Guidebook for Homer

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Guidebook for Homer

Essentials

Information about area activities.
18 locals recommend
Homer Chamber of Commerce & Visitor Center
201 Sterling Hwy
18 locals recommend
Information about area activities.
Laundromat, Showers, Bulletin board, Coffee, WiFi, Local Lifestyle
16 locals recommend
Washboard
1204 Ocean Dr
16 locals recommend
Laundromat, Showers, Bulletin board, Coffee, WiFi, Local Lifestyle
Post Office, Liquor Store, Bakery, Lunch Deli, Pizza, DVDs Groceries, WiFi. Open till 9 pm, 8pm Sundays. 907-235-6753 Located in historic old Town Hall Building
36 locals recommend
Fritz Creek General Store
55770 East End Rd
36 locals recommend
Post Office, Liquor Store, Bakery, Lunch Deli, Pizza, DVDs Groceries, WiFi. Open till 9 pm, 8pm Sundays. 907-235-6753 Located in historic old Town Hall Building
Alaska's primary marine outfitter, with ALL the gear for marine work, outdoor adventure, sport fishing, commercial boat building, food preservation, and more. Fishing licenses, massive work and sport clothing department, commercial net building shop, steel yard, hydraulic shop, cordage shop, gun counter, tools, plumbing, electrical, safety, batteries, sporting goods. Inhabited by Alaska fishermen, fantastic fishing and hunting photos posted by locals through the decades, and a full menagerie of mounted wild animals, with, of course, huge halibut and salmon. Founded 1959.
18 locals recommend
Kachemak Gear Shed
3625 East End Rd
18 locals recommend
Alaska's primary marine outfitter, with ALL the gear for marine work, outdoor adventure, sport fishing, commercial boat building, food preservation, and more. Fishing licenses, massive work and sport clothing department, commercial net building shop, steel yard, hydraulic shop, cordage shop, gun counter, tools, plumbing, electrical, safety, batteries, sporting goods. Inhabited by Alaska fishermen, fantastic fishing and hunting photos posted by locals through the decades, and a full menagerie of mounted wild animals, with, of course, huge halibut and salmon. Founded 1959.
Check out the Online Calendar for happenings around town. http://homernews.com
Homer News
3482 Landings Street
Check out the Online Calendar for happenings around town. http://homernews.com
Homer's local public radio station. A charming and eclectic mix of many genres of volunteer DJ shows and canned public radio shows. Share the airwaves with the locals!
KBBI-AM Homer
Homer's local public radio station. A charming and eclectic mix of many genres of volunteer DJ shows and canned public radio shows. Share the airwaves with the locals!
Like a box store, but no membership needed. Amazing selection of exotic and foreign foods, all the basics, household goods, underwear, pet supplies. The lunch counter is one of the least expensive places to eat in Homer
33 locals recommend
Save-U-More
3611 Greatland St
33 locals recommend
Like a box store, but no membership needed. Amazing selection of exotic and foreign foods, all the basics, household goods, underwear, pet supplies. The lunch counter is one of the least expensive places to eat in Homer

Sightseeing

Boat Harbor, Beaches, The Fishing Hole, Shops, Great Views. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Homer_Spit
10 locals recommend
Homer Spit Road
Homer Spit Road
10 locals recommend
Boat Harbor, Beaches, The Fishing Hole, Shops, Great Views. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Homer_Spit
Trails, Rental Yurts, Campsites, Glaciers, Berries, Alaskan Wilderness and Wildlife
6 locals recommend
Kachemak Bay
6 locals recommend
Trails, Rental Yurts, Campsites, Glaciers, Berries, Alaskan Wilderness and Wildlife
Catch a ferry ride across Kachemak Bay to this picturesque tiny seaside fishing village nestled in an old-growth Sitka Spruce forest. Wonderful day trip. Do take the 1/4 mile trail to Outside Beach.
27 locals recommend
Seldovia
27 locals recommend
Catch a ferry ride across Kachemak Bay to this picturesque tiny seaside fishing village nestled in an old-growth Sitka Spruce forest. Wonderful day trip. Do take the 1/4 mile trail to Outside Beach.
Reasonably priced rooms and food. Fantastic view of Matanuska Glacier. Filled with mounted bears, wolves, and many other animals, & Diamond Willow woodwork throughout. Good stop even just for coffee.
9 locals recommend
Long Rifle Lodge
31406 Glenn Hwy
9 locals recommend
Reasonably priced rooms and food. Fantastic view of Matanuska Glacier. Filled with mounted bears, wolves, and many other animals, & Diamond Willow woodwork throughout. Good stop even just for coffee.

Food Scene

Fine Dining. Operating since 1961 offering seafood, steaks, glacier views, a small cocktail bar and featuring local fine art. http://www.homesteadrestaurant.net
12 locals recommend
The Homestead Restaurant
East End Road
12 locals recommend
Fine Dining. Operating since 1961 offering seafood, steaks, glacier views, a small cocktail bar and featuring local fine art. http://www.homesteadrestaurant.net
Great sushi, great views, delicious cocktails and some of the nicest ambience of any restaurant in Homer. Reservations recommended. http://wasabisrestaurant.com
23 locals recommend
Wasabi's Bistro
59217 East End Rd
23 locals recommend
Great sushi, great views, delicious cocktails and some of the nicest ambience of any restaurant in Homer. Reservations recommended. http://wasabisrestaurant.com
Visit the wine tasting room, tour the facility, walk the gardens and take in the breathtaking views of Kachemak Bay.
25 locals recommend
Bear Creek Winery
60203 Bear Creek Dr
25 locals recommend
Visit the wine tasting room, tour the facility, walk the gardens and take in the breathtaking views of Kachemak Bay.
"Fresh Traditional Country Ales To Go." The taproom offers sample “flights” to enjoy while you watch how a brewery works. Fun HBC merchandise 12-6 daily.
31 locals recommend
Homer Brewing Company
1411 Lake Shore Dr
31 locals recommend
"Fresh Traditional Country Ales To Go." The taproom offers sample “flights” to enjoy while you watch how a brewery works. Fun HBC merchandise 12-6 daily.
Great food, great prices, healthy, hearty food. Wonderful daily lunch specials, salmon and halibut dishes.
18 locals recommend
Thai Cosmic Kitchen
510 E Pioneer Ave
18 locals recommend
Great food, great prices, healthy, hearty food. Wonderful daily lunch specials, salmon and halibut dishes.
Fresh local Kachemak Bay Oysters and Mussels. http://alaskaoyster.com
8 locals recommend
Kachemak Shellfish Growers
3851 Homer Spit Rd
8 locals recommend
Fresh local Kachemak Bay Oysters and Mussels. http://alaskaoyster.com
Nice View overlooking the Harbor, Sushi, Chinese, American, Korean. Only place in Homer to get food that is open 24 hours!
Happy Face Restaurant
4400 Homer Spit Rd
Nice View overlooking the Harbor, Sushi, Chinese, American, Korean. Only place in Homer to get food that is open 24 hours!
Bakery and casual dining on Bishops Beach, a local favorite.
79 locals recommend
Two Sisters Bakery
233 E Bunnell Ave
79 locals recommend
Bakery and casual dining on Bishops Beach, a local favorite.
Excellent breads & goodies, organic, locally sourced meals, nice prices. Breakfast all day. Founded 1982 in a van on the spit with $42 left after driving the Alcan Hwy http://freshsourdoughexpress.com
Fresh Sourdough Express
1316 Ocean Dr
Excellent breads & goodies, organic, locally sourced meals, nice prices. Breakfast all day. Founded 1982 in a van on the spit with $42 left after driving the Alcan Hwy http://freshsourdoughexpress.com
In charming and astonishing Halibut Cove
29 locals recommend
The Saltry Restaurant
1 West Ishmailof
29 locals recommend
In charming and astonishing Halibut Cove
Best halibut sandwich in Homer, satisfying burgers, house-smoked meats, fabulous Alaskan decor, wonderful views.
Lighthouse Seafood Grill
725 Sterling Hwy
Best halibut sandwich in Homer, satisfying burgers, house-smoked meats, fabulous Alaskan decor, wonderful views.
Very creative offerings, my favorite choice for a high end seafood meal in Homer. Nice ambiance, great service. http://www.freshcatchalaska.com
25 locals recommend
Fresh Catch Cafe
4025 Homer Spit Rd
25 locals recommend
Very creative offerings, my favorite choice for a high end seafood meal in Homer. Nice ambiance, great service. http://www.freshcatchalaska.com

Everything Else

Game Processing.
McNeil Canyon Meat Co
53775 East End Rd
Game Processing.

Parks & Nature

Groomed Cross-Country Ski Trails, Summer Wilderness Trails, Playground.
McNeil Canyon Elementary School
52188 East End Rd
Groomed Cross-Country Ski Trails, Summer Wilderness Trails, Playground.
Take the boardwalk trail from the Islands and Oceans Visitor Center, or park at the beach. Walk the tideline. Get your feet wet. Build a fire.
60 locals recommend
Bishop's Beach Park
60 locals recommend
Take the boardwalk trail from the Islands and Oceans Visitor Center, or park at the beach. Walk the tideline. Get your feet wet. Build a fire.
Amazing experience. For $30 you can drive right to the Glacier and walk out onto the ice and see many wonders. No special gear needed. Bring shoes that can get a little muddy.
Glacier Park Road
Glacier Park Road
Amazing experience. For $30 you can drive right to the Glacier and walk out onto the ice and see many wonders. No special gear needed. Bring shoes that can get a little muddy.
You see the Kenai Mountains and it's glaciers from the room and deck. When the moon is out, it travels over the mountains. Gorgeous view.
Kenai Mountains
You see the Kenai Mountains and it's glaciers from the room and deck. When the moon is out, it travels over the mountains. Gorgeous view.
Kenai Peninsula, Alaska's Playground
27 locals recommend
Kachemak Bay State Park
27 locals recommend
Kenai Peninsula, Alaska's Playground
Views of this glacier from the front porch and deck. A wonderful area for hiking and camping.
Grewingk Glacier
Views of this glacier from the front porch and deck. A wonderful area for hiking and camping.
Wildflower meadows, glacier views, moose habitat, picnic table, dog friendly.
8 locals recommend
Eveline State Recreation Area
Alpine Meadows Drive
8 locals recommend
Wildflower meadows, glacier views, moose habitat, picnic table, dog friendly.
Fun playground for kids and families.
9 locals recommend
Karen Hornaday Park
475 W Fairview Ave
9 locals recommend
Fun playground for kids and families.
Host offers guided wild plant and natural history hikes, farm and garden tours, nature attunement workshops.
Fritz Creek Guest House
54865 East End Rd
Host offers guided wild plant and natural history hikes, farm and garden tours, nature attunement workshops.

Arts & Culture

Alaskan fine art, folk art, jewelry, beadwork, & more. The First Friday each month, galleries host receptions celebrating new works. Meet local artists while enjoying hors d’oeuvres. 5-7ish.
15 locals recommend
Fireweed Gallery
475 E Pioneer Ave
15 locals recommend
Alaskan fine art, folk art, jewelry, beadwork, & more. The First Friday each month, galleries host receptions celebrating new works. Meet local artists while enjoying hors d’oeuvres. 5-7ish.
Alaskan fine art, folk art, jewelry, beadwork, & more. The First Friday each month, galleries host receptions celebrating new works. Meet local artists while enjoying hors d’oeuvres. 5-7ish.
29 locals recommend
Ptarmigan Arts
471 E Pioneer Ave
29 locals recommend
Alaskan fine art, folk art, jewelry, beadwork, & more. The First Friday each month, galleries host receptions celebrating new works. Meet local artists while enjoying hors d’oeuvres. 5-7ish.
Some of the best fine art by Alaska Natives you will find. Worth seeing. http://www.inua.com
6 locals recommend
Inua The Spirit of Alaska
4287 Homer Spit Rd
6 locals recommend
Some of the best fine art by Alaska Natives you will find. Worth seeing. http://www.inua.com
Live local theater on the Spit, just one of the delights in our thriving arts scene.
15 locals recommend
Pier One Theatre
3858 Homer Spit Road
15 locals recommend
Live local theater on the Spit, just one of the delights in our thriving arts scene.
http://www.halibutcove.com
17 locals recommend
Halibut Cove
17 locals recommend
http://www.halibutcove.com
Natural History and Art Galleries, whale exhibits and a Marine Gallery with a live octopus and other local sea creatures, and a touch tank. http://www.prattmuseum.org
71 locals recommend
Pratt Museum
3779 Bartlett St
71 locals recommend
Natural History and Art Galleries, whale exhibits and a Marine Gallery with a live octopus and other local sea creatures, and a touch tank. http://www.prattmuseum.org
50 locals recommend
Alaska Maritime National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center (Islands & Ocean)
95 Sterling Hwy
50 locals recommend

Drinks & Nightlife

A variety of live music on weekends, horseshoes, big outdoor deck and yard, outdoor stage, free pool on Mondays and Thursdays, Alaskan wood carvings on display, and much more!
15 locals recommend
Down East Saloon
3125 East End Rd
15 locals recommend
A variety of live music on weekends, horseshoes, big outdoor deck and yard, outdoor stage, free pool on Mondays and Thursdays, Alaskan wood carvings on display, and much more!
Casual family dining during the day, big selection of Alaskan beers, Alaskan Beef, Wild Salmon, and a variety of entertainment events. 907 226-2739
65 locals recommend
Alice's Champagne Palace
195 E Pioneer Ave
65 locals recommend
Casual family dining during the day, big selection of Alaskan beers, Alaskan Beef, Wild Salmon, and a variety of entertainment events. 907 226-2739
You can't visit Homer without a stop at the Dawg, the bar with a lighthouse & nautical benchmark in the floor. Founded 1957 in cabins built 1897 & 1909. If you only get one t-shirt, this is the one.
53 locals recommend
Salty Dawg Saloon
4380 Homer Spit Rd
53 locals recommend
You can't visit Homer without a stop at the Dawg, the bar with a lighthouse & nautical benchmark in the floor. Founded 1957 in cabins built 1897 & 1909. If you only get one t-shirt, this is the one.
Craft night Tuesdays, Homer's best musicians, Homer's most colorful locals.
9 locals recommend
Kharacters Bar
3851 Shelford St
9 locals recommend
Craft night Tuesdays, Homer's best musicians, Homer's most colorful locals.