Homer sits at the end of the Kenai Peninsula, one of Alaska’s most popular tourist destinations due to the beautiful scenery and fascinating towns dotting its coastline. Nicknamed the “End of the Road,” Homer is about 200 miles south of Anchorage and is the very last stop on the Sterling Highway, which terminates at a massive sand bar known as the Homer Spit.
What to See/ Do
Bear Viewing Tour/ Alaska Bear Adventures
Our most popular trip is the Classic Day Trip. Departing from our hangar located at Homer Airport you will take a 45-75 minute flight to the coastal regions of Katmai National Park or Lake Clark National Park. You will land on the beach, have a short safety briefing with your guide, and then begin a fully guided adventure in small groups.
Our guides have years of experience in the Alaska wilderness with the bears. Walk among the bear’s whales they dig for clams, graze on sedge grass, or fish for salmon in the streams in from of you. Spring cubs are common in the sedge meadows. You will be with an experienced guide for your entire trip. This is a wilderness trip. *Digital photos and flight-seeing are weather dependent.
Alaska Bear Viewing Tours
Pratt Museum
Homer’s Pratt Museum preserves the stories of the Kachemak Bay region and provides a gathering place for people to learn and to be inspired by this region and its place in the world. The museum’s extensive collection offers an excellent way to learn more about the landscape, communities, and ecosystems of the area.
Pratt Museum
Seafarers Memorial
Around 70 names, along with their vessels and dates they died are engraved on plaques mounted on the inside of the pillars of the memorial. They date from 1934 and include several varieties of vessels, including the “Munson Mail Boat”, kayaks, skiffs, and canoes, commemorating losses of lives at sea that didn’t involve commercial fishing. Several deaths from herring spotter aircraft crashes also have plaques on the inner sides of the pillars.
Seafarers Memorial
Where to Eat
AJ’s Old-town Steakhouse and Tavern
We don’t claim to be the fanciest place in town but we believe in amazing food, fun specialty drinks, and great entertainment!
We value our guests and believe in goodwill and hospitality. AJ’s Oldtown Steakhouse & Tavern is located in the heart of Old Town, offers a casual, friendly atmosphere, and is known locally as the “Historic Waterfront.”
AJ’s is proud to be serving up the top 2% of USDA Prime Beef offered in the Nation and we like to top it off with a premium martini. We humbly feature mouthwatering steaks & great seafood, including Local Alaska Scallops, King Crab, Fresh Halibut & Salmon in a friendly. Old Town atmosphere!
AJ’s Oldtown Steakhouse and Tavern
Finn’s Pizza
Finn’s Pizza was founded in 2000 by Sasha Raupp & Bjorn Larson as a health-conscious authentic wood-fire pizza shop for the citizens and guests of Homer, Alaska. ‘Finn’s’ is named for one of their best customers and earliest eaters of dough balls and breadsticks. The restaurant has been a Homer favorite for over a decade.
Finns Pizza
Wild Honey Bistro
Our goal, here at Wild Honey, is to showcase the natural abundance that surrounds us in Alaska. We harvest many of the ingredients we use ourselves. We know the faces and the names of the people that catch, grow and raise almost everything else we lovingly prepare for you to enjoy.
Wild Honey Bistro
The Broken Oar
The Broken Oar is a locally-owned oyster bar located on the historic Homer Spit, offering local beer. Locals and out-of-townees alike love to eat at the Broken Oar! Its delightful atmosphere and fantastic food makes for a great time!
The Broken Oar
Where to Stay
Driftwood Inn (RV Park)
RV Park is centrally located in downtown Homer, on the bluff, above Bishop’s Beach, just one block away from the Homer Visitor’s Center and Chamber of Commerce. Our guests enjoy a convenient, intimate setting, and peaceful walks along the beach, and nearby museums, art galleries, restaurants, and coffee shops. And best of all – you’ll enjoy mountain and ocean views from our RV Park in Homer, Alaska.
Water and Sewer: While our showers are complimentary; please help us conserve water by limiting your showers to less than 15 minutes whenever possible. Washing your vehicles, motor homes or trailers is not allowed in the RV Park. We recommend the local car wash for this.
Driftwood Inn
Heritage RV Park
The RV park is surrounded by the ocean, mountains, glaciers, and beaches. The Homer Spit is a geological landform jutting 4.5 miles into Kachemak Bay. All guests have direct walking access to our beach. Many eagles, otters, and seals are frequently observed from the sites and rooftop viewing deck, accessible in the main building.
Heritage RV Park
Ocean Shores RV Park
Ocean Shores RV Park is located within walking distance of Homer’s downtown business district, known as the ” Arts Capital of Alaska” Enjoy shopping, visit the Pratt Museum, Islands & Oceans Center, and the numerous art galleries. There is no more beautiful place to stay in Homer, Alaska.
Ocean Shores RV Park
When to Visit
Summer | June, July, August. Strictly for weather purposes, mid-July to mid-August is the visitor-rated best time of year to visit Homer, Alaska. Average temperatures range in the 60s with little rain.