Juneau, AK Reviews

Juneau - 1/21/2016
Juneau's strong points are its unique geography and scenery, outdoor recreation options, availability of fresh seafood, and its thriving arts & culture Read More

Hiking is fun! - 5/29/2014
Juneau AK has over 50 trails in and around our community. They can be short as a jaunt from the road to the water to go shell collecting or much longer. Such as a hike up Mount Roberts and heading out beyond with a backpack and safety in mind. Mendenhall Glacier which lies in the Tongass rainforest offers beautiful scenic trails for short or long duration. Whatever you do come prepared for fun and maybe a little liquid sunshine (rain). Maps are a must because some trails have what looks like various paths in which to choose. I have had to do my share of taking a wrong path only to discover that it ended at a stream or was some kind of wildlife trail. I hike with dogs and they wear bear bells. You don't want to be in bear country and surprise a momma with her cub(s). Play it safe and have fun on our trails. Let someone know where your going and when you expect to return. Enjoy the trails, please do not litter and to play it safe follow a guide to not get lost. Read More

Adventure - 12/27/2013
If you want wilderness, mountains, ocean, fishing, hunting, hiking, snow, rain, and cold, this is the place to Read More

Virtually no violent crime - 8/10/2011
Have you ever been in a place where you don't need to worry about who is walking behind you, where you may leave your house and car unlocked without worrying about them, where everyone says hello and means it? That's Juneau. Certainly we have crime including, for the most part, drug abuse and domestic violence but it's pretty difficult to get away with most criminal behavior because, for example, a stolen car can only get out of Juneau via ferry! This is the most peaceful and stress-free place I've ever Read More

High cost of Living - 5/12/2011
Have lived in Juneau since 1985. Unless you have a college degree and like rain for get it. The cost of living, food, utilities very high. On a sunny day the place is heaven. Great tourist trap. I live a one from the Mendenhall Glacier. Low paying jobs are plenty, but the cost of housing makes in impossible to enjoy the outdoor. In other words. you got to work longer hours to live. Selling a house is plus. Read More

Juneau's Quality of life - 12/3/2010
I have lived here for thirty years grow up in southern California. Cant't imagine living anywhere else. Expensive to live here, but good work opportunities lots to do and Read More

Climate - 9/7/2009
One of the most beautiful places on the planet...when you can see it. Juneau is surrounded by mountains placing it in a valley where the weather tends to settle in. We have many gray, cloudy, rainy days but when the sun comes out it's Read More

Rainforest - 9/12/2008
Living in southeast alaska put you in the center of a rainforest - temperatures are on the cooler side with rain pretty much every Read More

So much to do - 4/24/2008
To live in Juneau, it is important to disregard the weather much of the time. With good gear, the outdoors is usually available and magnificent. People are interested and interesting and there are many events to stay busy. We have recently even added so many big box stores that most things you need are available in Read More

Juneau is friendly and not a dark place after all - 11/14/2007
Juneau Alaska is part of the National Tongas Forest...meaning rains a lot. The cost of living is very high, and groceries no doubt 30% more than the national average (lower 48). It is always good to weigh your options before moving to S.E. Alaska and Juneau Alaska. Otherwise you wasted your time, money to find out this is not what you wanted. Juneau does have friendly people. People have expectations about places they want to go visit and ideals before getting to their destinations...sorry we don't live in ice igloos all year Read More