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Glacier Bay's Bear Track Inn

4.9 ★★★★★ 147 Google reviews · Waterfront wedding venue in Gustavus, Alaska · 0.7 mi to the beach

Ocean view On-site lodging

Plan your tour

  • Setting waterfront venue, 0.7 mi to the beach — verified by its distance to a real shoreline
  • Catering in-house catering & bar — confirm the policy (and any fees) before you book your caterer
  • Lodging on-site rooms come up in reviews and the venue's own info — a built-in room block for a destination beach wedding; ask what's included
  • Phone (907) 697-3017
  • Website beartrackinn.com — most venues book tours right on their site

At a glance

Glacier Bay Narional Park, 5021 Rink Creek Rd, Gustavus, AK 99826

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On the property

What couples name in their reviews of Glacier Bay's Bear Track Inn and what the venue states on its own site — the fastest way to tell what's actually here before you drive out.

What couples highlight

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 147 Google reviews — in their own words, and only about the wedding and the setting.

🏝️ breathtaking beach setting 8 mentions

“The setting was absolutely breathtaking—surrounded by untouched nature, with whales, bears and even a pod of orcas sighting!”

🤝 staff who go above & beyond 8 mentions

“Really great location, amazing hosts, some of the best staff we’ve interacted with, wonderful hospitality!”

😌 stress-free planning 3 mentions
🍽️ delicious food & drinks 3 mentions

From the reviews

We were so fortunate to spend three days with our fantastic hosts Dave and Michelle at The Bear Track Inn and my husband and I were absolutely delighted on all fronts. Location? Out of a movie.

★★★★★ — Jeanine, Jun 2026

This is such a special place! The setting is gorgeous and the Inn is just beautiful! But what really stands out is the warm welcome and excellent hospitality that you’ll enjoy during your entire stay.

★★★★★ — Amberlyn, Jul 2026

My wife and I spent three nights at Bear Track Inn during our AK adventure. The lodge, property and service was all top notch. This is a family owned and operated lodge with the owners actively involved in every aspect of our stay.

★★★★★ — Matt, Aug 2025

Wow! If you want a quintessential Alaska experience, look no further than the Bear Track Inn. The setting is the perfect combination of remote and cozy comfortable. Dave and Michelle are incredible hosts.

★★★★★ — Adrienne, Jun 2025

Excerpts from public Google reviews, filtered to comments about the wedding and the setting. Read all 147 reviews →

Getting married at Glacier Bay's Bear Track Inn

Two things make the tour worth the drive. First, see the ceremony spot at the exact time of day you'd say your vows — a west-facing beach glows at sunset but bakes at noon, and you'll want to feel the wind, watch where the sun sits, and walk the path your guests take across the sand. Second, bring your real questions: the weather backup (where does the ceremony move if it rains or the wind kicks up?), who pulls the beach permit, the sound-ordinance curfew, the catering and bar policy, and exactly what's included — chairs, setup, and teardown on sand are where quotes quietly diverge. Peak beach dates book 12–18 months out, so if the tour feels right, ask what's open in your season before you leave.

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Listing verified July 2026 from public business records and couples' reviews. Something out of date? Report a correction. Own this venue? Claim your listing — it's free.