Ninilchik lies on the west coast of the Kenai Peninsula on the Sterling Highway. Average annual precipitation is 24 inches.
The panoramic view across Cook Inlet from Ninilchik takes in an active volcano range. On a clear day, Mt. Augustine is seen to the far left, with Mt. Iliamna, Mt. Redoubt, and Mt. Spur to the right.
Visitors to Ninilchik will find all of the services necessary for the perfect vacation. Excellent clamming and beachcombing can be found at low tide, and the tide pools reached along the north entrance to Deep Creek are entertaining for young or old.
In August, Ninilchik is the site of the `biggest little fair in Alaska’ and you will find displays of berries, flowers, vegetables and crafts as well as animals of many kinds.
Whales, eagles and moose are frequently seen, and birdwatchers will delight at the wide variety that inhabit the area. Mushrooms of many kinds can be found in the surrounding wooded areas, but be careful
as there are many poisonous varieties found in this area.
History Ninilchik was first settled in the early 1800's by Russian
colonists. They subsisted on hunting, fur trapping, fishing, gardening and gold panning. At that time there were more than 200 people living in the little village. Some of the original buildings still exist and reflect the history and charm of those days. The old Russian Church and cemetery on top of the hill overlooking Ninilchik are great photo subjects and very interesting. Many descendants of those early families still live here.
Information/Emergency
Ninilchik Chamber of Commerce 907 567-3571.
Kenai Peninsula Tourism Marketing CouncilCheck out Online Specials, a Free Kenai Peninsula Travel Planner and a Free Passport to Adventure on the Kenai. Full of discount coupons for your visit to the Kenai Peninsula. 35571 Kenai Spur Hwy, Soldotna 800-535-3624
Post Officeis just off the
highway on Kingsley Road.
ATM at the General Store.
Emergency only 911; Ambulance 567-3412.
Accommodations Bluff
House Bed and Breakfast overlooking beautiful Cook
Inlet and the incredible mountains of the Kenai Peninsula. 907-567-3605.
Reel 'em Inn Cook Inlet Charters,
lodging and RV parking. 907-567-7335 or toll free AK only 1-800-447-7335.
Camping Ninilchik
Beach Campground is located on a popular beach for razor
clamming. There is a day-use area and more than 100 RV sites for
overnight camping. This area can be quite busy when there is a low
tide.
Scenic View RV Park 907-567-3909. Mile 127.1 Sterling Highway. Full hook-ups, electric/water, tenting, showers, laundry and free Wi-Fi.
Shopping
Deep Creek Custom Packing just south of Deep Creek Bridge in Ninilchik. Home of the
finest gourmet smoked salmon and halibut in the world. Free samples
and coffee. Seafood display includes locally caught scallops, razor
clams, crab, halibut, and salmon. Sport fishermen take their
own catch in to be hand-packed, frozen, canned or smoked to their
specifications. 907-567 3395 or
toll free 1-800-764-0078.
Things To Do One of many things to do would be a trip to the boat harbor to watch
the fishing boats "off-load" their catch, or try the fishing in either the Ninilchik River or Deep Creek, two of the finest freshwater fishing areas in the state. Two boat launches provide easy access to the world-class salmon.
Excellent razor clams can be dug at low tide in several places in the area. Beachcombing for shells along Ninilchik Beach is fun and picking berries in the fall is rewarding.
Fishing Reel 'em Inn Cook Inlet Charters,
907-567-7335.
Excellent razor clams can be found at low tide in several places in the area.
Dining Boardwalk Enjoy great food with a wonderful up-close view of the Inlet. Take Beach access road at the Ninilchik River bridge and stay to the left until you get to the beach then go right. 907-567-3388.
