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Mako's Water Taxi

An activity in Homer Spit, pricey ($$$) and worth about an hour. Best time to go: Morning tide.

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Mako's Water Taxi in Homer Spit
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Why go

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

It is one of 10 curated places we feature in Homer, alongside 3 sights, 2 activities and 2 bars & cafés. 2 more of our picks sit within about half a mile in a straight line, so it pairs easily with Salty Dawg Saloon and La Baleine Cafe.

Type
Activity · Adventure
Neighborhood
Homer Spit
Price
$$$
Time needed
1 hr
Best time
Morning tide

Nearby

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

  1. 1
    Salty Dawg Saloon

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

    Drinks · 0.1 mi straight-line
  2. 2
    La Baleine Cafe

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

    Food · 0.1 mi straight-line
  3. 3
    Homer Spit

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

    Sight · 1.6 mi straight-line
  4. 4
    Homer Brewing Company

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

    Drinks · 3.9 mi straight-line
  5. 5
    Bishop's Beach

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

    Activity · 4.8 mi straight-line
  6. 6
    Two Sisters Bakery

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

    Food · 4.8 mi straight-line

On these curated routes

Mako's Water Taxi 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 Mako's Water Taxi itself, we suggest: Morning tide.

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 Mako's Water Taxi, so hours and directions come straight from the map app.

Address
4308 Homer Spit Rd, Homer, AK 99603, USA
Coordinates
59.60239, -151.42300
Destination
Homer, Alaska

Mako's Water Taxi: quick answers

How much time do you need at Mako's Water Taxi?

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

When is the best time to visit Mako's Water Taxi?

Our pick: Morning tide. Insider tip: Book drop-off and pickup times ahead; tides set the schedule.

Where is Mako's Water Taxi?

Mako's Water Taxi is at 4308 Homer Spit Rd, Homer, AK 99603, USA. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include Mako's Water Taxi?

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

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