In the evening, relax at one of the many B&Bs, hotels and log cabins open all year. There is no other small town in Alaska with the number of top restaurants open year-round.
You can shop at an outdoor Farmers’ Market, dine at organic bakeries and lunch spots, enjoy fresh seafood and sushi and sample the range of local cuisine. The outdoor activities may be plentiful, but Homer also has renowned restaurants and is known as a “foodie” town. And for those down-days recuperating, there is shopping, a winery, brewery, art galleries and museums.
Some of the most popular activities are hiking, fishing and bear-viewing, but don’t miss out on sea kayaking, paddle-boarding, bird-watching, cycling, kite surfing and whale-watching. With the breadth of activities offered, the sights to see and excursions to enjoy, plan to stay at least a week to fully experience Homer. It can be reached from Anchorage by a 4 ½-hour scenic drive or a short 30-minute flight. Homer is located at the southern tip of the Kenai Peninsula, Alaska’s playground. There’s lots of fun to be had on a trip to Homer. Scenes from around Homer incredible vistas, prolific wildlife, amazing saltwater fishing, jackpot derbies, plus great places to stay and shop. Today, Homer’s economy relies on commercial fishing and a growing tourism industry. Some years later, the commercial harvest and processing of fish became the mainstay of the local economy and led the growth of Homer into the commercial and transportation hub of the southern Kenai Peninsula. In the 1800s, homesteaders and coal miners made up the area’s population and Homer became a booming company town until the demand for coal diminished in the early 1900s.
It might be the last place a road-bound angler can end up, but it should be the first place we think of when planning our next trip.ĭrawn to its abundant, diverse land and marine animals and relatively mild climate, people have inhabited Kachemak Bay for thousands of years. Often described as the Halibut Fishing Capital of the World, Homer is a captivating little town with something to offer for everyone-from families to diehard outdoors enthusiasts alike. Nestled among rolling hills overlooking Kachemak Bay, the seaside community of Homer offers a breathtaking view of the surrounding mountains, glaciers and bay, as well as serving as the gateway to a world of outdoor adventure. A pair of chrome winter kings caught in January with Captain Steve Tutt. Kayaking in the bay is a popular sport you can rent kayaks from Homer Ocean Charters. Top Left, Clockwise: Homer’s seafarer memorial.
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