Things To Do
Kayaking
Resurrection Bay offers world-class kayaking, with stunning views just waiting to be explored. Launch from Granite Point’s private beach and paddle north to Thumb Cove or south to Humpy Cove and Fox Island. Along Alaska’s rugged coastline, you’ll encounter incredible intertidal life, from sea stars and blue mussels to sea urchins and kelp forests.
Keep an eye out for local marine wildlife, including harbor seals, sea otters, Steller sea lions, orcas, humpback whales, and porpoises. Kayaks are included with your cabin rental, and our caretaker is ready to help you prepare for your perfect adventure.
Hiking
Looking for another adventure? Our hiking trail begins just behind the Mountain Lodge, winding past the Wolf Ridge cabin and into a lush hemlock forest.
The trail is steep and rugged, but clearly marked, leading you past mountain streams and fern-filled canyons before opening into a rocky mountain bowl. This is where the marked trail ends—but the exploring doesn’t have to. From here, you can scramble up to the ridge for one of the best views in the area, with sweeping vistas of Resurrection Bay and a bird’s-eye look at Thumb Cove, Humpy Cove, and, on a clear day, the distant Chiswell Islands and the Gulf of Alaska.
Guided Kayaking
Ready to explore the waters with an experienced guide who knows the ins and outs of this magical place? Granite Point has teamed up with Kayak Adventures Worldwide to offer day trips and multi-day trips based out of Granite Point!
If you’re interested in a guided kayaking day trip from Granite Point, check out Kayak Adventures’ Fox Island Day Trip. Your guide will meet you right on site, lead you through the best spots in the area, teach essential paddling techniques, and ensure a safe, enjoyable experience on the water.
For multi-day trips, your Kayak Adventures guide will prep, plan, and prepare all the meals for your Overnight or Three Day trip at Granite Point. Enjoy two or three days of incredible adventure, with world-class paddling, and epic hiking right out your front door. Learn more about these one of a kind trips by checking out our Catered Packages.
Paddle Boarding
Paddleboarding on Resurrection Bay offers a quiet, up-close way to experience the area. Mornings and light rainy days are often the calmest, making them ideal for an easy, peaceful paddle. The water is clear, the cliffs rise straight from the shoreline, and hidden coves invite you to slow down and look around.
As you move along the bay, keep an eye out for harbor seals, sea otters, and other marine life that call this place home. Whether you’re new to paddleboarding or have experience, Resurrection Bay offers an unforgettable way to connect with Alaska’s wild shoreline.
Fishing
Our beach is a prime spot for fishing, where you can reel in all species of salmon. If you’re up for it, you can also kayak offshore in search of halibut and rockfish.
Before heading out to Granite Point, stop by The Fish House in Seward to pick up your fishing license. Bring your rods, bait, and tackle, and you’ll be ready to try your luck on the water.
- Contact our friends over at Seward Charters (907-442-7654) for charter fishing information
Wildlife Boat Tours
Explore Resurrection Bay or Kenai Fjords National Park with our friends at Seward Water Taxi. Get picked up directly from the beach at Granite Point for a day packed with adventure, site-seeing, and wildlife viewing.
- Rate: $250 / hour. Minimum 3 hours. Typical tour length to Kenai Fjords National Park is 5-6 hours.
- Maximum 6 guests.