Magnificent Kenai - Kenai Peninsula in Alaska

Lodging

There is no lodging shortage; resorts, B&Bs, motels, and a few old hotels abound. Here are good options.

Best Western Hotel, Seward. Chain hotel downtown; some rooms with bay views. From $69. 221 Fifth Ave.; 224-2378.

Driftwood Inn, Homer. Cozy inn, with some rooms overlooking Bishop's Beach. From $56. 135 W. Bunnell Ave.; (800) 478-8019.

Kenai Princess Lodge, Cooper Landing. Spacious lodge overlooking the Kenai River between Seward and Kenai. From $79, Mile 2 Bean Creek Rd.; 595-1425 or (800) 426-0500.

Kenai River Lodge, Soldotna. Motel-type lodge on Kenai River. From $70. 393 Riverside Dr.; 262-4292.

Dining

As you might expect, seafood dominates the restaurant scene.

Cafe Cups, Homer. Broad beer selection and fine desserts. 162 W. Pioneer Ave.; 235-8330.

Homestead Restaurant, Homer. Good food - particularly local salmon, halibut, and shellfish - served in handsome, rustic surroundings with views of the bay and mountains. Reservations recommended. Mile 8.2 East End Rd.; 235-8723.

Ray's Waterfront, Seward. Views of the harbor; good seafood chowder. Small-boat harbor; 224-5606.

Two Sisters Bakery, Homer. Good coffee and muffins. 106 W. Bunnell Ave., Suite B; 235-2280.

Contacts

A good source of information is the Kenai Peninsula Vacation Planner; call (800) 535-3624. Other helpful sources include:

Homer Chamber of Commerce, 135 Sterling Hwy.; 235-7740.

Kenai Chamber of Commerce, 402 Overland Ave.; 283-7989.

Kenai Visitors & Convention Bureau, 11471 Kenai Spur Hwy.; 283-1991.

Seward Chamber of Commerce Convention & Visitors Bureau, Mile 2 Seward Hwy.; 224-8051.

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