Things to do in Seward: 2 local trip ideas
2 ready-made day trips in Seward, Alaska: adventure and nature. Each one strings together a handful of stops in order.
Glaciers and Paddles in Seward
An action-packed day in Seward featuring a morning glacier trek, a scenic ocean paddle, and fresh-caught Alaskan seafood along the historic waterfront.
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Zudy's Cafe
501 Railway Ave, Seward, AK 99664, USAFuel up on breakfast paninis and espresso on the deck with a direct view of Resurrection Bay.
★ 4.5 on Google · about 1 hr · ~$20 per person · Directions - 2
Seward Wilderness Collective
328 3rd Ave, Seward, AK 99664, USAA fast-paced, 4-hour guided hike approaching the rugged, changing face of Exit Glacier.
★ 5.0 on Google · about 4 hr · ~$99 per person · Directions - 3
Chattermark Seward
220 4th Ave, Seward, AK 99664, USADevour a hearty wild-reindeer sausage soup or local cod sandwich in a rustic spruce-interior pub.
★ 4.2 on Google · about 1 hr · ~$30 per person · Directions - 4
Sunny Cove Kayaking - Adventure Center, Seward, Alaska
1302 4th Ave, Seward, AK 99664, USALaunch into Resurrection Bay for an active sea kayak paddle looking for sea otters and steep cliff faces.
★ 4.9 on Google · about 3 hr · ~$115 per person · Directions - 5
Ray's Waterfront
1316 4th Ave, Seward, AK 99664, USACelebrate the adventure over fresh-off-the-boat halibut cheeks and King crab legs overlooking the harbor.
★ 4.2 on Google · about 1 hr 30 min · ~$65 per person · Directions
Glaciers, Rainforests, and Bay
Immerse yourself in Seward’s spectacular coastal and glacial beauty with a day of lush temperate rainforest trails, sweeping bay views, and fresh local dining.
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Resurrect Art Coffee House
320 3rd Ave, Seward, AK 99664, USAEnjoy artisan pastries and craft coffee inside a charming, historic converted church.
★ 4.8 on Google · about 1 hr · ~$15 per person · Directions - 2
Alaska Vocational Technical Center - Main Campus
809 Second Avenue, Seward, AK 99664, USAWalk the easy 0.8-mile loop through temperate rainforest to see waterfalls and reflection lakes.
★ 3.8 on Google · about 1 hr 15 min · Free · Directions - 3
Zudy's Cafe
501 Railway Ave, Seward, AK 99664, USAGrab a fresh panini and their famous cake with a direct, unobstructed view of Resurrection Bay.
★ 4.5 on Google · about 1 hr · ~$22 per person · Directions - 4
Waterfront Park
420 Ballaine Blvd, Seward, AK 99664, USAStroll the paved coastal path, search for sea otters, and admire the dramatic mountain fjords.
★ 4.5 on Google · about 2 hr · Free · Directions - 5
The Cookery
209 5th Ave, Seward, AK 99664, USACelebrate the day with fresh Resurrection Bay oysters and chef-crafted Alaskan wild game.
★ 4.7 on Google · about 1 hr 30 min · ~$45 per person · Directions
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