Guidebook for Homer

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Guidebook for Homer

Where to Eat

This old fashioned general store has it all: gas, post office, toiletry essential, liquor store, snacks, movie rental, and a amazing bakery. They make the best sandwiches on the Kenia Peninsula with their own homemade bread. They have a to-go cooler offering a variety of things like veggie salads, smoked chicken, and hand made burritos. The sweet treats are always fresh and decadent. Being about a 15min drive from the ranch, they are our favorite stop for a evening ice cream run. If you decide to take time and enjoy your lunch at one of the offered tables you might get lucky and bump into a few of our local celebrities since this is also a popular stop with our friends the Kiltchers!
36 locals recommend
Fritz Creek General Store
55770 East End Rd
36 locals recommend
This old fashioned general store has it all: gas, post office, toiletry essential, liquor store, snacks, movie rental, and a amazing bakery. They make the best sandwiches on the Kenia Peninsula with their own homemade bread. They have a to-go cooler offering a variety of things like veggie salads, smoked chicken, and hand made burritos. The sweet treats are always fresh and decadent. Being about a 15min drive from the ranch, they are our favorite stop for a evening ice cream run. If you decide to take time and enjoy your lunch at one of the offered tables you might get lucky and bump into a few of our local celebrities since this is also a popular stop with our friends the Kiltchers!
Eat where the locals do in the Old town section of Homer. Offering weekly specials and the best prime rib in town.
53 locals recommend
AJ's OldTown Steakhouse & Tavern
120 W Bunnell Ave
53 locals recommend
Eat where the locals do in the Old town section of Homer. Offering weekly specials and the best prime rib in town.
Lands End offers lodging and fine dinning from the end of the spit. Enjoy the ocean view at end the longest road into ocean in the entire world. Our family favorite is the clam chowder or the hot crab and artichoke dip!
13 locals recommend
Land's End Resort
4786 Homer Spit Rd
13 locals recommend
Lands End offers lodging and fine dinning from the end of the spit. Enjoy the ocean view at end the longest road into ocean in the entire world. Our family favorite is the clam chowder or the hot crab and artichoke dip!
A family favorite! offering American cuisine and fresh seafood.
47 locals recommend
Captain Pattie's Fish House
4241 Homer Spit Rd
47 locals recommend
A family favorite! offering American cuisine and fresh seafood.

Places to go

Spending time in town and interested in doing more than just fishing? Check out some of these suggestions!
With the deep water harbor and the amount of fishing charters that operate out of this area the spit is a essential part of the town of Homer. Even though I would consider the heart of town more up along Pioneer ave, Homer wouldn't be what it is with out the business and tourism that the Spit supports. The Spit is a naturally occurring 4.5-mile long piece of land jutting out into Kachemak Bay. It is also home to the Homer Boat Harbor and the famous Salty Dog Saloon. Additional features and attractions include the seafarers memorial, the Fishing Lagoon, which is an artificial "fishing hole", gift shops and restaurants. From this spot you can usually spot eagles, sea otters and seals right off the beach.
48 locals recommend
Homer Spit
48 locals recommend
With the deep water harbor and the amount of fishing charters that operate out of this area the spit is a essential part of the town of Homer. Even though I would consider the heart of town more up along Pioneer ave, Homer wouldn't be what it is with out the business and tourism that the Spit supports. The Spit is a naturally occurring 4.5-mile long piece of land jutting out into Kachemak Bay. It is also home to the Homer Boat Harbor and the famous Salty Dog Saloon. Additional features and attractions include the seafarers memorial, the Fishing Lagoon, which is an artificial "fishing hole", gift shops and restaurants. From this spot you can usually spot eagles, sea otters and seals right off the beach.
There are several beach access areas in town, a local favorite is called Bishops beach. This area is a bit more sheltered by the main land than the Spit beach and is often less windy, it is popular for walks and beach combing. If you like to go tide pooling plan your trips at low tide for your best bet to find sea critters and treasures.
60 locals recommend
Bishop's Beach Park
60 locals recommend
There are several beach access areas in town, a local favorite is called Bishops beach. This area is a bit more sheltered by the main land than the Spit beach and is often less windy, it is popular for walks and beach combing. If you like to go tide pooling plan your trips at low tide for your best bet to find sea critters and treasures.

Along the Way - Between Anchorage and Homer

If your making the drive between Anchorage and Homer don't forget to make time for some of these stops
See all the native Alaskan animals in one place, Bears, moose, bison, muskox, caribou and more! These animals are set up in huge enclosures to offer them plenty of room to act natural. This center also takes in animals that end up coming out of the wild for rescue reasons. They really are here for the critters.
185 locals recommend
Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center
43520 Seward Hwy
185 locals recommend
See all the native Alaskan animals in one place, Bears, moose, bison, muskox, caribou and more! These animals are set up in huge enclosures to offer them plenty of room to act natural. This center also takes in animals that end up coming out of the wild for rescue reasons. They really are here for the critters.
The Alaska SeaLife Center is the only facility in Alaska that combines a public aquarium with marine research, education, and wildlife response. While primarily dedicated to marine research and education, the Center is the only permanent marine mammal rescue and rehabilitation facility in the state. The Alaska SeaLife Center lies at "Mile 0" of the scenic Seward Highway on the shores of Resurrection Bay. Visitors to our "windows to the sea" have close encounters with puffins, octopus, harbor seals, sea lions, and other marine life while learning about the work our researchers conduct both in the field and in our laboratories.
90 locals recommend
Alaska SeaLife Center
301 Railway Ave
90 locals recommend
The Alaska SeaLife Center is the only facility in Alaska that combines a public aquarium with marine research, education, and wildlife response. While primarily dedicated to marine research and education, the Center is the only permanent marine mammal rescue and rehabilitation facility in the state. The Alaska SeaLife Center lies at "Mile 0" of the scenic Seward Highway on the shores of Resurrection Bay. Visitors to our "windows to the sea" have close encounters with puffins, octopus, harbor seals, sea lions, and other marine life while learning about the work our researchers conduct both in the field and in our laboratories.

Sightseeing

Popular Hiking area near our cabins. Located around mile 14 of East end road. Information for it can also be found online
8 locals recommend
Eveline State Recreation Area
Alpine Meadows Drive
8 locals recommend
Popular Hiking area near our cabins. Located around mile 14 of East end road. Information for it can also be found online
This is A popular hiking area, north/west of Homer. It takes you down to the beach. More trail info can be found online.
6 locals recommend
Dimond Creek Trailhead
41298 AK-1
6 locals recommend
This is A popular hiking area, north/west of Homer. It takes you down to the beach. More trail info can be found online.

City advice

Don't miss

7 Star Horsemanship

Located in Anchor point, this family offers a variety of guided horseback tours and beach rides. If you're looking for something extra do look them up. They have a fb page with more information.