Pelican Day Tours & Attractions
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Relax in some of Alaska’s hot springs, naturally heated by the earth below
The best way to view bears, whales, orca and more while in Pelican is to charter a knowledgeable captain.
Pelican Creek Bridge is just a few minutes from Pelican’s harbor. This is a great place for viewing salmon that are headed upstream to spawning sites. Check it out in July and August for the best viewing opportunities.
Just off the boardwalk, Pelican Elementary School and Pelican Middle-High School are gathering places for the young people of the community. Children enjoy the playground, swings and green spaces, as well as the outdoor basketball court and school gym.
Soak your cares away while surrounded by dramatic views of the wilderness and the Pacific Ocean. White Sulphur Springs offers both indoor and outdoor warm pools and is just a short boat ride from Pelican. This is a favorite hot spot (literally!) for kayakers, boaters, local residents and fishermen and women.
Settle in with a book and a view of the harbor, or check your email at Pelican’s Public Library.
Tsimshian master carver Stan Marsden led the community of Pelican in designing, carving and raising totem poles to symbolize the spirit of Pelican – an independent, close-knit fishing community. You can see their handiwork in the Unity pole in front of City Hall and in the raven and bear poles in front of Pelican High School.
Visiting Pelican sometimes seems like you’ve stepped back in time: even more so if you get a chance to check out the community’s still-functioning 1952 fire truck. The 500-gallon-per-minute pump is ready for action on this rig, which has seen only boardwalk miles.
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Come to Pelican the first weekend in June to try your luck at the King Salmon Derby. June is the best time to catch a fat, sweet King, especially along the coastal waters of nearby Yakobi Island.
The biggest community party of the year in Pelican is the 4th of July celebration, which starts a day early with a big fireworks display late on July 3rd. Live music, quirky contests, a parade and a community picnic round out the festivities.
Fishing Charters View All
Chicobi Charters specializes in salmon and halibut sport fishing, and they offer lodging overlooking Pelican Harbor in their four bedroom townhouse.
All inclusive multi-day fishing and lodging in Pelican, Alaska.
Larry Jarrets Wild Alaska Lodge is a full service sport fishing operation. Cast for Salmon, Halibut and Rock Fish in beautiful Pelican, Alaska. While out on the boat, you may be able to spot bears foraging along the shoreline or whales breaching.The inn features 6 bedrooms as well as a small grocery store.
Pelican Joe’s is a small operation, but that does not mean you will have a second rate experience. They take personal care of their clients; helping to schedule travel on Alaska Seaplanes and meeting guests at the dock. And, when the fishing is done, they will fillet, package, and freeze your catch! To top it all off, they’ll fix you incredible meals to enjoy.
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A short but strenuous hike up Pelican’s mountainside provides great views of Lisianski Inlet. Climb 300 feet in half a mile and you’ll have your workout in for the day. Take a friend and watch for brown bear!
Yakobi Island’s Bohemia Basin, just 7 miles northwest of Pelican, offers shelter, and a 4‑mile trek through old-growth forest, past lakes, and an historic mining area. Plan to hike and camp out to fully enjoy this rugged and remote part of the world.
Explore Yakobi Island’s lush rainforest on the 8‑mile round-trip Takanis Lake Trail (also known as Bohemia Trail). It begins at the mouth of Bohemia Creek and wanders through old-growth forest, past two lakes, and an historic nickel mine from the 1920s and 30s.