Guidebook to the Kenai
Shopping
A boutique home goods store with beautiful and unique decor, gifts, clothing and Alaskan themed items for your home.
Much of this Coastal Cottage was decorated from Accents! It is such a fun store, whether you are looking for Alaskan themed items, home decor, or gifts, this store will have something unique and special for you
Accents
10224 Kenai Spur HighwayMuch of this Coastal Cottage was decorated from Accents! It is such a fun store, whether you are looking for Alaskan themed items, home decor, or gifts, this store will have something unique and special for you
Need some last minute gear or clothing? This is a GREAT place to pick quality clothing at reasonable prices. Clean, organized. Clothing is hand picked consignments and owners are picky about what they take in.
Open Th 3-7
F & S, 10-5
Proceeds support our local theatre troupe
Curtain Call Consignment Boutique
Need some last minute gear or clothing? This is a GREAT place to pick quality clothing at reasonable prices. Clean, organized. Clothing is hand picked consignments and owners are picky about what they take in.
Open Th 3-7
F & S, 10-5
Proceeds support our local theatre troupe
Northcountry Fair
44260 Kenai Spur Hwy
Orange Poppy
44676 Sterling HighwaySuper cute gifts and home decor items
Food scene
Quick yummy Mexican bites, closest to the house. Salsa bar rocks and sometimes they make their own tortilla chips in house, which are AMAZING. Carnitas are our fav. We always ask for carnita fajitas (which aren’t on the menu) and they always make them. Order with a side of chipotle sauce and it’s pure Heaven!
8 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Playa Azul
12498 Kenai Spur HwyQuick yummy Mexican bites, closest to the house. Salsa bar rocks and sometimes they make their own tortilla chips in house, which are AMAZING. Carnitas are our fav. We always ask for carnita fajitas (which aren’t on the menu) and they always make them. Order with a side of chipotle sauce and it’s pure Heaven!
LOVE LOVE LOVE!!!! My favorite dish is the Panchos special, with carne asada. Being carb conscious I always ask them to sub black beans for the rice, and it is the bomb! Amazing salsa bar.
21 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Señor Panchos
44096 Sterling HwyLOVE LOVE LOVE!!!! My favorite dish is the Panchos special, with carne asada. Being carb conscious I always ask them to sub black beans for the rice, and it is the bomb! Amazing salsa bar.
Paradisos Restaurant
811 Main StThis is our GO TO pizza, hands down. Try the pepperoni bacon, Bulldog or the Greek!
Charlies Angels Pizza
51400 Kenai Spur HighwayThis is our GO TO pizza, hands down. Try the pepperoni bacon, Bulldog or the Greek!
Thai Town
106 S Willow StYou can never go wrong here. Pure Alaskan ambience, fantastic food all day, and THE BEST DESSERTS. Do yourself a favor and go for breakfast at least once, and another day for dinner and dessert. Our favorite is the carrot cake, which we have been known to buy whole. As in, the entire cake! Only for special occasions, of course 😉
41 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Louie's Steak & Seafood
47 Spur View DrYou can never go wrong here. Pure Alaskan ambience, fantastic food all day, and THE BEST DESSERTS. Do yourself a favor and go for breakfast at least once, and another day for dinner and dessert. Our favorite is the carrot cake, which we have been known to buy whole. As in, the entire cake! Only for special occasions, of course 😉
Charlotte's Cafe
115 S Willow StI am a frequent patron here for lunch. Amazing salads, soups and sandwiches. Oh, and GIANT cookies. All the bread is baked in house and they only use the best fresh organic ingredients, locally purchased.
32 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Odie's Deli
44315 Sterling HwyI am a frequent patron here for lunch. Amazing salads, soups and sandwiches. Oh, and GIANT cookies. All the bread is baked in house and they only use the best fresh organic ingredients, locally purchased.
Kaladi Brothers Coffee
315 S Kobuk StAcapulco Mexican Restaurant
43543 Sterling HwyAddie Camp
43550 Whistle Hill Loop
Burger bus
Don’t let the exterior fool you. This is THE place to get a burger.
Siam Noodles and Food
44278 Sterling HwyGreat sandwiches that much better than the local chains!
6 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Jersey Subs
106 S Willow StGreat sandwiches that much better than the local chains!
This is a great place for foodies, with a menu that changes often. Upscale dishes and unique, with a beautiful view of the flats by the Kenai River.
36 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Flats Bistro
39847 Kalifornsky Beach RdThis is a great place for foodies, with a menu that changes often. Upscale dishes and unique, with a beautiful view of the flats by the Kenai River.
The Duck Inn Bar and Restaurant
43187 Kalifornsky Beach RdBest Fish & Chips
Activities
Indoor pool with water slide (check hours for when slide is open), hiking trails, fitness trails and small fitness center, racquetball courts, frisbee golf, kid camps, playground and more
North Peninsula Recreation Service Area
55176 Poolside AveIndoor pool with water slide (check hours for when slide is open), hiking trails, fitness trails and small fitness center, racquetball courts, frisbee golf, kid camps, playground and more
Captain Cook State Recreation Area
Kenai Spur HighwayFavorite place to go to the beach for locals. Kids and adults love to slide in the mud, or float down the creek when the tide is out. FYI, when the tide comes in, it usually gets colder and windier
Bishop Creek
Favorite place to go to the beach for locals. Kids and adults love to slide in the mud, or float down the creek when the tide is out. FYI, when the tide comes in, it usually gets colder and windier
Hike, bike, or ski. Super fun hills through beautiful lush forestry
12 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Tsalteshi Ski Trails
Hike, bike, or ski. Super fun hills through beautiful lush forestry
Pretty steep but amazing views!!! Closest hike with a view to the Soldotna/ Kenai area. It is a challenging one but my nieces at 9 and 11 have done it!
Skyline Trail
Sterling HighwayPretty steep but amazing views!!! Closest hike with a view to the Soldotna/ Kenai area. It is a challenging one but my nieces at 9 and 11 have done it!
Johnson Lake Campground
Tustumena Lake RoadBeach Access
Unfortunately due to extreme erosion in the area, climbing and sliding down the bluff to the beach from the AirBNB is not allowed. Please access the beach through designated public access roads.
Search Maps for “Nikiski Community Park” for directions.
Continue past the park and drive to the end of the road for beach access. Just a few minutes North of the cottage.
Nikiski Community Park
Search Maps for “Nikiski Community Park” for directions.
Continue past the park and drive to the end of the road for beach access. Just a few minutes North of the cottage.
Easy location to get to the beach! Paved parking lot. Dip Netting in the summer.
21 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Kenai Beach
1112 Kenai AveEasy location to get to the beach! Paved parking lot. Dip Netting in the summer.
Drive straight to the beach with a view of the inlet and two shipping docks.
Salamatof Rd, Nikiski, AK 99611, EE. UU.
Drive straight to the beach with a view of the inlet and two shipping docks.