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Appleton Cove

Appleton Cove is a beach in Sitka, Sitka.

Appleton Cove: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: usually quiet; mostly local visitors. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this beach: Open, good conditions · Very crowded · Approach road bad · Closed / not accessible.

Best time to visit Appleton Cove

Season: October to March; rough seas and lifeguard warnings June to September.

Crowd: Usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

Typical week: Mon quiet · Tue quiet · Wed quiet · Thu quiet · Fri light · Sat light · Sun light.

How to reach Appleton Cove — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 57.47167, -135.27806. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Appleton Cove safe to swim today?

    No visitor has reported the sea & crowd status for Appleton Cove yet. Typical pattern: usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

    What is the best time to visit Appleton Cove?

    October to March; rough seas and lifeguard warnings June to September. Usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

    What are the places to visit near Appleton Cove?

    Nearby: Tongass National Forest (sanctuary, 33 km), Old Sitka Historical Park (fort, 48 km), St. John the Baptist Orthodox Church (church, 52 km), Arrowhead Peak (viewpoint, 56 km), Blue Lake (lake, 56 km), Swan Lake (lake, 58 km).