West Juneau Travel Guide
Juneau

Visit West Juneau
Things to do

Mendenhall Glacier White-Water Rafting & Scenic Float Adventure

Juneau: Mendenhall Glacier Waterfall & Whale Watching Tour

Downtown Juneau Explorer Self-Guided Audio Tour Bundle

Juneau Self Guided Audio Tour Glaciers Trails and Gold

Mendenhall Glacier Waterfall and Whale Watching Tour
Top hotels in West Juneau

Oceanfront Douglas Island Gem - Humble Halibut 2-bedroom condo Juneau
"Great views, very comfortable lodging and lots of extras made the stay especially enjoyable"
Reviewed on 11 Aug 2026

3-Bedroom Oceanview Home | Near Downtown Juneau
"The house was just what we needed, and is conveniently located. The price is expensive but this seems like the norm for Juneau. You will receive many automated texts, but it seems like your text responses aren’t actually monitored. Overall would recommend, just a few nitpicks things."
Reviewed on 20 Aug 2026

Waterfront House w/ Glacial Views - Near Downtown!

Ocean & Mountain View Home, near Downtown Juneau
"Great view and location. Very close to downtown just minutes away. Both units are well appointed, they had everything we needed for our stay."
Reviewed on 25 Aug 2025

Ocean & Mountain View Home, near Downtown Juneau
"This is a great house and location! It’s clean, has the essentials, and the host is easy to reach. We enjoyed watching the sea planes and bald eagles from the living room. It was a picturesque walk to downtown. Would definitely book this house again!"
Reviewed on 27 Jun 2026

Oceanfront Fire Pit, Decks, Large Yard, Views!
"The shower faucets need replacing as the pull knob leaves more watering run from faucet instead of shower head. The drainnneeds to be cleared as standing water as you shower. Other than that, everything great. Many thanks."
Reviewed on 30 Aug 2025
Where to stay in West Juneau

Downtown Juneau
Downtown Juneau is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Juneau-Douglas City Museum and Alaska State Capitol while you're in town.

Mendenhall Valley
If you're spending some time in Mendenhall Valley, Alaska Powder Descents and Glacier Gardens Rainforest Adventure are top sights worth seeing.

Douglas
You'll enjoy the beaches and theatres in Douglas. You might want to make time for a stop at Perseverance Theatre or Gastineau Channel.

Salmon Creek
If you're spending some time in Salmon Creek, Twin Lakes and Gastineau Channel are top sights worth seeing.

Back Loop
When in Back Loop, you can plan a visit to Mendenhall Ice Caves and Nugget Falls, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.














