Beth and Raman

July 10, 2022 • Homer, AK

Beth and Raman

July 10, 2022 • Homer, AK

Places to Stay and Things to Do

PLACES TO STAY

AirBnB Homer

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Air BnB has everything from 4 bedroom houses to single bedroom cabins available in Homer. If you're looking for something off the beaten path, take a look!

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Lands End Hotel

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Homer, AK 99603, USA

Driftwood Inn, Lodges, Fishing Charters & RV Park

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135 W Bunnell Ave, Homer, AK 99603, USA
(907) 235-8019

Homer Inn & Spa

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895 Ocean Dr Loop, Homer, AK 99603, USA
(907) 235-1000

A more luxurious hotel option is The Homer Inn & Spa -- they have hot tubs and saunas and all of the spa treatments you might need. If you don't stay here but need some pampering, they will accommodate.

FOOD OPTIONS

Where do I get food in Homer?

If you have a kitchen, Safeway, the local grocery store, has most things. There are also a ton of great restaurants: Fat Olives, Little Mermaid, Finn's Pizza, and Two Sisters Bakery are all Homer classics.

Two Sisters Bakery

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233 E Bunnell Ave, Homer, AK 99603, USA
(907) 235-2280

Two Sisters Bakery is a Homer staple for delicious baked goods and coffee. ;)

What is "The Spit"

Homer is the end of the road south -- and The Homer Spit is as south as you get. The Spit is a geographical landmark located in Homer, Alaska on the southern tip of the Kenai Peninsula. The spit is a 4.5-mile long piece of land jutting out into Kachemak Bay. The spit is also home to the Homer Boat Harbor. There are many tourist shops, charter shops, restaurants, and hotels along the spit.

Finn's Pizza

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4287 Homer Spit Rd, Homer, AK 99603, USA
(907) 235-2878

Finns Pizza is wood fired and delicious.

ADVENTURES

North Country Halibut Charters

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4287 Homer Spit Rd, Homer, AK 99603, USA
(907) 235-7620

Homer is known for some of the best Halibut fishing in the world. If you want to catch a big one, or even just get out on the water, call North Country Halibut Charters and ask for Katherine Brennan.

Salty Dawg Saloon

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4380 Homer Spit Rd, Homer, AK 99603, USA
(907) 235-6718

The Salty Dawg Saloon was a cabin 157 years ago -- and now it's a rather eccentric local bar. Take a dollar bill to write a note on and tape to the wall (or ceiling). Smoking is still legal in certain bars in Homer.

Kachemak Bay State Park

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Homer, AK 99603, USA
(907) 269-8700

If you have any interest in the numerous hikes, camping spots, or kayak routes that the breathtaking Kachemak Bay State Park offers -- check out Mako's Water Taxi in the transportation section for all of your water taxi needs.

Mako's Water Taxi

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4308 Homer Spit Rd, Homer, AK 99603, USA
(907) 235-9055

If you want to be dropped off at one location in Kachemak Bay State Park and picked up at another for a hike or a paddle -- call Mako's. They'll take you where you want to go -- and pick you up, too. ;) If you want to get out there but don't quite know what -- they have a ton of information and suggestions to help you have an unforgettable experience. Mako's will rent Kayaks, too. Their taxi schedule is always fluctuating, so the more notice they have of your plans -- the better.

The Saltry Restaurant

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1 West Ishmailof, Halibut Cove, AK 99603, USA
(907) 226-2424

Amazing restaurant across the bay -- make reservations in advance for a tour on the Danny J, either early for a lunch sailing or afternoon for a dinner. ;) You will not regret this.