Things To Do on Kodiak Island
A multitude of creatures and plethora of sights to see.
The Cliff House B&B is located about 7 miles from the Kodiak airport, 1/2 mile north of town.
Our address:
Galley Gourmet, Inc.
1223 W Kouskov St.
Kodiak AK 99615
907-539-5009 (Marion's mobile)
LOVE GARDENING? See how we grow stuff in Kodiak at Marion’s YouTube channel — The UpBeet Gardener: https://www.youtube.com/@TheUpBeetGardener
MAIN KODIAK VISITOR WEB SITE: http://www.kodiak.org
TAKE THE ALASKA FERRY: The Alaska Marine Highway connects Kodiak with Homer and also goes out the Aleutian Chain. The trip from Homer to Kodiak is 10 hours. You can take your car or go as a walk-on. https://dot.alaska.gov/amhs/index.shtml
KODIAK CAMERA CLUB on Facebook (see what's happening): https://www.facebook.com/groups/KodiakCameraClub
CLIFF HOUSE B&B WEB SITE: https://kodiak-wildlife-viewing-kodiak-bnb.com/
MILITARY MUSEUM: Located in Fort Abercrombie State Historical Park. Summer hours: Friday through Monday, 1-4 PM.
RENT A BIKE: Contact “58 Degrees North” - 1231 Mill Bay Rd - 907-512-5112 (mobile)
GO ON A LITTLE BOAT RIDE: I really mean a "little boat." Plan your next little adventure with Short Haul Harbor Tours. See wildlife, tour the Kodiak harbor and enjoy a one of a kind experience on an Alaska tugboat. YouTube: https://youtu.be/NAVDpUu8gS0?si=vx6X_El8In20BhsR
KODIAK HIKING AND WALKING TOURS: Explore History, Culture, Food, Trails and Local Tales with Kodiak Walking & Hiking Tours - Ani Thomas: 907-539-6772
VISIT KODIAK’S FAVORITE INDIE BOOKSTORE: The Islander Bookshop https://islanderbookshop.com/ — Community supported! Located downtown at the Marketplace. phone: 907-942-7560
GO KAYAKING: Kayak Kodiak: Sea kayaking tours exploring the dramatic coastlines of Kodiak and the diversity of marine life up-close from the water. Paddle expeditions tailored to all experience levels, departing from in-town launch sites or out-the-road locales. http://www.kayakingkodiak.com
907-512-5112 To book in person, go to the bike shop.
PRIVATE WILDLIFE VAN-ECO TOURS: For a trip along our beautiful road system: Kodiak Wildlife Tours. Includes pick up, rop off and a nice lunch: Janet: 907-942-6040. http://thekodiaklife.org/
CAR RENTALS: We have Avis (907-487-2264) and alternatives. TIP: Car rentals can be expensive. Some guests find $$$ relief by leasing a truck or van from UHaul: 907-486-1767. 1213 Mill Bay Rd. Kodiak, Alaska. Check for Turo cars. Also, we have private car rental services:
1. Ride Scenic- A truck rental service to get you zipping up and down the Kodiak road system in comfort and safety.
Owner: Stephen Foreman
Phone: 907-654-9653
Email: [email protected]
website: https://www.kodiaktravels.com/
2. Stephanie Wyszkowski has 9 vehicles. And she provides free delivery and pick-ups.
Kodiak Car Rentals
907-654-7356
3. Do North Car Rental
Locally owned and operated by Mike and Erin Mannelin
907 942 5309
GO BEAR VIEWING & SIGHTSEEING:
- Sea Hawk Air (http://www.seahawkair.com; 907-486-8282 (land line).
- Kodiak Air Service (Willy Fulton): https://kodiakairservice.com/ (907) 654-9956 (cell)
WILDLIFE VIEWING BY BOAT
Lee Robbins
Adventures in Kodiak
Cell: 907-539-8866
E-mail: [email protected]
OCEAN FISHING: Fishing in the ocean (halibut, salmon, rockfish, etc.) and along the rivers and streams on Kodiak Island is excellent, uncrowded (!) and very accessible…
Mike Ensley
Happy Hooker Charters
907-539-5474 (mobile)
Captain Mel Roe
Kodiak Island Adventures
907-539-6474
Kodiak Marine Charters
907•313•6989
Kodiak Island Charters
907-486-5380
ALASKA TRAVEL (GENERAL)
TOURSAVER 2 FOR 1 COUPONS: If you’re traveling around other parts of Alaska, here’s a very handy book, The Toursaver, which is filled with 2 for 1 coupons: http://www.toursaver.com.
DRIVING ALASKA'S ROAD SYSTEM? The Milepost is an excellent guidebook for driving Alaska's road system: https://www.themilepost.com
TRAVELING WITH KIDS? Here is a cool book about traveling around Alaska with kids: Alaska on the Go: Exploring the 49th State with Children
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Visit Us in Kodiak
A visit to Kodiak endears you with bragging rights! We invite you to experience what many people say when they come here: “Wow, this is real Alaska!” If you enjoy hiking, sipping a latte or micro-brew beer, kayaking, bear viewing, gardening (how do you grow stuff in Alaska, anyway?), discovering local art, reading a good book on the beach, or taking pictures, Kodiak is for you.
We are longtime residents of Kodiak. Marion is an accomplished photographer and taught photography classes through the University of Alaska for 15 years. She continues to host photography workshops.
Marty was Kodiak's harbormaster for 20 years and his family roots in Kodiak date back to the 1930's. Lots of local knowledge, history and fun stories to share...
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