15 Best Places to Shop in The Kenai Peninsula and Southcentral Alaska, Alaska

Bunnell occupies the first floor of an old trading post. They showcase innovative Alaskan-made contemporary art, and host workshops, lectures, musical performances, and other community events.

Opened around 1900, this is the only grocery store in town, and it's where most locals go to get caught up on the gossip. Nagley's is also where you can go to get a great cup of hot coffee, a scoop of ice cream, adult libations, and other standard trading post items. In addition, this is the former home of Stubbs the Cat, the town's mayor until his death, and workers are happy to tell you about the many store cats who came before and after him.

This woman-owned shop created by two sisters who grew up harvesting seafood on Alaska commercial fishing boats is the perfect place to stock up on filleted, smoked, jarred, and frozen wild Alaska salmon and halibut. They also sell fishing gear and Alaska-made cards, books, and clothing.

Homer is famous for its halibut, salmon, and Kachemak Bay oysters. For fresh fish, head to Coal Point Seafood Company, which can also package and ship fish that you catch.

Located just as you enter town, this is Hope's only option for basic and essential groceries, liquor, propane, and firewood. There's also a small laundromat and an information desk for guided Kenai River trips.

All over Southcentral you'll find locals sporting American-made fleece hoodies, jackets, vests, and hats with decorative trim featuring Tglingit and Haida designs. Cordova resident Jennifer Park designed the clothing and commissioned Alaska Native artist Michael Webber to create the trim. Found in many shops around the state, they can also be purchased online—but the only outlet store for these nifty articles of clothing is in Cordova.

Featuring contemporary art and crafts made by Alaskans, this is the go-to stop for gifts, a touch of Alaska, and an education. The high-ceiling, spacious gallery was constructed out of repurposed historic railroad timber. Be sure to give yourself enough time to browse as there is a lot to see.

Located in the belly of Bunnell, Fringe is a used and new clothing boutique. Its biggest draw are the locally made wearable art pieces that range from groovy hats to clever, funky dresses and linens.

This shop offers name-brand outdoor wear in addition to more utilitarian gear. Buy your cute shoes and your hiking boots here.

This lovely gift shop features Indigenous Alaska designs and creations. Carrying everything from hoodies and dolls to paintings and fossilized ivory carvings, this is a great option for finding an authentic piece of Alaska to take home.

The company manufactures equipment and clothing for commercial fishermen. Its Homer shop sells PolarFleece garments and other rugged outerwear, plus duffels, rain gear, and children's clothing.

A cooperative gallery, Ptarmigan shows photographs, paintings, pottery, jewelry, woodworking, and other pieces by local fine and craft artists.

The shelves at this gallery and art shop are packed with local and Alaska Native artwork, crafts, cards, jewelry, and ravens—lots of them, including a couple of murals that adorn the side exterior. This store is beloved by Alaskans all over the state.

A gorgeous coffeehouse and gallery–gift shop, Resurrect is located inside a 1932 church. The ambience and the views from the old choir loft are reason enough to stop by. This is a good place to get great coffee, enjoy fresh pastries, and find Alaskan-made gifts—mostly made by local artists and craftspeople, so they aren't mass-produced.

This cozy gallery space exhibits Scott Sherritt's Alaska-influenced paintings, as well as those of other Alaska artists.