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Homer Spit

A sight in Homer Spit, free to visit and worth about 2 hours. Best time to go: Evening.

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Homer Spit
Photo: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, photographer unknown · Public domain

Why go

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

It is one of 10 curated places we feature in Homer, alongside 3 activities, 2 bars & cafés and 2 places to eat. The closest of our other picks is Mako's Water Taxi, 1.6 mi away as the crow flies.

Type
Sight
Neighborhood
Homer Spit
Price
Free
Time needed
2 hr
Best time
Evening

Nearby

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

  1. 1
    Mako's Water Taxi

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

    Activity · 1.6 mi straight-line
  2. 2
    Salty Dawg Saloon

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

    Drinks · 1.7 mi straight-line
  3. 3
    La Baleine Cafe

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

    Food · 1.8 mi straight-line
  4. 4
    Homer Brewing Company

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

    Drinks · 2.3 mi straight-line
  5. 5
    Bishop's Beach

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

    Activity · 3.2 mi straight-line
  6. 6
    Two Sisters Bakery

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

    Food · 3.3 mi straight-line

On these curated routes

Homer Spit is a stop on our Alaska Glacier Route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

More sights to see in Homer

2 more curated sights in Homer. See the full Homer guide.

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 Homer Spit itself, we suggest: Evening.

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

Getting there

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Address
Homer Spit, Homer, AK 99603, USA
Coordinates
59.62000, -151.45472
Destination
Homer, Alaska

Homer Spit: quick answers

How much time do you need at Homer Spit?

Plan on about 2 hours at Homer Spit. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Homer Spit?

Our pick: Evening. Insider tip: Walk the boardwalks in the evening when fishing boats unload.

Is Homer Spit free?

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

Where is Homer Spit?

Homer Spit is at Homer Spit, Homer, AK 99603, USA. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include Homer Spit?

Homer Spit appears on Alaska Glacier Route, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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