An original section of the historic boardwalk has been preserved at Seldovia Slough. Other topics for your trip range from cultural history to trails and activities on Kachemak Bay.
Getting There and Finding Your Way
Most visitors reach Seldovia from Homer on a 45-minute ferry ride. The route across Kachemak Bay between Homer and Seldovia is designated an Alaska Scenic Byway. Check the ferry schedule before your trip. Seldovia Airport is half a mile on foot from town.
Bay, Beach and Scenery
Seldovia Bay is one of five fjord-like inlets cutting into the southern coast of Kachemak Bay. The Otterbahn Trail leads 1.2 miles from Seldovia through the forest to Outside Beach. Outside Beach Park has a picnic area and views of Mount Redoubt and Mount Iliamna.
The sheltered Seldovia Bay offers opportunities for sea kayaking. You can also explore the bay by skiff, pedal boat, sailboat, rowboat or canoe. Seldovia also has a charter fishing fleet for halibut, salmon, cod and rockfish. Blueberries, lowbush cranberries and salmonberries can be picked in Seldovia.
Cultural History in Town
The Seldovia Visitor Center & Museum presents the history and cultural traditions of the Aleut, Yupik, Alutiiq, Athabascan, Russian and European American communities in the Seldovia area. St. Nicholas Russian Orthodox Church is a National Historic Site. Seldovia Nature Tours offers tours of the church; arrange your tour before visiting.
The Seldovia Summer Solstice Music Festival features three days of live performances, artist-led workshops, open-mic events, street music, vendors and campfire jams. The program may change, so it’s a good idea to check the latest dates and program details before your trip. At the annual Chainsaw Carving Competition, spectators watch sculptures take shape from local spruce wood. If you’d like to experience the competition, check the current event dates before your trip.
Walks, Hikes and Wildlife Viewing
The Natural and Cultural History Stroll Around Town is an accessible, easy one-hour walk covering 1.5 miles. Confirm its availability before your trip. Seldovia Nature Tours also offers a four-mile hike to the Alpine Zone with 1,550 feet of elevation gain; it is offered during the season from May 15 to September 30. The Rocky Ridge Trail Hike covers 3.3 miles. Conditions on this trail may change.
For tide pools and the creatures that live in them, Seldovia Nature Tours offers visits to Inside Beach; dates and times vary. Birding trips in Seldovia are offered year-round, with wildlife conditions varying seasonally. Exploring Seldovia Bay is designed as a full-day trip. Confirm its availability before your trip.
For planning your stay, there’s a clear time comparison: the stroll around town takes one hour, while Exploring Seldovia Bay is a full-day trip.
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For the broader trip overview: Kenai Peninsula.
