Things to do in Seldovia
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Halibut Cove
Halibut Cove, an absurdly quaint village of 30 year-round residents, is the kind of place you'll wish you grew up in. In the early 1920s the cove supported 42 herring salteries and had a population of over 1000. Today it's home to the noted Saltry restaurant, a handful of art galleries, a warren of boardwalks - but no roads.
The Danny J travels to the cove twice daily. It departs Homer at 12:00, swings past Gull Island and arrives at 13:30. There, you have 2½ hours to explore and have lunch. The ferry returns to the Spit by 17:00 and then makes an evening run to the cove for dinner, returning to Homer at 22:00. The noon tour is dearer than the evening trip. Book through C…
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Kayak'Atak
Kayak'Atak rents kayaks and can help arrange transportation throughout the bay. It also offers various guided tours, some including a 'gourmet lunch.' Make reservations in advance.
There are some excellent kayaking opportunities in the Seldovia area. Just north, Eldred Passage and the three islands (Cohen, Yukon and Hesketh) that mark its entrance are prime spots for viewing otters, sea lions and seals, while the northern shore of Yukon Island features caves and tunnels that can be explored at high tide. Even closer are Sadie Cove and Tutka and Jakolof Bays, where you can paddle in protected water, amid interesting geological features and near numerous camping areas alon…
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Otterbahn Trail
The Otterbahn Trail was famously created by local high school students, who dubbed it the 'we-worked-hard-so-you-better-like-it trail.' The trailhead lies behind Susan B English School, off Winfred Ave. Lined with salmonberries and affording great views of Graduation Peak, it skirts the coastline most of the way and reaches Outside Beach in 1½ miles. Make sure you hike it at tides below 17ft, as the last stretch runs across a slough that is only passable (legally - property above 17ft is private) when the water is out.
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St Nicholas Orthodox Church
Seldovia's most popular attraction by far is this onion-domed church, St Nicholas Orthodox Church, which overlooks the town from a hill just off Main St. Built in 1891 and restored in the 1970s, the church is open on weekday afternoons, when you can go inside to view the exquisite icons. Also notice the chandelier, made from old barrel staves. Although there's no resident clergyman, every so often the priest from Nanwalek travels here to conduct services.
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Rocky Ridge Trail
The rigorous Rocky Ridge Trail where 800ft of climbing will be rewarded with remarkable views of the bay, the town and Mt Iliamna. The trail starts (or ends) on Rocky St and loops back to the road near the airport, covering about 3 miles.
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Tidepool Café
In a sunny space overlooking the harbor, this eclectic eatery serves great wraps, sandwiches and espressos, and has dinner offerings like wasabi halibut and sweet-chili salmon. Be prepared to queue up out the door.
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Tutka/Jakolof Trail
The Tutka/Jakolof Trail is a 2½-mile trail to a campsite on the Tutka Lagoon, the site of a state salmon-rearing facility. The posted trail departs from Jakolof Bay Rd about 10½ miles east of town.
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Linwood Bar & Grill
A dark harborfront saloon, which has plenty of cigarette smoke to go with your meal. It's also the one place in town which has an ATM. There are no banks in Seldovia.
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Sweet-n-Clean
It serves quality burgers and fried fish on Styrofoam plates while you watch your clothes spin. It's got espressos, too.
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Main Street Market
This is where to go for groceries, liquor, espressos and T-shirts.
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