Sand Lake Travel Guide

Anchorage

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

Popular places to visit

Kincaid Park

Kincaid Park

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

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 showing a statue or sculpture

Alaska Native Heritage Center

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 featuring street scenes

Anchorage Museum

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 mountains and a bay or harbour

Prince William Sound

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 showing mountains, snow and a river or creek

Chugach State Park

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

Chugach State Park

Things to do

Beautiful ride along the coast.

Tony Knowles Coastal Trail Scenic Bike Tour - MOST POPULAR

฿4,553
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

฿1,556
per adult
The Tomb Escape Room in Anchorage
Noir Escape Room in Alaska

Noir Escape Room in Alaska

฿1,556
per adult
Noir Escape Room in Alaska
Smiles at Westchester Lagoon

Anchorage Greenbelt Bike Tour

฿5,150
per adult
Anchorage Greenbelt Bike Tour
Free Photography lessons. This photo captured using a simple cellphone.

Wilderness, Wildlife, Glacier Experience from Anchorage

฿6,550
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Wilderness, Wildlife, Glacier Experience from Anchorage
Private Anchorage Glacier River Walk & Wildlife Tour

Glacier View & Wildlife Anchorage Adventure Tour

฿5,470
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Glacier View & Wildlife Anchorage Adventure Tour
See all activities in Anchorage

Top hotels in Sand Lake

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 Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (586 reviews)
"Jewel Lake is our home away from home when in Alaska. Cook yourself breakfast is good. Nice laundry facilities. This is convenient to airport. Bus stops across the street. Lyft and Uber are available."

Reviewed on 6 Aug 2025

Get rates
Jewel Lake Bed and Breakfast
Westmark Anchorage Hotel

Westmark Anchorage Hotel

3 out of 5
720 West 5th Avenue, Anchorage, AK
Fully refundable
The price is ฿7,053 per night from 25 Aug to 26 Aug
฿7,053
฿7,899 total
25 Aug - 26 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Anchorage. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
7/10 Good! (1,049 reviews)
Good hotel
"Hotel was nice but free breakfast was only a continental. No hot food."

Reviewed on 11 Aug 2025

Westmark Anchorage Hotel
The Lakefront Anchorage

The Lakefront Anchorage

3.5 out of 5
4800 Spenard Road, Anchorage, AK
The price is ฿10,509 per night from 2 Sept to 3 Sept
฿10,509
฿12,676 total
2 Sept - 3 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Anchorage. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in their ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,875 reviews)
"Restaurants opening. Shuttle to the airport and the scenery was beautiful."

Reviewed on 10 Aug 2025

The Lakefront Anchorage
Puffin Inn of Anchorage

Puffin Inn of Anchorage

2 out of 5
4400 Spenard Rd, Anchorage, AK
Stay at this business-friendly motel in Anchorage. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
7.2/10 Good! (2,901 reviews)
"Very convenient to airport!"

Reviewed on 8 Aug 2025

Get rates
Puffin Inn of Anchorage
Wyndham Garden Anchorage Airport

Wyndham Garden Anchorage Airport

3 out of 5
4411 Spenard Rd, Anchorage, AK
The price is ฿8,053 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
฿8,053
฿9,020 total
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Anchorage. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
7.4/10 Good! (1,018 reviews)
"Shuttle was great from the airport. Clean decent room.. there was no coffee in the room but the young lady at front desk was sweet and found some"

Reviewed on 10 Aug 2025

Wyndham Garden Anchorage Airport
Wingate by Wyndham Anchorage Downtown/Ship Creek

Wingate by Wyndham Anchorage Downtown/Ship Creek

2.5 out of 5
111 W Ship Creek Ave, Anchorage, AK
The price is ฿7,118 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
฿7,118
฿7,972 total
7 Sept - 8 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Anchorage. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
6.6/10 (1,590 reviews)
"The breakfast was good and staff attentive, but the room was lacking furniture and needed a good cleaning. Definitely stains on the walls and bathrooms needed repair"

Reviewed on 10 Aug 2025

Wingate by Wyndham Anchorage Downtown/Ship Creek
See all 1,042 properties in Sand Lake
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Other neighbourhoods around Sand Lake

Point Woronzof Park featuring 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
Default Image

Taku - Campbell

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

Taku - Campbell
Default Image

Bayshore - Klatt

5/5(1 area review)

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

Bayshore - Klatt
Default Image

Spenard

4/5(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
Default Image

Midtown Anchorage

4.5/5(3 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 Wells Fargo Alaska Heritage Library and Museum while you're in town.

Midtown Anchorage
Default Image

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 Wells Fargo Alaska Heritage Library and Museum.

North Star

Sand Lake Travel Guide