Known as the place where the road ends and the sea begins, the town of Homer is located on Kachemak Bay at the foot of the Kenai Mountains. One of the town's unique features is the Homer Spit, a narrow stretch of land that extends into the bay and features a port as well as a number of fishing and boat charters. The annual summer-long Jackpot Halibut Derby, one of Alaska's biggest fishing contests, is an event in which anglers buy tickets before trying for the biggest catch.
Things to do in Homer
Alaska Anglers Fishing Charters
Halibut and salmon fishing in Homer Alaska. Best Western Homer lodging is nearby. Call (907) 235-8787 for more information.
Center for Alaskan Coastal Studies
Daily summer guided educational tours at two locations, Peterson Bay Field Station with access to remote tidepools teeming with marine life and coastal forest trails + Wynn Nature Center trails through lush wildflower meadows and views across beautiful Kachemak Bay. Call (907) 235-6667 for more information.
708 Smokey Bay Way, Homer, AK
Kachemak Bay State Park and State Wilderness Park
This southern Alaska state park is comprised of 400,000 acres (161871 ha) of mountains, glaciers, forests and ocean. The park can be accessed from Homer via air charters, water taxis and boat rentals. There are no roads that travel to the park. The park affords a host of recreational activities, including fishing, boating, kayaking and hiking. Call (907) 262-5581 for more information.
Homer, Homer, AK
Rainbow Tours
See whales, pelagic seabirds and the beautiful scenery of Kachemak Bay thru Kennedy Entrance. Rainbow Tours explores the rich feeding grounds for marine life in Kennedy Entrance. Call (907) 235-7272 for more information.
The Pratt Museum
This natural history museum in Homer features exhibits on native culture and history, fishing, and the Exxon Valdez oil spill, as well as marine mammals and aquaria. Call (907) 235-8635 for more information.
3779 Bartlett Street, Homer, AK