Plan Your Trip

Seward is located at the head of Resurrection Bay, a stunning fjord on the Gulf of Alaska. Nestled between the mountains and the ocean, our seaside community is home to approximately 2,600 year-round residents and 2,600 residents just outside city boundaries. A full range of services is available to ensure a comfortable visit including a hospital, a pharmacy, several grocers, a post office, a public library, and a variety of retail shops.

Talk to Us

Our friendly local travel experts are happy to answer your questions about Seward. Feel free to call (907) 224-8051 or email visitseward@seward.com while planning your visit.

The Visitor Center at 2001 Seward Highway, Seward, AK 99664 is open weekdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and daily from mid-May through mid-September. During your visit, we invite you to drop by and say hello! You can even take the local, free shuttle right to our front door (see the map below!)

For the 2023 Summer Season the Free Shuttle will operate May 8th - September 25th from 10am to 7 pm. On days when a cruise ship is in port the hours are 8am to 7pm. The shuttle picks up/drops from the Seward Military Resort by request only. The 5-mile route takes about 30 minutes to complete - stops...