Beaches in Alaska
53 beaches
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Big Lake (South Shore)
Sandy Beach
Lake
Kid-Friendly
Big Lake Beach
Sandy Beach
Lake
Kid-Friendly
Birch Lake
Sandy Beach
Lake
Kid-Friendly
Bishop's Beach
Pebble Beach
Ocean
Black Sand Beach (Prince William Sound)
black sand
sound
Kid-Friendly
Black Sand Beach Prince William Sound
Sandy Beach
Ocean
Kid-Friendly
Campbell Creek Beach
Sandy Beach
creek
Kid-Friendly
Campbell Lake Beach
Sandy Beach
Lake
Kid-Friendly
Chena Lake Recreation Area
Sandy Beach
Lake
Kid-Friendly
Chena River Beach
Sandy Beach
River
Kid-Friendly
Denali State Park Lake
Pebble Beach
Lake
Kid-Friendly
Eagle Beach State Recreation Area
Sandy Beach
channel
Kid-Friendly
Eagle River Beach
Sandy Beach
River
Kid-Friendly
Eklutna Lake
Pebble Beach
Lake
Kid-Friendly
Fielding Lake
Sandy Beach
Lake
Kid-Friendly
Finger Lake (Palmer)
Sandy Beach
Lake
Kid-Friendly
Fossil Beach (Kodiak)
Rocky Beach
Ocean
Kid-Friendly
Harding Lake
Sandy Beach
Lake
Kid-Friendly
Homer Spit Beach
Sandy Beach
Bay
Homer Spit Beach
Rocky Beach
Bay
Kid-Friendly
Jewel Lake Beach
Sandy Beach
Lake
Kid-Friendly
Kenai Lake Beach
Pebble Beach
Lake
Kid-Friendly
Kepler Lake Beach
Sandy Beach
Lake
Kid-Friendly
Kincaid Beach
Sandy Beach
inlet
Kid-Friendly
Little Susitna River Beach
Sandy Beach
River
Kid-Friendly
Long Lake (Willow)
Sandy Beach
Lake
Kid-Friendly
Lost Lake Trail Beach
Sandy Beach
Lake
Kid-Friendly
Matanuska Lake
Sandy Beach
Lake
Kid-Friendly
Memory Lake Beach
Sandy Beach
Lake
Kid-Friendly
Mirror Lake (Anchorage)
Sandy Beach
Lake
Kid-Friendly
Moose Pass Lake
Sandy Beach
Lake
Kid-Friendly
Nancy Lake State Park
Sandy Beach
Lake
Kid-Friendly
Palmer Creek Beach
Sandy Beach
creek
Kid-Friendly
Palmer Hay Flats
Sandy Beach
pond
Kid-Friendly
Paxson Lake
Sandy Beach
Lake
Kid-Friendly
Peters Creek Beach
Sandy Beach
creek
Kid-Friendly
Portage Lake
Pebble Beach
Lake
Kid-Friendly
Quartz Lake
Sandy Beach
Lake
Kid-Friendly
Rainbow Lake Beach
Sandy Beach
Lake
Kid-Friendly
Refuge Cove
Sandy Beach
Ocean
Kid-Friendly
Resurrection Bay Beach
Sandy Beach
Bay
Resurrection Creek
Sandy Beach
creek
Kid-Friendly
Resurrection River Beach
Pebble Beach
River
Kid-Friendly
Russian River Beach
Pebble Beach
River
Kid-Friendly
Ship Creek Beach
Pebble Beach
creek
Kid-Friendly
Sixmile Creek Beach
Sandy Beach
creek
Kid-Friendly
Spenard Lake Beach
Sandy Beach
Lake
Kid-Friendly
Summit Lake (AK)
Pebble Beach
Lake
Kid-Friendly
Tangle Lakes
Sandy Beach
Lake
Kid-Friendly
Thunderbird Falls Pool
Rocky Beach
pool
Kid-Friendly
University Lake Beach
Sandy Beach
Lake
Kid-Friendly
Wasilla Lake Beach
Sandy Beach
Lake
Kid-Friendly
Willow Creek Beach
Sandy Beach
River
Kid-Friendly
Frequently Asked Questions
How many beaches are in Alaska?
Alaska has 53 documented beaches. 40 are sandy beaches.
Which beaches in Alaska are kid-friendly?
Alaska has 50 kid-friendly beaches with gentle waves, lifeguards, and family amenities.
Are there dog-friendly beaches in Alaska?
Some beaches in Alaska allow dogs, but rules vary. Always check local regulations before bringing pets. Many beaches have seasonal or time-of-day restrictions.
What's the best time to visit beaches in Alaska?
Summer months (June-August) are peak season with warmest water. Shoulder seasons (May, September) offer fewer crowds. Check local weather and water conditions before visiting.
Do beaches in Alaska have lifeguards?
Lifeguard coverage varies by beach and season. Many popular beaches have lifeguards during summer months. Check individual beach pages for specific amenity information.