Things to do in Kodiak

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 onan 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

[email protected] www.KodiakCarRentals.com

907-654-7356

3. Do North Car Rental

Locally owned and operated by Mike and Erin Mannelin

https://www.donorthcarrental.com 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)

Website

Captain Mel Roe

Kodiak Island Adventures

907-539-6474

Website

Kodiak Marine Charters

907•313•6989

Website

Kodiak Island Charters

907-486-5380

Website

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 and travel discount 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

http://www.amazon.com/Alaska-Go-Exploring.../dp/1602232210

Please let us know if you find any errors in this list. It will help fellow travelers!

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