Homer, Alaska Information

Homer 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. 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.

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.

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

Hunting and Fishing Guides

The Homer area is known for its halibut and salmon fishing. Alaska Halibut Fishing Charters is an excellent example of an outfitter specializing in the big flounder, as well as King salmon trips.

If you want to really see some big game, the area is also 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. Homer Ocean Charters provides bear and deer hunting trips as well. As they also specialize in halibut and salmon fishing, the ability to combine hunting and fishing into one trip exists with this outfitter.

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

If you're into outdoor activities, you'll fall in love with Homer. It was home to the 2006 Arctic Winter Games and kayaking, dog sledding, skijoring, ice skating, skiing, hiking, cycling, camping, clamming, or flight-seeing are all popular activities. 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.

Whether it's fishing, hunting, wildlife-viewing or just relaxing in one of Alaska's most picturesque places and seeing the dazzling Northern Lights, Homer is the perfect place to spend a week, a month, or a lifetime.

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

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
Email: homesteadrestaurant@alaska.net
http://www.homesteadrestaurant.net

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

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

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

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