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Islands & Ocean Visitor Center

A sight in Homer, free to visit and worth about an hour. Best time to go: Morning.

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Islands & Ocean Visitor Center in Homer
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Why go

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

It is one of 10 curated places we feature in Homer, alongside 3 activities, 2 bars & cafés and 2 places to eat. 3 more of our picks sit within about half a mile in a straight line, so it pairs easily with Two Sisters Bakery and Bishop's Beach.

Type
Sight · Culture
Neighborhood
Homer
Price
Free
Time needed
1 hr
Best time
Morning

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
    Bishop's Beach

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

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

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

    Sight · 0.4 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 · 3.3 mi straight-line
  6. 6
    Mako's Water Taxi

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

    Activity · 4.9 mi straight-line

On these curated routes

Islands & Ocean Visitor Center is a stop on our Alaska Glacier Route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

More to do in Homer

Islands & Ocean Visitor Center is our only sight pick in Homer; here is what else we recommend there. 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 Islands & Ocean Visitor Center itself, we suggest: Morning.

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

Getting there

Map links open a live search for Islands & Ocean Visitor Center, so hours and directions come straight from the map app.

Address
95 Sterling Hwy, Homer, AK 99603, USA
Coordinates
59.64117, -151.53974
Destination
Homer, Alaska

Islands & Ocean Visitor Center: quick answers

How much time do you need at Islands & Ocean Visitor Center?

Plan on about an hour at Islands & Ocean Visitor Center. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Islands & Ocean Visitor Center?

Our pick: Morning. Insider tip: Walk the short trail to Bishop's Beach from the back.

Is Islands & Ocean Visitor Center free?

Yes, we list Islands & Ocean Visitor Center as free to visit. Check locally before you go, since special exhibits, parking or tours can carry a fee.

Where is Islands & Ocean Visitor Center?

Islands & Ocean Visitor Center is at 95 Sterling Hwy, Homer, AK 99603, USA. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include Islands & Ocean Visitor Center?

Islands & Ocean Visitor Center appears on Alaska Glacier Route, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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