I was walking down the street in Seward when I came across the Russian Store. It's not the kind of…read morestore I'd expect and some of the stuff in the window looked interesting so I stepped inside. This store was really cool. They had a lot of Russian stuff, but also some Alaskan stuff too. As for the Russian stuff, they had Soviet era hats and pins, propaganda posters, Russian lacquer boxes, Russian stacking dolls, and stuff like that. They also had carvings which I found interesting. It's an interesting store and is worth a stop.

They sold us items that ended up being counterfeit. 12k worth of relics for our church verified as…read morefakes through our bishop

Will never ever shop here again bought a pair of shoes for our son who wasn't feeling well from…read morebeing car sick. Took shoes out to the car for him to try on after purchasing and they were too small. Took them back in immediately and they refused to return or do in store credit. The two ladies made excuses that the owner was home sick. Now we know why they are selling what a crooked place. Looked forward to swinging into this store every-time we were in town on business or with friends and family not anymore. As business owners ourselves this is not a way to do business!!!!

Forest, Tides & Treasures was the ONLY place that sold a particular lid for a specific brand of…read morewater bottle. I made a mistake in my order ( ordered 2 lids instead of 3) and emailed them right away. Not only did they respond quickly, they corrected my mistake, then sent out the order that same day. I am really happy with the product and the customer service. I look forward to ordering from them again!!!

Absolutely loved this gift shop during our trip to Seward. We came late in the tourist season to…read morevisit Kenai Fjords National Park, and the visitor center was already closed. Always love picking up some national park souvenirs on our adventures and was disappointed that our go-to shop was closed. However, we found nearly everything we normally buy here! And there selection is massive - so much to choose from, all at affordable prices. Souvenirs from Alaska, Kenai, Seward... you name it, we found it. If you're looking for a good souvenir from your trip, this is a wonderful place to stop.

Ok I never thought I would say this about a tourist shop that sells stuff made in China, but this…read moreplace isn't terrible- and here's why. In a small town that struggles to survive through the long winter like Seward, this shop does something remarkable. They also sell Native Made goods CHEAPER THAN ANCHORAGE. I am an advocate of selling as much local, native made goods as possible. I had a conversation with the buyer at the store and he was telling me with each passing year there are less native carvers and artists because elders are passing away. They have some incredible pieces of art in the store. For people that don't have large sums of money to invest in art pieces, they have some local pieces of jewelry, Alaska themed shirts and hats, stickers, mugs, magnets, books and cook books, etc. They have also have a whole aisle of toys for out-of-towners who are desperate to satisfy a whiny kiddo during a trip. They even have ponchos, backpacks, umbrellas and other immediate need items that are often very hard to find in a town this size. Honestly, don't judge and book by its cover. This place has you covered.

This is one the most unique thrift store we visited in Alaska. The girl behind the counter was…read morehelpful and friendly. The inventory was vast, interesting, and reasonably priced. My daughter found some great souvenirs for herself and her friends. She found a cool blouse; unique earrings (ducklings, fork and spoon) and a little bag with delicate embroidery in the front. My wife found the perfect souvenir for herself, an awesome fitted, hooded, sweatshirt with Seward Alaska printed in the back. She also found an interesting book made by Life Magazine about mysterious places and people in the world. This store is organized and clean and do not have the chaotic atmosphere of most thrift stores. We are definitely coming back next time we are in Alaska. I highly recommend this to everyone.

Cozy spot for sandwiches, wine, and charcuterie boards, with some grab-and-go items as well…read more The food was delicious. I ordered the Jammin' Ham (house honey whipped chèvre spread, sweet & spicy jam, mixed greens, applewood smoked ham, warm ciabatta) and the Saltwood Smokehouse Schmear (salmon chive served with crackers). Both were soooo good. You also can't beat the view of Resurrection Bay, which makes it an even better place to hang out and eat. Staff was friendly and welcoming.

My friends and I spent a rainy day in Seward and Primrose was recommended to us as a fun afternoon…read moresnack. The place itself is small with only a few tables and some displays set up with local artisan handicrafts for purchase. Two of us ordered flights of wine and 2 ordered glasses of wine recommended to us by our server. I enjoyed the flight and was delighted to discover I could order a sparkling flight. We also ordered the charcuterie board and the warm burrata and olives. The food was really, really delicious and very fresh. My only issue was as they got busier and people were waiting for tables it felt as if they were rushing us. And I would totally understand that if we were sitting with empty glasses or empty plates just taking up the table, but we still had wine and food to enjoy. And we also ordered several items so I felt we should be "allowed" to stay for a bit. But overall I recommend this little local place and definitely suggest stopping in for some wine and snacks.

Great Alaska made (and other) gifts. Not much produce when I was there - I think that may mostly…read morejust be certain days. Ask them to ring the gong - it's a sound you can FEEL.

Great place to pop in for local art and if you are looking for a gift. Have bought jewelry,…read morepottery and cards. Never miss this place when in Seward.

Here for the first time on the 4th of July and mtn marathon and needed some good coffee to get the…read moreday started. Not only was the coffee perfect, but the service was excellent making me feel as if I had been there before. The atmosphere on the inside was also very cozy and displayed some beautiful pieces of Alaskan local art. Can't wait to be back. Highly recommend.

Such a lovely cafe in town!…read more We were recommended this spot by some locals and it was SO good. An old church converted to a cafe, it had some amazing small business tables with unique finds for sale. We got the kaladi coffee and the snicker coffee. Along with that we also ordered a focaccia. Everything was amazing and was served quickly. They were out of all other baked goods. They have a microwave to heat up any baked stuff you buy. The attic has a great view and just a couple of tables. Plus, an amazing large chess. The kids and we loved the place. Definitely recommend it, but try and go early in the day to get the most options of their delicious bakes.

Most unique and special gifts from Alaska & around the world, especially Russia & Ukraine. Stamps,…read moremoney, native made Alaskan artifacts and so much more!

It was really nice to see an offbeat and authentic Russian store (which also had some other world…read morestuff, some from India). I picked up some Russian chocolates and the Russian doll.

I love this store. Hal and Jeanette are amazing. I got some things and my daughter came back with…read moreme and bought more things for here collection of native designs. I stop by every week to say hello. I will be buying more here before I move back to lower 48.

One of the best stores with great price. Excellent customer service. will return as there are a few…read moreitems I am planning of buying for gifts and myself. There is a large selection of jewelry crafted by the owner. A must see for anyone looking for unique gifts.

5 star service, 5 star products! I love these guys! When you shop at their store you get…read moreknowledgeable people, who enjoy their job. I live up the road and have been frequenting them the past few months and I actually enjoy coming in. They sell quality products and are very learned in what they have. It's a cute, clean shop and in a perfect location. They have rewards for regular customers on top of reasonable prices. I just can't say enough good things about this establishment!

Great shop, very clean, good prices, clear to read menu, good selection, knowledgeable staff…read more However they are in an easy to miss location, as they are at the end of a building plastered with other signs and you have to go out of your way to pass their door unless you take the ramp. The ramp is actually a really well constructed ramp though. Wide, with a nice easy incline and with paved street access.