Sand Lake Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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Photo by Chad Prahl
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Photo by Tony Hjaltalin
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Photo by Leah
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Photo by Inna Blair

Popular places to visit

Kincaid Park

Kincaid Park

4.5/5(2 reviews)

Explore the lovely green spaces of Kincaid Park and enjoy the hiking trails in Anchorage. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.

Kincaid Park
Anchorage

Alyeska Ski Resort

4.5/5(4 reviews)

Be thrilled with high-speed winter activity while skiing the Chugach Mountains at this resort. Enjoy year-round attractions and astonishing views.

Alyeska Ski Resort
Alaska Native Heritage Center which includes a statue or sculpture

Alaska Native Heritage Center

4.5/5(2 reviews)

Go on a dog team ride and meet the racers and husky pups, as you learn about the many groups of Alaskan Natives.

Alaska Native Heritage Center
Anchorage showing street scenes

Anchorage Museum

4.5/5(2 reviews)

One of the largest museums in Alaska is also one of its best, telling the stories of Alaska Native cultures and displaying artworks from this stunning state.

Anchorage Museum
Kenai Peninsula showing a bay or harbour and mountains

Prince William Sound

4.5/5(5 reviews)

Explore this protected island-dotted sound, where the waters and coastline host an incredible range of wildlife including whales, bears and otters.

Prince William Sound
Chugach State Park which includes a river or creek, snow and mountains

Chugach State Park

4/5(2 reviews)

Encounter huge lakes surrounded by mountains, glaciers and waterfalls in one of the largest state parks in the United States.

Chugach State Park

Activities

Beautiful ride along the coast.

Tony Knowles Coastal Trail Scenic Bike Tour - MOST POPULAR

AU$213
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Tony Knowles Coastal Trail Scenic Bike Tour - MOST POPULAR
The Tomb Escape Room in Anchorage

The Tomb Escape Room in Anchorage

AU$73
per adult
The Tomb Escape Room in Anchorage
Noir Escape Room in Alaska

Noir Escape Room in Alaska

AU$73
per adult
Noir Escape Room in Alaska
Smiles at Westchester Lagoon

Anchorage Greenbelt Bike Tour

AU$244
per adult
Anchorage Greenbelt Bike Tour
Free Photography lessons. This photo captured using a simple cellphone.

Wilderness, Wildlife, Glacier Experience from Anchorage

AU$306
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Wilderness, Wildlife, Glacier Experience from Anchorage
From Seward: Kenai Fjords National Park Cruise with Lunch

From Seward: Kenai Fjords National Park Cruise with Lunch

AU$416
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
From Seward: Kenai Fjords National Park Cruise with Lunch
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Our pick of the best Sand Lake Hotel Deals

Jewel Lake Bed and Breakfast

Jewel Lake Bed and Breakfast

3 out of 5
8125 Jewel Lake Road, Anchorage, AK
Stay at this 3-star B&B in Anchorage. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (593 reviews)
"I like the ability to talk to other travelers in the common areas. The breakfast options stocked are very good—eggs, yogurt, cereal, fruit. There are stairs to reach the front door and more stairs for some of the rooms."

Reviewed on 22 Aug. 2025

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Jewel Lake Bed and Breakfast
The Octopus Den! Cozy 3bd 2bth sleeps 8!

The Octopus Den! Cozy 3bd 2bth sleeps 8!

Anchorage
The price is AU$621 per night from 21 Sept to 22 Sept
AU$621
21 Sept - 22 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this family-friendly vacation home in Anchorage. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities, and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions DeLong Lake ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (4 reviews)
"Quiet area near trails, stores and restaurants"

Reviewed on 30 Jul. 2025

The Octopus Den! Cozy 3bd 2bth sleeps 8!
Cheerful 4 bedroom home w/HOT TUB close to Airport

Cheerful 4 bedroom home w/HOT TUB close to Airport

Anchorage
The price is AU$716 per night from 22 Sept to 23 Sept
AU$716
22 Sept - 23 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this vacation home in Anchorage. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Jewel Lake Park and DeLong Lake Park are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (28 reviews)
"Property was great for our needs."

Reviewed on 29 Jul. 2025

Cheerful 4 bedroom home w/HOT TUB close to Airport
Hot Tub and King bed with 3 other beds

Hot Tub and King bed with 3 other beds

Anchorage
The price is AU$367 per night from 28 Aug to 29 Aug
AU$367
28 Aug - 29 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this vacation home in Anchorage. Enjoy laundry facilities, in-room fireplaces, and a hot tub. Popular attractions DeLong Lake Park and Jewel Lake Park ...
10/10 Exceptional! (1 review)
"Everything was great!"

Reviewed on 4 Aug. 2025

Hot Tub and King bed with 3 other beds
Puffin Inn of Anchorage

Puffin Inn of Anchorage

2 out of 5
4400 Spenard Rd, Anchorage, AK
Book a stay at this business-friendly motel in Anchorage. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
7.2/10 Good! (2,948 reviews)
"Construction was tidy. They ran out of coffee in the morning and stranded many people. They did not make another pot"

Reviewed on 24 Aug. 2025

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Puffin Inn of Anchorage
The Lakefront Anchorage

The Lakefront Anchorage

3.5 out of 5
4800 Spenard Road, Anchorage, AK
The price is AU$433 per night from 21 Sept to 22 Sept
AU$433
21 Sept - 22 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Anchorage. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,894 reviews)
"pretty good, expensive dining options, not very quiet with planes overhead"

Reviewed on 23 Aug. 2025

The Lakefront Anchorage
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Other neighbourhoods around Sand Lake

Point Woronzof Park which includes a city, a sunset and general coastal views

Turnagain

If you're spending some time in Turnagain, Prince William Sound and Lake Hood Harbor are top sights worth seeing.

Turnagain
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Taku - Campbell

While visiting Taku - Campbell, you might make a stop by sights like Dimond Center and Campbell Creek Greenbelt Park.

Taku - Campbell
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Bayshore - Klatt

4/5(1 area review)

If you're spending some time in Bayshore - Klatt, Dimond Center and Campbell Lake are top sights worth seeing.

Bayshore - Klatt
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Spenard

3.5/5(8 area reviews)

Abundant dining options and lake views are well-reviewed features of Spenard. Make a stop by top sights like Arctic Benson Park while you're exploring the area.

Spenard
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Midtown Anchorage

3.5/5(4 area reviews)

Travellers come to Midtown Anchorage for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Z.J. Loussac Library - Main Branch and Cinemark Century Anchorage 16 while you're in town.

Midtown Anchorage
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North Star

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in North Star and surrounding area, you can visit Sullivan Arena and Mulcahy Stadium.

North Star

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