Homer, Alaska Travel Guide
Homer, Alaska - the end of the road & the halibut fishing capital of the world. Our small town is very special to us, and we enjoy sharing about it each summer with the visitors who stop by our shops. From top attractions to hidden gems, we've collected a list of our crews' favorite places. We hope you stop by some of these spots and enjoy your time in Homer!
Food & Drinks
Johnny's Corner, La Baleine Cafe, Two Sisters Bakery, Wild Honey Bistro, Finn's Pizza, The Broken Oar, Swell Taco, Fat Olives, The Bagel Shop, Vida's Thai, Carmen's Gelato, The Kannery, Water Rudders, Homer Brewing Company, Grace Ridge Brewing Co., PikaPika Bento, Fritz Creek General Store.
Coffee
Mug Up, Cove & Co, Coal Town Coffee, ZenDen Cafe, The Bagel Shop.
Around Town Hikes/Walks
The Spit Trail, Calvin & Coyle Nature Trail, Eveline State Recreation Site, Wynn Nature Center, Kachemak Bay Water Trail, Roger's Loop, Diamond Creek Trailhead, Bishop's Beach and Slough Trail.
Around Town Activities
Pratt Museum, Islands & Oceans Visitor Center, Homer Farmer's Market, Center for Alaskan Coastal Studies, Homer Public Library, Bunnell Street Arts Center, The Porcupine Theatre, Homer Inn & Spa, Hot House, recreation at the SPARC, Karen Horniday Park, Pier One Theatre.
Water Taxis
Coldwater, Mako's Water Taxi, Ashore, 49 North, ATB, Seldovia Bay Ferry.
Day Trips
Take a water taxi to Halibut Cove or ferry to Seldovia. Take a water taxi and hike in Kachemak Bay State Park - Grace Ridge or Grewingk Glacier are popular. Go kayaking with True North Kayak Adventures. Go bear viewing with Beryl Air. Go birding with Seabird Ventures. Go on a guided excursion with Alaska Coastal Studies. Go on a fishing charter with North Country Charters or Maverick Charters.
Bait
Tackle Shack, Ulmers, the Gear Shed, Coal Point Seafoods.
Shellfish
Coal Point Seafoods, Kachemak Shellfish Growers.
Fresh Fish
Stickleback Fish Company
Want to learn more about Homer?
Stop by the Homer Chamber of Commerce or browse their online Visitor Guide here.