Hidden gems: places in Kenai

Discover the city's hidden treasuresโ€”remarkable spots that are relatively undiscovered but offer exceptional experiences. Our selection criteria? A rating of 4.5 or higher with fewer than 150 reviews. Explore these lesser-known yet outstanding places that promise a delightful visit in Kenai. Ratings are based from 50 places in the city.

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Discover Kenai Lodging
Lodge
5.00 (20 reviews)
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Ace Fishing Adventures
Fishing charter
๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘ Have booked 4 fishing trips with Aaron at Ace Adventures for salmon on the Kenai river and deep-sea halibut out of Anchor Point. Aaron hooks us up with great buddies if heโ€™s not personally guiding. He knows the river well and where to find fish! But heโ€™s also an honest guy and keeps us posted on the...
5.00 (14 reviews)
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Eagle Rock Boat Launch
Park
5.00 (8 reviews)
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Paisley Boutique
Boutique
5.00 (8 reviews)
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Amore Bello Bookstore
Book store
๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘ Wonderful, a bright gem in Kenai. Great place to get Christian, Judeo, homeschool, self help and more books, bags, and baubles. The staff is knowledgeable and friendly to boot! Will shop there again, and again, and again!
5.00 (7 reviews)
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Totally Tan
Tanning salon
๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘ Love ๐Ÿ’–๐Ÿ˜˜๐Ÿ’–๐Ÿ˜˜๐Ÿ˜˜๐Ÿ˜˜ it
5.00 (7 reviews)
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Ooakzen Cafรฉ + Lounge
Cafe
$$ $$
5.00 (6 reviews)
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Challenger Learning Center of Alaska
Learning center
5.00 (5 reviews)
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Riddles Fishing Lodge
Lodge
๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘ Riddle's Fishing Lodge is fantastic! Kim and Ross are excellent hosts! We have been there every year for the last 7 years and plan to keep going. So much fun - so much fishing.
4.90 (24 reviews)
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Kamakani Kitchen
Hawaiian restaurant
๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘ Amazing poke, delicious sweets, and thoughtful collection of drink options. 10 out of 10
4.90 (24 reviews)
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Twin City Raceway
Racecourse
4.90 (23 reviews)
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Maggie's General Store
Organic food store
๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘ This place is amazing. Take a step back into time where mom & pop shops where the only stores. This old-fashioned general store has all the latest goods of todayโ€™s time but with all the old world vibes. Fresh local produce, small-batch items, fresh local eggs, organic products, and so much more. Thi...
4.90 (16 reviews)
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Little Alaskan
Childrens store
4.90 (8 reviews)
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The Espresso Barn
Coffee shop
๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘ Best blended Red Bull special Iโ€™ve ever had, also most consistent! Never had a bad drink!
4.80 (74 reviews)
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Accents
Furniture store
๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘ Nice place with very cute things such as furnishings, pillows, wall art and more. Itโ€™s one of the shops I always visit when in Kenai. I definitely recommend this cute, local shop!
4.80 (27 reviews)
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Bear Naked Tanning Salon
Tanning salon
4.80 (9 reviews)
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Coffee Express
Coffee shop
๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘ This place is in the parking lot of the Quality Inn, which we stayed at when we visited my sister. The hotel was good, but the coffee was bad so we were happy there was such a convenient place to get a latte. Their London fog is also delicious.
4.80 (8 reviews)
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Majestic Gardens llc
Cannabis store
๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘ Friendly staff, always greeted as I come in instantly. Great deals- upfront prices(never heard of a $80 eighth, most expensive is less than $60)Theyโ€™re all very knowledgeable and care about you. They have the largest selection of products on the peninsula! Whole wall dedicated to concentrates, one f...
4.70 (128 reviews)
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East Rip
Cannabis store
๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘ Good prices and great staff. Selection could use some work...
4.70 (88 reviews)
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Kenai River Cannabis - KRC
Cannabis store
๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘ Friendly and knowledgeable staff, and decent prices.
4.70 (81 reviews)
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