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Alaska, United States

Homer

Allow two days: one around town and the Spit, one crossing Kachemak Bay by water taxi. We have mapped 3 sights, 3 activities and 2 places to eat here, each with a reason to go.

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Homer, Alaska, United States
Places
10

3 See · 3 Do · 2 Eat · 2 Drink

Curated routes
1

Alaska Glacier Route

Best season
Jun – Aug

from our route notes

Warmest month
July

16°C / 60°F avg high

Coolest month
January

0°C / 31°F avg high

Wettest month
September

about 189 mm rain

Climate: NASA POWER 2001–2025 averages.

Things to do in Homer

10 places from our curated routes, grouped by what you will do there. Each one has its own page with the address and full notes.

See

3 sights worth building a day around across Homer and Homer Spit. 2 of them are free.

  • Islands & Ocean Visitor Center in HomerPhoto: Jay Torres · Google
    See

    Islands & Ocean Visitor Center

    Free exhibits on the Alaska Maritime National Wildlife Refuge's seabird colonies.

    Tip Walk the short trail to Bishop's Beach from the back.

    • Homer
    • Free
    • 60 min
    • Morning
  • Pratt Museum in HomerPhoto: Beeblebrox · CC BY-SA 3.0
    See

    Pratt Museum

    Local museum covering Kachemak Bay natural history and Homer's homesteading past.

    Tip Check seasonal hours; smaller winter schedule.

    • Homer
    • $
    • 75 min
    • Afternoon
  • Homer Spit in HomerPhoto: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, photographer unknown · Public domain
    See

    Homer Spit

    4.5-mile gravel spit lined with boardwalk shops, charters and harbor views.

    Tip Walk the boardwalks in the evening when fishing boats unload.

    • Homer Spit
    • Free
    • 2 hr
    • Evening

Do

3 activities for when the group wants to do more than look across Old Town, Homer Spit and Kachemak Bay State Park. 2 of them are free.

  • Bishop's Beach in HomerPhoto: Diana Aversa Reuling · Google
    Do

    Bishop's Beach

    Driftwood beach with tide pools and views of the volcanoes across Cook Inlet.

    Tip Best at low tide; watch for incoming water on the flats.

    • Old Town
    • Free
    • 60 min
    • Low tide
  • Mako's Water Taxi in HomerPhoto: Mako's Water Taxi · Google
    Do

    Mako's Water Taxi

    Water taxi across Kachemak Bay to trailheads in Kachemak Bay State Park.

    Tip Book drop-off and pickup times ahead; tides set the schedule.

    • Homer Spit
    • $$$
    • 60 min
    • Morning tide
  • Grewingk Glacier Lake Trail in HomerPhoto: Rustin Riss · Google
    Do

    Grewingk Glacier Lake Trail

    Flat 3.5-mile trail from Glacier Spit to a lake with floating ice below Grewingk Glacier.

    Tip Pack a lunch and bear spray; there are no services across the bay.

    • Kachemak Bay State Park
    • Free
    • 5 hr
    • Jun–Aug

Eat

Where we would book a table in Homer across Old Town and Homer Spit.

  • Two Sisters Bakery in HomerPhoto: Two Sisters Bakery · Google
    Eat

    Two Sisters Bakery

    Old Town bakery and cafe for coffee, pastries and soup near Bishop's Beach.

    Tip Arrive early for the best bread selection.

    • Old Town
    • $
    • 45 min
    • Breakfast
  • La Baleine Cafe in HomerPhoto: Jenny Lee · Google
    Eat

    La Baleine Cafe

    Small Spit cafe known for seafood breakfast bowls and fresh fish.

    Tip Seasonal; go early before charters return.

    • Homer Spit
    • $$
    • 45 min
    • Breakfast

Drink

Our picks for a drink in Homer across Homer Spit and Homer.

  • Salty Dawg Saloon in HomerPhoto: Photo by and (c)2006 Derek Ramsey (Ram-Man) · GFDL 1.2
    Drink

    Salty Dawg Saloon

    Lighthouse-topped log bar on the Spit, walls papered with signed dollar bills.

    Tip Cash helps; it gets packed in summer evenings.

    • Homer Spit
    • $
    • 45 min
    • Evening
  • Homer Brewing Company in HomerPhoto: Beeblebrox · CC BY-SA 3.0
    Drink

    Homer Brewing Company

    Homer's oldest brewery, a small taproom pouring growlers and pints.

    Tip Take-away focus; check hours before driving out.

    • Homer
    • $
    • 30 min
    • Afternoon

How to fit Homer into a trip

Homer is stop 3 of 3 on our Alaska Glacier Route. Follow it as-is or lift Homer into your own plan.

Getting here and onward

Distances are straight-line estimates between destination centers, not road distances.

Homer month by month

Average daily highs run from 0°C / 31°F in January to 16°C / 60°F in July. September is the wettest month, with about 189 mm of rain. Outlined months fall in the best season on our routes.

Average daily highs, NASA POWER 2001–2025 averages. Homer weather and the best time to visit →

Near Homer

3 other destinations from our guides within about 350 km (217 mi), measured in a straight line.

Homer questions, answered

How many days do you need in Homer?

Our route notes suggest 2 days in Homer. On our Alaska Glacier Route it is stop 3 of 3 in a 7-day trip. The listed visit times for our 10 places add up to roughly 14 hours, before travel between them, so you will need to choose.

What is Homer best known for?

Allow two days: one around town and the Spit, one crossing Kachemak Bay by water taxi. Standouts on our list: Islands & Ocean Visitor Center (Free exhibits on the Alaska Maritime National Wildlife Refuge's seabird colonies); Pratt Museum (Local museum covering Kachemak Bay natural history and Homer's homesteading past); Homer Spit (4.5-mile gravel spit lined with boardwalk shops, charters and harbor views).

When is the best time to visit Homer?

Our Alaska Glacier Route is best Jun – Aug. NASA POWER 2001–2025 averages put the warmest highs in July (16°C / 60°F), the coolest in January (0°C / 31°F) and the most rain in September (about 189 mm).

What are the best things to do in Homer?

Start with Islands & Ocean Visitor Center, Pratt Museum, Bishop's Beach, Homer Spit and Mako's Water Taxi. Our guide lists 10 places in all, from 3 sights, 3 activities, 2 places to eat and 2 bars & cafés.

Where should a group eat in Homer?

Our picks: Two Sisters Bakery (Old Town); La Baleine Cafe (Homer Spit). Arrive early for the best bread selection (Two Sisters Bakery).

What is near Homer?

The closest destinations in our guides are Seward (about 128 km / 80 mi), Anchorage (about 197 km / 123 mi) and Talkeetna (about 308 km / 191 mi). Distances are straight-line estimates, not road distances.

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