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Sunset Heights is located approximately two miles north of the Juneau-Douglas Bridge on the north end of Douglas Island, directly across the Gastineau Channel from downtown Juneau
Come home to Sunset Heights, the community designed for Alaskan living
Island Life
Douglas Island lies west of downtown Juneau and is separated from mainland Juneau by the Gastineau Channel. The Juneau-Douglas Bridge, connecting the island with Juneau, provides a two lane road to and from the island and accommodates both vehicular and pedestrian traffic. The island has a land area of 76.93 square miles (199.25 km2) and has a population of over 5,000 residents, with over half of the island's population residing in Douglas proper. It is part of the City and Borough of Juneau.
Features of the island include remnants of the Treadwell Gold Mine, Sandy Beach, Eaglecrest Ski Area, Perseverance Theatre, Treadwell Ice Arena, Douglas Boat Harbor, Gastineau Elementary School, the Douglas Public Library, one gas station and several restaurants and one pub-style bar. As a tidal island, Douglas is connected to the mainland at its north end when the Gastineau Channel is at low tide.
Features of the island include remnants of the Treadwell Gold Mine, Sandy Beach, Eaglecrest Ski Area, Perseverance Theatre, Treadwell Ice Arena, Douglas Boat Harbor, Gastineau Elementary School, the Douglas Public Library, one gas station and several restaurants and one pub-style bar. As a tidal island, Douglas is connected to the mainland at its north end when the Gastineau Channel is at low tide.
Things to do
Go for the Beaches
Douglas Island is home to some of the most
beautiful beaches in southeast Alaska. Picnics, bonfires, camping and more await you. |
Go for the Skiing
Eaglecrest, hands-down the best skiing in the
country, is just ten minutes away! Snow machining, snowshoeing and winter hikes are just steps away |
Go for the Fishing
With one full service harbor and one boat launch,
Douglas Island has access to some of the best fishing grounds in the area. |
