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
Be thrilled with high-speed winter activity while skiing the Chugach Mountains at this resort. Enjoy year-round attractions and astonishing views.
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.
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.
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.
Chugach State Park
Encounter huge lakes surrounded by mountains, glaciers and waterfalls in one of the largest state parks in the United States.
Things to do
Wildlife and Glaciers with a walk in the Rainforest
Glacier View & Wildlife Anchorage Adventure Tour
Anchorage City Tour w/ Taste of Wild Smoked Salmon & Reindeer Sausage
From Anchorage: Wilderness, Wildlife, & Glacier Experience
Anchorage Museum General Admission Ticket
Anchorage: Full-Day Matanuska Glacier Hike and Tour
Top hotels in Sand Lake
Jewel Lake Bed and Breakfast
Good communication
Reviewed on Oct 29, 2025
Puffin Inn of Anchorage
The rooms have recently been upgraded according to the mgmt. The facility is clean and quiet. That said, I don't recommend it for anyone with mobility issues. I have a prosthetic leg and also use a wheelchair chair. I specifically requested a disability access room on the reservation but apparently ...
Reviewed on Nov 9, 2025
The Lakefront Anchorage
Very customer savvy staff--do all they can to accommodate their guests. Clean rooms, great lobby and the food in restaurants was good. Oh and it was quiet! What more could a traveler ask for?
Reviewed on Nov 9, 2025
Westmark Anchorage Hotel
Nice room, friendly staff
Reviewed on Oct 31, 2025
Wyndham Garden Anchorage Airport
Everyhting was good but backdoor entrance didnt work and called front desk to let us in from the back and they said yes but nothing and also towels there were only two hand towels also the tv didnt work but other then that clean and quiet and nice place to stay at.
Reviewed on Nov 8, 2025
The Wildbirch Hotel - JDV by Hyatt
Updated property with new amenities and location great to shopping and restaurants. Tons of homeless and drug addicts though around the area and hotel.
Reviewed on Oct 26, 2025
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.
Taku - Campbell
If you're spending some time in Taku - Campbell, Dimond Center and Campbell Creek Greenbelt Park 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.
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
Midtown Anchorage is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Z.J. Loussac Library - Main Branch and Cinemark Century Anchorage 16 while in the area.
North Star
While there might not be top attractions in North Star, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Sullivan Arena and Mulcahy Stadium.
