Beautiful Kodiak Island Alaska | Eat, Shop, and Explore the Island w/ Us

Experience Kodiak Island, Alaska with me, my newborn daughter, and my parents. Come along as we fly from Anchorage to Kodiak to check out local restaurants, see what stores they have to shop at, and explore the beaches and drives. We had such a nice time and cannot wait to share it with you!
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[@Katz1950]

Seeing Violet laughing …she looks so much like Everett…the eyes🦋

[@danahenderson3742]

She does look like Everett.

[@bridgetgreene2457]

Oh Lauren.. what a great adventure with Violet and Grandma and Grandpa! Such a beautiful trip and history lesson ! Grandma and Violet time is so precious ! Thank you for showing all the beauty of Alaska .. it’s amazing to see ! Blessings to you all and waiting to see more !

[@CarolMorris-f3l]

Violet is really adorable. Can’t believe how much she’s grown.

[@theodoreritola7641]

If you know these people would you thank them for the video please my family and I lived in Kodiak in the 60s and 70s we loooved Kodiak, My name isTed Ritola, I now live in Seaside Oregon were we are from orginaly ,Take care God bless

[@HelenDickenson-xl9dl]

Absolutely beautiful. Like paradise. Ms violet is so adorable. ❤❤❤❤❤ looking gd Lauren ❤❤❤

[@__momo10__]

19:06 🥺🤍 Adorable 🧸

[@jacquigilchrist1556]

The happy Violet smiles melted my heart

[@lizregan1949]

Violet is so adorable, love it when babies wake up and stretch. What a great trio.

[@rachelfrees1268]

Isn’t baby stretching the best.

[@ThisAlaskaLife]

Agreed, love the after sleep stretches!

[@carollgelrud9034]

Esos molinos de viento son ESPAÑOLES ❤

[@marianjeffrey8684]

OMG I have that sleep shirt. Bought it on a trip to Alaska in May. It is now in Australia 🇦🇺. It is very comfortable. Miss Violet is so beautiful.

[@oliviaayala1219]

I've been telling my friends with middleschool aged children about your channel. This is the time when the state reports are being started and I encouraged them to choose Alaska and watch some of the videos of yours and the others who call Alaska home. Your videos are not only entertaining they can be used as a teaching tool, and travelers will like to know of these out of the way places. Until next time much love lots of prayers and many more videos! 💖💖

[@ThisAlaskaLife]

Thanks for sharing!! We appreciate the love and support!

[@teriharman566]

So beautiful. It's so nice you got a mini vacation with your parents . Violet is so precious.

[@ThisAlaskaLife]

It was a fun and quick getaway!

[@lindacox8156]

I love all the footage of you and Violet❤️😊 I melt when I see how she looks at you‼️❤️What a view from your lodging‼️ Your accommodations are quite nice😊👍‼️ Seeing all the artifacts from WW2 was really interesting. I didn’t realize that Kodiak played such a big part.I always love it when grandma and grandpa are with you‼️👍😊 I’m glad you got some time to enjoy that beautiful deck Lauren❤️👍The museum was really interesting👍‼️The views from the mt. were amazing‼️ I am so thankful for each time you have even a few minutes of peace Lauren. With all you have been through in the last year you need peaceful times to renew you❤️👍😊‼️Your boys would love fossil beach‼️👍The round rocks were so fun‼️ I really enjoyed your little trip‼️👍 Thanks for taking us along👍‼️❤️

[@Diligent-dp7gi]

So sweet to SEE Grandpa holding his Granddaughter, Violet : )

[@marthaholzhauer6663]

What a beautiful place to visit! Those wind turbines are massive. I live less than a mile from where they were made here in Arkansas. They had to make our on and off ramps much larger in order for them to get on the interstate with just the blades. So glad to see you out and about with your parents and Miss Violet ❤

[@marierobinson3935]

Violet is growing so fast bless her, Kodiak is beautiful❤ thanks for the video hope you all have a pleasant trip home.. ❤🇬🇧🇬🇧

[@ThisAlaskaLife]

Thank you! 🤗

[@theodoreritola7641]

I lived there in the 60s and 70s its way prettier than u may think

[@marywells1197]

Violet is so beautiful! I love her expressions! Kodiak looks like a really nice place to visit!

[@barefootjipsey1504]

What a lovely relaxing break on a Island. Just perfect really. I just love seeing your parents visiting and spending time with violet. So special and really sweet.

[@ThisAlaskaLife]

It really was such a nice little break. We had a wonderful time.

[@kristiphillips7783]

Violet is adorable and getting big! She is Everett's mini me! WOW!! Thanks for taking us along for another fun adventure!!

[@beth5863]

What a beauty. I think she looks so much like Everett.

[@juliebianchi2163]

Kodiak is beautiful! The house you stayed in was gorgeous too, especially the view. The food prices were only $1-3 more than the Walmart by my house in central CA, which surprised me. The gas prices were about the same. I'm so happy we got to witness Violet smile! Great video!

[@ThisAlaskaLife]

Thanks for watching and taking the time to connect in the comments.

[@yvesfromloona3217]

grandpa in his leather jacket looks so cool!!!!!!!!! i love him lol

[@jacquelinecasey1361]

Your bundle of joy made me smile. Precious

[@pattaylor8955]

Hi Lauren. What a great adventure with Violet and your parents. First, Violet is getting so big. I love all her smiles and cooing. She just brings joy to my heart. Everything that you showed us looked beautiful! It was so much fun seeing you get excited over fossils and whale bones and all the things. The most precious was the moments with Violet and grandma and at the end grandpa. You look great and although I know how busy your family is you continue to share with us. So amazing. Love to you and all your family. ❤

[@ThisAlaskaLife]

Thank you so much! Much love to you from Alaska.

[@sallydunbar1683]

Thank you for the tour! How beautiful it is. Savor this time with your fabulous Mom & Dad! What memories were made with them & Violet. You look fabulous & I hope you get some rest from your great trip!❤

[@cindyc3200]

As always, I love this video! Love seeing your mom and dad. I’m so glad that you’re blessed that they are still with you and that they got to see little Violet. I cannot believe how much Violet looks like Everett. It has amaze me since the first videos you put out of her and it still amazes me. She is just so precious Everett and all of your precious boys! Thank you for the video!❤

[@ThisAlaskaLife]

Thank you so much for watching

[@Bebs28]

I love how your dad is always up for an adventure. Thank you for sharing your trip with us.

[@SharonCraig-gy5mo]

She is so beautiful!!! She reminds me of Everett when she laughs . God bless you and please tell Daddy a happy Father’s Day..

[@tjwilsonster]

What a great video! You’re right, so much to explore right in your own backyard! It’s always nice to get away for a day or two with parents and baby. You’ll all treasure those times for sure! It was a bonus to see your quick shot of the Orthodox Church! Lots of great history about orthodoxy and how it was introduced in Alaska.

[@Sandra-qs1mi]

Love the views of Kodiak. Violet is so adorable with her eyes open! I've seen wind turbines just never up close. With all the wind blowing, it's amazing the turbines are turning. Beautiful little Catholic Church. I'm sure it was amazing inside. I saw one of these small churches on the big island of Hawaii.

[@pennycrusan5559]

Violet is so adorable! She is getting so big!

[@NancyMestas-gj9cm]

Violet has the best smiles…thanks for sharing her first trip 💜

[@jamiefoster9590]

Thank you so much for the trip to Kodiak! I can not travel anymore and so I enjoy every video highlighting the beautiful state of Alaska. Of course the highlight of the state is their official state baby..Violet! She needs her own channel. Once she starts crawling strap on a go pro and her channel can be 'Alaska thru Violet's Eyes'. She is so alert and just beautiful. Your family went through alot the past year. Fear, worry, and sadness. But thankfully God chose to make sure you had this precious bundle to love. Your entire family is incredible. Mark and you have done a great job raising the boys. Can't wait for your next video. Bless you all.

[@lindathomson3274]

What an interesting beautiful trip….. Lovely to see Violet with her Grandparents….she is so sweet…love her smile…..Bless❤

[@sharondunsmore9768]

Wow that was a lovely place. The fossil place was right up my alley I would spend the whole time there exploring. I was just imagining your boys there as well trying to break open those big rocks having a blast. Violet is just so Cute very content baby I know she will have her moments so precious ❤ from Scotland

[@michelejordan8290]

Miss Violet is just too cute and gotten so big. She looks very like her mama ❤

[@connieseadler1188]

So happy to see you out and about with your parents an Violet.

[@trudyyurina5473]

Your dad is always ready to explore. The B n B was so nice and the view was amazing. Thanks for taking us along.

[@theodoreritola7641]

I have been to Kodiak i was rased there in the 60s and 70s the video does not doe it justice its still my fav place on planet earth

[@karenleemallonee684]

Thank you for this fun trip! I loved the AB&B, beautiful view! Little Violet seemed to travel very well. Her smile is the cutest thing ever!!! 💟

[@maryricketts8526]

Fun trip. My daughter and I spent some time there. We saw a small group of wild horses on Near Island . My husband went on a brown bear hunting trip, didn't get one, rained most the time and said he'd never do that again because of the high under brush. A very scary hunt because the bears can be so big. You're right though, the views are SPECTACULAR. Thanks for the trip❤❤. Love Violet's smile.❤

[@grammygrammy3069]

Such a nice trip with your parents and of course Violet. I love doing things with my kids and their three boys 5,3,and 8 month old.

[@dolivier]

Violet is growing like a weed, that’s so wonderful. I love the baby stretch. Thanks for showing us Alaska. Diane from Rhode Island

[@vickichristinney3641]

Lauren This video was so neat to watch. My dad spent 18 months in Kodiak during World War II. Love seeing the barracks and big cannons. My dad was in the Army. My grandma had 7 sons in the World War II. She had this banner in her window with 7 stars on it to represent her 7 sons serving in the War. Thank you for the video and memories. Blessings ❤ Chris

[@Livinglifeoutsidethebox]

Holy Cow, that was just the best view at the air bnb! What a beautiful wonderful adventure. Thanks for taking us and doing all the filming etc. Thanks Lauren.

[@ThisAlaskaLife]

Thanks friend! Glad you enjoyed it. We sure had a good time and are glad we can bring others along to see it through KZbin!

[@Capesfam]

The Walmart is how my towns Walmart used to be set up. It was pretty neat to see something from the past.

[@elizabethkoobs1060]

Oh my, that was such a nice overview of Kodiak! I thoroughly enjoyed it, especially Fossil Beach and that museum with the whale skeleton! Your Air BnB was really nice, with great water views. Thanks for taking us along!🐻🦅🐋

[@ThisAlaskaLife]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@DonnaLeonard-q5u]

I enjoyed this immensely and I love seeing Violet and grandpa and grandma theses are the trips I dream about to take my 4 grandchildren thank you

[@ThisAlaskaLife]

It was so nice to go with Grandma and grandpa! Thanks for watching!

[@carolmasters1305]

So beautiful, the way Violet looks at you is amazing. So special

[@ThisAlaskaLife]

Aw, thanks! We sure love her.

[@brilliantbutblue]

Oh my goodness, Miss Violet 💜 is going on her first adventure. How special that it's also with her grandparents. I am looking forward to exploring Kodiak Island with you. Thankyou for sharing 😊

[@bethmorton5794]

Violet is a cutie pie. Beautiful scenery.

[@annettewalter2273]

That big grin from Voilet when you woke her up was lovely to see. Your air BNB had a wonderful view. I could live there. Like you I could spend hours on that fossil beach.

[@jacquethirlkel3001]

What a wonderful trip with grandparents and baby!! Thanks for sharing. God bless.

[@ThisAlaskaLife]

Thanks! We had a great time and loved sharing it with all of you!

[@theodoreritola7641]

In the summer of 1972 the whole summer was sunny i will never forget it as a kidwe lived out at Island Lake i was hoping you went ot theuer you would have falling in LOVE ,we were very very BLESSED by Jesus Christ, Cute baby lol Take care God bless you all

[@carolynnelson9978]

Loved watching your trip to Kodiak! My husband was in the USCG and we were stationed there in 2006! Such memories!! The wild horses are on the way to the “End of the Road” restaurant. We loved going to the 🦀 Festival! We always grocery shop at the Commissary on the base because the prices are a lot lower than out in town. Violet is too cute 🥰

[@theodoreritola7641]

THE RENDVOUS YEPPERS I lived there in the 60s and 70s

[@annahoover5296]

what an amazing trip,interesting.wild hours,and cows who would have thought.

[@ThisAlaskaLife]

I know!! Amazing

[@yvonnesmith1414]

Oh, my heart! Sweet Violet!

[@ThisAlaskaLife]

She is so sweet!

[@cuocsonglangnoigogang]

is a delightful journey through the natural beauty and local charm of Kodiak Island. I thoroughly enjoyed joining you on this adventure, exploring the sights, flavors, and experiences of the island. Your enthusiasm and storytelling made it a joy to watch !

[@sandrap3047]

A friend grew up on Kodiak Island. He wasn't in the town part. I didn't even realize they had a town part until I saw your video. He grew up in the wilderness with nobody around them. He said they didn't have a TV growing up. He and his brother would go spend the summers with his Grandparents that lived in Florida. He said his Grandmother was the best cook and baker. She fed them around the clock. They stayed inside watching TV all day because the Florida heat killed them. He said they always went home back to Alaska fat, white and very happy boys! Can you imagine their parents face when they got off the plane? Btw, can Violet getting any cuter with all those precious smiles? Loved your Airbnb! Can't beat that beautiful view of the water!

[@ThisAlaskaLife]

What a story! Yes, there are lots of places on Kodiak that are REMOTE. I am sure that was an awesome way to grow up.

[@lilyshin775]

I do not normally write, but after the last video, which I really loved as you have been very upfront about your families lifestyle. I just noticed I was unsubscribed, and I know that youtube is famous for this. I have corrected this error, but I thought I might remind you to let others know to check. Wonderful video and family, thank you for the opportunity to see such a beautiful state.

[@brilliantbutblue]

This is a great reminder, and thanks for checking to see if you are still subscribed. It does happen often with YT, maybe Lauren might do a little reminder in her community tab or across the screen. 😊

[@ThisAlaskaLife]

Thank you so much 😊

[@sherrymitchell3932]

Loved watching your adventures in Kodiak. Little miss violet is adorable and what sweet memories you and her made with her grandparents!! Thank you for sharing with us!

[@donnaduhamel6004]

Oh her lil smile so darn cute..such fun... nice trip..love island!!❤

[@donnamacleod2947]

What an awesome adventure to go on with your parents ! Beautiful place you stayed at! Love the Visitors Center! Violet is beautiful and growing so much!

[@ThisAlaskaLife]

Thank you so much for spending time with us.

[@brendastewart14]

Lauren, You are making Beautiful Memories for Violet. With Your Mom and Dad. You can tell that Your Mom very much looks forward to this and I see a smile on Your Dad's face. Everytime You two, are out and about. ❤

[@cynthiaburton1971]

Violet & boys so lucky…have both sets of grandparents

[@ThisAlaskaLife]

They really are! We are so grateful

[@Judy.LoveandLightAlways]

Beautiful Soul's, Beautiful video, Beautiful Violet. King Crab yummy, we don't have them here in my State of Victoria in Australia. Love and Hug's Lauren, Dad, Mum and baby Violet.

[@Mblunk2323]

I love these videos! You are amazing! I really think you could be a travel guide or make online travel guides for people to buy. And Violet is too precious...her and Everett are still twins!

[@marykonyha7172]

Thanks for sharing this trip with me, Lauren, sitting in my wheelchair on oxygen in NY, alone, I get to share your little adventure.

[@KatyWatson173]

Violet’s shrimp stretch at the beginning was so cute. 🙂🐈🐈‍⬛💖🌈

[@janmckee7719]

The beach with the fossils and the rocksWas amazing

[@debrabrooks7611]

Violet is sooo precious thank you for taking us along on your adventure ❤

[@brilliantbutblue]

I'm as excited as you are by the fossil filled rocks at Fossil Beach. That is so cool. I've never seen those rock formation before. Thank you for showing us. 😊

[@ThisAlaskaLife]

You and me both! Next time I will have tools to explore further!

[@londongirl5339]

Hi Lauren i loved this vlog of Kodiak island thanks for showing me around and Miss Violet is growing so fast looking forward to the crab festival ❤❤

[@1Staggs]

How cool that you had a chance to take a trip with little Miss Violet and your parents. The view from the air bnb and around town are amazingly beautiful, i'd like to see that for myself one day !! Cool finds at the Surfer's beach. Miss Violet's little smiley face is too cute !! Another cool trip in the books !! ❤

[@ThisAlaskaLife]

Thanks for spending time with us! We really had a great time and are glad people are enjoying it!

[@greenrockgarden2851]

How fun! 😂bless your heart! I can already tell Violet is not a morning person. Love her smiles after she’s fully awake. 💕

[@ssss-io5ct]

Loved this!! Violet melts my heart❤

[@ThisAlaskaLife]

She is such a sweetheart!

[@PATRICIAFAW-sj6rq]

Violet is growing, I can’t believe how much ❤

[@dorisbeckish580]

I do so enjoy your trips, you have a great narrative voice and choose so many informative places and things to point out! It makes me to want to go to these places. Thank you!

[@theodoreritola7641]

From 1965 till March 1977 I and my family LOVED KODIAK TO THE MAX we lived out at the back side of Island lake on Peninsula dr VERY VERY PRETTY we were very blessed by Jesus Christ for 10 wonderfull years We went to East Elm grade school , we had great friends my dad was a shrimp skipper fisherman we ate great seafood my mom was a very good cook we played out side most of the time summer till 10or11we loved playing in the snow and building forts in the long summers in 2003 and and 04f I came up to Kodiak and worked out at Larson bay Kodiak Salmon packers,I saw 3 bears up very close a way from the truck we were in at the dump it was a blast ,The town was ver busy the bars were packed because the ECONEMY WAS BOOMING in the 60s and 70s ,Any ways thank you for memory back lane God bless the people that filmed this great video take care

[@karenwittfoth5380]

Awww look at that smile!! 😃

[@ThisAlaskaLife]

Melts me everytime!

[@karenwittfoth5380]

❤❤

[@Kathleensailorgirl]

Thanks Loren for sharing your beautiful state😊 Kodiak is amazing. Love the Airbnb 🥰 So lovely to see you enjoying time with your mom and dad and of course Violet 💜💜

[@ThisAlaskaLife]

Thank you! 😃

[@beckscroft18]

Liked this before I even started to watch as it's always an amazing Video with Lauren & Family, just like my other Alaskan Vlogs I watch.. you guys blow me away ❤

[@junebryant5159]

Love to watch babies wiggle and stretch themselves when they wake up!! How wonderful to travel with your folks!

[@lindamartin7580]

Such a great adventure with your parents and Violet…memories and beauty!🎣🧸👶

[@ThisAlaskaLife]

We had a lovely time!

[@theodoreritola7641]

when i lived there there was no subway in the 70s but we had a The sizzler Burger by that book store you were in and Captins Cage was very good up stairs. now it orental food i went back in 03 and 04 how did you all like Hennerys ? i did alot back in the 70s it was called SollYS totaly remodeld ,in the 60s and 70s kodiak was booming lots of huge money being made lots of KING CRAB I MEAN LOTS LOL My dad was a shrimp fisherman had lots of great seafood

[@Weeping55]

What a great educational trip so happy you brought me along. You can sure tell you’re a teacher, your students must’ve flourished with your teachings. Thank you so much for this beautiful trip I certainly enjoyed it. My daughter took me to Ireland to visit some of my ancestor places and she told me if I want she’ll bring me to Alaska. I am thinking after watching your beautiful videos I would like that.

[@sewcrafty6280]

My grandson is a surf man in the Coast Guard in Oregon. He spent some time up there when he was on a cutter. Thanks for the tour, so interesting.

[@ThisAlaskaLife]

You're welcome. Glad you could see a bit of where he spent some time.

[@CarolMorris-f3l]

What a fun video. Love seeing your adventures especially of places most of us will never see.

[@joerichards1253]

My uncle was in the coast guard for almost 40 years. He was stationed in Kodiak for about 26 years. My aunt loved it so much. Then he got stationed in Virginia

[@theodoreritola7641]

I lived in Kodiak from 1965 till 1977 with my fanily.I was raised there it was a very good 12 years we lived out at the back side of Island lakeits still my faverit place on this planet we call earth. Take care and God bless your socks off is he hasnt all ready, He does mine

[@Licensed_Aesthetician.Rachel]

Love the adventure! The music well……yikes. Sounds like I walked into the 70’s!😂😂😂

[@shirleymarie9589]

What an awesome trip!!! It was great to see Grandpa and grandma and Violet! I am so glad you all had a great time!!

[@pamelamcarthur5131]

This was wonderful thank you for taking us along! So beautiful!

[@ThisAlaskaLife]

You are so welcome! Thank you so much for watching.

[@theodoreritola7641]

I use to live in Kodiak in the 60s and 70s with my family Kodiak was A BLAST we were very blessed

[@marywells1197]

I love Violet's smile! She is so cute!

[@jodeming5088]

What a beautiful trip with you. Violet traveled well. Kodiak is beautiful. I would be fine on a low adventure trip. Seeing a bear would give me a heart attack. Thank you for sharing. Seeing you say it’s chilly in June sounded west. Florida’s weather right now high 90’s and so very humid. It’s hard to enjoy outside activities. See ya next video.

[@ThisAlaskaLife]

Glad you enjoyed our low adventure trip! We really had a great time.

[@gingermurphy5033]

Love it! You are such a great travel guide! Fun to see you out and about exploring again. And fun to see Miss Violet's expressions 💜

[@n2skiing76]

My favorite actor bear is a Kodiak. Bart. He was in The Edge, the great outdoors, the bear. I named one of my dogs after him. So beautiful

[@ThisAlaskaLife]

Awesome!

[@theodoreritola7641]

I have seen that movie a few times. I use to live in Kodiak in the 60s and 70s my family and i were very blessedwe lived out at Island Lake you scan see it on you tube Kodaik Alaska island lake drone turn down the valume though its a loud drone but the view is very pretty take care God bless you

[@halfpint5]

What a great trip ! Thanks for sharing. Violet looks great, little princess 💕Nice seeing your parents as well ❤️

[@sandollarj504]

You crack me up looking up the round rock that was split up and you were so excited fun to watch.

[@ThisAlaskaLife]

So many hidden treasures!

[@felicasammy8563]

Lovely video. Thank you for continuing to show us all how simply beautiful Alaska and this Alaska life can be.

[@Kaleidescope66]

What a beautiful video! Thank you for sharing the view. Love the museum. I live in NC and we have some beautiful free museums in Raleigh. I used to take my sons when they were little... this takes me back. ❤ Violet is adorable!

[@dodiedickey439]

That I a BEAUTIFUL view 😊

[@ThisAlaskaLife]

It really is!

[@theodoreritola7641]

I use to live in Kodiak in the 60s and 70s and yes it is lol

[@tammybabcock4802]

Good morning Lauren and Mark and family and thank you for sharing your beautiful day and Miss Violet is so adorable ❤

[@alicemissick6619]

Violet is gorgeous and she gave that beautiful smile ❤

[@StephaniePost-k1h]

A coworker of mine moved from Connecticut to Kodiak I think at the end of last summer, her husband was taking the position of fire chief for the island so they and their family moved from little CT to Kodiak!

[@Ali14600]

Thanks for reminding me of great couple of months that I lived in Kodiak back in 2008. I was living in an apartment across the Walmart and used to eat from the Subway and McDonald’s in downtown.