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.
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.
Chugach State Park
Encounter huge lakes surrounded by mountains, glaciers and waterfalls in one of the largest state parks in the United States.
Alaska Native Heritage Center
Go on a dog team ride and meet the racers and husky pups, as you learn about the many groups of Alaskan Natives.
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
Wilderness, Wildlife, Glacier Experience from Anchorage
Anchorage: Full-Day Matanuska Glacier Hike and Tour
Full-Day Matanuska Glacier Hike And Tour
Full-Day Matanuska Glacier Small-Group Excursion
Matanuska Glacier Guided Hike – Anchorage Pickup
Dog Sledding & Animal Adventures – Anchorage Pickup
Top hotels in Sand Lake
Jewel Lake Bed and Breakfast
Very responsive host, clean room, nice breakfast space.
Reviewed on 13 Dec 2025
Comfy 2 Bedroom 1 Bath Near Sand Lake and Airport
Very clean, great communication, nice safe neighborhood. A home away from home place. Owner takes pride in their rental.
Reviewed on 11 Oct 2025
Puffin Inn of Anchorage
Friendly staff and got to pay to park my car at the Puffin Inn
Reviewed on 30 Dec 2025
The Lakefront Anchorage
Everything from check in, meals, drinks, atmosphere and staff were great, as always11
Reviewed on 23 Dec 2025
Wyndham Garden Anchorage Airport
Great
Reviewed on 27 Dec 2025
Hyatt Place Anchorage Midtown
It was a nice place. He worked for what we needed. The shuttle was amazing shuttle driver was fantastic human being could spend all day with him. Absolutely hilarious.
Reviewed on 28 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Sand Lake
Turnagain
If you're spending some time in Turnagain, Prince William Sound and Alaska Aviation Heritage Museum 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.
