Top Things to do in Kodiak Island
5 Free Things to do in Kodiak Island That You Shouldn't Miss
Kodiak Island, sitting off the Southern coast of Alaska in the Kodiak Archipelago, is home to the city of Kodiak, Alaska's largest fishing port, famous for catches of king crab and salmon. The island is also home to the Kodiak National Wildlife Refuge, which takes up almost two-thirds of the island and protects populations of Kodiak brown bears, all six species of Pacific salmon and 250 species of birds. With a lovely temperate marine climate, Kodiak promises outdoor fun, all year long.
Restaurants in Kodiak Island
1. North End Park
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 9 reviews
Reviewed By The_McSmiths - Hampton, United States
We visited Kodiak during COVID and most museums, fisheries were closed. So, we opted to hike the North End Trail here. It's just across the bridge from main Kodiak Island. We walked there from the Best Western. It was beautiful - such a great surprise! There wasn't a good map, so I would suggest you download a map from online so you can guide yourself. During hike, you go down a steep set of stairs down to an inlet that is awesome - you may want to go at low tide. Unless you have a trail map, you don't realize that the trail continues on the other side and you can hike out to a point on top of a cliff that overlooks the water where you can watch seaplanes taking off and landing. It's beautiful scenery. Rather easy hike.
2. Holy Resurrection Russian Orthodox Church
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 50 reviews
Reviewed By ArryAwk - Stratford-upon-Avon, United Kingdom
This is the oldest Orthodox parish in North America although the church itself is fourth generation, the previous building having been destroyed by fire in the 1940's. It is small and the interior is a beautiful sight with its traditional Russian Orthodox icons, pictures and colours. The local priest was on hand to explain the history of the church and showed us the wooden reliquary that holds the remains of St Herman - a Russian monk who came to Kodiak Island in 1794 and who is now the patron saint of Alaska for the Russian Orthodox Church. There is a glass case holding his monastic hat and the large iron cross he wore in life. The church is on a hillside overlooking the town of Kodiak - it was a wonderful place to visit.
3. Kodiak Island Brewing Company
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 104 reviews
Reviewed By 754claym - Lawrenceburg, United States
Was pleasantly surprised by this brewery. Big selection of local brews, some unique stuff. Very informative staff helped with choices. Lot of neat nautical stuff as decor.
4. Kodiak Laboratory Aquarium & Touch Tank
5. Kodiak National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 86 reviews
Reviewed By rtvpbiogreen
I would recommend everyone coming to Kodiak Island to go to the Kodiak national wildlife refuge Museum! And be sure to watch the video while you’re there, it will give you a real perspective about the wildlife on Kodiak island!
