Kenai Coast spans southern Alaska from Kachemak Bay to the Kodiak Archipelago, offering pristine fjords, salmon fisheries, and access to Alaska Range glaciers.

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Geography

ContinentNorth America
RegionAlaska
SubregionAlaska Peninsula-Hood Canal
CountryUnited States
StateAlaska
CountyKenai Peninsula Borough
TimezoneAmericaAnchorage
Latitude60
Longitude-151.5
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Kenai Coast extends roughly from Kachemak Bay near Homer across to Kodiak Island, encompassing a mix of coastal villages, tidal flats, and nearshore waters. The region is famed for world-class salmon runs—sockeye and king pass through runoff and river systems—plus crab fisheries and rich marine life. Inland reaches rise into the Chugach and Alaska Range, where towering glaciers and alpine terrain attracts hunters, climbers, and overland travelers. Popular visit points include Seward, Homer, and Kodiak, which serve as gateways for marine excursions, wildlife viewing, and cultural history. Visitors should prepare for variable weather, from rainy lowlands to cold mountain winds, and check seasonal timing for activities like fishing, glacier hiking, and whale watching.

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