Guidebook for Homer
Everything Else
South Peninsula Hospital
4300 Bartlett StHopefully you won't visit, but just in case!
Safeway
90 Sterling HwyFor regular grocery shopping.
Very neat small local museum with permanent exhibits about the art, science and culture of Kachemak Bay. They also have local art exhibits.
71 locals recommend
Pratt Museum
3779 Bartlett StVery neat small local museum with permanent exhibits about the art, science and culture of Kachemak Bay. They also have local art exhibits.
If you catch fish, you can get them flash frozen and vacuum packed here. And if you don't catch anything they have lots in stock, to fill your freezer.
11 locals recommend
Coal Point Trading Co
4306 Homer Spit RdIf you catch fish, you can get them flash frozen and vacuum packed here. And if you don't catch anything they have lots in stock, to fill your freezer.
Bishop's Beach Park
Fun trails and beach walking here.
Another great fish processing option if you want to have your catch processed and shipped to you.
Homer Fish Processing
1302 Ocean DrAnother great fish processing option if you want to have your catch processed and shipped to you.
Essentials
This store is good for bulk grocery shopping. They have some Costco, Ikea and Trader Joes things, but it can be hard to find things e.g. salsa may be in two completely different places in the store.
33 locals recommend
Save-U-More
3611 Greatland StThis store is good for bulk grocery shopping. They have some Costco, Ikea and Trader Joes things, but it can be hard to find things e.g. salsa may be in two completely different places in the store.
Drinks & Nightlife
Great Brew, and we have our Oyster Shack here. Our oysters and their beer make a great combo. We shuck Wednesday thru Saturday 4pm-7pm. Stop by for Happy Hour.
31 locals recommend
Homer Brewing Company
1411 Lake Shore DrGreat Brew, and we have our Oyster Shack here. Our oysters and their beer make a great combo. We shuck Wednesday thru Saturday 4pm-7pm. Stop by for Happy Hour.
Often have fun music, great community bar, with some food available.
65 locals recommend
Alice's Champagne Palace
195 E Pioneer AveOften have fun music, great community bar, with some food available.
Rough around the edges, Alaska style, but it's a short walk home if you stay later than you planned. They can have great music too.
15 locals recommend
Down East Saloon
3125 East End RdRough around the edges, Alaska style, but it's a short walk home if you stay later than you planned. They can have great music too.
Arts & Culture
Interesting interpretive center about the Alaska Maritime National Wildlife Refuge.
50 locals recommend
Alaska Maritime National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center (Islands & Ocean)
95 Sterling HwyInteresting interpretive center about the Alaska Maritime National Wildlife Refuge.
Great non-profit art gallery specializing in local artists and artists in residence.
24 locals recommend
Bunnell Street Arts Center
106 W Bunnell AveGreat non-profit art gallery specializing in local artists and artists in residence.
Food Scene
Maura's Cafe
106 W Bunnell AveEverything is just always delicious.
Fantastic food, and they'll fix up a lunch box if you have plans to spend the day on the water.
28 locals recommend
La Baleine Café
4460 Homer Spit RdFantastic food, and they'll fix up a lunch box if you have plans to spend the day on the water.
Delicious dining, great for lunch and dinner, but it can be very busy. They don't take reservations for lunch, but they are a must for dinner!
38 locals recommend
Little Mermaid
4246 Homer Spit RoadDelicious dining, great for lunch and dinner, but it can be very busy. They don't take reservations for lunch, but they are a must for dinner!
Looking for a great dinner? This is the go-to standby for a consistently fine meal. On the pricey side, but delicious.
14 locals recommend
Cafe Cups
162 W Pioneer AveLooking for a great dinner? This is the go-to standby for a consistently fine meal. On the pricey side, but delicious.
Fine dining a ways out of town, but cozy space, great food, and they are wonderful supporters of local farmers, buying fresh local when they can!
12 locals recommend
The Homestead Restaurant
East End RoadFine dining a ways out of town, but cozy space, great food, and they are wonderful supporters of local farmers, buying fresh local when they can!
Shopping
Kachemak Gear Shed
3625 East End RdOutdoor outfitter and boat supplies.
Entertainment & Activities
Great kids play structure here built by the community (my sister-in-law was one of the leaders of this community build effort - neat park).
9 locals recommend
Karen Hornaday Park
475 W Fairview AveGreat kids play structure here built by the community (my sister-in-law was one of the leaders of this community build effort - neat park).
Nice short easy trails, and interpretive center. We saw a bear here once.
26 locals recommend
Wynn Nature Center
Mile 1.4 Mile 1.5 E Skyline DrNice short easy trails, and interpretive center. We saw a bear here once.