Community Overview

Experience the Natural Charms and Thriving Community of Soldotna, Alaska

Soldotna is the central hub of the Kenai Peninsula, located just 150 scenic highway miles south of Anchorage via the Seward and Sterling Highways, rated by National Geographic as one of 50 ultimate road trips. Soldotna is a thriving, full-service community, and the fastest growing city on the Kenai Peninsula with a population of just more than 4,000 residents. While visitors and residents alike can testify to Soldotna’s unique Alaskan charms, Soldotna’s biggest claim to fame is the fact that the world renown Kenai River flows through the middle of town.

A myriad of outdoor pursuits is “a natural” for people who live in and visit Soldotna. Float the Kenai River on a birding or wildlife trip, fish for a number of different Pacific Salmon species on the famous Kenai River, play a leisurely round of golf, take a bear, glacier, or volcano flightseeing trip, rent a canoe or kayak for a serene paddle on a public lake, take a refreshing hike or a casual stroll on a variety of local trails, rent a bike and cycle around town, catch a rodeo or little league game, or simply, be inspired by the many galleries, gift shops, museums, and local festivals in town. 

Soldotna is home to fine dining restaurants, cafes, ethnic specialty restaurants, sandwich shops, pizza parlors, and fast-food chains all eager to give you a taste of Soldotna! Dine-in, Carry Out, or have a hot pizza or sub delivered to you while you fish the Kenai River!