Halibut Cove, Alaska

Halibut Cove, which was once a fishing community, is now the location of various businesses and artists. The cove, a well-liked vacation spot, has a number of lodges and cabins, and the only method to get around the cove is by boat. At the 2010 census, there were 76 people living there, up from 35 in 2000.

Halibut Cove is tucked inside Kachemak Bay State Park, the first state park in Alaska, and is surrounded by the 400,000 acres of the park's rocky terrain. The 60-person secluded, calm town is home to animals including sea otters, seals, and whales, as well as tranquil views and a floating post office. The 8.12 square-mile village is reachable by water taxi from Homer, Alaska, and people and visitors can get around on foot, skiffs, or all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) there.

Halibut Cove can be reached from Homer by float plane, the locally run ferry known as the Danny J. Stormbird, or by private boat. The only ways to get around the cove are on foot, by skiff, or by ATV because there is no road access. Boardwalks connect the public areas surrounding the lagoon, and many houses and businesses are entirely or partially built on pilings above the water.

Location: Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska