Sand Lake Travel Guide
Anchorage
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.
University of Alaska - Anchorage
Enjoy the student vibe at University of Alaska - Anchorage during your visit to Anchorage. Stroll along the lakeside or seek out the hiking trails.
Port of Anchorage
Explore the waterfront of Port of Anchorage and enjoy activities such as hiking in Anchorage. Stroll along the area's lakeside or experience its fascinating museums.
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.
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.
Things to do
Glacier View & Wildlife Anchorage Adventure Tour
Anchorage Northern Lights Tour
Anchorage Museum General Admission Ticket
Matanuska Glacier Guided Hike – Anchorage Pickup
Dog Sledding & Animal Adventures – Anchorage Pickup
Alaska Railroad Aurora Winter Fairbanks to Anchorage One Way
Top hotels in Sand Lake
Jewel Lake Bed and Breakfast
Cute spot. But neighbor/s would not turn off their alarm clock ring all morning.
Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026
Puffin Inn of Anchorage
Nice place for the money! Clean and the staff was really nice. I would definitely stay there again and recommend to anybody that is staying in that area.
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026
Motel 6 Anchorage, AK - Midtown
No hot water for shower and no bathroom amenities especially shampoo Heater sounded like an airplane taking off
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026
Wyndham Garden Anchorage Airport
Horrible! I had the worst experience here! I would not recommend this place to anybody. There was no hot water in our room, the bathroom ceiling was peeling off in chunks, the tub was plugged, and the room smelled foul. The key card did not work, and when I went to the front desk a second time because ...
Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026
The Lakefront Anchorage
The room was very nice except we couldn’t regulate the temperature. It was tooooo hot. The bed and pillows were not comfortable.
Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026
Comfort Suites Anchorage International Airport
Some of the staff are nice. Rooms are not the cleanest. Visible damage in the bathroom shower. Requests for a new room were denied.
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026
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.
Bayshore - Klatt
If you're spending some time in Bayshore - Klatt, Dimond Center and Campbell Lake are top sights worth seeing.
Taku - Campbell
While visiting Taku - Campbell, you might make a stop by sights like Dimond Center and Campbell Creek Greenbelt Park.
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
Travellers come to Midtown Anchorage for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Z.J. Loussac Library - Main Branch and Cinemark Century Anchorage 16 while you're in town.
North Star
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in North Star and surrounding area, you can visit Sullivan Arena and Anchorage Football Stadium.
