Yakutat

Understand

Though Yakutat's population was only 662 in 2010, it has regular passenger flights, some in Boeing 737-400s, to its airport, which was built for an Army Air Force base during World War II.

Getting there

There are no roads connecting Yakutat to other parts of Alaska.

By plane Alaska Airlines has regular service from Anchorage, Cordova, Juneau, and Seattle.

By sea There is regular ferry service from several ports in southeast Alaska. The Alaska Marine Highway System only serves Yakutat on "cross gulf" routes.

Do

Yakutat is the surfing capital of Alaska.

Buy

Mallott's General Store, 509 Max Italio Dr, ☏ +1 907 784-3355. Icy Waves Surf Shop, 935 Haida St, ☏ +1 907 784-3253. Yakutat Hardware, 1200 Mallott Ave, ☏ +1 907 784-3203. Glass Door Bar, 550 Mallott Ave, ☏ +1 907 784-3331.

Eat

Dierick's Tsiu River Lodge. Offers large portions and hot soup.

Sleep

Leonard's Landing Lodge. The Yakutat Lodge.