Natalia’s AK guidebook
City/town information
Pronounced soul-DAHT-nah, Soldotna is the central hub of the Kenai Peninsula, located just 150 scenic highway miles south of Anchorage via the Seward and Sterling Highways, rated by National Geographic as one of 50 ultimate road trips. Soldotna is a thriving, full-service community, and the fastest growing city on the Kenai Peninsula with a population of just more than 4,000 residents. While visitors and residents alike can testify to Soldotna’s unique Alaskan charms, Soldotna’s biggest claim to fame is the fact that the world renown Kenai River flows through the middle of town.
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Soldotna
Pronounced soul-DAHT-nah, Soldotna is the central hub of the Kenai Peninsula, located just 150 scenic highway miles south of Anchorage via the Seward and Sterling Highways, rated by National Geographic as one of 50 ultimate road trips. Soldotna is a thriving, full-service community, and the fastest growing city on the Kenai Peninsula with a population of just more than 4,000 residents. While visitors and residents alike can testify to Soldotna’s unique Alaskan charms, Soldotna’s biggest claim to fame is the fact that the world renown Kenai River flows through the middle of town.
The City’s center is located about 11 miles west of Soldotna and the Sterling Highway, Kenai’s overland link to Anchorage and Homer. Most persons and goods travel to and from Kenai over these two state-maintained highways. The Kenai Municipal Airport, the Kenai Peninsula’s only major airport, provides regional passenger and air cargo service with connecting service through Anchorage to other cities in Alaska and beyond.
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Kenai
The City’s center is located about 11 miles west of Soldotna and the Sterling Highway, Kenai’s overland link to Anchorage and Homer. Most persons and goods travel to and from Kenai over these two state-maintained highways. The Kenai Municipal Airport, the Kenai Peninsula’s only major airport, provides regional passenger and air cargo service with connecting service through Anchorage to other cities in Alaska and beyond.
Sightseeing
Year-round, the center is a great place to meet with rangers, get maps, plan your activities, and learn about wildlife. You’ll also find regular talks, like bear awareness, for example, guided walks on Refuge trails, and hands-on programs for all ages.
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Kenai National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center
33398 Ski Hill RoadYear-round, the center is a great place to meet with rangers, get maps, plan your activities, and learn about wildlife. You’ll also find regular talks, like bear awareness, for example, guided walks on Refuge trails, and hands-on programs for all ages.
Kenai River Viewing Platform
1591-1571 Boat Launch RoadView wildlife if you're lucky! The mountain and river view is stunning.
Take this 20-mile loop that starts in sterling and ends in cooper landing. It is a gravel dirt road that is typically driven at 35 miles an hour. In the late evenings you will have a high chance of seeing moose or bear while driving alongside the road. Don't FEED or get out of your vehicle when you see them FYI. They are WILD
Skilak Lake Road
Skilak Lake RoadTake this 20-mile loop that starts in sterling and ends in cooper landing. It is a gravel dirt road that is typically driven at 35 miles an hour. In the late evenings you will have a high chance of seeing moose or bear while driving alongside the road. Don't FEED or get out of your vehicle when you see them FYI. They are WILD
At the end of the road! Take the Kenai Spur Hwy out to the end
of Nikiski/North Kenai. There is a park with picnic benches and you can walk down to the beach and stroll during low tide. Can be windy at times - even on a sunny day so bring a windbreaker!
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Captain Cook State Recreation Area
Kenai Spur HighwayAt the end of the road! Take the Kenai Spur Hwy out to the end
of Nikiski/North Kenai. There is a park with picnic benches and you can walk down to the beach and stroll during low tide. Can be windy at times - even on a sunny day so bring a windbreaker!
Food scene
Stop in for a beer and food! Brewery and kitchen are open from noon to 8pm daily Monday through Saturday and 11am to 2pm on Sunday for Brunch.
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Kenai River Brewing Company
308 Homestead LnStop in for a beer and food! Brewery and kitchen are open from noon to 8pm daily Monday through Saturday and 11am to 2pm on Sunday for Brunch.
Addie Camp is a restaurant that has a train car! It provides the seating for the restaurant. Unique, fresh, local food is served from the kitchen in the attached modern, but retro-styled building. The building also features a beer and wine bar, and a 2nd story dining space that looks directly down the hill into Soldotna and over the Kenai River and mountains. An outdoor patio and 2nd story deck allows patrons to enjoy the offerings outside on those lovely summer days.
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Addie Camp
43550 Whistle Hill LoopAddie Camp is a restaurant that has a train car! It provides the seating for the restaurant. Unique, fresh, local food is served from the kitchen in the attached modern, but retro-styled building. The building also features a beer and wine bar, and a 2nd story dining space that looks directly down the hill into Soldotna and over the Kenai River and mountains. An outdoor patio and 2nd story deck allows patrons to enjoy the offerings outside on those lovely summer days.
Trains... Coffee... Now that sounds like a business plan!
Well, you simply cannot have good coffee without a good roaster, and keeping it local has always been a priority. With several local roasters to choose from, the task for finding the right one was a latte work (pun intended). It was the description on the back of a coffee bag that ended up being the real clincher.
SteamDot, a craft coffee roaster, began its tale out of the historic railroad yards in Anchorage, Alaska. Steam locomotive meet steam from an espresso machine! It was the perfect match.
You might now be asking, “Where do the waffles fit in?” A good cup of coffee pairs well with a snack, but as the train is a little pressed for space, we had to think outside of the box.
These aren’t any ol’ waffles. With a variety of sweet and savory options, all the stuffing's or toppings are either on top or cooked inside the batter, so they can be eaten with your hands, kind of like a donut. It’s our take on waffles!
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Brew@602
43540 Whistle Hill LoopTrains... Coffee... Now that sounds like a business plan!
Well, you simply cannot have good coffee without a good roaster, and keeping it local has always been a priority. With several local roasters to choose from, the task for finding the right one was a latte work (pun intended). It was the description on the back of a coffee bag that ended up being the real clincher.
SteamDot, a craft coffee roaster, began its tale out of the historic railroad yards in Anchorage, Alaska. Steam locomotive meet steam from an espresso machine! It was the perfect match.
You might now be asking, “Where do the waffles fit in?” A good cup of coffee pairs well with a snack, but as the train is a little pressed for space, we had to think outside of the box.
These aren’t any ol’ waffles. With a variety of sweet and savory options, all the stuffing's or toppings are either on top or cooked inside the batter, so they can be eaten with your hands, kind of like a donut. It’s our take on waffles!
Great Mexican food with beer and liquor license. Their salsa bar is awesome! Classic decor and expect to wait to get a table! This is a local favorite
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Señor Panchos
44096 Sterling HwyGreat Mexican food with beer and liquor license. Their salsa bar is awesome! Classic decor and expect to wait to get a table! This is a local favorite
Great food and has been a classic dinner spot for many many years. Liquor, beer and wine. Great classic american food.
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Mykel's Restaurant
35041 Kenai Spur HwyGreat food and has been a classic dinner spot for many many years. Liquor, beer and wine. Great classic american food.