Point Lay is a city in the North Slope Borough of Alaska. It is located on a narrow barrier island on the Chukchi Sea, about 300 miles southwest of Barrow. The city has a population of about 270 people, predominantly of Inupiat Eskimo descent. Point Lay is an isolated community with no regular road access, and it relies mainly on subsistence hunting and fishing for sustenance. The city's economy is supported by jobs in education, local government, and the nearby oil field. Notable attractions in Point Lay include the annual whaling festival and the wildlife, including migratory birds and marine mammals, that can be observed in the area.