySouth is a local, trendy spot. They serve breakfast, lunch and dinner. They have an extensive bar menu including an entire page of gin options! We always have great service also.
Fusion Latin menu--Everything is delicious and the atmosphere is laid-back. We normally set several of their tapas-style small plates to share. Service is European style, so a little slower than you may be used to. If you can't find street parking, park in the 6th Avenue Mall parking garage.
24 locals recommend
Pangea Restaurant And Lounge
508 W 6th AveFusion Latin menu--Everything is delicious and the atmosphere is laid-back. We normally set several of their tapas-style small plates to share. Service is European style, so a little slower than you may be used to. If you can't find street parking, park in the 6th Avenue Mall parking garage.
Drinks & Nightlife
Glacier Brewhouse
737 W 5th AveTourists and locals both enjoy this place!
Arts & Culture
Anchorage Museum at Rasmuson Center
625 C StShopping
This is Kay's favorite mall here in Anchorage. In true Alaskan style, it has unique stores as well as the usual places. I love to buy shoes at The Alaska Walking Store.
91 locals recommend
Anchorage 5th Avenue Mall
320 W 5th AveThis is Kay's favorite mall here in Anchorage. In true Alaskan style, it has unique stores as well as the usual places. I love to buy shoes at The Alaska Walking Store.
Sightseeing
From the flattop overlook, you can see all of Anchorage, Cook Inlet, Fire Island, and the mountains and volcanoes beyond! Parking is just $5, and cash is best for that.
241 locals recommend
Flattop Mountain
From the flattop overlook, you can see all of Anchorage, Cook Inlet, Fire Island, and the mountains and volcanoes beyond! Parking is just $5, and cash is best for that.
Just go there and you won't be disappointed :-) It's a very short drive down the Seward Highway. Plan to spend at least a half hour taking in the experience. Often, Beluga whales are seen from this area. No parking fee!
61 locals recommend
Beluga Point Sight
Seward HighwayJust go there and you won't be disappointed :-) It's a very short drive down the Seward Highway. Plan to spend at least a half hour taking in the experience. Often, Beluga whales are seen from this area. No parking fee!
Essentials
Carrs
1501 Huffman RdFred Meyer has much more than groceries--also clothes, housewares, outdoor gear, toys, and essentials.
198 locals recommend
Fred Meyer
1000 E Northern Lights BlvdFred Meyer has much more than groceries--also clothes, housewares, outdoor gear, toys, and essentials.
Target
1200 North Muldoon Road