Homer, Alaska
Homer Alaska is a picturesque fishing village located on the Kachemak Bay, where the Cook Inlet meets the Gulf of Alaska.
Situated on the tip of the beautiful Kenai Peninsula, the town is 225 miles southwest of Anchorage.
The drive from Anchorage is nothing short of spectacular, so plan on taking the better part of the day if you drive to Homer, especially if you are into photography.
Homer is probably best know for the Spit, a 4.5 mile finger of land extending straight out into the Kachemak Bay.
The Spit is home to numerous shops, along with some of the best known local cafes and saloons.
There is plenty of shopping and dining to be found in Homer.
If you are visiting in the summer, perhaps as a pre- or post- Alaska cruise trip, the quaint art galleries and shops along the Spit’s boardwalk are open.
he town is a hub for exploration of the lower Kenai Peninsula’s spectacular nature and wildlife.
There are a number of adventure and tour operations in town, offering everything from bear viewing to flightseeing.
Some of the many excursions available in Homer include:
- Eco Tours
- Horseback Riding Adventures
- Whale Watching Excursions
- Coastal Hunting Excursions
- Four Wheeling Adventures
- Bear Viewing Trips
- Birding Tours
- Wilderness Sea Kayaking
There really is a huge variety of stuff to do here, the town serving as the gateway to four major national and state parks, including Lake Clark, Katmai, McNeil River and Kachemak Bay.
The town is also renowned for its halibut sport fishing, with one of the top ten most productive fisheries in North America. Salmon fishing charters are also available from town.
Whether you are arriving before or after a cruise or you are arriving in town on a land tour, you are bound to love this place.
Homer Alaska is a quaint little town situated in one of the most pristine and ruggedly beautiful areas on the planet.
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