Visitors staying in south Anchorage bed and breakfasts enjoy being near parks, shopping and fine dining.

While we have divided Anchorage into different sections, it is important to note that everything is close within Anchorage. Anchorage is Alaska’s largest city and has all the amenities of living in a city, yet it is a city where it is easy to get from one place to another within 20 minutes by car.

Potter’s Marsh is a bird sanctuary and great for birdwatching. Oceanview Park is where Turnagain Arm starts and includes outstanding vistas of Turnagain Arm along its trails. Beluga whales can be seen while whale watching in Turnagain Arm.

Alaska’s largest shopping mall, the Dimond Center Mall, is located in this part of Anchorage. Featuring over 200 stores, a bowling alley, ice skating rink, library, movie theater and more, everyone in the family is sure to find something to enjoy at the Dimond Center Mall.

Among the fine restaurants in the south part of Anchorage is the Southside Bistro.