• Please support our journalism through affiliate links. Affiliate Disclosure
  • Written by our human editors, structured with the help of AI.

Review & FAQ:

Would you believe that the beaches of Nome were once the site of Alaska’s gold rush? The shorelines between the great Bering Sea and Front Street used to be laden with tents a good 30 miles along the coast. Thousands came to get their shot at riches. Today, some of the gold that brought many to Nome’s shores can still be chanced upon, albeit offshore and towards the western and eastern ends of the beach. Weekends will find recreational gold miners descending upon the beach to dredge the sands to find some of this sparkly treasure. Apart from the gold hunt, visitors to Nome Beaches can enjoy great bird watching, cozy up to bonfires, or comb the sands for lovely beach glass. The sunset views at this beach are also nothing short of spectacular.

Address: Nome Beaches, Nome, Alaska

Nome Beaches
© Andrew Kazmierski/stock.adobe.com

Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐


Explore more: Alaska > Beaches in Alaska

Plan Your Trip

Get Ready to Go!

Need some more help?


Go to travel reservations.