West Juneau Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit West Juneau
Popular places to visit
Mendenhall Glacier
Wander along a trail and admire cascading waterfalls, a dense rainforest and southeastern Alaska’s Coast Mountains from this spectacular glacier.
Auke Bay
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Auke Bay during your travels in Juneau. While you're here, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Mendenhall Ice Caves
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Mendenhall Ice Caves during your travels in Juneau. While you're here, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Nugget Falls
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Nugget Falls during your travels in Juneau. Discover the area's glaciers and seek out the hiking trails.
Tracy Arm
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Tracy Arm during your travels in Juneau. While you're here, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Taku Glacier
Explore the great outdoors at Taku Glacier, a lovely green space in Juneau. While you're here, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Activities
Self-Guided Juneau Scavenger Hunt: Juneau Journey
Our pick of the best West Juneau Hotel Deals
HIlltop Haven
The house was perfectly located with great view of the Downtown Juneau and harbor area. House was roomy with good living area. The beds in the downstairs bedrooms were not for adults and not very comfortable but were adequate for vacation. I would recommend this home to others and would stay there ...
Reviewed on 27 July 2025
Oceanfront Fire Pit, Decks, Large Yard, Views!
A great place to stay for a large group of friends. It's essentially two rental units in one with an awesome view.
Reviewed on 26 Aug 2025
Ocean & Mountain View Duplex, both sides
Travelodge by Wyndham Juneau
Staff was great! Definitely and older build hotel but in Juneau what can you expect. No hotel gym as well, heads up. Good for a one night stay
Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025
Super 8 by Wyndham Juneau
Shuttle is a great service, the staff is always friendly and fast!
Reviewed on 17 Nov 2025
Alaskan Hotel and Bar
Great location downtown. Felt like staying in the saloon/rooming house on the 1960‘s TV show, „the Wild West,“ starring
Reviewed on 14 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around West Juneau
Downtown Juneau
Downtown Juneau is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Mount Roberts Tramway and Alaska State Capitol while you're in town.
North Douglas
If you're spending some time in North Douglas, Eaglecrest Ski Area and Eagle Creek Beaches are top sights worth seeing.
Salmon Creek
If you're spending some time in Salmon Creek, Twin Lakes and Gastineau Channel are top sights worth seeing.
Lemon Creek
While there might not be top attractions in Lemon Creek, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Mendenhall Ice Caves and Alaska Governor's Mansion.
Mendenhaven
The restaurants and museums are just a few features travellers like about Mendenhaven. If you want to do some sightseeing nearby, Mendenhall Ice Caves and Mendenhall Glacier are a few top places to visit.
Mendenhall Valley
If you're spending some time in Mendenhall Valley, Alaska Powder Descents and Glacier Gardens Rainforest Adventure are top sights worth seeing.
