Welcome to Homer Alaska
This city (pop: 5350) is located in Kenai Peninsula Borough of South-Central Alaska.
Homer is on the shore of Kachemak Bay on the southwest side of the Kenai Peninsula.
Its most distinguishing feature is the Homer Spit, a narrow 5 mile long gravel bar that extends into the bay,
on which is located the Homer Harbor.
Homer has long been known as the "halibut fishing capital of the world" and halibut and salmon sport fishing,
along with other tourism, commercial fishing, and logging are the dominant industries in the Homer area.
Homer co-hosted the 2006 Arctic Winter Games. The Alaska Maritime National Wildlife Refuge and the Kachemak Bay Research Reserve co-host a visitor center with interpretive displays known as the "Alaska Islands and Ocean Visitor Center",
Pratt Museum
Arts, Science, and Culture of Kachemak Bay, Alaska
3779 Bartlett Street Homer, AK 99603;
907-235-8635; Museum Website;
Outdoor and Indoor exhibits focus on Kachemak Bay art, natural history, native cultures, homesteading, fishing, marine ecology and the Exxon Valdez oil spill.
Kachemak Bak State Park
Kachemak Bay is a critical habitat area, supporting many species of marine life. Visitors frequently observe unique sea, air and land wildlife
Tour Kenai Fjords Alaska
Kenai Fjords National Park is 567 thousand acres featuring the Harding Icefield and its radiating
glaciers along Kenai Fjord in South Alaska Rain forests, sea lions, sea otters, seals and variety of birdlife.
The park includes 8 glaciers actively "calving" icebergs into the Pacific.
The park includes coastal old-growth temperate rain forest, puffins, sea otters, black bears and harbor porpoises offshore.
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Homer Alaska Tours
There are exciting several options available to explore the wonders of this area.
Homer Alaska Area Attractions
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Best Western Kodiak Inn
- overlooks the beautiful St. Paul Harbor.
Anchorage Marriott Downtown
- the only full-service, luxury hotel in Anchorage where Guestrooms have oversized picture windows that frame striking views of downtown Anchorage, city Parkstrip, the Chugach Mountain Range & Cook Inlet.
Anchorage Hilton Downtown
- The hotel guest rooms have magnificent views of the Chugach Mountain Range, Cook Inlet or sweeping Anchorage vistas.
Historic Anchorage Hotel
- the hotel is an elegantly restored and generously appointed property offering the most modern amenities
Sheraton Anchorage Hotel & Spa'
- Located within walking distance of Anchorage’s many attractions—businesses, restaurants, and shopping—this prominent landmark is an ideal base for exploring the city.
The Hotel Captain Cook
- Since 1965, the Hotel Captain Cook has defined luxury in Alaska by offering a level of elegance and comfort unparalleled across the state.
Eagle River Microtel Inn
- Hotel in Palmer Alaska, offers downtown lodging, restaurant, lounge, conference, and banquet facilities.
Anchorage Marriott Downtown
- the only full-service, luxury hotel in Anchorage where Guestrooms have oversized picture windows that frame striking views of downtown Anchorage, city Parkstrip, the Chugach Mountain Range & Cook Inlet.
Anchorage Hilton Downtown
- The hotel guest rooms have magnificent views of the Chugach Mountain Range, Cook Inlet or sweeping Anchorage vistas.
Historic Anchorage Hotel
- the hotel is an elegantly restored and generously appointed property offering the most modern amenities
Howard Johnson Plaza Anchorage
- 246 Room Full Service Hotel Centrally located downtown Anchorage
Inlet Tower and Suites
- located near the Alaska Center for the performing arts, the Egan convention center, and the Tony Knowles coastal trail.
Ramada Anchorage Downtown
- located in the heart of downtown Anchorage minutes away from shopping and restaurants.
Comfort Inn Ship Creek
- Located in downtown Anchorage. Shopping, museums and restaurants nearby.
Sheraton Anchorage Hotel & Spa'
- Located within walking distance of Anchorage’s many attractions—businesses, restaurants, and shopping—this prominent landmark is an ideal base for exploring the city.
The Hotel Captain Cook
- Since 1965, the Hotel Captain Cook has defined luxury in Alaska by offering a level of elegance and comfort unparalleled across the state.
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