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.
Mount Roberts Tramway
You can take time to visit Mount Roberts Tramway during your travels to Juneau. Stroll along the waterfront or discover the area's glaciers.
Sentinel Island Lighthouse
Find out about the history of Juneau with a stop at Sentinel Island Lighthouse. 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.
Activities
Astonishing 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 Douglas Island Gem - Humble Halibut 2-bedroom condo Juneau
Host did a wonderful job keeping us dug out from record breaking snow and making sure we had somewhere to park. A fun and memorable trip!
Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026
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
Breathtaking Ocean, Mountain & Juneau Views
Great place for family summer stay!
Reviewed on 11 Aug 2025
Ocean & Mountain View Duplex, both sides
Admiral’s View | Panoramic Views, Family Friendly
We absolutely loved staying here and it was the perfect location to sight see, eat good seafood and close to downtown as well. The property owner was so amazing and helping with any problems. Even when the microwave at first wasn’t working he ordered a new one to be delivered asap. We love visiting ...
Reviewed on 8 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.
Salmon Creek
If you're spending some time in Salmon Creek, Twin Lakes and Gastineau Channel are top sights worth seeing.
North Douglas
If you're spending some time in North Douglas, Eaglecrest Ski Area and Eagle Creek Beaches 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 Twin Lakes and Mendenhall Ice Caves.
Mendenhall Valley
If you're spending some time in Mendenhall Valley, Alaska Powder Descents and Glacier Gardens Rainforest Adventure are top sights worth seeing.
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 Nugget Falls are a few top places to visit.
