Homer, Alaska Nearby Attractions and Local Activities
Homer is the Halibut Fishing Capital of the World! Our world class fishing also includes 5 different salmon species plus lingcod, rockfish and more. We also have guided lake and river fishing.
Homer is the perfect jumping off point for Brown Bear Viewing lying in between world famous Brooks Falls in Katmai National Park to the Southwest and Lake Clarke National Park to the Northwest.
Additional Things to do & Places to Visit
- Homer is the Arts Capital of Alaska with more that 15 galleries to visit.
- Food artistry extends itself into our kitchens where chefs compete with each other every day to bring you new takes on our fabulous Seafoods!
- We enjoy kayaking, canoeing, paragliding, paddle boarding and horseback riding on the beach.
- Four-wheeler Adventure Tours are available.
- Visit the Islands and Oceans Visitor Center, Headquarters for the Alaska Maritime Refuge that extends 1500 miles West to the end of the Aleutian chain.
- Our Award Winning Pratt Museum is a delight for all ages! Especially when the bird and bear cams are active!
- Enjoy flight seeing over Mt. Augustine volcano, the Harding Ice Field and our many glaciers!
- Premier hiking in Kachemak Bay State Park and also on the mainland…
- Lunch and dinner cruises to the Saltry Restaurant in Halibut Cove aboard the Danny J ferry.
- There is both a fast ferry and a slow ferry which includes a wildlife tour to Seldovia as a day excursion.
- Custom Wildlife Eco Tours on Kachemak Bay and nearby coves.
- Wildlife Dinner cruise on a luxury yacht.
- Rated Best Pizza in Alaska at Finn’s Pizza followed by fantastic gelato and sorbets at Carmen’s Gelato provide you with an authentic Italian experience without the airfare or the jet lag!
- Stop by the Broken Oar for some succulent world renowned Kachemak Bay oysters!
- Enjoy our 2 craft breweries : Homer Brewing and Grace Ridge Brewing as well as Sweetgale Mead Works & Cider House….. also free tastings at the Bear Creek Winery!
- Sign up at Alaskan Coastal Studies, an Education Center non-profit emphasizing environmental education with activities like tide pooling and hikes
- Peony Festival and peony farm tours in late June and early July (depending on temperatures)
- Visit our one and only Homer Bookstore! ….. for a great section of Alaskan books.
- Check out the Pier 1 Theatre website to see what’s playing live and onstage for the summer season!