Seward's best

Rustic beach homes in Lowell Point with tons of character, we recommend staying here for families or those who are looking for a slower pace.

These beachfront A-frame cabins are what our Alaskan dreams are made of! They also offer wellness retreats and yoga workshops so check out any upcoming events.

You couldn’t ask for better hosts! Jim & Kathleen Barkley run this Inn with all the comforts of home.

Downtown Seward lodging makes an excellent base camp for all of your adventures.

As fine as the dining gets in Seward, this farm to table hot spot fills fast so we recommend a reservation. Their motto is Eat Fresh, Eat Local, and their menu highlights some of the best seafood and produce from Alaska.

Our favorite spot to sit down with an americano and a good book, “Res Art” is an enchanting coffee shop in what used to be an old church. More than just coffee — you can find small bites here, as well as gorgeous paintings, wood block carvings, ceramics, and jewelry from local creators.

Sea Bean is a downtown coffee shop serving up some of our favorites like the LSD (leafy sea dragon) and the Buddha bowl.

Seward’s only downtown grocery store happens to be our favorite health food store ever. This shop carries organic and fair-trade and features a coffee and smoothie bar, deli items, baked goods, and hot daily soup specials. They also have tons of local items like smoked salmon and birch syrup as well as body products like devils club salve. Stock up on the essentials and even snag some souvenirs.

A cafe with excellent views and outstanding service, Zudy’s serves up smiles all day. We love them for their salads and sandwiches (and owners), but it’s a full service bakery as well!

All aboard! The train to Seward on the Alaska Railroad is definitely our preferred way of getting into town. Departing from Anchorage with a brief stop in the groovy little town of Girdwood, you’ll get an incredible view into a dense Alaskan wilderness you don’t quite get to see from the highway.

Seward Wilderness collective offers hiking tours and even some boat excursions, but what we’re most excited about this season is the new Seward Farmers Market! Look for local seafood and produce, baked goods, arts, crafts, and flowers.

These guys have an elite team of sled dogs that compete in the Iditarod every year. They’ve partnered with Seward Helicopter Tours for a super unique experience - dog sledding on top of a snow covered glacier! Meet the dogs, take a thrilling ride, and get a bonus fight seeing trip along the way.

If Ice climbing on a glacier sounds like fun, we’re with you. Exit Glacier Guides offers all sorts of guided hiking and climbing adventures, and they’re also a great spot for any outdoor gear you may need to pick up while you’re in town carrying brands like GSI and Outdoor Research.

Kayak Adventures Wordwide offers small group sea kayaking and glacier tours in Seward. We love this company because they share our ethos, and that is to Explore, Inspire, and Protect. We’re stoked to recommend this fellow 1% For the Planet member as a way to get out there!