Location: Conveniently located right in Juneau along Alaska's Inside Passage, Pearson's Pond Luxury Inn and Adventure Spa is surrounded by the world's most scenic and the largest temperate rainforest.
You'll enjoy natural tranquility at this private paradise on an acre of rainforest gardens perched on a small private lake, with spectacular mountain and glacier views. Drive past authentic Alaska living in the adjacent rural neighborhood, then enter a magical retreat at the pond, away from the world. The lush private gardens, gazebos, dock, and forest provide a spectactular haven away from the world.
In 3 to 15 minutes, you can enjoy every Juneau attraction and recreational area, including a short walk to world famous Mendenhall Glacier, lakes, biking, hiking and X-C trails and rivers.
You'll be within 5 to 15 minutes of every dining, shopping, historic, cultural and business center in Juneau. Just 15 minutes from the bustling cruise ship docks, and just 30 minutes to winter ski area.
Within 8 minutes of transportation centers in Juneau (including marina, ferry and international airport nearby).
Just minutes from departure points to Glacier Bay National Park, Admiralty Island National Monument and Pack Creek, Tracy Arm Fjord, Taku Glacier, Haines, Skagway, Sitka, Gustavus and other surrounding communities.
Juneau is less than 2 hours from Seattle Washington and Anchorage, Alaska via Alaska Airlines, which has hundreds of departure points and airline partners. Or, take a leisurely three day ferry cruise via the Alaska Marine Highway. With over 60 miles of road access, though advance car rental is strongly suggested to explore the hidden gems and highlights.
Why Visit Juneau? Juneau, Alaska's picturesque capital city, boasts hundreds of trails, shops, restaurants and both indoor and outdoor activities. Juneau is nestled along the Alaska's 1,000 mile coastal Inside Passage where fjords, glaciers and mountains meet the sea.
What to Do in Juneau: Plan to stay at least a week or two to experience the best Alaska offers, all right here in Juneau.
The concierge can customize your trip and arrange all your tours and adventures. See www.juneau-guide.com for Sightseeing, hiking, biking, fishing, kayaking, rafting, wildlife viewing, whale watching, bear viewing, glacier trekking, glacier cruising, sailing, beach activities, dog mushing, zipline, native culture, gardens, theater, shopping, dining. Plus from November to March enjoy winter sports with x-c and downhill skiing, snow boarding, ice-skating, sledding, snow shoeing, and much more. Get married on a glacier or in the gardens.
Trip Planning: See www.juneau-guide.com
Driving Directions: To get to Pearson's Pond Luxury Inn and Adventure Spa, follow the directions below.
From the airport to Pearson's Pond:
Google earth map: 58, 24' 01.29" N, 134, 35'26.41 W See it here!
From airport car rental lot
- Turn right , immediately
- turn left towards Mendenhall Valley
- Turn right on Shell Simmons
- Turn left at the light on to Glacier Hwy, this becomes MENDENHALL LOOP ROAD as your cross over Egan Drive. You will be on this road for about 2 miles or so heading towards the glacier.
- Then watch for a large sign on the right side of the road. Turn Left to continue to Mendenhall Loop Rd. (note, there is no stop sign or light here & this is past the Mendenhall Boulevard light )
- Turn LEFT here at this sign to continue on MENDENHALL LOOP RD. (this portion referred to Back Loop Rd on some maps)
- In one mile, Turn left onto RIVER RD.,
- Turn RIGHT on KELLY CT.,
- Turn LEFT on SAWA Circle and turn into first driveway on left at 4541 Sawa. The inn is well lit and marked. Call 907-789-3772 ASAP if you get lost.
From Downtown Juneau or Federal Building:
- Follow Egan Drive North for approximately 10 minutes.
- Turn right at the light on Mendenhall Loop Rd.
- Refer to directions above to take you the rest of the way to Pearson's Pond Luxury Inn & Adventure Spa.
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