Photo by Chris Miller Photography CSMPhotos.com
The Team
Our Partners
Wild Coast Excursions is able to offer the best wilderness trips through our partnership with these great organizations.
Ward Air
Ward Air is a real Alaskan bush plane service, and the #1 charter service in SE Alaska. They fly us on all of our bear viewing tours, and are safe, friendly and reliable. We are fortunate to fly with the best of the best!
Coastal Helicopters
Coastal Helicopters has the best mountain helicopter pilots in Alaska. We’ve been flying with them for many years for everything from skiing, to film projects, to accessing the most remote scientific monitoring sites. They are masters of their machines and we’re proud to fly with them for our heli-hiking trips!
Chris Miller Photos
Chris Miller is a Juneau based freelance photographer. His landscape, wildlife, travel, and commercial photography has appeared in the New York Times, Anchorage Daily News, Alaska Magazine, Newsweek, First Alaskans, People, Orion, National Fisherman, High Country News, Chasse-Marée, and various international publications and books. His commercial work includes projects for Grundens, Alaskan Brewing, and Patagonia. You’ll find many of his photos of our tours on our website (including the one above), and it is possible to hire Chris when he is in town!
Coppa
Coppa Cafe in downtown Juneau caters all of the delicious lunches and snacks for our trips. They’ve come up with a healthy lunch menu and they prepare the meals each morning. They also wash our trips reusable food and drink containers and provide compostable containers for everything else, making a huge difference in our waste reduction goals!
The Community
Our Friends
Juneau is a vibrant community with unique food, great places to drink, shops, and amazing access to nature. We strongly recommend finding these great local shops and services while you’re in town for an authentic Alaskan experience.
Alaska On Tap
Alaska On Tap offers Juneau’s ultimate brewery and sightseeing tour, offering the perfect mix of craft beer, city highlights, and fun (even on a rainy day). Discover Juneau’s brewing scene as you visit local breweries, sip exceptional beers, and visit some of Juneau’s scenic highlights. Whether you’re a craft beer lover, or just looking for a unique way to experience Juneau, Alaska On Tap is a must-do adventure! Cheers!
Jayleen’s Alaska
Jayleen’s Alaska offers personalized, small-group whale watching aboard intimate and comfortable six passenger vessels. Born and raised on Juneau’s Shelter Island, immediately next to the whale watching grounds, Jayleen knows her stuff!
We are asked often who to go whale watching with, this is our answer! JayleensAlaska.com
Barnacle Foods
Barnacle Foods is responsible for probably the greatest innovation in Alaskan food in our lifetimes. Their delicious products feature local wild kelp as the main ingredient. They’re not only healthier than their regular counterparts, they’re better for the environment (and more local). You’ll find their famous salsa and other products in most local stores. We recommend the hot sauce!
Deckhand Dave’s
Deckhand Dave’s is a covered-outdoor taco and seafood shop in the heart of downtown Juneau. Located at the base of the street that also houses Devil’s Club and Amalga, this is a great place to go after a wilderness trip. They serve the freshest seafood, all cooked to perfection. Trust us, we’ve eaten it 100s of times! We recommend the halibut tacos, definitely the best in town!
Devil’s Club Brewing
Do you like beer? Devil’s Club Brewing is simply the best beer in SE Alaska, and their taproom restaurant is a comfortable and casual environment. The brewery is named for a locally famous/infamous rainforest plant, and their Adventurous Ales have become just as classic Alaskan.
Amalga Distillery
Friends opened Amalga in 2017 as a small batch gin and whiskey distillery, the first in Juneau. Since then they’ve slowly expanded to offer a tasty selection of canned gin cocktails and other goodies. Head into the tasting room for some of their wonderful fresh cocktails and a curated selection of local goods.
Alaska Yacht Charters
Dear friends own and operate “The Best Crewed Yacht Charters in Alaska.” This is the most beautiful boat we’ve ever been on and their week long trips around the Alaskan Panhandle and Glacier Bay National Park are signature Alaskan experiences. If you’re interested in a week long wilderness trip, look no further. 7 days of amazing food, stunning scenery, and authentic Alaskan activities. Feel free to reach out to us with questions and we’d be happy to help you plan your trip! You can also reach out to Ryan directly.
Foggy Mountain Shop
Foggy Mountain Shop is Juneau’s premier outdoor equipment shop. They’re open year round and are conveniently located in downtown Juneau. Folks who realize that their raingear or footwear isn’t up to the task should head in to see Sean, Courtney and their staff. They also have a great selection of travel accessories and camping equipment if your trip is taking you beyond Juneau.
Annie Kaill’s Gallery
Annie Kaill’s has been the hub for Alaskan art in Juneau since 1975! We love spending time in “Kaill’s” and it is our first stop when looking for gifts for locals and out-of-towners alike. Located in the heart of downtown, it is worth setting aside some time to browse.
Forbidden Peak Brewery
Juneau’s most scenic patio and the best atmosphere outside of the downtown area! Forbidden Peak Brewery and the popular Red Spruce Eatery serve up authentic Juneau with a view. Visit if you are staying in the Mendenhall Valley, or have a car. Better yet, take an Alaska On Tap tour and experience it in a fun small-group atmosphere. ForbiddenPeak.com
Inns, Hotels, and B&Bs
Where to Stay
As your Juneau connection we are frequently asked where to stay. Different areas of town have different conveniences and flavors, and we’re happy to share specific advice. Staying downtown is a great place to start your search. The following places are popular with our guests.
The Silverbow Inn
The Silverbow is steeped in Juneau history and character. Located in the heart of historic downtown Juneau. The inn features small historic rooms, as well as a collection of new suites. All rooms have access to Juneau’s only rooftop hot tubs! A simple and healthy serve-yourself breakfast is available every day, and you are in the center of Juneau’s local restaurants.
The Jorgenson House
The Jorgenson House is Juneau’s most refined and high-end B&B. Located in a historic family home in the residential area of downtown, the Jorgenson House is still walkable to downtown’s parks, galleries and restaurants, but further removed from the busy port. Gourmet breakfasts are included in your luxury stay.
Alaska’s Capital Inn
The “Capital Inn” is centrally located in downtown Juneau, just off of Main Street. This is a longstanding and popular B&B which has wonderful new ownership. Expect an amazing breakfast and warm hospitality every day of your stay.
Juneau’s Four Points by Sheraton
The Four Points is especially popular with our guests disembarking, or meeting, a small-ship cruise. May of which depart from across the street. The Four Points is very much a chain hotel and lacks the charm and local character of the other inns listed, but it delivers a predictable experience, is conveniently located, and is very close to the waterfront.
Vacation Rentals and AirBNBs
Where to Stay
For those who prefer a more independent stay, there is a long list of vacation rentals, VRBOs, and AirBNBs. Below are some of our favorites. It is important to pay attention to the area of town the rental is in. For any accomodation outside downtown, we strongly recommend renting a car.
The Spickett
The Spickett building is in the heart of downtown Juneau. The newly renovated suite in the apartments is very popular with guests settling in to Juneau for a few days. Heidi and Mike are great hosts!
Downtown Juneau, AK
The Canopy
The Canopy is a loft apartment on one of downtown Juneau’s highest streets. Aldyn and Julius’ wonderful home is on Basin Rd. which is as close to trails as one can get in Alaska!
Downtown Juneau, AK
Alaska Northern Sands Suites
The Alaska Northern Sand Suites are located on the water in beautiful Auke Bay, 10 miles North of downtown Juneau. Auke Bay has its own amenities, and is close to the Mendenhall Glacier, the airport, and all of Juneau’s whale watching.
Auke Bay, Juneau, AK
Buoy Cabin Rental
The Buoy Cabin is a charming whole cabin rental on Douglas Island. The classic “A-frame” home is a very “Alaskan” experience surrounded in quiet woods and lush green. Conveniently located a few minutes drive to downtown, staying here will require a rental car, but the reward will be a stay to remember.
North Douglas Island, Juneau, AK