Homer, Alaska Information

Homer is one of the coolest towns in Alaska. It is both a place to kick back and relax and a place to play in the outdoors. And whatever brings you to Homer, the views are the thing that will keep you coming back. Homer is located at the Southwestern point of Alaska's Kenai Peninsula. It is often called "the end of the road" because it is the southernmost town you can access on the Alaska Highway system.

Snowcapped peaks, glistening glaciers, colorful wildflowers, narrow fjords, sparkling waters, endless forests, perfect shorelines, active volcanoes, and abundant wildlife surround the Homer area. Homer is pretty much as close to perfect as it comes. Over the years Homer has evolved from a gold mining town to a coal mining center to a fishing port to a farming area to a tourism destination.

The Homer Spit is Homer's claim to fame. The Spit is a 4.5-mile long gravel bar that shoots into the bay from the heart of downtown. The Spit is full of restaurants, bars, beaches, and boats. It's a great place to come to trade fishing tales or hunting stories.

Did You Know?
A popular Homer bumper sticker reads,
"Homer - A Quaint Little Drinking Village With A Fishing Problem."

If you're into outdoor activities, you'll fall in love with Homer. It was even the home of the 2006 Arctic Winter Games - Kayaking, dog sledding, skijoring, ice skating, skiing, hiking, cycling, camping, clamming, or flight-seeing are all popular activities. One of the biggest activities in Homer is fishing derbies. The two biggest derbies are the Homer Jackpot Halibut Derby, which consists of monthly prizes for Halibut fishing, and the Anchor River King Salmon Derby, which is five weekends of freshwater King salmon fishing.

Homer is a great location to see wildlife. Moose are often seen strolling down Main Street, black bears wander the coastline, and killer whales breach in Kachemak Bay. You're bound to see some wildlife without venturing too far out of town. If you want to really see some big game the area is great for hunting. Bears, moose, caribou, mountain goats, and wolves roam far and wide. They live all around Homer. Before you set out on a big hunt, be sure you get all the proper permits from the state. Kachemak Bay State Park and the Kenai National Wildlife Refuge are both close to town.

Town Information:

City of Homer
http://www.ci.homer.ak.us/

Population: 5,364 (2005 census)
Location: 226 miles S. of Anchorage on the Kachemak Bay
Annual Precipitation: 25.45 in.
July Averages: temperature - 61*F; precipitation - 1.45 in.

Lodging:

Bear Creek Winery & Lodging
(907) 235-8484
http://www.bearcreekwinery.com/
Price: See Websitesite for rates

The Eagle Watch Hostel
PO Box 39083, Ninilchik, AK 99639
(907) 567-3905
http://home.gci.net/~theeaglewatch
Price: See Websitesite for rates

Heritage Hotel & Lodge
147 E Pioneer Ave., Homer, AK
(907) 235-7787
http://www.alaskaheritagehotel.com/

Homer Hostel
304 W. Pioneer Ave., Homer, AK
(907) 235-1463
http://www.homerhostel.com/

Homer Inn & Spa
895 Ocean Dr., Homer, AK
(907) 235-2501 / (800) 294-7823
http://www.homerinn.com/

Land's End Resort
4786 Homer Spit Rd., Homer, AK
(907) 235-0400 / (800) 478-0400
http://www.lands-end-resort.com/
Email: endofthespit@alaska.net

Lighthouse Village Cabins
1477 Bay Ave., Homer, AK
(907) 235-7007
http://www.lighthousecabins.com/

Mossy's Alaska Seaside Farm Hostel & Cabins
40904 Seaside Farm Rd., Homer, AK
(907) 235-7850
http://www.xyz.net/~seaside/home.htm

Surf Shack Deluxe Cabin
811 Ocean Dr. Loop, Homer, AK
(907) 235-7873

Restaurants & Bars:

Captain Pattie’s Seafood Restaurant
4241 Homer Spit Rd., Homer, AK
(907)235-5135

Homestead Restaurant
Mile 8.2, East End Rd., Homer, AK
(907)235-8723

Saltry Restaurant
Halibut Cove, Homer, AK
(907) 235-7847 / (800) 478-7847
http://www.halibut-cove-alaska.com/saltry.htm

Cafe Cups
162 W. Pioneer Ave., Homer, AK
(907) 235-8330

Fresh Sourdough Express Bakery & Café
1316 Ocean Dr., Homer, AK
(907) 235-7571
http://www.freshsourdoughexpress.com/

Fat Olives Restaurant
276 Olson La., Homer, AK
(907) 235-8488

Fritz Creek Store
Mile 8.2, East End Rd., Homer, AK
(907) 235-6521

Two Sisters Bakery
233 E. Bunnell Ave., Homer, AK
(907) 235-2280
http://www.twosistersbakery.net/

Land’s End Resort
4786 Homer Spit Rd., Homer, AK
(907) 235-0400 / (800) 478-0400
http://www.lands-end-resort.com/

Did You Know?
There are 4 major caribou herds that live on the Kenai Peninsula.

What to See:

Alaska Islands and Ocean Visitor Center
95 Sterling Hwy., Homer, AK
(907) 235-6961
http://www.islandsandocean.org/

Alice’s Champagne Palace
195 Pioneer Ave., Homer, AK
(907) 235-0630

Bear Creek Winery
60203 Bear Creek Dr., Homer, AK
(907) 235-8484
http://www.bearcreekwinery.com/

Beluga Lake Lodge
204 Ocean Dr., Homer, AK
(907) 235-5995

Bunnell Street Gallery
106 W Bunnell St., Homer, AK
(907) 235-2662
http://www.bunnellstreetgallery.org/

Center for Alaskan Coastal Studies / Carl E. Wynn Nature Center
PO Box 2225
(907) 235-6667
http://www.akcoastalstudies.org/

Duggan’s Waterfront Irish Pub
120 W Bunnell St., Homer, AK
(907) 235-9949

Homer Brewing Company
1411 Lake Shore Dr., Homer, AK
(907) 235-3626

Homer Family Theatre
106 W Main St., Homer, AK
(907) 235-6728
http://www.homertheatre.com/

Kenai Peninsula Orchestra
315 W Pioneer Ave., Homer, AK
(907) 235-4899
http://www.kpoalaska.org/

Pier One Theatre
PO Box 894, Homer, AK
(907) 235-7333
http://www.pieronetheatre.org/

Pratt Museum
3779 Bartlett St., Homer, AK
(907) 235-8635
http://www.prattmuseum.org/

Salty Dawg Saloon
4380 Homer Spit Rd., Homer, AK
(907) 235-6718
http://www.saltydawgsaloon.com/

Camping:

Homer Spit Campground
4535 Homer Spit Rd., Homer, AK
(907) 235-8206
http://www.alaskacampgrounds.net/members/HomerSpitCampground/HomerSpitCampground.htm

Anchor River State Recreation Area/Stariski State Recreation Area
15 Miles from Homer
(907) 262-5581
http://www.dnr.state.ak.us/parks/units/anchoriv.htm

Clam Cultch State Recreation Area
Mile 117.5 Sterling Hwy.
(907) 262-5581
http://www.dnr.state.ak.us/parks/units/clamglch.htm

Deep Creek State Recreation Area
Mile 137 Sterling Hwy.
(907) 262-5581
http://www.dnr.state.ak.us/parks/units/deepck.htm

Heritage RV Park
3550 Homer Spit Rd., Homer, AK
(907) 226-4500 / (800) 380-7787
http://www.alaskaheritagervpark.com/

Homer City Campground
At the top of Bartlett St.
(907) 235-3170
Price: call for rates

Kasilof State Recreation Site
15 Miles S. of Soldotna on way toward Homer
(907) 262-5581
http://www.dnr.state.ak.us/parks/units/kasilof.htm

Mossy’s Alaska Seaside Farm
40904 Seaside Farm Rd., Homer, AK
(907) 235-7850
http://www.xyz.net/~seaside/home.htm

Transportation:

Pioneer Car Rentals, Inc. (Hertz)
3720 FAA Rd., #123, Homer, AK
(907) 235-0734
http://www.rentalcarhomeralaska.com/
Email: hertzgo@alaska.net

CHUX Cab
(907) 235-CHUX (2489)

Homer Saw & Cycle
1532 Ocean Dr., Homer, AK
(907) 235-8406
http://www.homersaw.com/

Did You Know?
Homer has been dubbed the "halibut fishing capital of the world."

Ferry Terminal:

Alaska Marine Highway System
http://www.ferryalaska.com/

Airport:

Homer Area Airport
2336 Kachemak Dr., Homer, AK
(907) 235-8872

Chamber of Commerce:

Homer Chamber of Commerce
201 Sterling Hwy., Homer, AK 99603
(907) 235-7740
http://www.homeralaska.org/
Email: info@homeralaska.org

AK Employment Service:

Homer Job Center
270 W. Pioneer Ave. #A, Homer, AK
(907) 235-7791

Local Newspaper:

The Homer Tribune
435 E Pioneer Ave., Homer, AK 99603
(907) 235-3714
http://www.homertribune.com/

Hospital:

South Peninsula Hospital
4300 Bartlett St., Homer, AK
(907) 235-8101 / (866) 235-0369
http://www.sphosp.com/

Fish & Game:

Fish & Game Department
3298 Douglas Pl., Homer, AK
(907) 235-8191

Internet Access:

Homer City Library
500 Hazel Ave., Homer, AK
(907) 235-3180
http://library.ci.homer.ak.us/

Eagle Eye Photo & Communications
601 E. Pioneer Ave. #123, Homer, AK
(907) 235-8525
http://www.eagleeyephoto.com

Tech Connect, Inc.
432 E. Pioneer Ave. #C, Homer, AK
(907) 235-5248
http://www.techconnectinc.net/
Email: techcon@homernet.net

Tideline Cafe
161 Ohlson Ln., Homer, AK
(907) 235-1406

 

So if you're into fishing for halibut or salmon, relaxing in one of Alaska's most picturesque places, and want to see the dazzling Northern Lights, Homer, Alaska is the perfect place to spend a week, a month, or a lifetime.