What's the best way to see Rotary Beach?

According to Tripadvisor travellers, these are the best ways to experience Rotary Beach: Ketchikan All In One (From ₹ 7,835.95) Alaska Native Cultural Immersion Experience and Ketchikan Tour (From ₹ 7,419.14) Emerald Forest Tours, Private Tours for Flexibility, Comfort, and relaxed pace! (From ₹ 65,438.48) Alaska Native Cultural and Wildlife Tour (From ₹ 7,419.14) Premier Land and Sea Discount Package (From ₹ 22,424.14)

What hotels are near Rotary Beach?

Hotels near Rotary Beach: (0.79 km) Modern 2 Bedroom rental, minutes from beach and boat launch. (4.90 km) Inn at Creek Street (5.07 km) Waterfall Resort Alaska (12.62 km) Black Bear Inn (8.28 km) The Landing Hotel View all hotels near Rotary Beach on Tripadvisor

What restaurants are near Rotary Beach?

Restaurants near Rotary Beach: (5.00 km) Alaska Crêpe Co (4.86 km) Alaska Fish House (5.46 km) The Asylum Bar (9.14 km) George Inlet Lodge (9.15 km) Wilderness Exploration & Crab Feed View all restaurants near Rotary Beach on Tripadvisor

Rotary Beach (Ketchikan) - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go (with Photos)

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“Quiet place away from the usual tourists”

Jul 2022

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Jennifer K

10 contributions

MUST DO!!!

Jul 2022

We stayed right up the hill from here and Bugee Beach. We spent every morning and night on this beach. It is beautiful!

Written 15 July 2022

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Doug L

Durango, CO9 contributions

Quiet place away from the usual tourists

Jul 2022

Rotary Park was a huge tide pool filled with interesting sea life and was far enough from the cruise ships to allow for some quiet and alone time to explore in peace without the hustle and bustle.

Written 13 July 2022

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Arctic Kristie

Alaska57 contributions

Relaxing

Sep 2019

Nice little spot when taking a cruise on the south end of Ketchikan. Good views, on the coast, easy to access.

Written 15 September 2019

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theresaf910

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania11 contributions

Alaska beauty.

Jul 2019

The perfect spot for a pinic or campfire with plenty of parking on the road and public bathrooms. Just a short drive south from the town of Ketchikan.

Written 4 September 2019

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rainbirdmuse

Ketchikan, AK107 contributions

Beach? Sort of

Aug 2019

Although Rotary Beach has a long history as the closest "beach" to Ketchikan's downtown, visitors should understand that it is not a "beach" in the normal sense. There is sand and there is an enclosed swimming area, but most of the shoreline is rockier and less comfortable than non-residents expect.

Written 6 August 2019

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alyssa m

Jacksonville Beach, FL5 contributions

A Hidden Gem!

Jun 2019

We were visiting Ketchikan for the second time and wanted to stray way from the more touristy activities this time. We asked the locals where they would recommend going and Rotary Beach was suggested, so we got a taxi to take us there. It wasn't very expensive, maybe $6 to get from the cruise port to the beach.

It was low tide when we visited so we were able to walk out pretty far on the rocks and sand bars. We looked at the tide pools and saw a lot of star fish and neat plants/rocks. Being from Florida, we were so amazed to be at a BEACH in Alaska. We spent at least an hour walking around, skipping rocks, and exploring the aquatic life. Would definitely recommend for families with kids or nature lovers.

Written 5 August 2019

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Elyse

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Easy access tidepools

Jul 2019 • Family

It was cool to see the starfish and walk along the beach a little. Very easy access if you get a ride south of town and eats up about an hour of your time total. You could take a lunch and find a table to sit at if the weather permits.

Written 3 August 2019

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Bette E

Erie, PA68 contributions

Very nice beach to stop and see, was part of one of my tours.

Jun 2019 • Friends

Very nice beach. Also has a bathroom for when you are on a group tour. Steep incline but I did it with a walker.

Written 9 July 2019

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windingdown2015

North Ridgeville, OH30 contributions

Rotary Beach

Jun 2019 • Couples

Rotary Beach, actually a group of beach stops on the south side of Ketchikan, are an interesting diversion from the tourist traps. Close to town. Most interesting at low tide when you can check out the tide pools

Written 3 July 2019

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beth ann k

Halstead, KS1,792 contributions

Great stop

May 2019 • Friends

Just such a cool place to stop and see the wildlife. Very glad our guide took us here, and we could have spent a lot more time at this stop.

Written 27 May 2019

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