Chiniak Highway & Chiniak Point
Chiniak Highway
A scenic road running south along the coast past bays, beaches and WWII relics, ending at Chiniak Point, where you can see seabirds, sea lions and whales.
The Chiniak Highway runs about 68 km south from the town of Kodiak along the coast and is the island's most beautiful driving route. Along the way it passes several bays, black-sand beaches, river-mouth salmon fishing spots and bunker ruins from World War II. You can see bald eagles and sea otters, and gray whales pass through in spring and fall. Near the end, Chiniak Point is a great place to watch seabirds and the sunset. The second half is gravel, the round trip takes about half a day, and there are no gas stations along the way, so fill up before you set off.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Near Island & Kodiak Fisheries Research Center
- Fort Abercrombie State Historical Park
- Alutiiq Museum
- Holy Resurrection Orthodox Church
- Kodiak History Museum (Baranov Museum)
- Kodiak National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center
- St. Paul Harbor
- Pillar Mountain