Sand Lake Travel Guide
Anchorage
Popular places to visit
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.
Alyeska Ski Resort
Hit the slopes in Anchorage with a visit to Alyeska Ski Resort. Discover the area's mountain views and top-notch restaurants.
University of Alaska - Anchorage
Enjoy the student vibe at University of Alaska - Anchorage during your visit to Anchorage. Stroll along the lakeside or seek out the hiking trails.
Port of Anchorage
Explore the waterfront of Port of Anchorage and enjoy activities such as hiking in Anchorage. Stroll along the area's lakeside or experience its fascinating museums.
Alaska Native Heritage Center
You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Alaska Native Heritage Center during your trip to Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson. Stroll along the lakeside or seek out the hiking trails.
Anchorage Museum
You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Anchorage Museum in Anchorage. Discover the area's fascinating museums or seek out its hiking trails.
Top hotels in Sand Lake
Jewel Lake Bed and Breakfast
"I enjoyed my stay at this B&B. Its in a great location of Anchorage and close to the airport. They put out a bunch of snacks with a do it yourself breakfast as well. I would stay here again."
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
Puffin Inn of Anchorage
"The room and bathroom were clean, bed was to soft for me, I like it firm, everytime I laid down I felt like I was going to fall out of it. Breakfast was ok, typical continental breakfast, boiled eggs, bagels, waffles, bread etc. Staff were courteous and helpful."
Reviewed on 27 May 2026
The Lakefront Anchorage
"Hidden Resort Fee not informed before booking. Amenities supposedly from the Resort Fee are less straightforward to materialized. eg. $10 credit for meal was reneged because it wasn’t clear if the waitress was supposed to take it and deduct it from bill. In my case she didn’t. When I checked out ..."
Reviewed on 26 May 2026
Motel 6 Anchorage, AK - Midtown
"Room was clean, one bed was very saggy, no shampoo or tissues in room, staff was courteous but we had trouble with our heating and was told there was no maintainence or person who could help us for 3 days…..luckily we were finally able to get it going ourselves. Bathroom was large and clean, but ..."
Reviewed on 26 May 2026
Wingate by Wyndham Anchorage Downtown/Ship Creek
"Being able to use the handicap ramps on either side of the building the key card pad on doors broken last three visits. I’m in a wheelchair and need the ramps to get in and out handicap parking spots on either side of the hotel are wonderful except trying to get into that door being locked. I can’t ..."
Reviewed on 26 May 2026
Wyndham Garden Anchorage Airport
"Room was ok the only thing that scares me , i could smells gas inside the room"
Reviewed on 26 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Sand Lake
Turnagain
If you're spending some time in Turnagain, Prince William Sound and Lake Hood Harbor are top sights worth seeing.
Bayshore - Klatt
If you're spending some time in Bayshore - Klatt, Dimond Center and Campbell Lake are top sights worth seeing.
Taku - Campbell
While visiting Taku - Campbell, you might make a stop by sights like Dimond Center and Campbell Creek Greenbelt Park.
Spenard
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.
Midtown Anchorage
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.
North Star
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in North Star and surrounding area, you can visit Wells Fargo Alaska Heritage Library and Museum and Anchorage Football Stadium.
