Gustavus Beach & Dock
Gustavus Beach
A wide sandy beach on Icy Strait, with views of Pleasant Island and distant mountains; the town dock is the departure point for whale-watching boats.
Gustavus is a small town of a few hundred residents, with mostly gravel roads that are good for cycling. The beach park south of town has long stretches of sand and driftwood. At low tide you can stroll and gather shells, and on clear days you can see the Fairweather Range. The state dock is the departure point for whale-watching boats, ferries and fishing boats. The town has a few small cafés and guesthouses, whose hours change with the seasons.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Point Adolphus Whale Watching (Icy Strait)
- Bartlett River Trail
- Xunaa Shuká Hít (Huna Tribal House)
- Bartlett Cove
- Forest Loop Trail
- South Marble Island
- Muir Inlet (East Arm) & McBride Glacier
- Reid Glacier