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TA B L E O F CO N T EN T S THE BA SIC S . . . . . . .6 LO C AL GOVERNMENT. . . . . 8 LIVING IN SEWARD. . . . . . . .10 EMERGENC Y SERVICES . . . . .11 SCHO OL S /EDUC ATION . . . . .12 HE ALTH C ARE . . . . .13 SPORT S & RECRE ATION . . . . .14 HIS TORY & CULTURE . . . . .16 COMMUNIT Y RESOURCES .....17 BU Y LO C AL . . . . .1 8 HE ALTH & WELLNESS . . . . .19 DINING AT A GL ANCE . . . . . 2 2 S TAYING & PL AYING . . . . . 24
PUBLISHER Seward Chamber of Commerce © 2022
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SEWARD, ALASKA 60° 6' 10.5264'' N - 149° 26' 31.7004'' W
WELCOME TO SEWARD, A VIBRANT COMMUNIT Y NESTLED BETWEEN MOUNTAINS AND THE SEA.
of thriving small businesses, robust maritime and tourism industries, as well as valuable educational and research oppor tunities.
This is the ancestral homeland of the Alutiiq, or Sugpiaq, people, who have called the rocky coasts and icy, glacial bays of the outer Kenai Peninsula coasts and the Kenai Fjords home since time immemorial.
The Seward Chamber of Commerce is excited to welcome you to our charming coastal community. We have the close-knit feeling of small-town Alaska paired with an entrepreneurial spirit that drives Seward to grow stronger year after year.
Today, Seward is home to a vibrant community with a deep appreciation for the natural environment, local history, and culture, with hundreds
Whether you’re here for the summer or for the long haul, welcome to the neighborhood!
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Our friendly local experts are happy to answer your questions about the Seward area. Feel free to call or email us anytime. The Seward Chamber of Commerce & Visitor Center is open weekdays year-round and daily from midMay through mid-September. Be sure to drop by and say hello - we’d love to welcome you to Seward in person!
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AL ASK A SEALIFE CENTER
R E S U R R E C T I O N B AY
OUR COMMUNIT Y Our seaside city is home to approximately 2,800 year-round residents with another 2,000 living in the areas outside of city limits. The greater Seward area encompasses unincorporated communities and neighborhoods from Lowell Point to Primrose, and from Nashwoods to Exit Glacier and beyond.
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During the busier summer season, the local area population doubles, with the addition of nearly 2,500 seasonal residents. In addition, we see an average of 20,000 travelers daily. A full range of local services supports the Seward area community including, grocers, restaurants, a variety of retail shops, post office, public library, hospital, pharmacy, police, and fire departments, as well as an elementary, middle, and high school.
public lands
Surrounded by pristine wilderness and vast publicly managed lands and waters, Seward’s neighbors include Alaska State Parks, Alaska State Marine Parks, USFWS Alaska Maritime National Wildlife Refuge, Chugach National Forest, and Kenai Fjords National Park. The city of Seward manages public lands within city boundaries, while DNR maintains the Mt. Marathon bowl and race trail. RESURRECTION PEAKS
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OUR WILD NEIGHBORS Wildlife encounters in and around Seward are not uncommon. Land mammals such as moose, black bear, brown bear, coyote, beaver, porcupine, and mountain goat call the Seward area home. Many marine and bird species can also be spotted, including the Steller sea lion, sea otter, harbor seal, humpback whale, bald eagle, puffins, and more. The safest way to interact with local wildlife is to respect them and keep a safe distance.
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OUR ECONOMY Seward’s economic mainstays include commerce, tourism, and education, as well as thriving marine industry sectors, including marine suppor t services, marine research and education, and commercial fishing. Seward is home to the Alaska SeaLife Center, the Alaska Vocational Technical Center, the University of Alaska’s
Institute of Marine Science, and the Alutiiq Pride Shellfish Hatchery. The largest employers include the State of Alaska, the City of Seward, Providence Medical Center, the Alaska SeaLife Center, the Kenai Peninsula School District, and Safeway. Find out more from our partners at the Kenai Peninsula Economic Development District. THE BASICS | 7
Local Government
Incorporated in 1912, Seward is a home-rule city located within the Kenai Peninsula Borough.
SEWARD HARBOR
BOROUGH GOVERNMENT
CIT Y OF SEWARD
Seward is located within the Kenai Peninsula Borough - incorporated in 1964 as a second-class borough.
Seward is a city manager form of government, governed by a Mayor and City Council who are elected by the people of the City. The City Manager is appointed by the elected 7-person City Council, along with a City Attorney and City Clerk.
An elected Borough Mayor serves as the chief administrator who works with an elected 9-member legislative assembly, on which Seward has one seat. The Borough is responsible for area-wide education, solid-waste management, planning and zoning, taxation and assessment. Local service area boards provide hospital, fire, and emergency services. 8 | LO C A L G OV E R N M E N T
The Mayor and City Council act together as the Governing Body. The Governing Body, being the elected representative of the people, adopts all ordinances and resolutions and determines the general goals and policies of the city.
THE CITY OF SEWARD Employing around 90 year-round employees, the City of Seward provides and supports a wide range of services including a 24-hr police department, fire department, library, hospital, youth center, boat harbor, community development, building and engineering, public works, parks and recreation, water/wastewater and electric utilities. Visit cityofseward.us to learn more about the City of Seward administration, programs and departments, current City Council and Mayor, and various serving citizen committees.
CIT Y MANAGER
The City Council traditionally meets the second and fourth Mondays of each month.
Stephen Sowell, Assistant City Manager ssowell@cityofseward.us Office: 907-224-4066 Cell: 907-362-4062
All meetings are streamed live on the city’s YouTube channel.
TA X ATION The city, along with the state of Alaska has no personal income tax. Real/ personal proper ty tax within the city is at a low 3.84 mils. The real/personal proper ty tax outside the city but within the borough is at 4.5 mils with an additional .5 mils for the Seward/ Bear Creek Area Flood Service Board.
Janette Bower, City Manager jbower@cityofseward.us Office: 907-224-4012 Cell: 907-362-1020
410 Adams St. PO Box 167 Seward, AK 99664
and federal elections while living in the Seward area by visiting our civic information page online.
The sales tax for Seward is 4%. The sales tax for the Borough is 3%. Seward also has a 4% bed tax. VOTING INFORMATION Find more information about how to participate in municipal, borough, state,
City of Seward - City Hall Building T H E C I T Y O F S E WA R D | 9
THE ALASKA SEALIFE CENTER HOUSING
PHONE, INTERNET & TELEVISION
With its small footprint, the Seward housing market is diverse but competitive - it can take a while to find the perfect housing oppor tunity. A variety of options are available for homebuyers from high-end real estate to star ter proper ties. Renters can choose from single-family homes, apar tments, and more unique rentals such as yur ts or dry cabins. Some businesses provide housing for seasonal employees, as most shor tterm rentals are utilized by visitors on the nightly-rental market during the busy summer tourism months.
Many areas surrounding Seward are ‘service’ dead zones. Residents should be prepared when driving past Mile 10 on the Seward Highway to operate with limited cell service.
UTILITIES
WASTE MANAGEMENT
The City of Seward provides public utilities including water, sewer, electricity, and waste removal to area residents. Some residents utilize private wells and/or septic systems. To pay a utility bill, get answers about utility billing, or get services turned on or off contact the Seward Electric Depar tment at (907) 224-4050. GAS & FUEL Heating fuel (oil or propane) is delivered by local providers Shoreside Petroleum or Amerigas. 10 | L I V I N G I N S E WA R D
Telecommunications (land-line telephone, cellular service, internet) and cable television suppor t are available from GCI and TelAlaska.
While most cell phone service providers work in Seward, GCI, AT&T, and Verizon Wireless are the most reliable. In Seward, Alaska Waste provides residential, commercial and construction garbage collection services to homes, businesses and construction sites. Garbage, recycling, and some hazardous wastes can be disposed of at the KPB Solid Waste - Seward Transfer Facility, located at 3200 Dimond Blvd, open Monday Saturday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:45 p.m. (and Sundays 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. from April - October). For landfill guidelines visit kpb.us/swd-waste or call (907) 224-5327.
RECYCLING
EMERGENCY SERVICES
Local commercial and residential recycling pick-up is provided by Resurrection Recycling, LLC.
L AW ENFORCEMENT
Volunteer-run Sustainable Seward helps implement more solutions for waste reduction and recycling, including public recycling drop-off locations at the Harbor Uplands and the Third Ave. alley downtown, and hosting an annual electronics recycling event. Visit sustainableseward.org for local recycling guidelines and resources. LICENSE/REGISTRATION The Seward DMV is a City of Seward office contracted with the State of Alaska to provide motor vehicle services to the Seward area. As a limited-employee office, hours are subject to change. Be sure to have any forms (found online at doa.alaska. gov) filled prior to visiting and call (907) 224-4037 to confirm hours before arriving. PUBLIC WORKS The Seward Public Works Depar tment maintains, repairs, and improves approximately 31 miles of paved and unpaved roads, maintains utilities, water distribution, and wastewater collection, as well as provides some snow removal and sanding for safer roads in winter months. You can reach SPWD at (907) 224-4058. PETS IN SEWARD Seward is a pet-friendly community and many residents include dogs, cats, rabbits, horses, chickens, or goats as par t of their family household. Seward does not have a full-time veterinarian - most locals utilize vet services in Soldotna or Anchorage. City pet licensing requirements can be found at cityofseward.us.
Alaska State Troopers (907) 288-3346 Out of town: (907) 257-4863 29847 Seward Hwy., Crown Point www.dps.state.ak.us/ast Seward Police Department (907) 224-3338 410 Adams St. FIRE SERVICES
Bear Creek Volunteer Fire & Emergency Medical Services (907) 224-3345 13105 Seward Hwy., Mile 5.5 Lowell Point Volunteer Fire Dept. (907) 224-6050 13915 Lowell Point Rd., P.O. Box 3193 Moose Pass Volunteer Fire Co. (907) 288-3665 35390 Seward Hwy, Moose Pass, AK 99631 Seward Fire Department (907) 224-3445 316 Four th Ave. ER MEDICAL SERVICES
Providence Emergency Clinic (907) 224-2846 417 First Ave., P.O. Box 365 Seward Volunteer Ambulance Corps (907) 224-3987 200 D Street, P.O. Box 1136 Seaview Community Services 24-HR Crisis Line (907) 224-3027 DV/SA Crisis Line (907)362-1843 ANIMAL CONTROL
ASLC Rescue & Rehabilitation Hotline Report stranded marine mammals or birds. (888) 774-7325 Seward Animal Care & Control (907) 224-7495 (Mon – Fri 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.) 416 6th Ave. E M E R G E N C Y S E RV I C E S | 11
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Schools & Education SEWARD MIDDLE SCHOOL
EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION & DAYCARE Early childhood education options in Seward are available but limited. Seward Elementary School offers kindergar ten for children at 5 years old. For younger and alternative options, local grassroots organization HYPER is dedicated to providing resources to families and caregivers. For more information visit hyperseward.org.
K-12 SCHOOLS Kenai Peninsula Borough School Distric (KPBSD) serves over 9,200 students from pre-k through high school. The district covers 25,600 square miles – larger than the entire state of West Virginia! Within Seward, KPBSD operates elementary, middle (78th grade), and high school.
HOMESCHOOL OPTIONS KPBSD offers homeschool options, with offices in Homer, Soldotna, and Seward to serve families and students who reside on the Kenai Peninsula. 12 | S C H O O L S & E D U C AT I O N
Connections Homeschool is the largest school in the district, and has the added suppor t from being a par t of the KPBSD school district, with students receiving a KPBSD high school diploma.
HIGHER EDUCATION Seward is the primary base for the Alaska Vocational Technical College (AVTEC) – offering applied technologies, building trades, information technologies, the U.S.G.C.-approved Alaska Maritime Training Center, and the Alaska Culinary Academy. Seward also hosts a Kenai Peninsula College extension site.
RESEARCH & OUTREACH Seward is home to some of the top minds and resources when it comes to marine research and education with organizations and facilities like the Alaska SeaLife Center, Alutiiq Pride Marine Institute, UAF - Seward Marine Center, Kenai Fjords National Park, Cook Inlet Aquaculture Association, Alaska Department of Fish & Game, and the Bear Creek Weir & Trail Lakes Hatchery.
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Health Care PROVIDENCE MEDICAL & CARE CENTER A designated critical access hospital and level IV trauma center, Providence Seward Medical and Care Center features a 24-hour ER and 4-bed in-patient hospital and provides comprehensive emergency medical services to the greater Seward area. For situations that can’t be handled on-site, medevac services to Anchorage are available. Providence Seward Mountain Haven, a state-of-the-ar t long-term care facility, opened in 2009 with a capacity of 40 residents. SEWARD COMMUNIT Y HEALTH CENTER
Seward Community Health Center is
a federally qualified community health center, providing comprehensive primary healthcare services including immunizations, laboratory tests, well-child visits, school and spor ts physicals, prenatal and postpar tum care, and general health education and counseling. SCHC does not discriminate based on the ability to pay and offers a sliding fee discount program. Contact SCHC at (907) 224-2273. CHUGACHMIUT
Chugachmiut’s NorthStar Health Clinic is dedicated to quality primary care with a focus on preventative education and screening.
Visit our listings online for more private medical & health care options.
SEWARD MOUNTAIN HAVEN
The clinic provides acute and chronic illness care, emergency care, routine screening exams, well childcare and immunizations, prenatal care, and behavioral health. The NorthStar Dental Clinic provides services to beneficiaries and their family members. Staff travel to four remote villages to provide residents state-of-the-ar t dental care. Other services include family practice, public health, physical therapy, chiropractic care, counseling services, and a pharmacy. EXPECTING PARENTS None of the Seward area medical facilities provide childbir th options. Many expecting parents opt to travel and spend time leading up to their due date in Anchorage or Soldotna. SEAVIEW
Seaview Community Services provides
community-based social, mental health, and substance use disorder services for children, adolescents, and adults to improve relationships, strengthen families, foster self-sufficiency, and enhance lives. 24-HR CRISIS LINE: (907) 224-3027 SEWARD AREA HOSPICE The Seward Area Hospice provides compassionate end-of-life care to enable dignity and choice for the individual and the family. Visit sewardareahospice.org or call (907) 224-3051. H E A LT H C A R E | 13
Visit Seward.com to download our area trail map.
Sports & Recreation TWO LAKES PARK
PUBLIC L ANDS With Kenai Fjords National Park as our backyard, Chugach National Forest our neighbor, and Caines Head State Recreation Area to the south, Seward offers ample ground to play. Resurrection Bay, host to Alaska State Marine Parks and Alaska Maritime National Wildlife Refuge waters, attracts pleasure boaters, anglers, paddlers, and beachcombers.
BEACHES
Along Resurrection Bay you’ll find many accessible beaches, including Lowell Point State Recreation Site, and undeveloped Afognak, and Four th of July beaches.
TRAILS Home to Mile 0 of the Iditarod National Historic Trail, Seward features numerous local trails – perfect for getting out-of-doors, whether on foot, bicycle, horse, cross-country skis, or snowmachine. Be sure to check specific trail-use regulations with local jurisdictions before heading out.
PARKS & RECREATION Seward’s many public parks offer RV’ing, camping, hiking, fresh-water fishing, and picnicking. 14 | S P O R T S & R EC R E AT I O N
The Seward Waterfront Park includes a skate park, a community-built play area, and the Branson Pavilion - perfect for family and group get-togethers. A public walkway and paved bike path along the shoreline connect the harbor to historic downtown. The Seward Community Bike Park is also available for those looking to hone their skills and become more confident on a bike. Seward Parks and Recreation offers year-round oppor tunities to have fun with programs like archery, adult volleyball, and the Urbach’s Youth Basketball League each spring. SPR’s par tnership with the Alaska Vocational Technical Center (AVTEC) opens the vocational school’s gym and recreation area to the public. The location offers a multi-spor t gym, weight/cardio room, racquetball cour t, sauna, showers, and more. Hours of operation and availability are subject to change - check with SPR for the latest. For information about current recreation programs, leagues, and additional facilities offered by the City of Seward, see the Parks and Recreation Depar tment at seward.recdesk.com - be sure to sign up for their e-newsletter to keep current.
SPORTS, LEAGUES & CLUBS
SPORTFISHING
Public ball fields and the Seward High School gym suppor t a number of intramural spor ts teams, and the high school swimming pool offers regular public access hours - call (907) 2249050 for the schedule.
As home to all five varieties of Pacific salmon, halibut, rockfish, and lingcod, Seward has a well-deserved reputation as one of Alaska’s premier spor tfishing destinations.
There are several organizations for youth spor ts, including the Seward Little League, Marathon Miners Wrestling Club, the Tsunami Swim Club, and The Seward Little League. The Seward Sports Association also offers year-round adult competition, with a cornhole league in the winter, and two recreational slow-pitch softball leagues in the summer. The Kenai Crewsers Rowing Club season runs from April through October with the primary row sites being Bear Lake in Seward, and Kenai Lake in Cooper Landing. KCRC encourages all humans age 14 and up to explore rowing, and hosts an annual regatta on Bear Lake with competitors from around Alaska.
YEAR-ROUND ACTIVITIES Locals find ways to stay active yearround with activities like mountain biking, hiking, trail running, boating and camping. Winter and spring provide more seasonal outdoor adventure oppor tunities. Luckily for us (and yes, we mean luckily) seasonal snow can stick around until May, meaning we get to enjoy skiing, fat biking, ice skating, and more, well into spring. Avid skiers can strap skins onto their skis (or splitboards!) and head into the backcountry where snow peaks beckon, while regularly groomed ski trails around Seward attract nordic skiers of all skill levels. Whether you prefer skate or classic technique, check in with the Seward Nordic Ski Club for the most up-todate trail conditions and upcoming classes and events.
Saltwater fishing is most popular from late June through early September. Seward also boasts abundant shoreline and surf-casting access. Resurrection Bay king salmon, silver salmon, and sockeye salmon may all be targeted from shore during the summer months. In the freshwater lakes and streams surrounding Seward, you’ll find wild and stocked trophy rainbow trout, wild Dolly Varden, lake trout, and Arctic grayling. World-class fly fishing on the renowned Kenai River is less than an hour’s drive away in Cooper Landing. Regulations vary depending on the waters and species being fished, and licensing for residents and visitors differs. Two (2) Nor th Gulf Coast sections (fresh water and saltwater) of Southcentral Alaska regulations are available wherever fishing licenses are sold, and from the ADF&G Division of Spor t Fish online at adfg.alaska.gov.
RACES & TOURNAMENTS Competition can be found in the center of Seward, right at the base of Mt. Marathon. Each year, the Mount Marathon Race is the biggest draw for runners and spectators, but the competition doesn’t stop there. There are several annual spor ting events and races, including the Exit Glacier Race, Lost Lake Run, and Alaska Man Race. Seward is also home to the Seward Halibut Tournament and the Seward Silver Salmon Derby where anglers of all ages compete to reel in winning fish. Visit the online calendar at Seward.com for this season’s slate of sporting events.
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Seward and the surrounding Kenai Fjords are the ancestral homelands of the Alutiiq/Sugpiaq people who lived in the fjords for centuries, aligning themselves with the natural rhythms of the area. In the Alutiiq language the site of Seward is known as Qutekcak, or “big beach,” and today the Qutekcak Native Tribe serves the multi-ethnic Native community of the Seward area through a variety of social, cultural, and community programs.
NOTABLE NAMES Mary Lowell, an Alaska Native from Nanwalek, settled at the head of Resurrection Bay with her husband Frank in 1884. Frank left, but Mary stayed and built a life and community with six of her children. In 1906, she sold her proper ty to the founders of the new town of Seward, and within a few years it became a bustling epicenter as construction on the railroad began. Three mountains standing tall above Resurrection Bay bear the names Mary, Eva, and Alice for Mary and two of her daughters. Benny Benson was an Alaska Native boy from Chignik, residing at the Jesse Lee Home in Seward. At 14-yearsold he submitted a design for the flag to represent the future Alaska territory. His design was chosen from 700 submissions. The Benny Benson Memorial at mile 1.4 of the Seward Hwy is dedicated to him, and a large peak overlooking Seward is named Benson Mountain in his honor. 16 | LO C A L H I S TO RY & CU LT U R E
Lydia Jacoby, a 17-year-old Seward High School student, shocked the world (but not Seward) when she took home a gold medal in the 100-meter breaststroke at the 2020 Summer Olympics, making her the first Alaskan to win a medal in swimming. The feat is even more amazing once you realize, Seward doesn’t have an Olympic sized-pool. HISTORIC WALKING TOUR Created by the Seward Historic Preservation Commission, the Seward Historical Walking Tour includes 46 sites and 26 interpretative panels throughout Seward showcasing our town’s rich history. Pick up a map at the Seward Visitor Center. MURAL WALK 35+ vibrant murals dot Seward, proudly known as the ‘Mural Capital of Alaska.’ Under direction from the Seward Mural Society, each painting depicts unique local characters and history, while celebrating the natural beauty and spirit of Alaska. Pick up a self-guided tour brochure or check with the group online for a Google map of area mural locations. LIBRARY & MUSEUM The Seward Community Library & Museum is operated in par tnership with the City of Seward, the Resurrection Bay Historical Society, and Friends of the Seward Library, and offers youth programs, computer access, and community resources.
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Local History & Culture
Community Resources
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LOCAL SOCIAL MEDIA Many local groups and businesses use Facebook to communicate news or engage in discussion. Many businesses are also on Instagram. It’s always a good bet to check social media for the latest news about operational hours, sales, and events from your favorite business before arriving. Be sure to follow the City of Seward Clerk’s Office on Facebook, and @sewardpolice and @kpbaler ts for official aler ts and announcements. LOCAL MEDIA Seward’s only local radio station can be found at 91.7/106.1 KIBHFM. Free, over-the-air television is available on Channel 7. The Seward Journal, the local newspaper, is available for free at a variety of locations and is published each Wednesday. EMERGENCY ALERTS For emergency notifications, including ear thquake and tsunami warnings, sign up for Nixle aler ts by texting your zip code to 888777. TSUNAMI WARNINGS A tsunami broadcasting system test alarm can be heard throughout Seward on the first Wednesday of each month at 1:00 p.m. ORGANIZATIONS & ASSOCIATIONS The Seward community is suppor ted by a robust network of non-profit
organizations, trade associations, and education and research institutions. These groups provide a plethora of vital services and resources to local citizens and their families. RELIGIOUS ORGANIZATIONS In the greater Seward area, you’ll find churches of many denominations, as well as non-denominational and interdenominational places of worship. SERVICE & VOLUNTEERING Seward boasts an active service community, with a number of volunteer-run and suppor ted groups providing services and hosting events year-round. Check local social media pages for oppor tunities. MORE LOCAL RESOURCES He Will Provide Food Pantry operates Thursdays from 3:00–6:00 p.m. at 238 Fifth Ave (the City Annex building), with access in the alley between Adams and Washington Streets, behind the Seward Community Library. The volunteer-run Seward Homeless Connection offers laundry vouchers, shower tokens, as well as housing, and financial assistance to help cover the costs of basic needs. Contact homelssconnections.seward@gmail.com or call (907) 422-7653. The America Legion, Post 5 is located at 402 5th Ave. For a full list of services and projects, visit americanlegionpost5.com. CO M M U N I T Y R E S O U R C E S | 17
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SHOPPING From goods and sundries, to top-ofthe-line outdoor gear, to handmade local crafts, there’s something for everyone in the shops and galleries around Seward’s historic downtown and scenic boat harbor.
First Fridays, organized by the Seward Arts Council, celebrates the work of local ar tists at galleries, restaurants, cafes, and other local businesses. Typically held from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., the first Friday of the month, May through September.
With several grocers, liquor stores, gas stations, health food store and a pharmacy, most daily needs can be met in the Seward area. Locals often make the trek to nearby communities like Anchorage or Soldotna for specialty goods or grocery runs.
Seward Mermaid Festival (May), Seward Music & Arts Festival (September), Shop Small Weekend (November), and the Kenai Crewsers Holiday Arts & Crafts Fair (December), offer more fun oppor tunities to suppor t area musicians, makers, ar tisans, and food vendors throughout the year.
BIG BUYS
SEASONAL FESTIVITIES
GROCERIES & SUNDRIES
A trip out of town may be necessary to find cer tain items, or bigger purchases like applicances and furniture. For delivery service, contact Portage Transport or Orange Bike Delivery to arrange a frieght pick-up. LOCAL MARKETS & EVENTS Every other Saturday morning during summer months, the Seward Farmers Market features Alaska-grown produce, wild-foraged ingredients, handmade baked goods, small batch brews, as well as crafts and wares from local ar tisans and makers.
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Summer fun includes Seward Pride and the Seward Seabird Festival held in June. Thousands flock to Seward to celebrate at the annual July 4th Festival and Mount Marathon Race, while anglers come to fish beloved Seward Silver Salmon Derby in early August. Fall, winter and spring festivities include New Year’s Eve Weekend fireworks, and the annual Seward Polar Bear Jump fundraising event put on by the American Cancer Society. Visit Seward.com for the full calendar of local events.
Health & Wellness
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FITNESS With facility options downtown and just a few miles outside of city limits, you can choose from 24-hr indoor weight and cardio facilities, as well as a variety of fitness classes including HIIT and CrossFit. Purchase an economical gym membership or single-to-multi-class passes. YOGA Whether you want to practice your down dog in the forest, or fall into savasana in a heated room, the growing yoga community in Seward offers a range of classes and mindfulness retreats.
WELLNESS & BODYWORK Seward has a thriving wellness community, with acupuncturists, massage therapists, herbalists, and more. Local practitioners offer truly rejuvenating experiences in a variety of modalities. SPA & PERSONAL CARE With a currated selection of services, beauty, spa and personal care providers in Seward will leave you feeling refreshed and full of energy. Visit Seward.com for health & wellness provider listings.
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V EG E TA R I A N OPTIONS
S P EC I A L V I E W S
G LU T EN - F R EE OPTIONS
FAMILY FRIENDLY
D I N N ER
LU N C H
E X I T G L AC I E R & S E WA R D H W Y.
B R E A K FA S T
Local Seward dining options by neighborhood. For more information visit Seward.com.
PRICE
DINING AT A GL ANCE
S E WA R D B OAT H A R B O R
LOCAL SEAFOOD
COFFEE CULTURE
Buy seafood freshly-harvested from Resurrection Bay and the Gulf of Alaska directly from our local processors. Enjoy salmon, halibut, rockfish, black cod, king crab, and spot prawns from nearby waters, all of which you’ll find on many menus around town.
You can find a great cup of joe in some very unique places around Seward, including a historic church, a conver ted train car, and a charming candy shop. Get caffeinated at a quirky drive-through, or wake up to a cup of Seward with a bag of locally-roasted ar tisan coffee beans.
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V EG E TA R I A N OPTIONS
G LU T EN - F R EE OPTIONS
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LATE NIGHT & ENTERTAINMENT
BREWS, BUBBLES & COCKTAILS
Live music and enter tainment are regular occurrences in the summer when the daylight lingers all the way to last call. Trivia nights, dance par ties, open mic nights, and karaoke are just a few of the late-night offerings you’ll find year-round at our local venues.
Get a growler of local brew and taste your way around Alaska’s growing craft beverage scene. Or try a creatively crafted cocktail at one of our local restaurants and bars. Local tip: if you ring the bell, the next round is on you!
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Staying & Playing THE BREEZE INN MOTEL
S TAYING IN SEWARD
PL AYING IN SEWARD
From convenient downtown hotels to rustic cabins there are plenty of ways to find your home away from home in Seward.
An exciting variety of activities and excursions ensures that adventures of all ages and ability levels can experience this magical place.
Visit Seward.com for a full list of lodging providers. HOTELS + MOTELS Several full-service hotels in the area can take care of your every need for a relaxing getaway. RESORTS + LODGES Enoy a well-curated experience at one of Seward’s resor ts and lodges each with a distinctive Alaska touch. CAMPING + RV
MOUNTAIN ADVENTURES Hike or bike above tree line to panoramic views of pristine wilderness and epic geography. HIKING & ICECLIMBING Via guided climbs and helicopter or fixed-wing plane, Seward’s glaciers are some of Alaska’s most accessible. WILDLIFE & GLACIER CRUISES Venture out on the water to experience the local marine wildife and glacial geology. Trips range from 3.5-9 hour to multi-day char ters.
Many of Seward’s campgrounds offer dazzling views of Resurrection Bay, with spruce forests and easy access to salmon runs.
SPORTFISHING
B&B’S + VACATION RENTALS
DOG SLEDDING
Make yourself at home at one of Seward’s well-stocked and unique nightly rental accomodations.
Seward may be 1,000 miles from Nome, but we’re home to some of Alaska’s most accomplished mushers.
HOSTELS
KAYAK, SURF & SUP
These affordable proper ties offer the oppor tunity to meet travelers from around the world while exploring.
Paddling the waters around Seward is a dynamic and intimate way to experience the coastal ecosystem.
WILDERNESS LODGING For the spectacular lodges, cabins, and yur ts in Resurrection Bay and Kenai Fjords, getting away is par t of the fun. 24 | S TAY I N G & PL AY I N G
Seward has a well-earned reputation as a premier Alaska destination.
Visit Seward.com for a full list of activity and excursion providers.
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Join Us! SEWARD CHAMBER
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MORE LOCAL INFORMATION
Our mission is to promote and suppor t our members in maintaining a diversified economy and positive business and living environment in the greater Seward area.
Kenai Fjords National Park Visitor Center 1212 4th Ave. (907) 422-0500
The Seward Chamber of Commerce & CVB is the sales force and cheerleader for the Seward Community and businesses. We work diligently to make our community a better place to live, work, and play. Thanks to the constant suppor t of our over 300 members, we are able to work towards this goal, and offer year-round educational oppor tunities, marketing assistance, and more to our member businesses. The united voice of the Chamber has often proven effective and beneficial to business where a single voice can go unheard. The Seward Chamber of Commerce is a 501(c)6 not-for-profit organization. Our budget consists of membership dues and suppor t, as well as a marketing contract with the City of Seward. With these two funding sources, we are uniquely placed to promote and enhance the quality of life in Seward. We love calling Seward our home! 2001 Seward Hwy. (907) 224-8051 @visitseward @sewardchamber www.seward.com
Exit Glacier Nature Center 24620 Herman Leirer Rd. (907) 422-0535 Chugach National Forest Seward Ranger District 33599 Ranger Station Spur (Mile 23.5) (907) 288-3178 Anchorage Chamber (907) 272-2401 www.anchoragechamber.org Cooper Landing Chamber & VB (907) 595-8888 www.cooperlandingchamber.com Visit Girdwood (888) 999-9587 www.visitgirdwood.com Homer Chamber of Commerce (907) 235-7740 www.homeralaska.org Hope Chamber of Commerce (907) 344-0060 www.hopealaska.info Kenai Chamber of Commerce & VC (907) 283-1991 www.visitkenai.com Moose Pass Chamber of Commerce (907) 288-3101 www.moosepassalaska.com Soldotna Chamber of Commerce (907) 262-9814 www.soldotnachamber.com T H E S E WA R D C H A M B E R | 25
LOCAL SERVICES DIRECTORY ALASKA NATIVE ORGANIZATIONS Chugach Alaska Corporation 3800 Centerpoint Dr, Suite 700 Anchorage, AK 99503 (907) 563-8866 http://www.chugach-ak.com Chugachmiut Health Services 201 3rd Ave PO Box 2088 Seward, AK 99664 (907) 224-3490 http://www.chugachmiut.org Qutekcak Native Tribe 221 3rd Ave Seward, AK 99664 (907) 224-3118 http://www.qutekcak.org ACCOUNTING & BOOK KEEPING Altman, Rogers & Co. 44539 Sterling Hwy, Suite 205 Soldotna, AK 99669 (907) 274-2992 http://www.altrogco.com Vergeben Services Company 13636 Trail St Seward, AK 99664 (907) 440-2205 https://vergebenservices.com/ ADVERTISING & PUBLISHING Alaska Channel 507 E St, Suite 206 Anchorage, AK 99501 (907) 777-7700 http://www.alaska.org/ Bird’s Eye View Advertisement 13904 Bruno Rd Seward, AK 99664 (720) 548-0616 http://www.bevadver tisement.com Great Originals, Inc 360 E Int’l Airpor t Rd #6 Anchorage, AK 99518 (907) 561-8922 http://www.greatoriginals.com Joy Media & Marketing 1804 Phoenix Rd #1 Seward, AK 99664 (763) 401-1848 http://www.joyserves.com
ASSOCIATIONS & CLUBS Kenai Crewsers Rowing Club Bear Lake Rd Seward, AK 99664 (907) 201-1872 https://kenaicrewsers.org Rotary Club of Seward PO Box 3121 Seward, AK 99664 (907) 224-5208 http://www.sewardrotary.com Seward American Legion Post #5 402 5th Ave PO Box 306 Seward, AK 99664 (907) 224-5440 http://centennial.legion.org/alaska/post5 AIRLINES Alaska Airlines 3600 Old International Airpor t Rd South Terminal Anchorage, AK 99502 http://www.alaskaair.com ATTRACTIONS Alaska Railroad 327 W Ship Creek Anchorage, AK 99501 (800) 321-6518 www.alaskarailroad.com
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Alaska SeaLife Center 310 Railway Ave Seward, AK 99664 (888) 378-2525 www.alaskasealife.org Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center Mile 79 Seward Hwy Girdwood, AK 99587 (907) 783-0058 www.alaskawildlife.org Kenai Fjords National Park 1212 4th Ave Seward, AK 99664 (907) 422-0500 www.nps.gov/kefj Seward Community Library & Museum 239 6th Ave Seward, AK 99664 (907) 224-4082 www.cityofseward.us/libmus
BOAT BROKERS Sailing, Inc. 1406 4th Ave Seward, AK 99664 (907) 224-3160 http://www.sailinginc.com CATERING Breeze Inn 303 Nor th Harbor Dr Seward, AK 99664 (907) 224-5237 http://www.breezeinn.com The Highliner Restaurant, LLC 303 Adams St Seward, AK 99664 (907) 224-3950 https://highlinerseward.com CAR & RV RENTAL
Seward Mariners’ Memorial Seward Boat Harbor - South Uplands Seward, AK 99664 (907) 491-1639 www.sewardmarinersmemorial.org
A Mobile Vacation, LLC 12555 South Fork Ln Seward, AK 99664 (907) 224-7606 www.amobilevacation.com
AUTO SALES & SERVICE
ABC Motorhome Rentals, Inc 3875 Old Int’l Airpor t Rd Anchorage, AK 99502 (907) 279-2000 http://www.abcmotorhome.com
Hutchings Auto Group LLC PO Box 895 Soldotna, AK 99669 NAPA Auto Parts Seward 1500 3rd Ave Seward, AK 99664 (907) 224-8048 BANKING & FINANCE Edward Jones 232 4th Ave PO Box 2228 Seward, AK 99664 (907) 224-6878 http://www.edwardjones.com/robbie-huett First National Bank Alaska 303 4th Ave PO Box 69 Seward, AK 99664 (907) 224-4204 http://www.FNBAlaska.com Wells Fargo Bank 908 3rd Ave Seward, AK 99664 (907) 224-5283 http://www.wellsfargo.com BIKE RENTALS & TOURS Seward Bike Shop 411 Por t Ave PO Box 3573 Seward, AK 99664 (907) 224-2448 http://www.sewardbikeshop.net
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Hertz Car Rental 600 Por t Ave Seward, AK 99664 (907) 224-4378 http://www.her tz.com Thrifty Car Rental 600 Por t Ave Seward, AK 99664 (907) 224-4378 http://www.thrifty.com CHURCHES Church of Christ 433 4th Ave Seward, AK 99664 (907) 491-1170 Resurrection Lutheran Church 400 3rd Ave Seward, AK 99664 (907) 224-3628 http://rlcseward.com St. Peter’s Episcopal Church 239 2nd Ave Seward, AK 99664 (907) 224-3975 http://www.stpeters-seward.org CIVIL ENGINEERING CRW Engineering Group, LLC 3940 Arctic Blvd, Ste 300 Anchorage, AK 99503-5789 (907) 562-3252 http://www.crweng.com
CLEANING & JANITORIAL Sasha’s Spic and Span 218 Marathon Dr Seward, AK 99664 (907)741-0987 CONSTRUCTION Alaska Hydraulics 166 E Potter Dr, STE 1 Anchorage, AK 99518 https://www.alaskahydraulics.com FM Builds 903 4th Ave Seward, AK 99664 (520) 419-7288 https://www.instagram.com/fm_builds Harmon Construction Inc. 802 1/2 Por t Ave Seward, AK 99664 (907) 224-7145 DOG WALKING Seward Dog Lodge 13888 Bruno Rd Seward, AK 99664 (907) 301-1611 http://www.sewarddoglodge.com
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Southcentral Equipment Rental 12091 Excaliber Way Seward, AK 99664 (907) 575-2434 http://www.southcentralrental.com FIREWOOD Andrews & Sons LLC 12910 Peaks View Ct Seward, AK 99664 (907) 362-1968 FREIGHT & SHIPPING Alaska Railroad Corporation 327 W Ship Creek Anchorage, AK 99501 (907) 265-2653 http://www.AlaskaRailroad.com Anderson Tug & Barge Co. 1302 4th Ave Seward, AK 99664 (907) 224-5506 http://www.andersontug.com Orange Bike Delivery, LLC (907) 422-0679
EDUCATION & RESEARCH Alaska SeaLife Center 301 Railway Ave Seward, AK 99664 (907) 224-7908 http://www.alaskasealife.org Alutiiq Pride Marine Institute 101 Railway Ave Seward, AK 99664 (907) 224-5181 http://www.alutiiqprideak.org AVTEC - Alaska Vocational Technical Center 809 2nd Ave Seward, AK 99664 (907) 224-3322 http://www.avtec.edu UAF - Seward Marine Center 201 Railway Ave Seward, AK 99664 (907) 224-5261 https://www.uaf.edu/cfos
Portage Transport Inc 1601 Nash Rd Seward, AK 99664 (907) 224-4617 http://www.por tagetranspor tationAK.com Samson Tug & Barge 1503 Freight Dock Rd Seward, AK 99664 (907) 224-7060 http://www.samsontug.com SeaTac Marine Services 6701 Fox Ave S Seattle, WA 98108 (206) 767-6000 http://www.seatacmarine.com TOTE Maritime Alaska 2511 Tidewater Rd Anchorage, AK 99501 (907) 265-7216 http://www.totemaritime.com FREIGHT & SHIPPING
EQUIPMENT RENTAL
Alaska Efficient Energy Solutions 2102 Airpor t Rd Seward, AK 99664 (907) 830-7393 http://www.alaska-energy.com
Resurrection Rentals PO Box 1289 Seward, AK 99664 (907) 224-3400 http://www.resurrectionrental.com
Shoreside Petroleum Inc. 700 Por t Ave Seward, AK 99664 (907) 224-8040 http://www.shoresidepetroleum.com
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GENERAL CONTRACTOR & SITE WORK Andrews & Sons LLC 12910 Peaks View Ct Seward, AK 99664 (907) 362-1968 GOVERNMENT ORGANIZATION Alaska Army National Guard PO box 647 Soldotna, AK 99669 (907) 953-6658 https://nationalguard.com Alaska Maritime National Wildlife Refuge 95 Sterling Hwy #1 Homer, AK 99603 (907) 235-6546 https://www.fws.gov/refuge/alaska_maritime Kenai Mountains-Turnagain Arm National Heritage-KMTA Girdwood, AK 99587 http://www.kmtacorridor.org Kenai Peninsula Borough 144 N Binkley St Soldotna, AK 99669 (907) 714-2150 http://www.borough.kenai.ak.us/ Spring Creek Correctional Center 3600 Bette Cato Seward, AK 99664 (907) 224-8108 http://www.correct.state.ak.us/institutions/ visiting-spring-creek GROUND TOURS & TRANSPORTATION Alaska Cruise Transfers & Tours 715 W 81st Ave Anchorage, AK 99518 (907) 350-6010 http://www.sewardalaskabus.com Alaska Railroad Corporation 327 W Ship Creek Anchorage, AK 99501 (907) 265-2653 http://www.AlaskaRailroad.com AlaskaTrain.com 3900 Arctic Blvd Suite 304 Anchorage, AK 99503 (800) 266-8625 http://www.AlaskaTrain.com Exit Glacier Guides 1013 3rd Ave Seward, AK 99664 (907) 224-5569 http://www.exitglacierguides.com Park Connection Motorcoach Bus Stop/Harbormaster Bldg Seward, AK 99664 (907) 245-0200 https://www.alaskatravel.com
Salmon Berry Travel and Tours 515 W 4th Ave Anchorage, AK 99501 (907) 278-3572 https://www.salmonberrytours.com GROCERY, LIQUOR & GAS Albertsons Safeway 1907 Seward Hwy Seward, AK 99664 (907) 224-6900 http://local.safeway.com/ak /seward-2728.html Essential-One 1801 Seward Hwy Seward, AK 99664 (907) 224-8041 http://www.shoresidepetroleum.com Frontier Trading Post 233 4th Ave Seward, AK 99664 (907) 491-1416 http://www.frontierhealingar ts.com Knots So Fast 11421 Seward Hwy Seward, AK 99664 (907) 224-3572 INSURANCE First American Title Insurance 500 Adams St Ste 100 Seward, AK 99664 (907) 224-5272 http://www.firstamerican.com/title/alaska Seward Insurance Agency 710 3rd Ave PO Box 2103 Seward, AK 99664 (907) 224-7370 Find us on Facebook! LAUNDROMAT Box Canyon Cabins Laundromat 31515 Lois Way Seward, AK 99664 (907) 224-5046 http://www.boxcanyoncabin.com Suds n Swirl 335 3rd Ave Seward, AK 99664 (907) 224-3111 Find us on Facebook! MARINE SUPPORT SERVICES Alaska Hydraulics 166 E Potter Dr, Suite 1 Anchorage, AK 99518 https://www.alaskahydraulics.com Bay Safety, LLC 965 Sea Plane Ct Homer, AK 99603 (907) 299-7335 http://www.baysafety.com
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Catalyst Marine Engineering LLC 1806 Alameda St Seward, AK 99664 (907) 224-2500 http://www.catalyst-marine.com
Sea Tow Southcentral Alaska Seward Boat Harbor - B6 Seward, AK 99664 (907) 677-2628 http://www.seatow.com
Communications North 204 Nash Rd Seward, AK 99664 (907) 224-8908 http://www.communicationsnor th.com
Seward Heavy Industrial Power 500 Por t Ave Seward, AK 99664 (907) 224-3854 http://www.sewardheavy.com
Exit Marine 1712 Alameda Rd Seward, AK 99664 (907) 671-7022 http://www.exitmarine.com
Storm Chasers Marine Services, Inc 13552 Lowell Point Rd Seward, AK 99664 (907) 224-3536 http://www.stormchasersmarine.com
Industrial Development Service 1354 Botswick Rd Ketchikan, AK 99901 JAG Alaska 7 Nash Rd Seward, AK 99664 (517) 398.2565 https://jagalaska.com North Star Terminal & Stevedore Co. 913 Por t Ave Seward, AK 99664 (907) 224-5477 http://www.nor thstarak.com
Topside Services 13425 Seward Hwy Seward, AK 99664 (907) 321-8886 http://www.topsidewelding.com/home.html MEDICAL, DENTAL & HEALTHCARE Dr. Michael Moriarty, D.D.S. 400 4th Ave Seward, AK 99664 (907) 224-3071 http://www.sewardfamilydentistry.com/
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Lacuna Family Medicine 204 4th Ave Seward, AK 99664 (907) 491-0645 NorthStar Health Clinic 201 3rd Ave Seward, AK 99664 (907) 224-3490 http://www.chugachmiut.org Providence Seward Medical Center 417 1st Ave Seward, AK 99664 (907) 224-5205 http://www.providence.org Seward Area Hospice 907 3rd Ave, Suite C Seward, AK 99664 (907) 224-3051 http://sewardareahospice.org Seward Community Health Center 417 1st Ave Seward, AK 99664 (907) 224-2273 http://www.sewardhealthcenter.org/ MEETINGS & EVENTS Gateway Hotel 115 4th Ave Seward, AK 99664 (907) 275-3500 www.sewardgatewayhotel.com
NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS Alaska Salmon Alliance 110 N Willow St #108 Kenai, AK 99611 (907) 394-5902 http://www.aksalmonalliance.org American Cancer Society 3851 Piper St, Suite U-240 Anchorage, AK 99508 (907) 273-2072 Kenai Watershed Forum 44129 Sterling Hwy Soldotna, AK 99669 (907) 260-5449 http://www.kenaiwatershed.org Resurrection Bay Historical Society 236 6th Ave Seward, AK 99664 (907) 224-3902 http://www.resbayhistorical.org Seward Arts Council PO Box 794 Seward, AK 99664 (907) 362-1397 http://www.sewardar tscouncil.org Seward Community Foundation Seward, AK 99664 (907) 362-1888 http://www.sewardcf.org
MEMBERSHIP ORGANIZATION Alaska Chamber 471 W 36th Ave, Suite 201 Anchorage, AK 99503 (907) 278-2722 http://www.alaskachamber.com Kenai Peninsula Ec Development District 14896 Kenai Spur Hwy #103-A Kenai, AK 99611 (907) 283-3335 http://www.kpedd.org Kenai Peninsula Tourism Marketing Council 14896 Kenai Spur Hwy Soldotna, AK 99669 (907) 262-5229 http://www.kenaipeninsula.org MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT Jorge Castellon By Appt. (907) 422-7975 Seward Mermaid Festival, LLC 303 N Harbor St Seward, AK 99664 (907) 362-1383 http://www.sewardmermaidfestival.com NEWSPAPER & RADIO Kenai Mountains Public Media, Inc (907) 224-3997 http://www.sewardpublic.org
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Seward Community Health Center 417 1st Ave Seward, AK 99664 (907) 224-2273 http://www.sewardhealthcenter.org/
Seward Properties 437 4th Ave Seward, AK 99664 (907) 312-7660 http://sewardproper ties.com
Seward Prevention Coalition 601 3rd Ave Seward, AK 99664 https://www.sewardpreventioncoalition.org
Seward Real Estate Co. 11694 Seward Hwy Seward, AK 99664 (907) 224-3350 http://www.sewardrealestate.com
Seward Pride Alliance 216 4th Ave Seward, AK 99664 sewardpride.org William H Seward Yacht Club 1400 4th Ave Seward, AK 99664 http://www.whsyc.org OFFICE SUPPLY Office Tech, Inc. 110 N Willow Ste #136 Kenai, AK 99611 (907) 260-5820 http://www.officetechusa.com PHOTOGRAPHY Adventure Atlas Creative By Appt (907) 491-0336 http://www.adventureatlascreative.com Bohart Photography By Appt (907) 229-1759 https://www.bohar tphotography.com Jean Jacobs Photography (231) 651-9514 @ impressionsonlocation
RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT Chevron Corporation 6001 Bollinger Canyon Rd San Ramon, CA 94583 (925) 842-1000 https://www.chevron.com ConocoPhillips Alaska, Inc. 700 G St Anchorage, AK 99501 (907) 265-6132 http://www.conocophillips.com RV & BOAT STORAGE Schiff’s RV & Boat Storage 32596 Nash Rd Seward, AK 99664 (907) 491-0478 http://schiffs-rvboat-storage.business.site SEAFOOD SALES & PROCESSING Captain Jack’s Seafood Locker 303 S Harbor St Seward, AK 99664 (907) 224-8082 http://www.captainjacksalaska.com
PLUMBING, HEATING & REFRIGERATION
J-Dock Seafood Company 1408 4th Ave Seward, AK 99664 (907) 224-7272 http://www.jdockseafood.com
Around The Clock Pumping LLC 7820 Mae Rene Cir Anchorage, AK 99502 (907) 345-9126 http://www.atcpumping.com
J&R Fisheries 1800 Jesse Lee Dr Seward, AK 99664 (907) 224-7342 http://www.jrfisheries.com
Double D Services 521 First Ave Seward, AK 99664 (907) 422-7657
Kruzof Fisheries LLC 1800 Jesse Lee Dr Seward, AK 99664 (907) 224-5584 http://www.jrfisheries.com
REAL ESTATE Coastal Heritage Properties 319 3rd Ave Seward, AK 99664 (907) 362-0055 coastalheritageproper ties.com Marathon Trust Real Estate 909 3rd Ave Seward, AK 99664 (907) 224-HOME
OBI Seafoods 601 Por t Ave Seward, AK 99664 (907) 224-3381 http://www.icicleseafoods.com SHOPPING Adventure Sixty North LLC 31872 Herman Leirer Rd Seward, AK 99664 (907) 224-2600 http://www.adventure60.com
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Alaska Beeswax Wraps 15088 Que Sera Dr Seward, AK 99664 (907) 491-1448 Alaska Shop 210 4th Ave Seward, AK 99664 (907) 224-5420 Find us on Facebook! Bay Barge Company Dock Store 1503 X Float Rd Seward, AK 99664 (907) 224-2274 Find us on Facebook! Forests, Tides & Treasures 1313 4th Ave Seward, AK 99664 (907) 831-1995 https://www.foreststidesandtreasures.com Gypsea Treasure Trunk 216 4th Ave #B3 Seward, AK 99664 (907) 599-0506 Once in a Blue Moose 230 4th Ave Seward, AK 99664 (907) 224-5335 http://www.onceinabluemoose.com Sew’n Bee Cozy 211 4th Ave Seward, AK 99664 (907) 224-7647 http://www.sewnbeecozy.com Seward Outdoor Store 1013 3rd Ave Seward, AK 99664 (907) 224-9225 www.sewardoutdoorstore.com Seward Space Savers PO Box 736 Seward, AK 99664 The Tufted Puffin LLC 216 4th Ave Suite 2 Seward, AK 99664 (907) 224-2222 http://www.thetuftedpuffin.com Tree Line Design Studio 216 4th Ave - Unit 1 Seward, AK 99664 Ukanuzit 339 5th Ave Seward, AK 99664 (907) 224-5268 http://www.facebook.com/ukanuzit Urbach’s 218 4th Ave Seward, AK 99664 (907) 224-3088 http://www.alaska.org/detail/urbachs-clothiers
SOCIAL SERVICES SeaView Community Services 302 Railway Ave Seward, AK 99664 (907) 224-5257 https://www.seaviewseward.org Seward Prevention Coalition 601 3rd Ave Seward, AK 99664 https://www.sewardpreventioncoalition.org Seward Senior Activity Center 336 3rd Ave Seward, AK 99664 (907) 224-5604 sewardsenior.org SPA, HEALTH & WELLNESS 5th Ave Fitness 231 5th Ave Seward, AK 99664 (907) 224-6506 http://www.5thavefitnessseward.com Advanced Healing & Medical Massage 216 4th Ave #4 Seward, AK 99664 (907) 830-3413 https://advancedhealing.abmp.com Alchemy Wellness 500 Adams St, Suite 200 Seward, AK 99664 (907) 491-0188 http://www.alchemywellnesshealing.com Anchor and Summit Wellness Clinic 907 3rd Ave, Suite B Seward, AK 99664 (907) 987-3213 www.anchorandsummitwellnessclinic.com Crossfit Seward-The Apex Gym, LLC 12943 Seward Hwy Seward, AK 99664 (907) 602-6999 http://www.theapexgym.com Kara Troglin Yoga 216 4th Ave - Unit 6 Seward, AK 99664 (817) 944-2589 http://www.karatroglin.com Retreat Day Spa & Salon 500 4th Ave Seward, AK 99664 (907) 224-3223 http://www.sewarddayspa.com TAXI Red Taxi 210 A St Seward, AK 99664 (907) 224-2727
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Seward Taxi 223 4th Ave Seward, AK 99664 TELECOMMUNICATIONS GCI 300 4th Ave PO Box 929 Seward, AK 99664 (907) 224-8912 http://www.gci.com TelAlaska/Interior Telephone Co 335 4th Ave Seward, AK 99664 (907) 563-2003 http://www.telalaska.com
Resurrection Recycling LLC PO Box 1964 Seward, AK 99664 (907) 491-0544 @resurrectionrecycling907 WATER TAXI Alaskan Coastal Safari 27480 Seward Hwy Seward Boat Harbor Seward, AK 99664 (907) 362-4101 https://www.sewardwater taxi.com
TRADE ASSOCIATION
Miller’s Landing 13880 Beach Dr Seward, AK 99664 (907) 331-3113 http://www.millerslandingak.com
I.L.W.U. Seward Unit 60 539 3rd Ave, #A Seward, AK 99664 (907) 224-5515 https://www.ilwu.org/ilwu-divisions/alaska
Seward Ocean Excursions Seward Boat Harbor Slip M-3 Seward, AK 99664 (907) 599-0499 http://www.sewardoceanexcursions.com
WASTE MANAGEMENT
Weather Permitting Seward Boat Harbor Slip H-40 Seward, AK 99664 (907) 224-6595 http://www.water taxiak.com
Alaska Waste 32143 Old Nash Rd Seward, AK 99664 (907) 224-5833 http://alaskawaste.com
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SHUTTLE STOPS (Look for the FREE SHUTTLE bus operated by Seward City Tours)
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1. CRUISE SHIP TERMINAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Stops Here For Cruise Ship Passengers 2. R AILROAD DEPOT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Baggage Storage, Boardwalk, Bike Rental, Restaurants 3. SEWARD MILITARY RESORT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Regular Stops at 10 a.m., 2 p.m. & 5 p.m. 4. VISITOR CENTER & CHAMBER OF COMMERCE . . . . . . . . . . Groceries, Visitor Information 5. HARBOR - NORTH PARKING LOT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . North Parking Lot, Shops, Restaurants 6. HARBOR - SOUTH PARKING LOT . . . . . . . . . . . KEFJ Visitor Center, Mariners’ Memorial 7. HARBORVIEW INN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Seward Seaman’s Mission, Bank 8. SENIOR & TEEN CENTERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Historic Downtown, Laundromat, Hospital 9. K AWABE PARK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Historic Downtown, Stores & Restaurants, Restrooms 10. AL ASK A SEALIFE CENTER . . . . . . . . . . Historic Downtown, Stores & Restaurants, Waterfront 11. SOUTH WATERFRONT PARK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Picnic Pavilion, Playground, Skate Park 12. RESURREC TION CAMPGROUND . . . . U.S. Post Of fice, American Legion, Restrooms/Showers 13. NORTH WATERFRONT PARK . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ball Fields, Campgrounds, Park Bench Areas 14. HARBORMASTER OFFICE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Harbor, Shops, Restaurants, Restrooms/Showers BUSES ARRIVE AROUND EVERY 30 MINUTES DAILY FROM 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. MAY THROUGH SEPTEMBER
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GE T TING AROUND With a railroad depot, statemaintained airport, ice-free harbor, and state highway access, Seward is accesible for a rural Alaska community. Compact and easy to navigate, there are many options for easily getting to, from, and around town as well as nearby areas.
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FREE SHUTTLE Seward City Tours operates the City of Seward Free Shuttle, which operates from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., May through September. WALKING & BIKING A pedestrian and bike friendly town, most businesses can be found within a mile of downtown or the harbor.
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SOUTH TO LOWELL POINT & TONSINA/CAINES HEAD TRAILS 2.5 mi. via Lowell Pt. Rd. (SEE MAP INSET ABOVE)
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TAXI CABS & RIDESHARES
WATER & AIR TAXI
For on-demand transpor tation, Seward’s cab and rideshare operators are a call, text, or tap away.
Find yourself in places a bit more remote with the help of an air or water taxi.
CAR & RV RENTALS Daily or long-term options include RVs, passenger cars, trucks, SUVs, vans, freight trucks, and more.
Visit Seward.com for a full list of transportation provider options.
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NEIGHBORHOODS & ARE A COMMUNITIES
NEIGHBORHOOD
MAINTENANCE & PLOWING
In and outside of Seward city limits are a number of unique neighborhoods and unincorporated communities that share local services.
KPB contracts with local service providers to maintain high-use public roads. Residents often hire additional services for snow removal or site work on private proper ty.
JURISDICTION
WASTE MANAGEMENT
Unincorporated communities fall under the jurisdiction of the Kenai Peninsula Borough for sales tax, voting, and public services.
Alaska Waste and Resurrection Recycling both contract for weekly waste pick-up for many area neighborhoods. The local waste transfer station is another free option for local residents.
UTILITIES & SERVICES City of Seward Utilities provides electricity for many of the surrounding communities. Some off-grid neighborhoods utilize gas or diesel-powered generators, with solar and geothermal energy fast becoming a feasible addition for par ts of the year. Residents in these areas often have septic waste systems, composting toilets, and on-site greywater disposal. 38 | S E WA R D H O M E TOWN G U I D E
SCHOOLS Public school bus service for elementary, middle, and highschool is provided for most of the nearby communities along Seward Hwy. MORE COMMUNITIES Continuing nor th on Seward Hwy, you’ll find the communities of Crown Point and Moose Pass, with Cooper Landing west along AK Hwy 1.