Seldovia Alaska is a city of approximately 300 residents located near the southern tip of Alaska's Kenai Peninsula.

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Seldovia was founded by Russian fur traders in the early 1800s as Seldevoy or "Herring Bay". This name was given in recognition of the significant herring population in the bay prior to rampant over fishing in the early 20th century.

The Good Friday Earthquake of March 27, 1964 changed Seldovia forever. Cook Inlet, on which Seldovia is located, is noted for its tidal movements of up to 26 feet every six hours during peak tides. One effect of the 9.2 earthquake was the sinking of land up to six feet in many coastal areas including Seldovia. This fact combined with unusually high tides of 32 feet following the earthquake, submerged much of the waterfront and old Seldovia. The waterfront was eventually rebuilt much of the town, including a new boardwalk, was reconstructed on higher ground.

Seldovia has been home to many industries, including fox farming, berry picking and commercial fishing. The lucrative King Crab fishery owes its beginnings to a few creative thinkers who used Seldovia as the staging area for what became the richest and most dangerous seafood industry in the country. Logging and mining have also featured in the history of Seldovia. Charter boats also bring visiting sport fishermen to the abundant fishing grounds of Kachemak Bay and other nearby waters.

Transportation to Seldovia is only by air or boat.