Guidebook for Homer
Where to Eat
Eat where the locals do in the Old town section of Homer. Offering weekly specials and the best prime rib in town.
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AJ's OldTown Steakhouse & Tavern
120 W Bunnell AveEat where the locals do in the Old town section of Homer. Offering weekly specials and the best prime rib in town.
Lands End offers lodging and fine dinning from the end of the spit.
Enjoy the ocean view at end the longest road into ocean in the entire world.
Our family favorite is the clam chowder or the hot crab and artichoke dip!
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Land's End Resort
4786 Homer Spit RdLands End offers lodging and fine dinning from the end of the spit.
Enjoy the ocean view at end the longest road into ocean in the entire world.
Our family favorite is the clam chowder or the hot crab and artichoke dip!
A family favorite! offering American cuisine and fresh seafood.
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Captain Pattie's Fish House
4241 Homer Spit RdA family favorite! offering American cuisine and fresh seafood.
This great little stop for authentic Mexican food, Their fish tacos are my favorite.
Tucked in along the shore of Beluga lake you can also watch the float planes as they come and go.
The Tickled Pear
This great little stop for authentic Mexican food, Their fish tacos are my favorite.
Tucked in along the shore of Beluga lake you can also watch the float planes as they come and go.
One of Homers long time bars, Alice’s began as the Club Bar, which began as a café in 1946, it has changed owners over the years but has long held as a hub for gathering, and upbeat atmosphere. They are also great daytime family friendly a stop for lunch offering classics like great burgers and fish and chips.
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Alice's Champagne Palace
195 E Pioneer AveOne of Homers long time bars, Alice’s began as the Club Bar, which began as a café in 1946, it has changed owners over the years but has long held as a hub for gathering, and upbeat atmosphere. They are also great daytime family friendly a stop for lunch offering classics like great burgers and fish and chips.
Places to go
Spending time in town and interested in doing more than just fishing?
Check out some of these suggestions!
With the deep water harbor and the amount of fishing charters that operate out of this area the spit is a essential part of the town of Homer. Even though I would consider the heart of town more up along Pioneer ave, Homer wouldn't be what it is with out the business and tourism that the Spit supports.
The Spit is a naturally occurring 4.5-mile long piece of land jutting out into Kachemak Bay. It is also home to the Homer Boat Harbor and the famous Salty Dog Saloon. Additional features and attractions include the seafarers memorial, the Fishing Lagoon, which is an artificial "fishing hole", gift shops and restaurants. From this spot you can usually spot eagles, sea otters and seals right off the beach.
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Homer Spit
With the deep water harbor and the amount of fishing charters that operate out of this area the spit is a essential part of the town of Homer. Even though I would consider the heart of town more up along Pioneer ave, Homer wouldn't be what it is with out the business and tourism that the Spit supports.
The Spit is a naturally occurring 4.5-mile long piece of land jutting out into Kachemak Bay. It is also home to the Homer Boat Harbor and the famous Salty Dog Saloon. Additional features and attractions include the seafarers memorial, the Fishing Lagoon, which is an artificial "fishing hole", gift shops and restaurants. From this spot you can usually spot eagles, sea otters and seals right off the beach.
There are several beach access areas in town, a local favorite is called Bishops beach. This area is a bit more sheltered by the main land than the Spit beach and is often less windy, it is popular for walks and beach combing.
If you like to go tide pooling plan your trips at low tide for your best bet to find sea critters and treasures.
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Bishop's Beach Park
There are several beach access areas in town, a local favorite is called Bishops beach. This area is a bit more sheltered by the main land than the Spit beach and is often less windy, it is popular for walks and beach combing.
If you like to go tide pooling plan your trips at low tide for your best bet to find sea critters and treasures.
Pratt Museum
3779 Bartlett StOur local Historical Museum
A great little park with lots of places for the kids to play
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Karen Hornaday Park
475 W Fairview AveA great little park with lots of places for the kids to play
Cycle Logical
302 E Pioneer AveBike rentals for the whole family
Islands and Ocean Visitor Center is a comprehensive establishment on the Bypass that houses the Alaska Maritime National Wildlife Refuge, dedicated to understanding and conserving the marine environment. Their indoor exhibits feature a Bering Sea bird rookery in the Seabird Theatre, dramatic re-creations and Aleutian artifacts, and a field camp where you can delve into the fascinating work of biologists.
Many of the Islands and Ocean Center's interpretive programs are outdoor experiences. Visitors and locals are guided down to the Beluga Slough, just a short stroll down a slope, to explore the beach. The trail passes through a little woods where it's not unusual to sight moose and other wildlife. The center also guides hikes down through the wetlands to Bishop's Beach to stroll the sand and watch for sea life like whales, otters, sea lions and more.
In the visitor center, the naturalists offer information and tips on wildlife viewing, refuge information and points of interest. A self-guided tour of the Center features sculpted re-creations of wildlife and settings, interactive stations and a simulated journey through the nation's most far reaching wildlife refuge.
They also have a theatre where they feature award-winning movies such as "Journey of the Tiglax." The Tiglax is their boat that cares for wildlife in the nature preserves.
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Alaska Maritime National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center (Islands & Ocean)
95 Sterling HwyIslands and Ocean Visitor Center is a comprehensive establishment on the Bypass that houses the Alaska Maritime National Wildlife Refuge, dedicated to understanding and conserving the marine environment. Their indoor exhibits feature a Bering Sea bird rookery in the Seabird Theatre, dramatic re-creations and Aleutian artifacts, and a field camp where you can delve into the fascinating work of biologists.
Many of the Islands and Ocean Center's interpretive programs are outdoor experiences. Visitors and locals are guided down to the Beluga Slough, just a short stroll down a slope, to explore the beach. The trail passes through a little woods where it's not unusual to sight moose and other wildlife. The center also guides hikes down through the wetlands to Bishop's Beach to stroll the sand and watch for sea life like whales, otters, sea lions and more.
In the visitor center, the naturalists offer information and tips on wildlife viewing, refuge information and points of interest. A self-guided tour of the Center features sculpted re-creations of wildlife and settings, interactive stations and a simulated journey through the nation's most far reaching wildlife refuge.
They also have a theatre where they feature award-winning movies such as "Journey of the Tiglax." The Tiglax is their boat that cares for wildlife in the nature preserves.
The Nick Dudiak Fishing Lagoon (aka The Fishing Hole) is a popular park with both locals and visitors. The lagoon is stocked with Silver (coho) and King (chinook) Salmon to provide sport fishing, with a handicapped accessible platform and ramp. King salmon return mid May to early July followed by an early run of Silvers mid July to early August and a late run early August to mid September. Fish cleaning tables, restroom facilities, and a small picnic area are also provided. Check in with Alaska Department of Fish & Game to see what the current regulations are as they can change throughout the season.
The Fishing Lagoon is directly adjacent to the Fishing Hole Campground, with 10 sites directly on the banks of the lagoon.
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The Fishing Hole
3735 Homer Spit RdThe Nick Dudiak Fishing Lagoon (aka The Fishing Hole) is a popular park with both locals and visitors. The lagoon is stocked with Silver (coho) and King (chinook) Salmon to provide sport fishing, with a handicapped accessible platform and ramp. King salmon return mid May to early July followed by an early run of Silvers mid July to early August and a late run early August to mid September. Fish cleaning tables, restroom facilities, and a small picnic area are also provided. Check in with Alaska Department of Fish & Game to see what the current regulations are as they can change throughout the season.
The Fishing Lagoon is directly adjacent to the Fishing Hole Campground, with 10 sites directly on the banks of the lagoon.
The Salty Dawg started out as one of the first cabins built in 1897, soon after Homer became a town site. It served as the first post office, a railroad station, a grocery store, and a coal mining office for twenty years. In 1909 a second building was constructed, and it served as a school house, post office, grocery store. And at one time, it housed three adults and eleven children.
It was acquired in the late 1940’s by Chuck Abbott to be used as an office for Standard Oil Company. In April of 1957, he opened it as the Salty Dawg Saloon. The late 1950’s produced a change for the Salty Dawg Saloon by joining this building to it.
The Alaska Territory became the 49th state of the union in January 1959.
Earl Hillstrand, the late State Representative, purchased it in 1960. After the March 1964 “Good Friday” earthquake, he moved the structure to its present location. The distinctive lighthouse tower was added to cover a water storage tank, thus completing one of Homer’s more historical and recognizable landmarks.
The Salty Dawg Saloon that we know today is owned and operated by John Warren.
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Salty Dawg Saloon
4380 Homer Spit RdThe Salty Dawg started out as one of the first cabins built in 1897, soon after Homer became a town site. It served as the first post office, a railroad station, a grocery store, and a coal mining office for twenty years. In 1909 a second building was constructed, and it served as a school house, post office, grocery store. And at one time, it housed three adults and eleven children.
It was acquired in the late 1940’s by Chuck Abbott to be used as an office for Standard Oil Company. In April of 1957, he opened it as the Salty Dawg Saloon. The late 1950’s produced a change for the Salty Dawg Saloon by joining this building to it.
The Alaska Territory became the 49th state of the union in January 1959.
Earl Hillstrand, the late State Representative, purchased it in 1960. After the March 1964 “Good Friday” earthquake, he moved the structure to its present location. The distinctive lighthouse tower was added to cover a water storage tank, thus completing one of Homer’s more historical and recognizable landmarks.
The Salty Dawg Saloon that we know today is owned and operated by John Warren.
The Homer Spit is a geographical landmark located in Homer, Alaska on the southern tip of the Kenai Peninsula. The spit is a 4.5-mile long piece of land jutting out into Kachemak Bay. This is the world's longest road into ocean waters, featuring restaurants, camping & scenic bay views. The spit is also home to the Homer Boat Harbor.
Homer Spit
The Homer Spit is a geographical landmark located in Homer, Alaska on the southern tip of the Kenai Peninsula. The spit is a 4.5-mile long piece of land jutting out into Kachemak Bay. This is the world's longest road into ocean waters, featuring restaurants, camping & scenic bay views. The spit is also home to the Homer Boat Harbor.
Accessible via water taxi to take you across the bay, The Grewingk Glacier Hike in Kachemak Bay State Park is a must-do for any outdoor enthusiast visiting the Homer, Alaska area. This easy-moderate hike takes you through stunning old-growth forests, over crystal-clear streams and along turquoise blue lakes, all leading up to the awe-inspiring Grewingk Glacier. You'll have the opportunity to spot wildlife such as moose, eagles, and bears. The payoff at the end of the hike is the breathtaking glacier, which towers above you in all its glory. The Grewingk Glacier Hike is a truly unforgettable experience that showcases the incredible natural beauty of Alaska.
Grewingk Glacier, Alaska 99603, Stati Uniti
Accessible via water taxi to take you across the bay, The Grewingk Glacier Hike in Kachemak Bay State Park is a must-do for any outdoor enthusiast visiting the Homer, Alaska area. This easy-moderate hike takes you through stunning old-growth forests, over crystal-clear streams and along turquoise blue lakes, all leading up to the awe-inspiring Grewingk Glacier. You'll have the opportunity to spot wildlife such as moose, eagles, and bears. The payoff at the end of the hike is the breathtaking glacier, which towers above you in all its glory. The Grewingk Glacier Hike is a truly unforgettable experience that showcases the incredible natural beauty of Alaska.
Along the Way - Between Anchorage and Homer
If your making the drive between Anchorage and Homer don't forget to make time for some of these stops
See all the native Alaskan animals in one place,
Bears, moose, bison, muskox, caribou and more!
These animals are set up in huge enclosures to offer them plenty of room to act natural. This center also takes in animals that end up coming out of the wild for rescue reasons. They really are here for the critters.
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Centro di Conservazione della Fauna Selvatica dell'Alaska
43520 Seward HwySee all the native Alaskan animals in one place,
Bears, moose, bison, muskox, caribou and more!
These animals are set up in huge enclosures to offer them plenty of room to act natural. This center also takes in animals that end up coming out of the wild for rescue reasons. They really are here for the critters.
The Alaska SeaLife Center is the only facility in Alaska that combines a public aquarium with marine research, education, and wildlife response.
While primarily dedicated to marine research and education, the Center is the only permanent marine mammal rescue and rehabilitation facility in the state.
The Alaska SeaLife Center lies at "Mile 0" of the scenic Seward Highway on the shores of Resurrection Bay. Visitors to our "windows to the sea" have close encounters with puffins, octopus, harbor seals, sea lions, and other marine life while learning about the work our researchers conduct both in the field and in our laboratories.
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Alaska SeaLife Center
301 Railway AveThe Alaska SeaLife Center is the only facility in Alaska that combines a public aquarium with marine research, education, and wildlife response.
While primarily dedicated to marine research and education, the Center is the only permanent marine mammal rescue and rehabilitation facility in the state.
The Alaska SeaLife Center lies at "Mile 0" of the scenic Seward Highway on the shores of Resurrection Bay. Visitors to our "windows to the sea" have close encounters with puffins, octopus, harbor seals, sea lions, and other marine life while learning about the work our researchers conduct both in the field and in our laboratories.
Sightseeing
Popular Hiking area near our cabins. Located around mile 14 of East end road. Information for it can also be found online
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Eveline State Recreation Area
Alpine Meadows DrivePopular Hiking area near our cabins. Located around mile 14 of East end road. Information for it can also be found online
This is A popular hiking area, north/west of Homer. It takes you down to the beach.
More trail info can be found online.
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Dimond Creek Trailhead
41298 AK-1 This is A popular hiking area, north/west of Homer. It takes you down to the beach.
More trail info can be found online.
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7 Star Horsemanship
Located in Anchor point, this family offers a variety of guided horseback tours and beach rides. If you're looking for something extra do look them up. They have a fb page with more information.