Clam Gulch, AK

Set along the bluffs of Cook Inlet on the Kenai Peninsula, Clam Gulch is a tiny, quiet community with dramatic coastal scenery. Living here means having front-row views across the water to snow-capped volcanoes like Mount Redoubt and Mount Iliamna. The Sterling Highway runs right through town, making it easy to head north to Soldotna for groceries or south to Homer for a weekend trip. Historically famous for razor clamming, the area attracts people who want open space, fresh ocean air, and a relaxed pace of life.