Things To Do
Homer Spit
This is the place to be in Homer. The downtown area has lots of shops and restaurants. And it's always fun to wander down to the docks and check out all the fishing boats. Almost all the adventures start here - fishing charters, bear viewing tours, water taxis, etc.
The Saltry Restaurant
Get out on the water for a cruise and an amazing meal. Catch the ferry on the Homer Spit and cruise across the bay to Halibut Cove for lunch or dinner. The Saltry is situated in an extremely picturesque cove. While you enjoy lunch, you can expect to see otters swimming nearby.
Homer Restaurants
Two Sisters Bakery Eat here. Everything is delicious. The bakery is a short walk from our hotel and the beach - last time I visited we got soup to go and sipped it as we walked along Bishop's Beach. Wild Honey Bistro Across the street from the hotel. They serve sourdough pastries, crepes, and coffee. Fresh Catch Cafe One of my favorite seafood restaurants along the Homer Spit. Make sure to snag a reservation. Kachemak Shellfish Growers Grab a plate of local oysters as you take in the incredible view on the Homer Spit. Fat Olives Pizza Great pizza walkable from the hotel. Use caution when ordering the large - IT'S HUGE. AJ's OldTown Steakhouse & Tavern A Homer Classic. Across the street from our hotel.
Halibut Fishing Charter
Catch some big fish. Homer is famous for its halibut fishing. Many companies offer charters - including our hotel.
Bear Viewing at Katmai
Katmai Nation Park is known for their grizzly bears. Hop on a plane out of Homer for a bear-viewing tour.
Water Taxi + Hiking Adventures
Some of the best hiking is accessible by water taxi. Grewingk Glacier is an easy 3-mile, out-and-back trail. Bring a lunch and have a picnic at the lake while looking out at the Glacier. Grace Ridge is a more challenging but stunning hike. It's a 9-mile, out-and-back trail with some of the most incredible views of Homer, Kachemak Bay, and the Gulf of Alaska There are a few companies that offer taxi rides - we have the most experience with Rainbow Charters or Mako's but honestly haven't heard bad reviews about anyone.
Seldovia
This small coastal village is only accessible via boat or plane. This is a quick day trip out of Homer. Stop at the Linwood for lunch and walk the Otterbahn trail.
Salty Dawg Saloon
World famous dive bar.
Homer Breweries
Grace Ridge Brewing Last time I was here, they gave us free oysters - very friendly staff! Fun place to grab a beer or a growler to go. Homer Brewing Company Local hangout for good beer.