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Activity Old Town, Homer

Bishop's Beach

An activity in Old Town, Homer, free to visit and worth about an hour. Best time to go: Low tide.

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Bishop's Beach in Old Town, Homer
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Why go

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

It is one of 10 curated places we feature in Homer, alongside 3 sights, 2 activities and 2 bars & cafés. 3 more of our picks sit within about half a mile in a straight line, so it pairs easily with Two Sisters Bakery and Islands & Ocean Visitor Center.

Type
Activity · Beaches
Neighborhood
Old Town
Price
Free
Time needed
1 hr
Best time
Low tide

Nearby

The 6 closest curated picks in Homer, measured as straight-line distance.

  1. 1
    Two Sisters Bakery

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

    Food · 0.1 mi straight-line
  2. 2
    Islands & Ocean Visitor Center

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

    Sight · 0.2 mi straight-line
  3. 3
    Pratt Museum

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

    Sight · 0.6 mi straight-line
  4. 4
    Homer Brewing Company

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

    Drinks · 1.2 mi straight-line
  5. 5
    Homer Spit

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

    Sight · 3.2 mi straight-line
  6. 6
    Mako's Water Taxi

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

    Activity · 4.8 mi straight-line

On these curated routes

Bishop's Beach is a stop on our Alaska Glacier Route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

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When to go

Average daily highs in Homer run from 31°F in January to 60°F in July; September is usually the wettest month. For Bishop's Beach itself, we suggest: Low tide.

Modelled monthly averages for Homer from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Homer weather by month.

Getting there

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Address
Homer, AK 99603, USA
Coordinates
59.63757, -151.54014
Destination
Homer, Alaska

Bishop's Beach: quick answers

How much time do you need at Bishop's Beach?

Plan on about an hour at Bishop's Beach. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Bishop's Beach?

Our pick: Low tide. Insider tip: Best at low tide; watch for incoming water on the flats.

Is Bishop's Beach free?

Yes, we list Bishop's Beach as free to visit. Check locally before you go, since special exhibits, parking or tours can carry a fee.

Where is Bishop's Beach?

Bishop's Beach is at Homer, AK 99603, USA, in Old Town. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include Bishop's Beach?

Bishop's Beach appears on Alaska Glacier Route, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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