Things To Do
Homer - General Info
First time visiting Alaska? Read this quick guide on Wildlife safety: https://www.nps.gov/locations/alaska/wildlife-safety.htm
Homer Must-Dos
- Take a stroll along Homer Spit and in the late evening, enjoy the sunset and midnight sun during a stroll on the beach - Check out Homer Spit’s fishing hole and watch people catching salmon!
Alaska Maritime National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center and Headquarters
Opening hours: Tuesday - Friday 12 pm - 4 pm Saturday 9 am - 4 pm
Pratt Museum
Opening hours: Tuesday - Saturday 11 am – 4 pm Price: Adults (ages 13+ years) $15 plus tax
The Old Inlet Bookshop
Charming second hand bookstore
Homer Farmers Market
Hours: Saturday 10 am - 3 pm Wednesday 2 pm - 5 pm
Homer Trails Map
Bishop’s Beach Park
Coal Point
Coal Point is one of the best spots to explore tide pools in Homer.
Diamond Creek
Located just 5 miles north of Homer and has lots of tide pools to explore.
Seldovia Village
A great day trip! https://www.travelalaska.com/Destinations/Cities-Towns/Seldovia Getting there: https://www.alaska.org/transportation/water-taxis#homer-water-taxis
Halibut Cove
A great day trip! https://www.travelalaska.com/Destinations/Cities-Towns/Halibut-Cove Getting there: https://www.alaska.org/transportation/water-taxis#homer-water-taxis
Kachemak Bay Adventures
Offers a variety of outdoor adventure services
Coldwater Alaska
Offers water taxi, tour, and adventure services for Kachemak Bay
Seward, AK
Take a drive and go visit Seward!
Alaska Sea Life Center
Exit Glacier
Day Cruises
Book a half-day cruise trip to Resurrection Bay or a whole-day trip to Kenai Fjords National Park!
Denali National Park
If you want to go for a longer adventure, consider traveling north to Denali National Park and Preserve! Copy and paste the links below into your browser for more info: https://www.nps.gov/dena/index.htm https://www.nps.gov/dena/planyourvisit/visiting-denali.htm
Denali Wildlife Viewing Bus Tour
Hiking in Denali
Fireweed Gallery
Opening hours: Monday - Saturday 11 am - 5 pm
Dean Homestead & Art Studios Tour
Public tours available on Mon., Tue., Thu., Fri., and Sat. at 2 pm. Prices: $75 / adult, $45 / child 6-11, children 5 and under are free, prices can change seasonally. Offer savings for groups of ten or more at $60 per person.
Art Shop Gallery
Opening hours: Monday - Saturday 11 am - 5 pm
Ptarmigan Arts
Opening hours: Monday - Sunday 11 am - 5 pm
Bunnel Street Arts Center
Opening hours: Monday - Saturday 11 am - 5pm Sunday 12 pm - 4 pm