Seldovia
A century-old fishing village on the south shore of Kachemak Bay, reachable only by water or air. It has a Russian Orthodox church and old wooden boardwalks, and makes a easy day trip by ferry or small plane.
Seldovia sits on the far side of the bay, about 25 km southwest of Homer, and is one of the oldest settlements on the Kenai Peninsula. It was once a Russian fur-trading post and has no road connection to the outside world. The town keeps St. Nicholas Russian Orthodox Church, built in 1891, the remaining old boardwalks along Seldovia Slough, and a quiet harbor. You can rent a bike and ride to Outside Beach, or take a short trail for sea views. The high-speed ferry from Homer takes about 45 minutes, and a small plane about 15 minutes, so a summer day trip is easy. Restaurants in town are limited, and many services close in winter.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Baycrest Overlook
- Bishop's Beach
- Pratt Museum
- Alaska Islands & Ocean Visitor Center
- Anchor Point
- Homer Spit
- Homer Harbor & Halibut Charters
- Salty Dawg Saloon