Seward Alaska

	Homer or Seward
	Don't have time to explore both Homer and Seward on your visit to the Kenai Peninsula? See how these two coastal towns stack up.

Town	Getting There	Feel	Main Activities	Lodging
Both Towns Have	Scenic drive from Anchorage	City by the bay	Halibut and salmon fishing charters Sea kayaking	Well-developed; multiple good lodging options
Homer	Pros Scenic drive w/lots to see & do Scheduled flights (45 minutes) Cons Longer drive from Anchorage (4.5 hr ) No train service	Fishing and artists' town More independent and adventure-minded visitors Slightly sunnier Romantic sunsets over Kachemak bay	Wilderness lodges, remote towns, and secluded coves & trails just across Kachemak Bay Fly-in bear viewing Tidepooling & beachcombing Famous 5-mile long "Spit" Islands & Ocean Visitors Center, Pratt Museum, and Gallery Row More tour operators, less chance of getting shut out in peak season Shorter boat ride to bigger halibut	Land's End Resort at end of the Spit Rustic luxury of wilderness lodges across the bay
Seward	Pros Closer to Anchorage, shorter drive (2 hr ) Gorgeous train ride (4 hr , 20 min) Cons Train one-way, drive back = high drop-off fees Train roundtrip = less mobility No scheduled air service	Mix between charming coastal town and industrial Fair amount of cruise traffic	Glacier & wildlife cruises into Kenai Fjords w/ whale watching, more marine wildlife, and glacier viewing Helicopter and dogsled on a glacier Alaska’ s most accessible roadside glacier—Exit Glacier Seward Sealife Center Famous 4th of July Mt. Marathon race	Seward Windsong Lodge has a national park feel Saltwater Lodge overlooks the bay Other distinctive lodges & charming B&B's

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