THINGS TO DO

• LOCAL EATS •

Little Mermaid - Click here for website

"We use local, seasonal, and sustainable ingredients and strive to make as much as we can fresh, in-house, and from scratch, to create an ever-changing, ever-evolving menu. We offer professional and consistent service and quality. " Make sure to call and make reservations!*

Captain Pattie's Fish House - Click here for website

A local favorite located on the Homer Spit. Make sure to request a table by the window. Going out fishing for the day on a charter? Captain Patties will cook and serve your fish the way you like it!

Finn's Pizza - Click here for website

"We proudly support the local farmers who make so much of this possible. Most of the ingredients we use on our pizzas, soups and salads are sourced from local farms right her in Homer, Alaska." 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. The restaurant has been a Homer favorite for over a decade.

Fat Olives - Click here for website

Another local favorite serving wood fire pizza, calzones, subs, salads, beer and wine.*Fun fact – this was where we had our first date on 7/7/14*

The Saltry Restaurant - Click here for website

Located on Ismailof Island in Halibut Cove, Alaska, The Saltry Restaurant opened in 1984 with the mission statement - Art on the face of the wilderness and fine dining. Since then, they have been serving both quality interpretations of classic dishes and daring new ventures into the uncharted territories of food. *Please read through their website, as you will need to travel via boat (most likely the Danny J) over to eat at the restaurant.*

Two Sisters Bakery - Click here for website

Local's favorite baked goods and sweet treats! Great place to stop for a snack or lunch. "Started in 1993 in a little lean-to shed, Two Sisters Bakery has grown over the years to fill a beautiful house with a wrap-around porch, right down the street from Bishops Beach in Homer’s historic Old Town. With a landscape of glaciers and volcanoes surrounding us, we celebrate our community connections with children playing in our play yard, a fire in the hearth, pies cooling in the window, and delicious local produce gracing our dishes whenever possible. Friends are the family we choose for ourselves, and we are happy to have chosen to be sisters."

AJ's OldTown Steakhouse & Tavern - Click here for website

"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 is located in the heart of Old Town, offers a casual, friendly atmosphere and is known locally as the Historic Waterfront."

Alice's Champagne Palace - Click here for website

Alice's Champagne Palace is dedicated to providing a friendly atmosphere, often referred to as Homer's Living Room, for food, drink and live entertainment.

Wild Honey Bistro - Click here for website

Everything is made from scratch daily. Sweet and savory crepes, espresso, and pastries. Gluten-free options available. "Our goal, here at Wild Honey, is to showcase natures 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."

Latitude 59 - Click here for website

A newly revamped location in Homer for quality coffee, sandwiches, soups, salads, quick bites and sweet treats!

Boardwalk Fish and Chip - Click here for website

Where the fish comes on a stick - Delicious fresh seafood based on local market pricing, cooked perfectly by experienced fish fry cooks - does not get much better than that!

Pizza Underground - Click here for website

"We here at Pizza Underground take your Pizza very seriously, offering a great pie every time. Eat in our Pie in the Sky dinning room locates on the top floor of Alice’s, or get curbside."

• ACTIVITIES •

Salty Dawg Saloon - Click her for website

Originally built in 1897, the Salty Dawg Saloon is one of Homer’s most historical and recognizable landmarks. Be sure to stop by for a drink and sweatshirt!

Bishop's Beach - Click here for website

Easy walking distance to shops, restaurants, and art galleries in Old Town, and to the Islands and Ocean Visitor Center via the Beluga Slough Trail, as well as miles of beautiful beach.

Alaska Maritime National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center (Islands & Ocean) - Click here for website

"Your window to the largest seabird refuge in the world, with all of the wonders of Kachemak Bay right outside its doors!"

Bear Creek Winery - Click here for website

Enjoy their distinguished, award-winning wines that are recognized internationally and are a favorite locally. They buy berries and fruit by the pound from our Alaskan community including red raspberries, yellow raspberries, blueberries, black currants, strawberries, gooseberries, apples, low bush cranberries, and rhubarb. Aside from having great access to the winery, the lodging offers both a secluded atmosphere and great views of Kachemak Bay - click here for availability.

Seldovia Bay Ferry (Homer Terminal) - Click here for website

Seldovia Bay Ferry provides fast, friendly and comfortable 45-minute passenger and light freight service between beautiful Seldovia and Homer, Alaska.

Halibut Cove - Click here for website

Halibut Cove is a little jewel tucked away in Alaska's first state park, Kachemak Bay State Park. The park area is a total of 400,000 acres of mountains, glaciers, forests, coastline and ocean. Visitors frequently observe sea otters, harbor seals, porpoise, and a variety of whale species.

Wynn Nature Center - Click here for website

"Come enjoy the beauty of the boreal forest. Smell the freshness of the spruce forest, gaze at the wildflowers and watch for the appearance of moose, bear, lynx, and songbirds on this 140-acre wildlife preserve."

Alaska Bear Adventures - Click here for website

"One of our rigorously trained guides will take you on your Bear Adventure. We keep tabs on the bears for over 100 miles of Katmai and Lake Clark park coastline. We go to the best bear viewing location for the day of your trip."

Ptarmigan Arts - Click here for website

This exceptional art gallery has existed in Homer, Alaska on Pioneer Avenue since 1984. Now a cooperative owned and operated by its member artists, this year-round gallery carries quality local artwork and handcrafted items including original watercolor and acrylic paintings, pottery, fine woodworking, jewelry, sculpture, metalwork, fiber/wearable arts, stained and fused glass, photography, Alaskan fine art prints, and cards.

Homer Brewing Company - Click here for website

Open since 1996, Homer Brewing Company has been welcoming both locals and visitors to the brewery most every day, year-round, after noon.

Homer Farmers Market - Click here for website

Bi-weekly market featuring locally grown and harvested produce, seafood, oysters, flowers, eggs, handmade crafts, and more!