Seward Waterfront & Harbor

The feel

Seward's boat harbor was established in 1964 and welcomes the local fishing fleet, chartering fishing boats, tour boats and the US Coast Guard Cutter Mustang. More than 100 tour and charter fishing boats take visitors out to Resurrection Bay and Kenai Fjords National Park.

Otters play, snack and snooze in the harbor, and you are likely to see them from the docks. The paved Shore Path runs along the waterfront, past RV parks, as a 1.9 mile out and back walk.

What to expect

What it is

The Seward boat harbor, plus the Seward Waterfront Shore Path, a paved 1.9 mile out and back trail rated easy with 32 ft of gain.

Time

The Shore Path takes an average of 34 min.

Crowds and best time

The Shore Path gets busy in summer, when the campgrounds are packed.

Parking

The harbor is at Seward Highway milepost 1.6, with 7 parking lots, several off Fourth Avenue.

Fees and passes

Parking fees apply at each lot.

Dogs

Dogs are welcome on the Shore Path on a leash, and the harbor has pet waste bag stations.

Kids

The Shore Path is rated easy.

Hazards

Watch your step on the ramps and floats and take care on slippery breakwater rocks. Do not approach or feed Steller sea lions or sea otters; it is dangerous and violates federal law.

Bathrooms and water

Public restrooms and token-operated showers are at the harbor, along with free public WIFI.

Season and access

The Shore Path is open year-round.

Mingo says

Come in the late afternoon, when anglers clean their catches after a day on the water. Come in winter for rare birds and sea ducks.

Before you go

• Keep your dog on a leash on the Shore Path.
• Stay off private boats unless you have permission.
• Children's PFDs are available at the harbor, so get one before young kids go on the docks.
• Call (907) 224-8051 with questions.

Written October 2026. Sources are listed at the end of this page.