2015 Official Homer Alaska Visitor`s Guide

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WWW.HOMERALASKA.ORG
2015 Official Homer Alaska Visitor’s Guide
Photo by Michael F. Hughes • Cover Winner • 2015 Homer Chamber of Commerce Visitor’s Guide Photo Contest
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table of contents
Welcome to Homer
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Itineraries • Accommodations • RVs & Camping • Fun for Kids • Downtown • Transportation
History • Scenic Drives • Glaciers • Photo Paradise • Natural History • Winter Getaway
Religious Services • Phone Numbers/Websites
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Attractions
Museums & Visitors Centers • Arts • Shopping • Dining & Spirits • Calendar of Events
Fishing
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Fishing Information • Harbor & Boat Launch • Winter King Salmon Tournament • Species
Jackpot Halibut Derby • River Fishing • Shellfish • Coast Guard • Commercial Fishing
Adventure
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Bear Viewing • Air Charters & Flight Seeing • Photo Contest Winners • Shorebird Festival
Tide Pooling • Wildlife • Biking • Homer Hiking • Sea Kayaking • Water Trail
Bay Tours & Water Taxis
Beyond Homer
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Kachemak Bay State Park • Lodging • Halibut Cove • Seldovia • Anchor Point • Old Believers
Relocation
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Temperatures • Sunrise & Sunset • City Facts
Membership
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Quick Reference Guide • Membership Directory
Maps
Area Map 2 • RV Parking 10 • Downtown 14 • Walking Tour 21 • Scenic Drives 22
Photo Opportunities 23 • Volcanoes 26 • Harbor 43 • Bear Viewing 58 • Homer Hiking Trails 63
Kachemak Bay State Park 70 • Seldovia 74 • Anchor Point 75
2015 OFFICIAL HOMER VISITOR’S GUIDE
Homer Chamber of Commerce
& Visitor Center
201 Sterling Hwy, Homer, AK 99603
www.HomerAlaska.org
(907) 235-7740
All rights reserved
Copyright 2015
Editorial:
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Cover Photos (clockwise from top):
Michael F. Hughes, Rainbow Tours,
Sanjana Greenhill, Courtesy Discovery
Message from Mayor Wythe
Welcome to the “Cosmic Hamlet by the Sea.” Homer was so named by a
beloved resident many years ago and certainly lives up to the name. The panorama created by the many glaciers of the Kenai Mountains on the far side of
Kachemak Bay provides a breathtaking view which serves not only as inspiration
to our numerous local artists, but is also alluring for anyone who loves the outdoors. Whether you are just coming for a visit, considering relocation, or looking
for a quality-of-life community for your business, Homer is a great place to be.
All seasons, there is something for everyone in Homer. Visit the many art shops which are open yearround; catch a world class halibut or winter king salmon; ride your snow machine in the Caribou Hills;
take a hike or ski the trails; go kayaking, wind/kite surfing, and boating on beautiful Kachemak Bay; stroll
the beach; or just relax on the deck of a local restaurant or B & B to enjoy the majesty of the view. Join the
locals in enjoying the spectacular beauty of our surroundings and step away from life’s hectic pace.
Please, come join us! At the “End of the Road”… the Adventure Begins!
Beth Wythe, Mayor of the City of Homer, Alaska
HOMER CHAMBER OF COMMERCE & VISITORS CENTER 2015
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©2006 ILLUSTRATION BY SANDRA HIGGINS
GETTING TO HOMER
By Road:
225 miles Anchorage to Homer
173 miles Homer to Seward
125 miles Homer to Cooper Landing
79 miles Homer to Soldotna
By Air:
45 minute flight Anchorage to Homer
OTHER MAPS
Downtown Homer Map
Historic Building Walking Map
Scenic Drives Photo Paradise
Volcanoes
Homer Spit Map - Harbor
Bear Viewing
Homer Area Trail Map
Kachemak Bay State Park Trail Map
Seldovia Map
Anchor Point Map
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Alaska Adventure
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907-223-6681 • 2525 Sterling Highway • Homer, AK 99603
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WELCOME
to Homer
Where to Stay
In This Section
at the “END OF THE ROAD”…the ADVENTURE begins
W
elcome to our town, Homer, Alaska,
on stunning Kachemak Bay. Made famous as
“The End of the Road” in Tom Bodett’s tales,
Homer is at the end of Alaska Highway 1,
about 225 miles south of Anchorage, surrounded by wilderness and ocean.
Our seaside town is accessible by road, ferry,
and daily flights from Anchorage. A home base
for great fishing (we’re the “Halibut Fishing
Capital of the World”), kayaking, bear viewing,
hiking, foodie and art vacations, Homer is also
known as “Your Destination for Recreation.”
Home to the Discovery Channel’s The
Last Frontier Kilcher family, and homeport to
the F/V Time Bandit of Deadliest Catch fame,
Homer’s museums, art galleries, great restaurants and seaside accommodations, all create
Alaska-sized memories to last a lifetime.
The Homer Spit (“spit” is a geological landform) features the longest road into
ocean waters in the world. You’ll appreciate its
incredible views and variety of wildlife along
the 4.5-mile multi-use trail that runs from its
base to its tip.
Just across Kachemak Bay is the state’s only
designated wilderness park. Local water taxis
specialize in transporting outdoor lovers to the
trailheads and campgrounds of Kachemak Bay
State Park. This unique combination of location, commerce, beauty, natural resources and
wilderness makes Homer a wonderful place to
visit, and a great place to live!
We love where we live, and we know our
visitors will too.
Photo by Michael Halstead • Welcome to Homer Winner • 2015 Homer Chamber of Commerce Visitor’s Guide Photo Contest
7 Things to Do & See
Itineraries
8Accommodations
10RVs & Camping
13 Fun for Kids & the
Whole Family
14Downtown Homer
Restrooms
15Transportation
Alaska Marine Hwy
16 Local Notables
17In Fond Memory
18The Early Days
19Homer Pennock
21Walking Tour
22Scenic Drives
Glaciers
23Photo Paradise
25Native Plants
26Volcanoes
27Winter Getaway
28Religious Services
Useful Numbers &
Websites
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Discover uniqueness...
Oceanfront relaxation...
Land’s End is a magical place, unlike
any other. From our tidewater location
with miles of beaches to customized
rooms, everything about the Land’s End
experience is unique.
Enjoy a hot sauna or a relaxing soak
in our outdoor hot tub. Experience
simulated lap swimming or
hydrotherapy in our heated wave pool.
Or exercise using our indoor fitness
equipment.
Indulge your body & soul...
Dine by the water’s edge...
The Raven’s Nest Spa is an inspiring
space to put your worries to rest.
Experience the full range of professional
treatments, from deep-tissue massage to
herbal wraps, waxing, and facials.
Watch otters, sea lions, eagles, and
puffins as you dine on the freshest
seafood Alaska has to offer. Wonderful
atmosphere with great service!
welcome | things to do & see
Art Scene
Farmers Market
Pioneer Avenue
Old Town
Homer Spit
Mari Minke
Explore Kachemak Bay
Harbor Tours
Water Taxis
Bay Cruises
Glacier Hiking
Remote Camping
Food & Spirits
Winery and Brewery Tours
Cooking School
Award-Winning Restaurants
Nightlife
Museums and Visitor
Centers
Be Pampered
Homer is pleased and proud to offer a
wonderful selection of great restaurants to
top off your adventure-filled days!
Homer Family Theatre
First Friday Gallery Walks
Live Music Pubs and Sports
Bars
Art and Music Events
(see calendar pg.38-39)
Across the Bay
Seldovia
Halibut Cove
Kachemak Bay State Park
“We saved the best for last.
This was our last stop of our
9-day Alaska tour.”
Day Spas / Workshops
Holistic Retreats
Yoga / Massage
itineraries
Two Days / Free or Almost Free
DAY 1: Visit Islands & Ocean Visitor Center, tour
Homer’s fine art galleries then drive Skyline Drive and
visit the Wynn Nature Center.
Day 2: Visit the Pratt Museum and the shops and
businesses on Pioneer Avenue, fish in the Homer
“Fishing Hole” or off the end of the Spit, walk around
the harbor or take one of the inexpensive harbor
tours, and visit the shops on the Spit.
Three Days / $150-$300 pp
DAY 1: Take a water taxi to Kachemak Bay State Park
to hike/bird on one of the many trails. Have dinner
at one of our great
restaurants!
DAY 2: Go to Halibut
Cove or Seldovia for
lunch or dinner and
walk the boardwalks
to art galleries, and
museums.
DAY 3: Half day of fishing, or a day of guided
kayaking, a 4-wheeler
tour, or Kachemak Bay
Carol Robinson
boat tour.
One Week / $450-$900 pp
DAY 1: Visit the Pratt Museum and Islands & Ocean
Visitor Center, and stroll down Pioneer Avenue,
checking out local galleries and shops. Find a café
for lunch or dinner.
DAY 2: Full or half day of halibut/salmon combo
charter fishing, then dine in one of our many great
restaurants!
DAY 3: A day of guided bear viewing in Katmai or Lake
Clark National Park.
DAY 4: Take a water taxi to the south side of the Bay
to hike to Grewingk Glacier. Tour Gull Island bird
rookery on the return.
DAY 5: Fish for free at the Homer “Fishing Hole” on
the Spit, or go 15 miles north of Homer and fish the
Anchor River for salmon or steelhead.
DAY 6: Golf at Homer’s local golf course. Travel on
Skyline Drive to take pictures of the view, with a stop
at the Wynn Nature Center.
Day 7: Walk the Spit beach, relax at an outside eatery,
then join the locals at one of the many summertime
events planned every year. Go home happy.
Mari Minke
Russell Campbell
THINGS TO DO & SEE
Pratt Museum
Islands & Ocean Visitor Center
Wynn Nature Center
Mari Minke
Michaela Baumgartner
Welcome to Homer –
Art Galleries
First Friday Gallery Walk
Theater Performances
Summer Musical Festival
KBBI Concert On The Lawn
Homer Movie Theatre
Shopping
JustMagd
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welcome | accommodations
Overnight in Homer
Handicap Access
Open All year
Restaurant
Pets
Internet
Cable/Sat.
Hot Tub
Contact Info
Full Breakfast
Business
Laundry
Pg
Kitchenettes
List of Advertisers
View Rooms
Accommodations Grid
Continental Breakfast
Photo by Michael Halstead
In town/Spit
ACCOMMODATIONS
- Welcome to Homer
No matter where you stay in Homer, you’ll have a great view, and
great hospitality. Homer has two centers of business – Downtown and
the Spit – so choosing where you stay can depend on what activities
you want to do. See our map on page 14 to help you.
In downtown Homer, you are close to the outstanding Pratt Museum
and Alaska Islands & Ocean Visitor Center, as well as unique art galleries, shops and restaurants. Enjoy quiet seclusion and great dining out
East End Road, or be right in the middle of the action on the Homer
Spit. See page 80 for business directory.
Apartments & Condos
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Sea Lion Cove
907-235-3400
www.sealiongallery.com/cove
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St. Augustine’s Kayak & Tours
907-299-1894
www.homerkayaking.com
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Stillpoint in Halibut Cove
907-296-2283
www.stillpointlodge.com
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Bear Creek Winery & Lodging
907-235-8484
www.bearcreekwinery.com
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Halcyon Heights B&B/Inn
907-235-2148
www.homerbb.com
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Homer B&B Association
907-226-1114
www.homerbedbreakfast.com
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Homer’s Finest B&B Network
www.homeraccommodations.com
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Timber Bay B&B
907-235-3785
www.timber-bay.com
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Alaska Adventure Cabins
907-223-6681
www.alaskaadventurecabins.com
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Cabin & Cottage Network
907-235-0191 or 888-364-0191
www.cabinsinhomer.com
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Driftwood RV Park & Charters
907-235-8019
www.thedriftwoodinn.com
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Heritage RV Park
907-226-4500 or 800-380-7787
www.alaskaheritagervpark.com
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HalcyonHeights
14.5 mi. East End Road
www.timber-bay.com
[email protected]
Private vacation home
1-888-649-2176
www.HomerBB.com
(907)235-2148
www.HomerGuestCottage.com
Open All year
Restaurant
Pets
Internet
Cable/Sat.
Hot Tub
Full Breakfast
Continental Breakfast
Laundry
Contact Info
Kitchenettes
Business
View Rooms
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In town/Spit
List of Advertisers
ACCOMMODATIONS
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Handicap Access
Open Year Round
(907) 235-3785
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• Hosted breakfasts • Conference Room
• Great views • Private baths & entries
• Open all year • Hot tub • Internet
• Help with local & statewide activities
Camping & RV Parks cont.
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Homer Spit Campground
907-235-8206
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Oceanview RV Park
907-235-3951
www.oceanview-rv.com
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Sportsman Supply & RV Park
907-235-2617 or 907-262-9749
[email protected]
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Hotels, Motels & Inns
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Alaska Cozy II Suites
907-235-1064 or 888-262-1064
www.cozy2logcabins.com
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Beluga Lake Lodge &
Restaurant
907-235-5995 or 888-795-6343
www.belugalakelodging.com
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Best Western Bidarka Inn
907-235-8148 or 866-685-5000
www.bidarkainn.com
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Central Charters
907-235-7847
www.centralcharter.com
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Driftwood Inn & RV Park
907-235-8019
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Land’s End Resort
907-235-0400 or 800-478-0400
www.lands-end-resort.com
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www.oceanshoresalaska.com
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Ocean Shores
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Resorts & Lodges
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Driftwood Wedding Lodge
Vacation Rentals
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Homer Guest Cottage
907-235-2176 or 888-649-2176
www.homerguestcottage.com
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Laughing Raven LLC
907-279-3264
www.vrbo.com/343300
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welcome | rvs & camping
Park your RV and Walk
RVs
- Welcome to Homer
Park your RV and walk to shops, restaurants, and galleries in
Downtown and Old Town (day use only).
� Homer Chamber of Commerce: From the Sterling Highway, turn
onto Ohlson Lane (toward the water) then take a left into the Homer
Chamber of Commerce and Visitor’s Center parking lot.
� Old middle school parking lot on Pioneer Avenue: From the
Sterling Highway, turn uphill onto Pioneer Avenue and take the first
left onto Woodside. You’ll see an older two story, tan building which is
Homer’s old middle school.
Take Note
RV Parks &
Dump Stations
For some vacationers, there is
nothing better than having your
own home on wheels. There are
RV parks on the Homer Spit, some
with laundries, espresso bars and
recreation rooms. You’ll also find
RV parks in town and at the edge of
town.
For your convenience, the city
has two dump stations: one on the
Homer Spit near the Nick Dudiak
Fishing Lagoon and one just off the
Sterling Highway, across from the
Post Office.
Homer, Alaska
RV Park
& Charters
Oceanfront Camping • Electric & Full Hook-ups • Showers • Bathrooms • Laundry • Gift Shop • Central Water & Sewer
WiFi • Overnight Rentals • Bookings for Halibut Charters & All Activities • Short Walk to Harbor, Restaurants & Shops
HERITAGE RV PARK
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107 Spacious Sites
50 Amp
WiFi & SAT TV
Laundry & Showers
Espresso Bar
Gift Shop
Ideal In-Town Location
Close to:
• Shopping
• Visitor
Centers
• Art Galleries
• Restaurants
• Wi
• Playground
Reasonable,
Seasonal
Rates
Secure Online Reservations
www.AlaskaHeritageRVPark.com
907-226-4500
The only full hook-up park on the Homer Spit! 3350 Homer Spit Road
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Open All Year
135 West Bunnell Avenue
(907) 235-8019
Homer, AK 99603
www.thedriftwoodinn.com [email protected]
welcome | rvs & camping
Private camping facilities are located on the
Sterling Highway just before entering Homer and
in town, Bunnell Avenue, Ocean Drive, and the
Homer Spit. City-managed campgrounds are
located along the beach on the Homer Spit, at
Mariner Park at the base of the Spit, and Karen
Hornaday Park off Fairview Ave.
See page 81 for business directory.
If we didn’t know better, we’d have to say the
Spit was originally made for the express purpose
of camping! But two different theories exist that
the Spit originates either from the tidal swells and
currents of Cook Inlet and Kachemak Bay over
millennia of sand buildup, or that it was pushed
into place by now-retreated glaciers.
Anyway you look at it, camping is an inexpensive and memorable way to experience Homer.
CAMPING
Far North Photography
“When we think of beauty,
grandeur, peace...in the
future we will al ways
think of Homer.”
Sportsman’s
Supply & RV paRk
Full Service RV Hook-Ups
• Public Use Shower &
Laundry Facility
• Ice
• Bait
• Clamming Gear
• Fishing Poles
Salmon or Halibut
• Visitors Information
Maps & More
• Tackle
Under the big Alaska flag
across from the boat launch.
361 Sterling Hwy
235-2617
or 262-9749 (winter)
[email protected]
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fun for kids
Hike along the beach or slough, in the forest
or on top of the bluff for fabulous views in
Homer. See map on page 63. Hikes ranging
from easy to challenging can be found across
the Bay in Kachemak Bay State Park. See
map on pages 2 & 3 with descriptions on
page 71, or pick up a Homer Walking Guide
from the Homer Chamber or Islands &
Ocean Visitor Centers.
Beaches
Fishing Hole
Anyone with a fishing license (not necessary
for children under 16) can fish for salmon in
the Nick Dudiak Fishing Lagoon on the Spit.
In addition, on the first Saturday in June and
the first Saturday in August, youth can learn
about fish and fish habitats, and gain knowledge about fishing. Just look for an employee
of Alaska Department of Fish & Game and
make sure to bring fishing equipment. Call
ADF&G for more information. 235-8191
Kevin Bell Memorial Ice Rink
Hockey, figure skating and other ice activities.
Open Sept 15-April 15. Closed summers.
Call 235-2647. www.kevinbellarena.org
Theater Camp
Pier One Theatre offers young people the
opportunity to write, produce and present
plays every summer.
www.pieronetheatre.org
Tide pooling
During extreme tide cycles, over 20 feet of
shoreline is exposed. Step carefully, and spend
time crouching and observing the sea life that
abounds. Go on your own, go with a guide
from Islands & Ocean Visitor Center June
through August, or go across the Bay with
the Center for Alaskan Coastal Studies from
Memorial Day to Labor Day. For tips on tide
pooling etiquette and environmental education
field trips, visit www.homerfieldtrips.org.
Arts
February:
ArtQuest Youth Afterschool Art Program
Homer Council on the Arts 235-4288.
Feb-May:
Youth/Teen Musical Theatre Program
Homer Council on the Arts 235-4288.
Summer Music Festival:
July 27-August 8th. Almost 2 weeks of music
events by Kenai Peninsula Orchestra.
www.kpoalaska.com. 235-4899
See Calendar of Events, page 38-39
Shorebird Festival
Kicking off in early May, the annual
Kachemak Bay Shorebird Festival celebrates
the return of spring and its many winged
visitors. The Junior Birder program will
build your child’s knowledge of the natural
world, and turn them into budding biologists.
Carl E. Wynn Nature Center: Weekly programs for ages 2-12. Guided and self-guided
walks, art and nature day camps, local plants
walks and community garden. Winter snowshoe rental. Peterson Bay Field Station: Spend
the day across the Bay. Yurt on the Spit:
Children’s programs includes the Creatures of
the Dock Tour (for all ages). S.P.I.T. Kids for
ages 6-10. Eco-Adventure Camp across the
Bay for ages 12-16. Junior Naturalist Camp,
ages 9-12. Marine Mammal Camp, ages 10-15.
235-6667. www.akcoastalstudies.org
FUN FOR KIDS
Bishop’s Beach, accessed from Main Street
in Old Town, offers picnic tables and BBQs,
long walks and stunning views. A trail also
leads to Bishop’s Beach along Beluga Slough
from Islands & Ocean Visitor Center. The
beach at Mariner Park on the Spit offers a
good view to the west. There are many accessible beaches farther out on the Spit, but be
very aware of our area’s high tides. Be careful
where you park and make sure your return
route won’t be covered by water.
Center for Alaskan
Coastal Studies
Hikes
& the whole family
Public Library
Karen Zak
Wildlife Viewing
Visit the wildlife viewing platforms across the
street from the Homer Airport or at base of
Spit. Watch for a variety of marine and wildlife. Visit the Chamber or Islands & Ocean to
purchase a Birding Map & Hotspots Guide.
Pratt Museum
Learn about regional flora and fauna, the
oil spill, the spruce bark beetle, the history
of Homer and so much more. Interactive
displays, community-based videos, aquaria
and fish feeding on Tuesday and Friday. Live
remote video monitoring of seabirds.
(See p. 30). Call 235-8635.
www.prattmuseum.org
Alaska Islands &
Ocean Visitor Center
Free hands-on exhibits, films,
activities, a marine discovery lab
and ranger-led walks and talks. (See p. 30)
www.islandsandocean.org
The Homer Public Library offers Preschool
Storytime every Wednesday at 10 am
for ages 3-5; siblings welcome. Small-fry
Storytime for children 2 years and under is
on Thursdays at 11:30 am - Noon. Check our
website for Summer Reading Program activities for youth, teens and adults.
235-3180.
www.cityofhomer-ak.gov/library
Kate Kuhns Aquatic Center
Located at Homer High School. Open swim,
lap swims, kayak instructions and events every
day except Sunday. Call 235-7416.
www.homerpool.org
Skateboard Park
Free to public. Bring your own equipment.
Located at the HERC Bldg. near Homer
Middle School.
Farmers’ Market
Saturdays 10 am - 3 pm, Wednesdays later in
the summer 3 pm - 6 pm. Kids’ activities and
music all summer long.
www.homerfarmersmarket.org
Homer Theatre
Daily matinees and blockbuster hits.
www.homertheatre.com
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welcome | downtown Homer
East Hill
CITY CAMPGROUND
HOSPITAL
POLICE
DOWNTOWN HOMER
BUSINESS DISTRICT
Heath St.
- Welcome to Homer
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n Walters
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HOMER
HIGH SCHOOL
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POST
OFFICE
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AIRPORT
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OLD TOWN HOMER
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©2006 Illustrated by Sandra Higgins
Restrooms
Public Restrooms on the Spit (see map on page 43):
•• Deep Water Dock
•• End of the Spit Park (between the Alaska Ferry Terminal and Land’s End Resort)
•• Ferry Terminal
•• Nick Dudiak Fishing Lagoon
•• Ramp 2 (before the Harbormaster’s Office)
•• Ramp 4 (beside Halibut Derby Headquarters)
•• Ramp 5 (at top of ramp)*
•• Ramp 6 (at the boat launch ramp)
Public Restrooms in town:
1 Across from Bartlett Street (Pioneer Avenue)
2 Pratt Museum (Bartlett Street)
3 Homer Public Library (Heath Street)
4 Homer City Hall (Pioneer Avenue)
5 Kachemak Bay Campus (Pioneer Avenue)
6 Homer Chamber of Commerce (Sterling Highway)
7 Alaska Islands & Ocean Visitor Center
(Sterling Highway)
8 Homer Airport terminal (on FAA Street)
9 Ben Walters Park (behind McDonald’s)*
10 Ulmers Drug & Hardware (Lake Street)
11 Bishops Beach parking lot*
12 Karen Hornaday Park*
13 WKFL Park (Pioneer Avenue)
* no running water
Juxia Scarpitta
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Transportation | Alaska Marine Highway
Homer offers daily scheduled
flights to Anchorage and points
around Kachemak Bay. Wheel and
float planes are available for charter.
Water taxis and ferries offer service throughout the Bay area and
the Alaska Marine Highway offers
regular service from Homer.
If you want to lease or rent a
vehicle, there are several car rental
businesses and some provide free
airport pickup and drop-off. There
are also bike, boat, and 4-wheel
ATV rentals available from local
businesses.
Taxicab companies offer 24-hour
service. The local drivers know the
area well and are a great source of
information about places of interest
and current happenings.
For road trips to Anchorage or
Seward with scenic stops along
the way, use a van service – a good
alternative and a leisurely ride.
Homer is served by the State ferries M/V Tustumena and the M/V
Kennicott, which are both passenger and car ferries with overnight
accommodations. The state ferry
offers regular service from Homer
to Seldovia, Kodiak Island and, once
a month, a seven-day round trip
excursion to the Aleutian Islands.
The Alaska Marine Highway
System also offers service across the
Gulf of Alaska from Whittier to
Juneau, making it possible to continue on to Skagway, Prince Rupert
B.C. or Bellingham, Washington.
For ferry information or reservations call 800-642-0066, or visit
www.ferryalaska.com
TRANSPORTATION
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halibut all the way from
South America. Could
easily stay for a lifetime...
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we turn . LOVING I T!!!”
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welcome | Local Notables
On the Discovery cable channel the commercial crabber, Time Bandit, has become a local draw to fans of the
very popular show Deadliest Catch. The Time Bandit is
one of the boats featured on the show, along with cocaptains Jonathan and Andy Hillstrand. You can see the
Time Bandit when it’s in port along dock area System 8
on the north side of the Harbor (see map on page 43).
Brothers Atz and Otto Kilcher are the stars of the
Discovery series Alaska: The Last Frontier, documenting how they and their sons continue to live off the land
much in the way their father, Yule, did when they were
growing up. Fans of the show might be surprised to
learn that the family is much bigger than what you see
on TV: Atz and Otto have six sisters, many of whom still
LOCAL NOTABLES
- Welcome to Homer
Homer is called home by several local celebrities.
Courtesy Discovery
arts: singing, and playing guitar and piano, painting and
storytelling. Atz’s daughter Jewel is the well-known
singer/songwriter.
Recently the historic Kilcher cabin has been turned
into a living museum where you can take a guided tour
by one of the siblings or cast
members by appointment.
The Kilchers periodically
offer art and music workshops, birding, mushrooming, making wild berry jam,
or learning about building
fences. Come in July, and you
can participate in the annual
Homestead Games, featuring
races, games, home-cooked
food and music.
Tours are given from
10 am to 4 pm. Advance
notice is necessary, please call
907-235-8713
Courtesy Discovery
live on or near the homestead with their families, all carrying on the farming, subsistence and artistic lifestyle of
their pioneer parents.
In the 1940s Yule and Ruth Kilcher left their native
Switzerland to escape wartime Europe and came to
Homer to homestead in the wilderness. They built a
log cabin with no electricity or plumbing on 160 acres,
and raised eight children. The Kilcher kids all grew
up clearing land, farming, fishing, herding cattle, berry
picking and gathering coal along the beaches to heat
their log home. For entertainment — and between home
schooling and daily chores — the family turned to the
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Courtesy Kilcher Family
In Fond Memory of
Renn Tolman
Maverick Boatbuilder
IN FOND MEMORY
Renn was a proud New Englander who never lost
his accent, but called Homer and Kachemak Bay home
for more than 40 years. He was best known as the
creator of the Tolman Alaskan Skiff, a boat designed to
navigate Alaska’s rugged waters in comfort and safety,
and the author of the books which allow anyone with
“common tools, common skill, and common materials”
to build their own Tolman Skiff.
He moved to Homer in 1971, building houses and
then expanding into boat building, eventually designing
and building his highly practical skiffs for Kachemak
Bay and beyond.
The Tolman Skiff, a dory-style vee-bottom boat, has
become a mini-cult among its users: Tolman skiffs can
be found around the globe and the U.S. His two do-ityourself books, describing an economical “stitch-andglue” construction process involving plywood and epoxy
resin, have sold thousands of copies.
Always opinionated, he scorned what he called
“wood polishers,” boatbuilders who were “self-indulgent
and (take) as long as (they) want.” He believed there
was “no incompatibility between doing good work and
fast work. It’s just a state of mind.”
As a flute and pennywhistle player in local bands
and a step-dance teacher, Renn also played a central role
in Homer’s thriving contra dance scene, providing an
authentic link to the New England and Cape Breton
traditions he treasured.
A bona fide outdoorsman, Renn used all his skiffs
to cross Cook Inlet’s open water on many hunting and
fishing trips. At his death he had just completed a new
design, the Tolman Trawler.
Diagnosed with colon cancer in 2008, he continued
to live an active life, consulting with Tolman Skiff
builders, hunting and fishing, skiing each winter in
Idaho and Wyoming (and skiing Augustine Volcano
across Cook Inlet), and hosting his annual New Year’s
Eve dance right up to the end.
For a video of Renn speaking about his life and his
boats go to—http://youtube/AZK3tDjLeN4
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Courtesy of Pratt Museum Photo Archives.
Rev. Murray Historic Collection
in the late 1700s, adding their culture and naming some of the geographic features. In the late
1800s, coal was mined here and became the
early economic base, transported by railroad
from Bidarka Creek to ships at the end of the
Homer Spit.
The village of Homer was located on the
tip of the Spit from 1896 to 1902 until it was
abandoned. The second community of Homer
developed near the base of the Spit in the
1910s. Homer grew to encompass the foothills
as more settlers came into the country. Towns
on the south side of Kachemak Bay had already
established a foothold in the fisheries, but as the
dynamics changed and Homer was linked by
road to the rest of the world in 1950, the focus
shifted to the north side of the Bay. In the
process, some buildings were deconstructed in
Seldovia and Halibut Cove, and barged across to
be rebuilt. Some of those structures stand today
and are still in use in the hub of the Old Town
and Pioneer Avenue.
See page 21 for more information.
Corner of Bartlett St. and Pioneer Ave., 1956.
THE EARLY DAYS
- Welcome to Homer
The Early Days
Editor note: Historical facts from Janet Klein’s Kachemak
Bay Communities, Their Histories, Their Mysteries.
Chamberlain and Watson General Store in Old Town, 1948.
Just what is a spit anyway?
The prevalent theory for the Spit’s origin is that it
is the remains of an ancient glacial moraine, constantly
reshaped by ocean currents. Two archeological finds, one
near the base and one about three-fourths of the way
out, reveal that the Spit was used by humans long before
written history. Fire-cracked rocks and shells indicate
that people gathered clams and mussels here, cooking
them over open fires. Pacific Eskimo are known to have
lived on these shores thousands of years ago. Dena’ina
Athabascan Indians moved into Cook Inlet about 1,000
years ago. Russian explorers, trappers and traders came
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The forces of nature that built the Homer Spit might
have washed it away years ago if humans had not intervened. Winter storms roaring out of the northwest try to
separate the 4.5-mile strip of sand and gravel from the
mainland almost every year, but rock walls and perseverance keep it intact.
Entryway into barn owned by Nels Svedlund, early settler
in Homer. From the William Wakeland Collection.
In 1999, Klein learned that Homer
Pennock had been married twice.
Although his New York City death
certificate states that he had no
children, he had, indeed, fathered four
with his first wife. His granddaughter
contacted the Homer Public Library
wanting to learn more about her
infamous grandfather and eventually
sent the formal portrait of Homer
Pennock to Ms. Klein.
Now the question is: Is the unkept gold miner
pictured on the cover of The Homer Spit, Coal,
Gold, and Con Men really Homer Pennock?
Could he possibly be the same man as depicted
Join Toin the formal portrait shown in Kachemak Bay
day! PreCommunities, Their Histories, Their Mysteries? No one
knows!
pressFo© Janet Klein and Joan Pennock Craig
Homer Pennock was a confidence man, a con man who
created numerous schemes for separating wealthy people
from their money. In 1896 and ’97, he set up base camp on the
Homer Spit (named in his honor by the hopeful
gold miners in his crew) and sought gold
throughout Cook Inlet. With some knowledge
of the local gold and coal outcrops, Pennock
established bogus mining companies, then
traveled to the East Coast to sell stock in them.
Like many con men, he preferred to be secretive
and avoided being photographed. So when local
historian Janet Klein received a photograph of a
scruffy, grizzled miner from the Canadian archive
in 1995, she greeted it with some skepticism and
then chose to publish it… (a life-size painting of
the grizzled miner hangs in the Homer Chamber
of Commerce & Visitor Center).
HOMER PENNOCK
Courtesy Janet Klein
Will the Real Homer Pennock...
Bishop’s Beach, Inlet Trading Post, Homer News building,
Ohlson Lane Cabin. Circa 1943. From the William Wakeland Collection.
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Historic Town Center Walking Tour
Sterling Hwy
Old Town
Celebrating Homer’s Buildings, published in 2002.
Business District
COURTESY OF PRATT MUSEUM PHOTO ARCHIVES
Pratt House
1. Just off the Sterling Hwy.
(Bypass) on Pioneer Ave. is
the Pratt House, now the
Homer Hostel. Designed by
Sam Pratt, the interior features
arched book cases and a
curved telephone seat.
2. The Harrington Cabin,
built in 1935, is now located
next to the Pratt Museum. The
log structure was home to
many families and was once
artist Toby Tyler’s studio.
Harrington Cabin
Homer Cash Store
3. The Homer Cash Store
was one of Homer’s premier stores when it opened
with a full stock of general
merchandise in 1936. In the
early years, the second story
served as the town’s dance
hall, but eventually it was
converted to living quarters. It
was renovated to simulate its
early form, and now houses
Coast Guard offices.
6. The Heady Hotel is
still a hotel. Al and Esther
Heady began building the
three-story structure in July
of 1946. With three-sided
logs and a poured concrete
floor, the hotel has been
an impressive landmark in
the heart of town since it
opened in 1948. Today it is
run as the Heritage Hotel.
Homer Post Office
Kranich House
Hansen Log Home
7. Arleen Kranich first drew
the design for the two-story
Inlet Trading Post
Kranich House on wrapping paper. She and her husband cut the logs and sawed
them into lumber at their Diamond Ridge Road sawmill, and
hauled it into town to build their home in 1944. It is now
home to a variety of businesses.
HISTORIC WALKING TOUR
Listed here are just a few of Homer’s historic buildings.
Some of the earliest buildings were created from spruce logs
or materials salvaged from docks or wooden boats. More information is available at the Pratt Museum, Homer Chamber
of Commerce and Visitor Center, or in Janet R. Klein’s book
5. Also on Pioneer is the
old Homer Post Office.
This tiny log cabin was built
in 1927 as a community
project on Tom Shelford’s
homestead near the mouth
of the Beluga Slough. In
1936, a new post office was
erected, and this building
was eventually transported
to this location.
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4. The Jones House is now
offices. This building was first
built in Halibut Cove, from
floor joists and framing members salvaged from a defunct
herring saltery. The materials
were boated to Homer and
then hauled from the harbor
by a team-drawn wagon to
its present location.
Old Town
8. The Hansen Log Home, now beautifully refurbished, was
built of local spruce in the 1920s, on an island across the
bay. It was dismantled in the 1930s and barged across to
Homer. It is now home to the Old Inlet Bookshop.
9. Old-timers would hardly recognize it now, but the Inlet
Trading Post, constructed around 1937 by Maybelle and
Arthur Berry, was known as “Berry’s” with a grocery store on
the ground floor and a hotel above. It now houses a deli and
Bunnell Street Art Center.
10. Across the street from the gallery, find the Inlet Inn Hotel. In former years, this building was a school, cold storage,
private residence and hotel. Today it is the Driftwood Inn.
11. The Ohlson Lane Cabin’s history is a bit obscure; early
residents remember it well, but don’t recall for sure who built
it nor when. Some say it was a casket storage building at
one time. It is now a private residence and the owners don’t
mind photographers.
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welcome | scenery
Scenic Drives
SCENIC DRIVES | GLACIERS
- Welcome to Homer
Sterling Highway
Some of the Sterling Highway has
been designated a Scenic Byway for
very good reasons.
There is
nothing
quite like it
anywhere
in the
world.
Don’t
miss the old
Russian church at
Ninilchik. View forests, rivers, ocean,
snow-capped mountains, massive
volcanoes, moose and log cabins as
you drive down the Kenai Peninsula.
At the top of the hill above Homer,
Baycrest Overlook provides a
panoramic view of Kachemak Bay,
glaciers and the Homer Spit.
North Fork Loop
Drive the 14-mile North Fork
Loop Road out of Anchor Point,
curving through the hills back
toward Homer. It is paved into
the village of Nikolaevsk where it
changes into a wellmaintained gravel
road. It provides
exceptional views
of the peninsula
and surrounding
countryside.
Skyline
© 2006 Illustrated by Sandra Higgins
At the top of
East Hill Road is
Skyline Drive. Turn to the east
(right) on Skyline and you’ll find
the Carl E. Wynn Nature Center,
which offers guided walks with a
naturalist familiar with the area.
Watch for sandhill cranes as well
as moose and occasional porcupine.
Turn to the west (left) on Skyline
and you’ll soon find a scenic view
pullout, where you can photograph
all of Homer, Kachemak Bay State
Park and the Kenai Mountains.
Continue west across the ridge
for panoramic views of downtown
Homer, the Spit and the Bay. At
Diamond Ridge, turn right for an
eagle’s eye view of Cook Inlet and
its volcanoes, or head down West
Hill Road to Homer.
East End Road
This drive takes you through
neighborhoods, communities, farms,
meadows, and forests. It offers
stunning views of Kachemak Bay
glaciers and mountains. Watch
for wildlife, as sandhill cranes and
moose feast in the fields along the
road. Keep the camera handy!
The road ends on the beach at
the head of Kachemak Bay in the
Russian village of Kachemak Selo,
but don’t drive down the last stretch
as it is very steep and not maintained.
Glaciers
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Laced between the mountain peaks on the far side of
Kachemak Bay, rivers of ice flow from the Harding Ice
Field. Named after President Warren Harding, the ice
field is one of the remaining four in the United States
with over 30 glaciers covering over 300 sq. miles.
Most of Alaska’s glaciers are tidewater glaciers, meaning they calve into saltwater. Homer’s glaciers are alpine
glaciers, unique in that they form in mountain valleys creating their own moraine lake.
The three most visible glaciers are the ones closest to
Halibut Cove: Grewingk, Portlock and Dixon Glacier.
They are best viewed from East End Road and Skyline
Drive. Two glaciers, Wosnesenski and Doroshin, are partially visible from Homer, behind Poot Peak and beyond
China Poot Bay.
Walking on the ice field and glaciers is extremely hazardous, recommended only for experienced mountaineers.
Check with the Kachemak Bay State Park Service and
consult local guides. See page 70-71 for trail information.
Russell Campbell
welcome | photography
Photo Paradise of the North
Photo by Carol Robinson
Drive over the hill on the Sterling Highway, gasp as you get your first glimpse of Homer and
Kachemak Bay… and just remember to breathe. We know; it’s spectacular, mind-bogglingly beautiful,
and just plain special.
Welcome! Homer is a northern paradise for photographers with its abundance of wildlife, Kenai
Mountain range vistas, a vibrant port, and interesting local personalities. All of it lends itself to a wealth
of opportunity for taking great pictures.
Here are some places to go exploring with your camera. The map on
this page will show you the locations by number.
Jeff Gladden
Aubrey Behrends
14 - Land’s End Resort:
The end of the Spit at the resort is a great vantage point to photograph
surfcasting anglers, fishing boats leaving and returning to the harbor,
and the Homer Yacht Club regattas on the weekends.
PHOTO PARADISE
15 - East Hill Road & Skyline Drive:
Bird’s-eye view of the town and the Spit with the Kenai Mountains as a backdrop.
16. Russian Old Believers Villages:
Drive the 25 miles out East End Road to find the marvelous beauty at the end of
Kachemak Bay (see description page 75).
Terri Lyon
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2 - Old Town:
Homer’s original buildings and
the Bunnell Art Gallery where
artists in residence are sometimes working on projects.
3 - Bishop’s Beach:
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12 - The Salty Dawg:
A memorial to
local fishermen
who have lost
their lives at sea.
The infamous watering hole
(look for the lighthouse tower).
4. Islands & Ocean
Visitor Center:
Beluga Slough trail leads down into the
marsh for shorebird viewing.
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Boat
Graveyard:
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welcome | natural history
Native Plants
While many of Homer’s wild plants are friendly, there are
some that are poisonous. It’s a good idea to buy a local plant
identif ication book so you can tell the difference.
Plants to enjoy...
FIREWEED - This flower hardly qualifies
as a weed. The four-petaled flowers grow
along tall, graceful stalks and bloom bright
magenta from the bottom up. Summer
is ending when the tip of the fireweed
blooms. Like almost everything that grows
wild here, it has medicinal properties and
can be eaten. Don’t be surprised if you find
a few blossoms tossed with your salad.
Amy Eckels
Scott Turkington
NATIVE PLANTS
FORGET-ME-NOT - The territorial
government adopted the wild native forgetme-not as the official flower April 29,
1917. Five sky-blue connected petals ring
a white inner circle and a yellow center in
this small flower. Look for them close to
the ground in cooler, partially-shaded areas
from June to late July.
Plants to Avoid...
LUPINE - The lupine proliferates in
gardens and along roads and trails. Its
bonnet-shaped blossoms add color to the
countryside and are credited with enriching
the soil. LUPINE IS POISONOUS. DO
NOT EAT IT.
Mike Criss
DEVIL’S CLUB - Woody stems, six to
eight feet tall when fully grown, are protected by sharp thorns. The huge leaves are
prickly on the undersides. Clusters of white
flowers become brilliant red berries in fall.
Like many defensive plants, this one has
several medicinal uses.
Sandra Higgins
COW PARSNIP - Also called pootschki
(push-key), this plant grows to be eight feet
tall. The flower clusters are creamy white.
Skin contact can result in severely painful
blisters. Inhaling the smoke from burning
stalks can also cause internal blisters. Some
people are more sensitive to the plant than
others and the effect of the poison is intensified by exposure to sun.
Scott Turkington
Martha Wagele
NETTLES - The nettle ranks right up
there with devil’s club and cow parsnip.
It grows close to the ground and delivers
discomfort through stinging hairs on the
leaves and stems.
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welcome | natural history
RING OF FIRE
- Welcome to Homer
Pacific Ring of Fire
Scott Dickerson
MOUNT DOUGLAS VOLCANO guards the entrance to Cook Inlet
with its 7,005 foot high vantage, just north of the Shelikof Strait. The
summit is warm (about 72 degrees), with a highly acidic crater lake
about 525 feet wide. Although no recent eruption has been recorded,
relatively fresh lava flow, with no ice buildup, indicates that this giant is
only sleeping.
Ben Mitchell
MOUNT ILIAMNA VOLCANO, which appears as snowy peaks
across Cook Inlet from Anchor Point, is actually one mountain, with a
10,013 foot summit and four peaks. No recent activity has been recorded
from this volcano other than swarms of earthquakes, some with a magnitude of three.
Rutherford & Grannan
MOUNT REDOUBT VOLCANO last erupted in April 2009.
It began with a minor explosion of steam and ash just after 1pm
on March 15. Major explosive events began March 22 and the
Alaska Volcano Observatory recorded more than 19 separate
explosions. Plume heights exceeded 50,000 feet above sea level
on multiple occasions. On the afternoon of March 28, ash fall in
Anchorage closed the airport from 5pm until 7am the next morning (March 29). The largest explosion occurred April 4, lasting
more than 30 minutes, and was comparable in size to the largest
event of the 1989/1990 Redoubt eruption. About 1/16th of an
inch (1.5 mm) of ash fall was measured near Seldovia and Homer
following the April 4 explosion.
Holly Dickson
MOUNT AUGUSTINE VOLCANO, about 70 miles from Homer, is
an island that stands off the west shore of the Inlet. It is about 4,025 feet
high and is probably the most photographed of the volcanoes. Augustine
ended a 20-year period of repose on January 11, 2006 with 13 explosive
eruptions in 20 days. Explosive activity shifted to a quieter effusion of lava
in early February 2006, forming a new summit lava dome and two short,
blocky lava flows by late March.
Homer is a Tsunami
Ready and Storm
Ready Community.
Mt. Augustine Volcano
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Rose Grech
There are tsunami warning sirens and
evacuation route signs in strategic
places around town, on the beaches
and the spit. In the event of a tsunami,
instructions will be given on the sirens,
radio & TV. Siren tests are done
weekly and will state that it is a test.
Information from web sites of
www.usgs.gov, www.skimountaineer.com,
www.avo.alaska.edu and
Alaska Volcano Observatory, Anchorage.
WINTER
Getaway
in Homer
• First Fridays art walk
• Reserve a State Park Cabin across the Bay
(via water taxi)
• Outdoor ice skating on Beluga Lake
• Snomads backcountry snowmachining
• World-class feeder king
(aka “winter king”) fishing
WINTER GETAWAY
• Metropolitan Opera at the Homer Theatre /
monthly in winter
• Taste of Homer tasting event / late Sept
• Documentary Film Festival / late Sept
• Enjoy the Pratt Museum, one of our local
spas, or tour a local brewery and winery
• Extreme surfing on the Spit
• Old Time Christmas Tree Lighting / Dec 3
• Nutcracker Faire / Dec 5-6
• Nutcracker Suite Ballet / Dec 5-6, 11-12.
• Tustumena 200 Sled Dog Race / Feb 7
• Winter Carnival / Feb 12-15
• Ohlson Mountain downhill skiing and
snowboarding
• Fat Bike Festival / Homer Cycling Club /
Feb 6-8
• Rent snowshoes at the
Center For Alaskan Coastal
Studies
• Kachemak Nordic Ski Club
– 40 km of groomed crosscountry ski trails
• Indoor ice skating at the
Kevin Bell Arena on the Spit
• Kachemak Nordic Ski Club
sponsors Homer Epic 100 &
Ski to Sea, both in March
• Winter King Salmon
Tournament starts the fishing season / March 21
HCOC
Our sleepy little town at the tip of Alaska’s
“Banana Belt” is not so sleepy in the winter!
Come visit us for a quiet weekend away from
the hustle and bustle of “The Big Town,” or
spend the holidays with us. We’ve got a great
mix of invigorating outdoor activities, arts and
social events, and what we think is the best
“foodie” destination in Alaska. Here’s a listing
of what Homer has to offer when Old Man
Winter descends upon us:
For information on any of these
events and activities call the
Homer Chamber of Commerce &
Visitor Center at 907-235-7740
or visit www.homeralaska.org.
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welcome | community
Religious Services
Homer
All Saints of America Antiochian
Orthodox Christian Mission.......... 235-8871
RELIGIOUS SERVICES | USEFUL NUMBERS & WEBSITES
- Welcome to Homer
Assembly of God............................ 235-8874
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Baha’i Faith..................................... 235-8015
Christian Community Church....... 235-8291
Christian Science Society............. 235-8543
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day
Saints............................................... 235-7281
Church on the Rock Homer.......... 235-2689
Church of the Nazarene................ 235-8747
East Gate Fellowship..................... 235-5195
East Homer Church of Christ....... 235-7606
Eckankar......................................... 235-5329
Faith Lutheran Church................... 235-7600
Glacierview Baptist Church.......... 235-8779
Homer Christian Church............... 235-8314
Homer Independent
Baptist Church............................... 235-2431
Homer United
Methodist Church.......................... 235-8528
Kingdom Hall of
Jehovah’s Witnesses..................... 235-3435
New Life Tabernacle...................... 235-7931
Refuge Chapel................................ 235-4744
Religious Society of Friends (Quaker)........................ 235-4226
Salvation Army Center of
Worship and Service...................... 235-2609
St. Augustine’s
Episcopal Church........................... 235-1225
St. John the Baptist
Catholic Church............................. 235-8436
Seventh Day Adventist Church..... 235-4240
Anchor Point
Anchor Point Baptist Church........ 235-8852
Church of Christ............................. 235-7888
Church of the Nazarene................ 235-9058
Lighthouse Community
Assembly of God............................ 235-3480
Seldovia
Prince of Peace Lutheran............. 235-7600
Seldovia Bible Chapel.................... 234-7696
St. Nicholas Russian Orthodox.... 234-7696
useful numbers
& websites
Get Connected
Alaska Marine Highway
800-642-0066
www.ferryalaska.com
Alaska Maritime National
Wildlife Refuge
235-6546
alaskamaritime.fws.gov
Bird Alert Info Line
235-7337 (PEEP)
www.birdinghomeralaska.org
Online
in Homer
Homer Animal Shelter
235-3141
www.homeranimals.com
City of Homer
235-8121
www.cityofhomer-ak.gov
Dept. of Fish and Game
235-8191
www.adfg.alaska.gov
Dept. of Motor Vehicles
235-7341
doa.alaska.gov/dmv
Emergency
911
Fire Department
235-3155
www.cityofhomer-ak.gov/fire
Homer Chamber of
Commerce – Visitor Center
235-7740
www.homeralaska.org
Homer Ferry Terminal
235-8449
www.ferryalaska.com
Homer Jackpot
Halibut Derby
235-7740
www.homerhalibutderby.com
Alaska Islands & Ocean
Visitor Center
235-6961
www.islandsandocean.org
Job Center
226-3040
www.jobs.alaska.gov
Kenai Peninsula Borough
262-4441
www.borough.kenai.ak.us
Kachemak Bay Campus
Kenai Peninsula College
235-7743
www.kpc.alaska.edu/kbc
Kenai Peninsula Tourism
& Marketing Council
800-535-3624
www.kenaipeninsula.org
KPB School District
714-8888
www.kpbsd.k12.ak.us
Library
235-3180
www.cityofhomer-ak.gov/library
Marine Wildlife Rescue
888-774-7325
Parks & Outdoor Recreation
262-5581
www.alaskastateparks.org
Police
235-3150
www.cityofhomer-ak.gov/police
Port and Harbor
235-3160
www.cityofhomer-ak.gov/port
Postal Service
235-6129
www.usps.com
Pratt Museum
235-8635
www.prattmuseum.org
Public Works
235-3170
www.cityofhomer-ak.gov/publicworks
South Peninsula Hospital
235-8101
www.sphosp.com
Road and Weather
511
www.dot.state.ak.us
Senior Citizens, Inc.
235-7655
www.homerseniors.com
Kachemak Bay
Shorebird Festival
235-7740
www.kachemakshorebird.org
State Troopers
235-8239
Time and Temperature
235-6101
Travel Advisories
511
511.alaska.gov
Wildlife Protection
235-8239
Use area code 907 prefix unless
otherwise noted.
Weather Line
800-472-0391
The Homer Chamber of
Commerce offers free high-speed
WiFi sponsored by local wireless
Internet Provider, SpitwSpots.
Homer Public Library has free
wireless available throughout the
building, in addition to nineteen
public computers. Bring your own
devices or request a guest pass to
use the computers. Many lodging,
cafes, campgrounds, and other
businesses also offer free WiFi
Hotspots.
attractions
A
s you discover
Homer, you’ll find great
opportunities to shop
for gifts or take home
a unique piece of art.
Spend the afternoon
learning about local
history and nature
with a stop at the Pratt
Museum, a visit to the
Visitor Center, or the
Center For Alaskan
Coastal Studies.
Homer is filled with
talented residents. You
can find them acting
on stage at Pier One
Theatre or performing at one of the local
clubs. Orchestra and
band concerts, square
and contra dancing,
as well as a series of
winter recitals provide
entertainment. Stroll
from gallery to gallery
on “First Fridays," catch
local artists at work, and
be inspired. Or visit our
brewery and winery,
which offer tastings.
Check the weekly
newspapers, radio stations, or the Homer
Chamber of Commerce
& Visitor Center for
current happenings.
Photo by Jessica Rawls
Attractions Category Winner
2015 Homer Chamber of Commerce
Visitor’s Guide Photo Contest
In This Section
30 Alaska Islands & Ocean
Pratt Museum
31 Daily Summer Programs
Center for Alaskan
Coastal Studies
32 Artrageous Homer
Orchestra
33 Street Faire
Writers’ Conference
34Shopping
35 Farmers’ Market
36 Food & Spirits
Dining Grid
37 Taste of Homer
38 Calendar of Events
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ISLANDS & OCEAN | PRATT MUSEUM
- Attractions
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Near the Homer Chamber of
Commerce & Visitor Center on
the Sterling Highway is a window
into the largest seabird refuge in the
world, with all the natural wonders
of Kachemak Bay right outside its
doors. Visit the Alaska Islands &
Ocean Visitor Center for an introduction to this rich environment and
its inhabitants. Knowledgeable staff
offer guided walks, talks, and handson marine labs, and will give you tips
on wildlife viewing, public lands and
points of interest.
Take a self-guided, interactive tour
of the exhibits and artwork, featuring
sculpted re-creations of wildlife
in the Alaska Maritime National
Wildlife Refuge. Expand your
horizons with daily films, including
an award-winning movie, “Journey
of the Tîglax̂” (the Refuge’s research
and service vessel) and a short film
about the Kachemak Bay Research
Reserve. Enjoy the nature-oriented
Alaska Geographic bookstore and
a boardwalk through adjoining
wetlands to Bishop’s Beach, offering
Joel Vos
guided and unguided bird watching
and tide pooling tours.
The Center hosts nature-related
events and marine discovery labs
year-round, and partners with the
Homer Chamber of Commerce to
bring us the Kachemak Bay Shorebird
Festival in May. Open 9am - 5pm
daily during summer (Memorial Day
through Labor Day), 12pm - 5pm
Tuesday through Saturday in winter,
and admission is free. For more information, call 235-6961 or visit
www.islandsandocean.org.
Pratt Museum
The award-winning Pratt Museum
is a community gathering space
featuring art, science and culture.
Recognized with the National Award
for Museum Service, the museum
has garnered many additional
awards, most recently the Award for
Excellence from Museums Alaska in
2013.
The Pratt hosts indoor exhibits of
art, natural history, Native cultures,
homesteading, quilts, fishing, and
marine ecology with live aquaria.
Live remote video shows pelagic
seabirds at a rookery in Kachemak
Bay. Outdoor exhibits include the
historic Harrington cabin, a botanical
garden, and an art and nature trail.
A stewardship exhibition focuses on
the brown bears of Cook Inlet and on
the devastation of the region’s forests
caused by the spruce bark beetle.
Special events are held throughout
the year and include lectures, cultural
events, educational programs, and
community discussions.
Museum admission: $8 adults, $6
seniors, $4 for ages 6-18 or $25 for a
family. Access to the Museum Store is
free. Summer hours: 10am-6pm every
day. Call 235-8635 or visit
www.prattmuseum.org.
Pratt Museum
Don't Miss
Daily Summer Programs
Alaska Islands & Ocean programs run from June 16 - August 10.
CACS offers daily, guided, full and half-day, eco-adventure tours to
Peterson Bay; kayaking and yurt stays may be added from Memorial
Day to Labor Day. Wynn Nature Center open June 13 - Labor Day
THURSDAY
Wynn: Guided Hikes 10am & 2pm
CACS Yurt on the Spit: Creatures of the Dock Tour 1:30 & 4:30pm;
Daily tours across the bay - see above
Islands & Ocean: Guided Walk 11 am; Film 1pm; Talk or Tour 3 pm
FRIDAY
Wynn: Guided Hikes 10am & 2pm; Fantastic Friday 6:30-8:00pm;
Knee High Naturalists (2-4 yrs.) 10:30-11:30
Daily tours across the bay - see above; Beach, Birds, Brew & Oysters Too!! 1pm – 5pm
Pratt Museum: Historic Harbor Walking Tour 3pm on the Spit by
the Salty Dawg; Fish Feeding 4pm
Islands & Ocean: Guided Walk 11 am; Film or Discovery Lab 1pm; Talk or Tour 3 pm
SATURDAY
Pratt Museum: Historic Harbor Walking Tour 3pm on the Spit
by the Salty Dawg
SUNDAY
Wynn: Guided Hikes 10am & 2pm.
CENTER FOR ALASKAN COASTAL STUDIES | SUMMER PROGRAMS
WEDNESDAY
Wynn: Guided Hikes 10am & 2pm; Trackers (ages 8-11) 1-3pm
The Center offers personal interactions and
connections to one of the most ecologically diverse and
productive places in the world. Activities for all ages
and abilities!
A popular experience is a naturalist-led full-day
tour to the Peterson Bay Field Station. Across
Kachemak Bay from Homer, it includes a stop at the
Gull Island seabird rookery to view thousands of sea
birds. Groups are small and personal and provide an
exciting adventure! You’ll explore amazing tidepools,
coastal forest trails, birds, touch tanks and more.
Daily from the Homer Harbor. Kayaking and overnight stays in cozy yurts also available.
On the Homer side, naturalists lead easy guided
walks through CACS’ 140-acre Carl E. Wynn Nature
Center daily at 10am and 2pm. Wildflower meadows, songbirds and spruce forests welcome visitors for
naturalist-led or self-guided hikes as well as special
programs for all ages from pre-school through adults.
There are over 5 miles of well-groomed trails and 800
feet of handicapped accessible boardwalk. A user fee
of $7/adults, $6/seniors, $5/youth under 18, and $20/
family is charged for day use. Admission is always
FREE for CACS members. Weekly preschool and
children’s programs are also offered, as well as free
Thursday night programs for all ages. The W.N.C.
is located at 1.5 mile East Skyline Drive. The Daisy
Lee Bitter Visitor Cabin is open daily from 10am –
6pm from June 13 to Labor Day.
Want a fascinating, up-close look at the marine
creatures living in the Homer Harbor? Meet at the
CACS Yurt located across from the Harbormaster's
Office for a Creatures of the Dock tour. Daily tours
at 1:30pm and 4:30pm from Memorial Day to Labor
Day. The Yurt is open daily to book tours from 10am
– 6pm. On Fridays 1-5, join us for a Beach, Birds,
Brew and Oysters Tour!!
Call 235-6667 or visit www.akcoastalstudies.org for
more information and a calendar of events.
Attractions -
MONDAY
CACS Yurt on the Spit: Little Spits 10:30am-11:30am; Creatures
of the Dock Tour 1:30 & 4:30pm; Daily tours across the bay - see
above
Pratt Museum: Object at Hand 2-3pm
TUESDAY
Wynn: Guided Hikes 10am & 2pm; Bio Kids, 5-8 years, 1-3 pm
Pratt Museum: Fish Feeding 4pm
Center for
Alaskan Coastal Studies
Check the Homer Chamber of Commerce Visitor Center for current program schedule.
CACS - Center for Alaskan Coastal Studies
Wynn - Wynn Nature Center
Islands & Ocean: Alaska Islands & Ocean Visitor Center
For Kachemak Heritage Land Trust’s Summer Events
visit www.kachemaklandtrust.org or call 235-5263
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THE ARTS
- Attractions
Artrageous
HOMER
What is “Artrageous
Homer?” It’s a local mindset of loving
all the arts! Theater, film, painting,
sculpting, performance, and workshops
are all part of the local arts community that Homer is known for.
Homer’s outstanding thespians perform regularly at Pier One Theatre.
Locals especially love applauding their
friends and neighbors who volunteer
their time to enrich our cultural life.
In summer, a youth theatre camp culminates in a production at the theater.
The Mariner Theater at the Homer
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community cultural events during the
year, including the annual Nutcracker
performance in December. The Kenai
Peninsula Orchestra as well as school
bands and choruses also perform in
the high school theater.
Homer also has its own movie
theater showing double features, firstrun movies, and frequent matinees.
In September, the theater offers a
weeklong documentary film festival
that often features Oscar contenders.
It is located in downtown Homer on
Pioneer Avenue. Visit www.homertheatre.com/aboutus.
The City of Homer and the Homer
Public Art Committee embrace and
encourage art in public and private
spaces throughout the area. The
goal of the committee is to celebrate
Homer as the Alaskan arts community. Public art is made possible
through projects from 1% for the Arts
in new construction, in city facilities,
and along roadways. Collaboration
with local businesses is a major factor.
Prime public art viewing spots are the
Homer Public Library
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active group of musicians performing
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"Otter Rock”
by GARY LYON
A fun, eclectic gallery owned by Homer Artists
GARY & TERRI LYON. Work by some
of the best Alaskan artists and Native
craftsmen is exhibited. Beautiful overnight
seaside accomodations are available
on the 2nd floor above the gallery.
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www.homerjarsofclay.blogspot.com
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Don't Miss
Homer
Street Faire
Homer Council on the Arts presents
the annual Street Faire on July 18th.
Featuring local artisans, musicians,
businesses and food vendors, this is
a full day of just plain fun! Live music,
children’s activities and fantastic food all
blend together for this lively, kid-friendly
event ~ fun for the whole family! On
Hazel Street beside the Homer Public
Library. Fair attendance is free.
For more information, contact the
Arts Council at 235-4288 or visit their
website www.homerart.org.
Don't Miss
THE ARTS
summertime highlight a variety of
local artists.
There are classes and workshops
that range from theater and dance to
visual arts. The public radio station’s
two-day “Concert on the Lawn” in
mid-summer showcases a wide range
of performances and visual arts.
The Homer Council on the Arts
is a focal point for the arts in the
Kachemak Bay area, providing opportunities to experience and participate
in a wide range of artistic expressions.
Visit www.homerart.org.
See page 82 & page 85 for business
directory.
Attractions -
(www.cityofhomer-ak.gov/library),
Animal Shelter, Fire Hall, City Hall
and along Pioneer Ave.
Kachemak Bay is home to many
fine artists. You’ll find paintings
in oil, watercolor and octopus ink,
along with creations from clay, fiber,
beads, paper and glass. Annual events
include: Puttin’ on the Ritz Art Show
and Auction, Wearable Art Fashion
Show, the New Year’s Eve Edible Art
Extravaganza and the Nutcracker
Faire in December. Local galleries host “First Fridays” every month.
Street fairs and the Farmers’ Market
(www.homerfarmersmarket.org) in
Kachemak Bay
Writers’ Conference
Writers of all genres will convene in Homer June 12-16
2015 for the annual Kachemak Bay Writers’ Conference.
Concurrent conference registration for optional workshop
across the bay June 16-18 at Tutka Bay Lodge. Sponsored
by the Kachemak Bay Campus—Kenai Peninsula College/
UAA, this highly acclaimed, nationally-recognized conference features workshops, craft talks, public readings
and panel presentations in literary fiction, poetry, nonfiction
and the business of writing. Participants interact with
award-winning authors, poets and writers from Alaska
and the lower 48. Internationally-acclaimed novelist
Andre Dubus III will be the keynote speaker. Special
“Early Registration” fee. For more information visit: http://
writersconference.homer.alaska.edu or call 907-235-7743.
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907-235-8500
[email protected]
829 Smoky Bay Way • Homer, AK
Located at Cannery Row Boardwalk on the Homer Spit
Open 10am - 9pm May thru September
(907) 235-6644
[email protected] • www.inua.com
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SHOPPING
- Attractions
attractions | shopping
Whether you’re looking for
something uniquely Alaskan to
take home to your friends or a
pair of boots for fishing, the
stores in and around Homer
have what you want. Many
shops offer local Alaskan
handmade items. Fishing,
boating, camping and outdoor
gear, along with fishing and
hunting licenses, are available.
Chocolates and candy, jewelry,
leather, handmade clothing, art,
art supplies, books, music, toys,
cards, gifts, furniture, home
furnishings, health foods and, of
course, groceries and household
items can be found. Most of the
shops are located in the main
part of town or on the Spit, and
many are family-owned.
Homer has excellent shops
that sell quality clothing, shoes
and boots. Our boutiques offer
current styles and elegant finery.
Stop by our local brewery
and winery to taste their unique
products. They often feature art
exhibits and gift items.
See page 85 for business
directory.
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Mon - Sat: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm • Sun: 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
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Services include manicures/pedicures,
massage, facials, waxing, makeovers,
lash extensions, paraffin treatments,
aromatherapy, temporary tatoos and more!
Spa Envy
[email protected]
907-235-7777 • 111 W. Pioneer Ave.
Mon-Sat 10 am - 6 pm. After hours appointments available. Expanded summer hours.
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Farmers’ Market
Attractions - FARMERS' MARKET
Every Wednesday and Saturday during the summer,
truck farmers and local gardeners set up off Ocean Drive,
on the road to the Homer Spit. The Farmers’ Market is
the place where locals and visitors share the latest news,
enjoy fresh-baked cinnamon buns, and purchase produce
from local greenhouses and gardens. Cherry tomatoes, the
freshest of greens, bouquets of flowers and baskets of wild
berries are interspersed with arts and crafts. Some days,
you’ll find musicians strumming guitars and an occasional
full-on musical filling the air. Here you really get a taste
of life in a small town where everybody knows everybody,
and sharing the bounty is a way of life. For more info:
Library
The current Homer Public Library was built in 2006. The
17,000 square foot facility includes a public meeting room,
four study rooms, nineteen public use computers, wireless
access throughout the building and a collection of more
than 45,000 books, audio books, magazines, newspapers,
and videos. The building’s design received an award from
the American Institute of Architects, as well as LEED® Silver
certification by the U.S. Green Building council. Inside and
out, the work of local artists, crafts people and gardeners is
integrated into the facility. Two paintings by Sydney Laurence
and Fred Machetanz, on permanent loan to the library, are
displayed. Website: www.cityofhomer-ak.gov/library
• Warm Fleece Clothing
• Useful, Practical Gifts
• Gale Force Outerwear
• Camping Gear - Dry Bags
• Xtra-Tuf Boots & Raingear
MADE IN ALASKA
Homer’s only local manufacturer of outdoor clothing and gear!
www.NomarAlaska.com 104 East Pioneer Ave 907-235-8363 800-478-8364
Historic Town Center
Corner of Pioneer Ave and Main Street
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Contact Info
Cocktails
Pg Business
Beer & Wine
Dining Grid
Lunch
Homer is a foodie destination!
Known throughout Alaska for its astonishing selection of wonderful restaurants,
a winery, a brewery and the worldrenowned cooking school at Tutka Bay,
Homer is where visitors come to enjoy
great food.
Breakfast
FOOD & SPIRITS
- Attractions
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Reservations
you’ll have an incomparable view to
enhance your experience.
From downtown Homer to far out
East End Road, different dining choices
mean no two meals will be alike. There
are also restaurants on the far side of the
Bay. Enjoy elegant fare just a few steps
away from the wilderness. You’ll find
that even the smallest eatery takes pride
in its local, homemade, fresh food.
Stop by the Homer Chamber of
Commerce & Visitor Center to view
menus of some of Homer’s area restaurants.
See 82 for business directory.
Dinner
Dining options at
almost every restaurant
in this fishing village include seafood, of
course, with choices from freshly caught
halibut or salmon, to oysters harvested
that day on the far side of Kachemak
Bay. Because our chefs have fresh seafood delivered to their kitchens daily,
you’ll enjoy excellent dining.
On the Homer Spit alone, you’ll find
a dozen choices of restaurants, from elegant gourmet dining to bratwurst from
a hotdog cart. You can dine outdoors in
many locations. In almost every instance,
attractions | great food & spirits
Breweries, Wineries & Spirits
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Bear Creek Winery
907-235-8484
www.bearcreekwinery.com
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The Grog Shop
907-235-5101
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AJ’s Old Town Steakhouse & Tavern
907-235-9949
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Beluga Lake Lodge & Restaurant
907-235-5995 or 888-795-6343
www.belugalakelodging.com
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907-235-6114
www.bidarkainn.com/restaurants
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Captain Patties Fish House
907-235-5135
www.captainpatties.com
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Land’s End Resort
Chart Room Restaurant
907-235-0406 or 800-478-0400
www.lands-end-resort.com
Ocean Shores
907-235-7775 or 800-478-0400
www.OceanShoresAlaska.com
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Over 50 different Single Malt Scotches, Premium Tequila, Vodka & Bourbon
Open every day of the year
369 E. Pioneer Ave • 235-5101
8 am - Midnight (1 am Fri & Sat)
Taste of Homer
The Taste of Homer
is an event that showcases Homer’s “Farm to
Table” establishments
including the Homer
Farmers’ Market, Jakolof
Bay Oyster Co-op and other locally
owned restaurants whose fine food
focus on fresh and local seafood,
produce, and locally grown beef and
chicken.
Held in late September, Taste of
Homer is an event that always satisfies
(as locals know!), and 2015 will feature even more great fare.
On the Spit with a Spectacular Waterfront View
A Homer Tradition for Over Three Decades
24 Flavors of Hard Ice Cream!
Hot Fudge Brownie Delights
Shakes • Sundaes • Banana Splits
Malts • Floats • Frozen Coffees & Sodas
World Famous Waffle Cones
Made Fresh Daily
Open Noon – 10 pm Daily
Mid-May – Labor Day
“The Best Seafood Restaurant In Alaska”
Big Bear Boardwalk on the Homer Spit
Serving Lunch & Dinner • Local Beer and Fine Wine • Phone: (907) 235-5135
907-235-7320
Proclaimed by Alaskans and Tourists Alike…
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AI&O: Alaska Islands & Ocean 235-6961 • APCC: Anchor Point Chamber of Commerce 235-2600 • CACS: Center for Alaskan Coastal Studies 235-6667
HCOA: Homer Council on the Arts 235-4288 • HCOC: Homer Chamber of Commerce 235-7740 • HHS: Homer High School 235-7416
See above for abbreviations
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
- Attractions
Year Round Events
Hike the Pratt’s Forest Trail Free
HYC Skipper’s Meeting Noon, P Float Homer Harbor
First Friday Art Gallery Openings 5-7pm First Friday of
every month with featured artists at the area galleries.
Kate Kuhns Aquatic Center HHS 235-7416
City of Homer Community Recreation Classes
235-6090
Homer Theatre 235-6728
MONDAYS
Writers Refuge 1st & 3rd Mondays HCOA
MONDAYS & WEDNESDAYS & FRIDAYS
Strong Women Exercise 1-2pm HSC
TUESDAYS
Knitty Stash Spinning Night Generally 2nd & 4th Tues 7-9pm
www.knittystash.com
Preschool Storytime – 10am. Ages 3-5 with their caregivers.
(September-May) HPL
TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS
Bridge 1-4pm HSC
Zumba 11am-12pm HSC
TUESDAYS & FRIDAYS
Fish Feedings 4pm Free Pratt
WEDNESDAYS
Preschool Storytime – 10am, ages 3-5 HPL
Lions Club Meetings 1st & 3rd Wed 6pm HSC
Downtown Rotary 6pm Best Western Bidarka 235-2295
Homer Elks Club Emblem Club Bingo 6:30-9:30pm
Homer Cycling Club Meetings 2nd Wed Cook Inlet Keeper Building www.HomerCyclingClub.com
THURSDAYS
Invitation of Outdoors 2nd & 4th Thu 6:30-7:30pm CACS
Small Fry Toddler Storytime, 11:30am. Ages 2 and under with their caregivers. HPL
HCOC BOD meetings 3rd Thursday, Noon at HCOC
Tai Chi Exercise 3-4pm HSC
FRIDAYS
First Fridays at HPL – Drop-in technical help with
computers and devices, 12-2pm.
Summer Programs
Alaska Islands & Ocean Programs
June 16-Aug13, Tues & Thurs Estuary Walks 11am
July 1-Aug 8, Wed, Fri & Sat Discovery Lab 1-3pm
July 3-Aug 14, Friday Beach Walks 11am
Homer Chamber of Commerce & Visitor Center
Annual Homer Jackpot Halibut Derby May 15-Sep 15
Homer Farmers Market
Saturday Market June-Oct. Wednesday Market July-Oct
Third Saturdays – Drop-in technical help with
computers and devices, 12-2pm.
Pratt Museum
Starts Mid-May: SeeBird Cam, live broadcast, Gull Island
Starts Mid-May: Harrington Homestead Cabin
Starts Mid-June: Native Plants/Botanical Garden
May 31-August 16 Fridays & Saturdays 3 pm: Historic
Harbor Walking tours, meet on Spit near Salty Dawg
Pier One Theatre
Live theatre May-Sept 235-7333
Center for Alaskan Coastal Studies
Onboard Oceanography Tour
Peterson Bay Daily Guided Tours
Weekly Kids Programs ages Preschool-10 WNC
Weekly Day Camp Mon-Thu 9am-4pm ages 5-10 WNC
Creatures of the Dock Tours daily 1:30 & 4:30pm
S.P.I.T. Kids W-F 10am-1pm ages 6-10
Knee-High Naturalists Fri 10:30-11:30am WNC
Little S.P.I.T. Tues 10:30-11:30am ages 2-4
Hiking and Tours 10am & 2pm WNC
Beach, Birds, Brew & Oysters Tour! Fri 1-5pm
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January
Pratt Museum Closed
1 Freddie’s Roadhouse New Year’s Bash in Anchor Point,
395-7093
10 Whiff NF Wiffleball Tournament, 235-6090
15 Ski & Winter Gear Swap, starts at 5:30pm, 235-6090
15&17City of Homer Community Recreation: 7:30 pm @
Marinier Theater: Telluride Mountainfilm, contact Mike
235-6090
17 Polar Bear Jump Off in Anchor Point, 224-5230
23 HCOA Annual Meeting and presentation of
Annual Art Awards
24 Stepping Out Performance HCOA
31 Peninsula Winter Games in Anchor Point, 262-9814
TBA Annual Meeting HCOC
TBA National Mentoring Month Events. Big Brothers Big
Sisters 235-8391
All Month
Wynn Play Sundays 2-4:30pm Fun for the family! CACS
Snowshoe Loan Program: fun, easy, relaxed or adventurous!
CACS
Kachemak Bay Writers Conference, Early Registration
through May 1. Keynote Speaker is Andre Dubus III
writersconference.homer.alaska.edu
February
Pratt Museum re-opens, Noon-5pm, Tues-Sun
6 Tustumena 200 Race Vet checks www.tustumena200.com
6-8 Annual Big Fat Bike Festival, Homer Cycling Club
www.homercyclingclub.com
7 Tustumena 200, 200-mile race through the
Caribou Hills, www.tustumena200.com
7 Playdate bring your toddler for hands-on activities 1011am Pratt
8 Family Ice Fishing Expedition Johnson Lake 8am-2pm
AI&O
12-14 Homer Winter Carnival Basketball Tournament,
235-4600
12-14 Homer Winter Carnival 120 Races
12-15 Annual Homer Winter Carnival Weekend of winter
fun for entire family. Parade on Sat at noon HCOC
13 Dinner & Dances 6-9pm HSC
14 FREE admission for Winter Carnival Pratt
14 Free Donuts & Coffee after Winter Carnival Parade HSC
14 TorQ Percussion at Mariner Theatre 6pm HCOA
14 Valentine’s Day event, 1-4 pm Pratt
15 Wine & Cheese Tour, 12pm at McNeil School Trails,
Kevin 235-5304 or 299-6137 KNSC
19-22 Anchor Point Snow Rondi 120 Races
21-23 Community Recreation Adult Basketball League
Tournament, 235-6090
27 Homer Animal Friends Trivia Night
28 Marimba Madness at Homer Elks Lodge HCOA
28 WOW Ride, Non-Snomads Event
TBA Annual Meeting and Program Pratt
All Month
Wed Free Winter Wednesdays Pratt
Wynn Play Sundays 2-4:30pm Fun for the family! CACS
CACS
Special Exhibits Gallery: “Alaskan Masters” Pratt
Contemporary Gallery: “New Works” Pratt
ArtQuest Youth Afterschool Art Program HCOA
Youth/Teen Musical Theatre Program HCOA
March
5-7 Kachemak Bay Science Conference AI&O
5-7 Region III Basketball Tournament, 235-4600
7 Ice Fishing Derby at Caribou Lake
7 NRA Banquet
7 Playdate bring your toddler for hands-on activities
10-11am Pratt
9-13 Days Off Outdoors! CACS
14 Fun Run
21 22nd Annual Winter King Salmon Tournament
High stakes one-day fishing tournament with
prizes for entrants and top dollar awards for top 10
fish. HCOC
21 Kachemak Nordic Ski Club’s Homer Epic 100
26&28 KPC/Kachemak Bay Campus- Beginning Watercolor
Painting Workshop with artist Janice Peyton 6-9pm &
9:30-4pm, fee $180
TBA Big Brothers Big Sisters Fund Raiser Bowl for Kids'
Sake 235-8391
All Month
Free Winter Wednesdays Pratt
Wynn Play Sundays! 2-4:30pm Fun for the family! CACS
CACS
Gallery Exhibit: Alayne Tetor HCOA
Special Exhibits Gallery: “Alaskan Masters” Pratt
Contemporary Gallery: “New Works” Pratt
ArtQuest Youth Afterschool Art Program HCOA
April
1-2 Homer Garden Club’s 9th Annual Gardener’s Weekend,
Guest Speaker TBA. Self-guided tours of 5 area
gardens. Roni 226-3404 or Brenda 235-3763
www.homergardenclub.org
3 Opening Reception: “Bird Dance” by Faith Revell,
5-7pm Pratt
4 Popeye Wrestling USA Wrestling Sanctioned
Tournament, 299-6440
4 Snomads Steak Feed (Cristin & Sean Eastham) Members only. Elections of officers/board @ the Palace
8 Discovery Lab: Our Landscape Over Time 3-5pm
AI&O
9&10 KPC/Kachemak Bay Campus-Watercolor II workshop
with artist Janice Peyton, 6-9pm & 9:30-4pm, fee
$180
22 Earth Day Celebration! CACS
24 Jubilee Performing Arts Show HCOA
24 Dinner & Dances 6-9pm HSC
25 Safe Kids Fair & Bike Rodeo, 235-6090
All Month
Gallery Exhibit: Jubilee Youth Art HCOA
Special Exhibits Gallery: “Bird Dance” by Faith Revell Pratt
Contemporary Gallery: Jubilee Student Youth Art Show Pratt
ArtQuest: Youth After School Art Program HCOA
May
Visitor Guide Photo Contest Begins HCOC
1 Second City Comedy at Mariner Theatre HCOA
1 Kachemak Bay Writers Conference Early registration
ends
2 CleanUp Day - Annual event in preparation for spring
HCOC
6 Junior Birder Lab 3-5pm, free to youth & families AI&O
7 Kick-Off Reception for the Kachemak Bay Shorebird
Festival CACS
7-10 23rd Annual Kachemak Bay Shorebird Festival
Festival is geared towards birders of all ages and skills,
as well as nonbirders, with workshops, presentations,
field events, arts & entertainment for the entire family.
Robbi Mixon 235-7740 or [email protected]
7-10 Shorebird Festival Kids Events CACS
8 Kachemak Heritage Land Trust “Birds Need Land
Too” - Coffee and Conversation at the KHLT Office, 315
Klondike Ave. 10-10:30 am
8-9 Kachemak Heritage Land Trust Guided Van Tour - AI&O
(Shorebird) 12:30pm & 10:30am
9 Junior Birder Lab 3-5pm, free to youth & families AI&O
9 Shorebird Festival Arts, Crafts, Gifts & Education Fair.
10-5pm, Homer High School HCOC
HPL: Homer Public Library 235-3180 • HSC: Homer Senior Center 235-7655 • HYC: Homer Yacht Club www.homeryachtclub.org
KNSC: Kachemak Nordic Ski Club 235-5304 kachemaknordicskiclub.org • Pratt: Pratt Museum 235-8635 • WNC: Wynn Nature Center 1.5 mile E. Skyline Dr 235-6667
See above for abbreviations
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Opening Reception: “Thirst” by Asia Freeman & Michael
Walsh 5-7pm Pratt
6 Seldovia’s Chinook Challenge Derby
www.seldoviachamber.org
6-7 Beaches & Blossoms Weekend CACS WNC
12 Opening Potluck, Kick-off event for season WNC
12 American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Homer, 6pm
at Homer Middle School
www.relayforlifeofhomer.org
12-16 Kachemak Bay Campus Kachemak Bay Writers'
Conference at Land’s End Resort, 235-7743
12-20 Teen EcoAdventure Camps ages 12-15 CACS
13-14 Nancy Cooney Cup HYC
16-18 Kachemak Bay Campus Kachemak Bay Post Writers'
Conference Workshop
18-21 Seldovia Summer Solstice Music Festival
20 Kachemak Bay Scottish Club Homer Highland Games,
Hal Shepard 299-8821 or Robert Archibald 299-0852
www.homerhighlandgames.com
26-28 Regatta Race HYC
27 Homer Animal Friends “Strut Your Mutt” Dog walk 4-6 pm
www.homeranimals.com
27 Kachemak Bay Running Club’s 10K to the Bay Spit Run,
starts at 10am
TBA HomerARTS Camp HCOA
TBA Anam Cara Program: A Wild Edible & Medicinal Plants
Weekend. Nancy Lee-Evans 235-4770
TBA Kachemak Heritage Land Trust Campfire Open House
All Month
Special Exhibits Gallery: “Thirst” by Asia Freeman & Michael
Walsh Pratt
Contemporary Art Gallery: Works from the Pratt Museum’s
Permanent Collection Pratt
Gallery Exhibit Desiree Hagen HCOA
29th Annual Homer Jackpot Halibut Derby, until Sept 15th
HCOC
July
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4th of July race HYC
Fall Raffle Begins HCOC
American Legion Auxiliary Carnival, games, food & fun
for all ages 235-8864
Homer Elks Annual Scholarship Give Away & Community
BBQ, open to the public
NOMAR Annual July 4th Sidewalk Sale
NOMAR Annual Bike Decorating
Anchor Point Fourth of July Celebration APCC
August
1 Denny Converse Memorial Cup Race HYC
1-2 Homer Garden Club’s 9th annual Gardener’s Weekend
www.homergardenclub.org
1-8 Summer Music Festival Kenai Peninsula Orchestra
235-4899
3-7 Marine Mammal Mysteries Camp ages 9-15 CACS
7 Opening Reception: “Beachcomber’s Regret”
5-7pm Pratt
8-9 City of Homer Adult Softball Championship Tournament,
call Jessica Marks at 299-2849
15 Founders Cup HYC
21-23 Kenai Peninsula State Fair Ninilchik Fairgrounds
567-3670
29 Kachemak Cup HYC
TBA Kachemak Bay Family Planning Clinic Breast Cancer
Run: 235-3436 or 299-7200 or www.kbfpc.org
TBA HoWL Garage Sale
All Month
Pratt Special Exhibits Gallery: “Beachcomber’s Regret”
Pratt Contemporary Gallery: Works from the Pratt Museum’s
Permanent Collection
Gallery Exhibit: Hailey Smith HCOA
HCOC
October
2 Pratt’s Opening Reception: Ritz Art Preview, 5-7pm
3 Kachemak Bay Running Club’s Run to the Altar,
starts at 9am
3-4 Homer Elks Club Annual King Salmon Derby 235-2127
7-10 Alaska Recreation & Parks Association Annual State
Conference at Land’s End Hotel, 235-6090 17 Kachemak Heritage Land Trust's 14th Annual Auction location TBD
31 Trick or Treat at the Pratt Homestead Cabin, 4-6pm Pratt
TBA Big Brothers Big Sisters Dream Big Annual Luncheon
235-8391
All Month
Special Exhibit: Ritz Art Preview Pratt
Contemporary Gallery: Works from the Pratt Museum’s
Snowshoe Loan Program: Fun, easy, relaxed or adventurous.
CACS
30th Annual CoastWalk Clean-Up CACS
November
1
Rotary Health Fair in partnership with South Peninsula
Hospital, 7:30am-1pm HHS
7 Annual Ritz fundraising event, details TBA Pratt
7 Annual meeting, dinner auction, 6pm at
Homer Elks Lodge KNSC
11 Ski & Winter Gear Swap at HHS, 5:30pm 235-6090
13 Opening Reception: “One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish,
Brooks Fish” 5-7pm Pratt
13 Senior Fashion Show “Glitz and Glam” HSC
30 Santa Claus at NOMAR 12-4pm, Santa arrives at 1pm
TBA Homer Outdoor Film Festival HoWL
All Month
CACS
Special Exhibit: “One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish,
Brooks Fish” Pratt
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
June
4 Seldovia Annual 4th of July Parade & Celebration
4-5 Ninilchik 4th of July Rodeo, 567-3670
15-18 Junior Naturalists Adventure Camp ages 9-12 CACS
18 Annual Street Faire, Hazel Ave HCOA
18 Jakolof Bay BBQ HYC
19-28 Teen EcoAdventure Camp ages 12-15 CACS
27-31 Summer Music Festival Kenai Peninsula Orchestra
235-4899
TBA Concert on the Lawn, benefit Public Radio KBBI AM 890
235-5772 or www.kbbi.org
TBA Kachemak Heritage Land Trust’s Anchor River Celebration
and BBQ at the Slidehole Campground in Anchor Point
All Month
Special Exhibits Gallery: “Thirst” by Asia Freeman & Michael
Walsh Pratt
Gallery Exhibit: Hailey Smith HCOA
HCOC
Attractions -
10 Kachemak Bay Running Club’s 5k Migration Run
starts at 9am
10 Feathers & Folding Shorebird Workshop at the Pratt
1-3pm
11-15 Bike to Work Week Homer Cycling Club
www.homercyclingclub.com
13 Pratt Museum summer hours begin: Daily 10-6pm
15 29th Annual Homer Jackpot Halibut Derby Begins.
Summer-long fishing derby sponsored by HCOC
16 Cheechako Cup HYC
18 International Museum Day, Free Day at Pratt
20 Get to Know Homer HCOC
22-24 Seldovia’s Annual Human Powered Fishing Derby
30 Sourdough Race HYC
TBA Pre Season Safety Seminar HYC
TBA Annual Spring Fling, Dinner & Auction CACS
TBA Kachemak Heritage Land Trust's Gene & Mim Effler Trail
Ribbon Cutting Event
All Month
Gallery Exhibit: Katie Henry HCOA
Special Exhibits Gallery: “Bird Dance” by Faith Revell Pratt
Contemporary Gallery: Jubilee Student Art Show Pratt
December
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Kachemak Heritage Land Trust's Annual Meeting, 6 pm location TBD
3 HCOC Christmas Tree Lighting
September
5 Anchor Point Chamber of Commerce Christmas Tree
Pratt Museum returns to winter hours, Tues-Sun, 12-5pm,
Lighting, 6-8pm
Closed Mondays
5-6 Nutcracker Arts & Crafts Faire at Homer High School
3 Kachemak Bay 30th Annual CoastWalk CACS
Sat 11am-7:30pm, Sun noon-6pm HCOA
3-6 Annual Kachemak Bay Wooden Boat Festival: 235-2628
5-6 Nutcracker Ballet, 3pm & 7pm Sat. & 3pm Sun. HHS
or www.kbwbs.org
11 Nutcracker Ballet, 7:30pm Fri. HHS
3-6 Seldovia’s Craft Invitational Chainsaw Competition
12 Nutcracker Ballet, 3pm Sat. HHS
13 Holiday Craft Fair HSC
5 Homer Mariner Ironman Triathlon Mariners Swim & Dive
20 Wynn Nature Center Open House & Community Potluck
Team Fundraiser, Anita 399-8032
Solstice Celebration WNC
5 Seldovia’s End of Summer Mini Marathon 5K and 10K
races www.seldoviachamber.org
31 Freddie’s Roadhouse New Year’s Bash in Anchor Point,
12 Fireweed Cup HYC
395-7093
15 29th Annual Homer Jackpot Derby Ends, 9pm is the
TBA Evening of Christmas Kenai Peninsula Orchestra
cut-off time for entries HCOC
235-4899
TBA Kachemak Bay 30th Annual CoastWalk Kick Off Event
All Month
CACS
TBA Taste of Homer
All Month
CACS
Pratt Special Exhibits Gallery: “Beachcombers Regret”
Special Exhibit: “One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish,
Pratt Contemporary Gallery: Works from the Pratt Museum’s
Brooks Fish” Pratt
Permanent Collection
Kachemak Bay 30th Annual CoastWalk Clean-Up CACS
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F
ishing is truly a passion for Alaskans. Fish is a valuable food source, especially to those living in rural areas who fish for subsistence. Commercial fishing is
one of the largest industries in the state and vital to the economy of Homer. Visit
the boat harbor to see some of the local fishing fleet.
From Homer, world-famous fishing is accessible by road. Fish the rivers along
the Sterling Highway north of Homer for salmon or dig clams on the beaches.
The Anchor River, just 15 miles north, has excellent king and silver salmon runs
during the summer, and a superb steelhead fishery in the fall.
To reach the vast roadless areas, fly by small plane to inland streams and lakes
for trout and other species.
Depart from the Homer Harbor to experience world-class deep-sea fishing for
halibut, salmon and cod. In the winter, go ice fishing on local lakes, or trolling on
the icy bay for “winter king” salmon, a remarkable fishery unique to Kachemak Bay.
In This Section
fishing
Photo by Jordan Beachy • Fishing Category Winner • 2015 Homer Chamber of Commerce Visitor’s Guide Photo Contest
42 Fishing Charters
43 Harbor & Boat Launch
Harbor Map
Fishing Licenses
Important Numbers
44 Winter King Salmon
Tournament
48 What’s Down There?
50 Jackpot Halibut
Derby
Little Fish Win Big
51 Homer Spit Fishing Hole
52 River Fishing
53Oysters/Clamming
Coast Guard
What’s in Season
54 Commercial Fishing
Marine Trades
Deadliest Catch
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tors do not have a regular place of
business: their boat is their office!
(How lucky is that?) When looking
for your charter’s location you’ll be
Want a great fishing adventure?
told the ramp number, float letter,
Spend a half-day, full-day or overand slip number. Your captain will
night with a professional, knowledgetell you, for example, “Ramp 3, G
able fishing guide. All you need is a
Float, Slip 12,” and away you go! (See
fishing license, layered clothing, your
our Harbor map, page 43.)
lunch, and a positive attitude!
The other way to find a fishing
Charters leave the harbor around
charter is to call one of our charter
6:00 am. Cafés and restaurants open
booking services. Most of them have
early in the summer to provide
their own boats, but work with other
breakfast and lunches for anglers
booking agents to help you find an
leaving on charters. You can order the
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FISHING CHARTERS
- Fishing
Larry Hammons
Fishing Charters
continental shelves. Your captain
(or deckhand) will bait your hook,
hand you rods with weights on the
line, and coach you on the way to
be a successful halibut fisherman.
The crew wants you to catch fish,
and although there’s no guarantee,
Kachemak Bay and Cook Inlet are
rich fishing grounds!
If you do have the time to go on
an overnight charter, your reward is
two days’ worth of catch. A number
of charters operate year-round and
can take you out to catch other species, like “winter kings,” lingcod and
red snapper.
Suzie Gerbe
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Harbor & Boat Launch
Fishing - HARBOR
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Take Note
Fishing Licenses
An Alaska sport fishing license is required
for anyone 16 or over. If under the age of 16
and fishing for king salmon, you must possess a free harvest record. License fees vary
from $10-$145 depending on resident status
and length of validity. King salmon anglers
must purchase a separate stamp and keep a
harvest record.*
Fishing licenses can be purchased at local
charter offices, sporting good stores, some
large retail stores and online at
www.adfg.state.ak.us.
*For exact regulations including fees, dates and catch
limits, check with the Alaska Department of Fish & Game
at 235-8191 or www.adfg.alaska.gov. Download a Regulation Book in pdf format or request to have a copy mailed
to you. Buy fishing licenses, stamps and tags securely
online at www.admin.adfg.state.ak.us/license.
Important
Numbers
The 883 reserved stalls and more than 7000 feet of transient mooring in the Homer Harbor provide space for sail and motor vessels,
commercial fishing boats, water taxis and the charter fleet.
Commercial fishing boats tie up to the fish dock under the eight
yellow cranes to deliver their catch. Two fuel docks keep the vessels’ tanks filled up. On the outside of the harbor, larger vessels such
as cruise ships, freighters and the Alaska State Ferries tie up to the
Pioneer and Deep Water docks.
A five-lane Load and Launch Ramp is located on the northeast corner and is $13 per use. Boat trailers can be stored for free up to 7 days
in a parking area close by. Long-term parking on a monthly and annual
basis is available if a parking pass is purchased at the Harbor Office.
The office, located on Freight Dock Road between Ramp 6 & 7, is
open from 8am - 5pm every day in the summer and Monday through
Friday in winter. For other harbor information, call 235-3160.
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.cityofhomer-ak.gov/port
VHF Channel 16
Check out the action on the Harbor Webcam:
http://www.homeralaska.org/chamber/harbor-webcam
Dept of Fish & Game...................235-8191
www.adfg.alaska.gov
Sport Fisheries (Recording).......235-6930
Sport Fishing Licenses online
www.adfg.alaska.gov
Sport Fishing Regulations..........235-8191
Homer Jackpot Halibut Derby
www.homerhalibutderby.com
Port/Harbor..................................235-3160
port.ci.homer.ak.us
Commercial Fisheries
(Recording).............................235-7307
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WINTER KING
- Fishing
Winter King Salmon Tournament
Most people think that if you pursue king salmon
in the winter, you might be certifiably crazy. But
locals know that success can mean the best tasting
salmon there is.
Salmon come north to the waters of Kachemak
Bay to feed throughout the year. These “feeder kings”
(locals call them “winter kings”) are prized as an
exceptional sportfish to catch. Because they are here
to feed, not to spawn, they’re building up fat reserves,
making them a great fish on the grill. (Warning:
Don’t walk away, these fatty fish can set the grill on
fire!)
The Homer Chamber of Commerce & Visitor
Center holds a one-day Winter King Salmon
Tournament in late March to open the official fishing season. The 2015 tournament is scheduled for
March 21.
Raymond Tepp of Kenai was last year’s winner. For
reeling in the largest fish, Tepp’s 30.6-pound king salmon
netted him $19, 026. Not bad for a day of fishing.
Last year marked our 21st year for the tournament.
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No Daily Bag Limit
Enjoy a Great Day on Kachemak Bay
All Bait & Tackle Provided
Departs Daily
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907-235-7272
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Cannery Row Boardwalk
on the Homer Spit
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What’s Down There?
Saltwater
SPECIES
- Fishing
Halibut
Average weight of a halibut is 25-30lbs.,
but some can weigh upwards of 400lbs.
Heavy duty rods and reels with 80lb. test
line or more are required. Circle hooks and
a heavy weight will tire your arms just reeling up without a fish. Bait can be herring,
salmon heads or octopus. Although the big
ones are sought after for derby prizes, gourmets will tell you the smaller ones are the
best eating.
HALIBUT
80lbs. and measure 60 inches long. Their
large mouths with 18 sharp teeth are among
their most notable features. Coloration is
usually dark brown or clusters of copper
blotches. A popular fish, known for its fight,
they are also excellent table fare.
Rockfish
These fish are easily recognized by their
stout bodies, bony heads, large eyes and
sharp dorsal fin. Some spines can be mildly
poisonous. Yellow eye rockfish (or red snapper) and black rockfish (or black bass) are
the most frequently landed.
Anglers targeting rockfish usually use a
stout rod and level wind reel with 200-400
yards of 30-80lb. test line. Tackle includes
silvery lures or jigs bounced on the ocean
floor. Some fishermen also use bait, such as
herring or shrimp.
Irish Lord (Sculpin)
Lingcod
LINGCOD
This is not a true
cod, but a greenling. Usually found among
near-shore rocky reefs, they can weigh over
Most anglers don’t deliberately catch
Irish Lords, but you’ll know when you have
one. No matter what bait you use, anything
dropped near the bottom is likely to attract
this interesting fish. They’ll take spoons,
spinners or anything that will stay on a
hook. You’ll know him by his bulging eyes
that only another lord could find attractive.
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Home of
Salmon Shark
Dark gray on top with splotchy sides
and white bellies, the salmon shark is so
called because it feeds primarily on salmon.
They are huge, swift swimmers averaging
six to eight feet and weighing an average
of 200-400lbs. The main method of going
after this species is trolling with salmon
heads as bait.
Fresh and Saltwater
King (Chinook) Salmon
Average weight is 15-30lbs. Most kings
return to lower peninsula streams around
May 15 and spawn in July, giving anglers a
couple of months to try their luck. In salt
water, most fishermen troll with the
conventional trolling rod and
reel, with 20-40lbs. test line
using herring, spoons or
spinners. River fishermen
take kings by drifting
salmon eggs, large
ROCK FISH
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Silver (Coho) Salmon
Red (Sockeye) Salmon
on the Kenai Peninsula. Most of the fish
have spent about four years at sea although
a few return after one year.
Pink (Humpy) Salmon
Most take this species in saltwater
before they reach their spawning grounds
in fresh water and start developing their
hump. Best fishing is in late June to August.
Most weigh 3-4lbs.
Steelhead (North Pacific Salmon)
These fish are basically rainbow trout
that go to the sea. They winter over, returning in late
RED SALMON
This is a trout-like fish, which is part
of the char family. They can be taken on
single salmon eggs, small lures or flies. They
migrate to saltwater in late April and can
be caught off the Homer Spit. They return
to rivers in July. They can weigh up to 5lbs.
or more.
Winter Feeder King Salmon
Feeder king salmon come up from the
West Coast to feed before returning to the
rivers of Canada, Washington, Oregon and
Alaska to spawn.
These king salmon average 15-30lbs.
PINK SALMON
SPECIES
Cook Inlet reds range from 4-8lbs. and
run in late June to mid-August. Immature
and pre-spawning sockeye are long and
skinny, metallic green-blue on the back
and top of the
head, iridescent silver
on the sides,
DOLLY VARDEN
and white or
silvery on the
belly.
Dolly Varden
Fishing -
On the Kenai Peninsula most cohoes
weigh 7-15lbs. Fishing is best in August
and September. They eat herring, squid and
other fish. Surf casting from the Homer
Spit and trolling are popular. Pixie spoons,
spinners or streamer flies take this fish.
Stream fishermen use salmon egg clusters,
flies or lures.
and may
get as large
as 60+lbs. In winter, most
anglers troll with herring. Experienced
fishermen say the best fishing grounds are
just offshore from Seldovia and near Bluff
Point, just a little north of the Spit. Yukon
Island and a few other islands across the
Bay from Homer also produce winter kings.
Most primary fishing grounds are within
about 15 miles of the Homer Spit.
KING SALMON
STEELHEAD
Breeding
males develop humped
backs and long, hooked jaws
filled with sharp teeth. Both
sexes turn brilliant to dark
red on the back and sides, pale
to olive-green on the head and upper jaw
and white on the lower jaw. Reds returning to their natural waters to spawn draw
numerous fishermen to the Russian River
SILVER SALMON
August through early October. This is a
catch-and-release fishery and bait is not
allowed after Aug. 31. Steelhead salmon
can weigh 5-20lbs.and can be caught until
Nov. 1.
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Halibut fishing draws thousands of
anglers to Homer, the “Halibut Fishing
Capital of the World.” Many enter
the Homer Chamber of Commerce &
Visitor Center Jackpot Halibut Derby,
the longest running halibut derby, with
the biggest payout in total prizes, in the
state of Alaska. This is its 29th year.
The 2014 Jackpot Halibut Derby
winner was Jackson Hobbs. His 335lb. fish was worth $16,731.50. The
Chamber awarded more than $6,500 to
anglers who caught tagged fish or took
part in our “Release to Increase” catch &
release program.
In an effort to promote conservation of the resource and turn the focus
away from the catching of large halibut,
recent changes to the rules added many
more tagged fish to the prizes. 2014 saw
eight tagged fish caught.
The Jackpot Halibut Derby runs May
15th to September 15th. Tickets are sold
at charter offices and by charter captains,
many businesses, the Homer Chamber
of Commerce & Visitor Center and
Derby Headquarters on the Spit. For
more information, call 907-235-7740 or
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Besides the $10,000 for catching the
largest fish, his 335 lb. fish was worth
an additional $6,731.50 in Jackpot winnings. And he gets his photo on the
Derby’s Wall of Fame. When told his
fish was the 2014 winner, Jackson said,
“It’s pretty amazing!” Travis Larson,
captaining the FV Venturess, was awarded $1,671, the Captain’s Prize for being
the skipper who put Jackson on his winning fish. Frances Needham at the Best
Western Bidarka Inn won $1,000 for
selling Jackson his Derby ticket.
Little Fish Win Big
Every year, anglers who land what
could have been a winner lose out on
cash because they didn’t have their
Jackpot Halibut Derby ticket!
Catch one of the Derby’s tagged fish
and have a chance of winning big money. But that little tagged fish is worth
nothing if the angler is “ticketless.”
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FISHING HOLE
Anyone, all ages, has the opportunity to fish,
relax and catch a salmon from the Nick Dudiak
Fishing Lagoon on the Homer Spit.
Known to locals simply as “The Fishing Hole,” the lagoon was created in 1984 when the first king
salmon smolt were released. This is a terminal fishery, which means the hatchery-reared smolt are
planted here and have no fresh water destination for spawning.
The Alaska Department of Fish and Game keeps the lagoon stocked with king and silver salmon, providing fishing opportunities from late-May through mid-August. Hatchery-raised smolt are
transferred to pens in the lagoon, allowing the smolt to imprint to this lagoon. Then they’re
released so they can gradually migrate into Kachemak Bay and the open ocean. Depending
on the species, these fish will return as adults in one to four years.
The king run begins in late May, peaks in mid-June and ends in early July. The silver run begins around mid-July and ends in mid-August. The average king weighs
15lbs., and the average silver weighs about 6lbs.
There are several bait and tackle shops nearby that can rent fishing equipment for anglers who want to try it. This is the destination for many Alaskans
and visitors where they can catch their first Alaska salmon!
Fishing -
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RIVER FISHING
- Fishing
River Fishing
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The Board of Fisheries met
during the time this guide was
published. Regulations may have
changed, so we will be very general
in discussing them. Please consult
the 2015 sport fishing regulations
before going fishing.
round to salmon fishing. Usually this
upper section opens for Dolly Varden
in August and for catch-and-release
fishing of steelhead and rainbow trout.
Deep Creek
This popular and productive
stream is on the south edge of
Anchor River
Ninilchik. The saltwater wayside
About 15 miles north of Homer,
is about half a mile south of Deep
the Anchor River runs clear, cold, and Creek. This river is closed to all
swift. It is ideal for fishing from the fishing January 1 – June 30, except
banks or with waders. There are four during the three 3-day king salmon
state campgrounds along the river
openings on the lower two miles
below the bridge that are popular
of the river starting Memorial Day
with river fishermen.
weekend. Steelhead and rainbow
King salmon fishing is generally
trout have been catch-and-release
open mid-May to mid-June for four
since 1989.
to five 3-day weekends. The lower
Ninilchik River
river reopens in July for species such
This river is also closed January
as Dolly Varden and pink salmon, and
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June 30, except for the same king
silver salmon in August. The river
salmon
weekends as on Deep Creek.
section above the forks is closed year
The lower two miles of the river
reopen in July. Silver salmon, Dolly
Varden and steelhead also abound
here. Four state campgrounds with
restrooms make the Ninilchik River
a popular place to fish and camp.
Private campgrounds are nearby.
Because the area is so popular, fishermen are urged to observe all posted
“no trespassing” signs and stay in
designated fishing areas. Boats may
be launched in the harbor.
For specif ic 2015
fishing regulations,
including all season
dates and complete
daily/annual possession limits, please contact the Department of
Fish & Game,
907-235-8191 or
visit online at
www.adfg.alaska.gov.
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fishing | what’s in season | oysters & clams | Coast Guard
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Kachemak Bay oysters are famous
for their clean, crisp flavor. These
oysters are farmed exclusively in suspended nets, feeding in our pure, icy
cold waters. At harvest time, each
oyster is hand-selected for fullness
and firmness.
Local growers have been farming
oysters more than two decades, filling orders from all over the United
States. Currently, 13 farmers harvest
approximately 50,000 dozen oysters
annually and ship them year round.
You can sample Kachemak Bay
oysters at local restaurants, prepared in several ways. Visit the
new Kachemak Shellfish Growers
Cooperative building across from the
“Fishing Hole” on the Homer Spit.
See the interpretive mariculture display and shop for fresh local seafood.
Open daily, year round.
If you’ve got an Alaska fishing license you can go clamming!
Good digging tides are usually
-2.0 or lower. Check the tide
table chart for minus tides. Tables
can be picked up at most sports
shop, banks, and the Chamber.
Find hard-shell beds across
Kachemak Bay, between
Chugachik Island and the mainland at Bear Cove. Halibut Cove
Lagoon, Jakolof Bay, McDonald
Spit and the head of Tutka Bay
are also popular spots for clamming.
Water taxi operators can help
you time your trip for the right
tide, and then get you there!
Coast Guard
GUARD
Homer is homeport for two Coast Guard ships, the
USCGC Hickory, commissioned in 2003 with a crew of
fifty, and the USCGC Roanoke Island, homeported here
since 1992 with a crew of sixteen. Their missions are:
Aids to Navigation, Search and Rescue, Fisheries Patrol
and Homeland Security.
Homer is grateful to have an active “Coast Guard
Auxiliary Flotilla 2-1.” They operate the Coast Guard
owned Safe Boat for rescues in the Bay, manned by a
volunteer group and tasked by the Coast Guard to provide assistance to mariners in Kachemak Bay.
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COMMERCIAL FISHING
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Commercial Fishing
Almost any day of the year, you can watch fresh
iced salmon, halibut and other catches being lifted
from holds of commercial fishing boats by large yellow
cranes on the fish dock at the far end of the Homer
Harbor.
Some will be served on tables in distant places within 48 hours. Some will be on grills in Homer restaurants before the day’s end. The fresh salmon you order
at your favorite dining place this evening undoubtedly
came from the crystal clean waters of area fisheries.
The fishing fleet is 21st century in sophistication,
using onboard computers and satellite navigation
tools to mark their hot spots. But it’s still hard, dangerous and, most will tell you, exciting work. Several
species of salmon as well as halibut, cod and other
bottom fish are harvested from these cold waters for
seafood consumers around the world. At a time when
farmed fish are flooding markets, diners who look for
a natural and healthful product choose Alaska Wild
Salmon.
The importance of our commercial fishing sector
cannot be understated: seafood buyers and processors
on the Peninsula, along with the huge fishing fleet,
form one of the solid foundations of the economy here.
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Marine Trades
The Port of Homer, located on Kachemak Bay near the mouth
of Cook Inlet, offers a protected harbor with easy access to Cook
Inlet and the Gulf of Alaska.
The Marine Trades (welding, electronics, permits, boat building
and repairs, engine sales and repair, hydraulics parts and service,
chandlery, upholstery) of Homer is a robust sector of the business
economy, and they are qualified to serve the commercial fishing
fleet, and recreational boaters.
For an index on marine-related businesses in Homer, visit
www.HomerMarineTrades.com, or pick up a copy of the Homer
Boat Owners Guide at the Chamber of Commerce & Visitor Center.
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The commercial crabber Time Bandit,
which calls Homer its homeport, has
become a local draw to fans of the very
popular cable TV show, Deadliest Catch.
The Time Bandit is one of the boats featured on the show, along with co-captains
Jonathan and Andy Hillstrand, now touted
as local Homer-grown celebrities.
Fishermen have hailed them as bringing
respect back to the profession and showing the world the hard work of commercial
fishing. When in port, you can find them at
Ramp 8, on the north side of the harbor.
See Map Page 43.
adventure
H
omer’s middle name is “Adventure!” It’s right outside
your door and year-round in the Kachemak Bay area. Walk
along a sunlit beach, hike up a mountain, and kayak by
a glacier or through a protected cove. Explore by
land, air or sea, horseback ride, four-wheel or sail
the wind – by sea or air. Or choose close
encounters with wildlife, like bears and
sea mammals, in their own habitat.
Kachemak Bay, the “Jewel of the Kenai
Peninsula,” offers more opportunities for adventure than anywhere
else in Southcentral Alaska.
In This Section
Photo by Bjorn Olson • Adventure Category Winner • 2015 Homer Chamber of Commerce Visitor’s Guide Photo Contest
56Bear Viewing
58 Disney “Bears” Movie
Bear Safety
59 Air Charters &
Flight Seeing
60Photo Contest Winners
Shorebird Festival
Tide Pooling
Birds You Might See
61Wildlife Abounds
62A Few Precautions
Critical Habitat Area
63 Bike | Hike | Walk
Homer Hiking Trails
64Sea Kayaking
Water Trail
66Bay Tours &
Water Taxis
Homer Yacht Club
Gull Island
67Wooden Boat Festival
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BEAR VIEWING
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Bear Viewing
Is bear viewing on your “bucket list?” You’ve come to
the right place! Homer is the gateway to the best bear
viewing in the State of Alaska.
Because Homer’s location is the closest to Katmai National
Park and Lake Clark National Preserve, our bear viewing
operators are ready to take you to where the bears are.
From June through late September, brown bears congregate on coastal sedge flats and streams in the vast wilderness of the parks. The bears feast on abundant grasses
and clams in the spring, then on salmon swimming home
to spawn, and finally on berries and seeds as they prepare
for winter.
More than ninety-eight percent of this country’s brown
bear population lives in Alaska, with a large number of
them on their home grounds in the wilds on the west side
of Cook Inlet.
The growing popularity of bear viewing can be attributed to the fact that people can see these wild animals
up close in relative safety and comfort. Well-equipped
lodges and guides are the norm and have made bear view-
ing from Homer an accident-free industry to date.
From the time they leave their dens in late May, until
they go back into hibernation in late fall, visitors can see
bears living their lives. They are omnivores, and range
over hundreds of square miles following their food sources as they fatten up for winter.
Different kinds of bear viewing experiences are available from our local air tour companies depending on your
comfort level and how much time you want to take. You
can fly over for a day, stay in a lodge or guided campground for a longer period, or stay on board a boat and go
ashore during the day.
Bear viewing can be done from elevated platforms near
their feeding grounds. Other tours feature a more intimate experience, with bears and humans in close proximity showing respect for one another.
When you check bear viewing off your “bucket list,”
the experience will be one of the best memories of your
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National Parks Service
BEAR VIEWING -
Homer is the gateway to bear viewing across Cook
Inlet in Katmai and Lake Clark National Parks.
The Homer Theatre was the venue for the
world premiere of the Disneynature movie
Bears, in April 2014. Although the film was
shot at Brooks Falls, McNeil River, Kodiak
Island and Hallo Bay, most of the filming took
place at Hallo Bay, said the directors.
The Katmai coast enjoys prime bear viewing because of the lush meadow grasses bears
first feed upon after hibernation. But it’s
when salmon charge back to their natal rivers
and streams to spawn, that’s when the viewing of bears becomes extraordinary along the
Katmai coast.
Bears is about a grizzly sow named Sky and
her two cubs, Amber and Scout, and what
their mother teaches them in the first year of
life. Directed by Alastair Fothergill and Keith
Scholey, and narrated by John C. Reilly.
Courtesy DisneyNature
Take Note
Safety First
Black bears live throughout the Homer area (brown
bears too, but they’re rarely seen on the south side of
Kachemak Bay), and it’s possible to encounter one while
you’re hiking or walking along the road system.
BE AWARE. You could stumble upon a bear anywhere. Walk a little slower. If you see tracks or scat,
there are bears in the vicinity.
MAKE NOISE. A surprised bear can be dangerous. Give them the chance to make the right
decision and they will. CLAP, TALK LOUDLY,
BANG TWO COOKING PANS TOGETHER,
WEAR BELLS.
DO NOT APPROACH. If you are lucky enough
to encounter a bear, watch it from a distance. Bears
will defend their personal space, so don’t violate it.
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DO NOT RUN. Bears are curious and will often take a few
steps toward a person. Don’t be alarmed, stand your ground,
clap, yell, let the bear know it is entering “your space.”
FOOD. Never allow a bear to get into your food
or garbage. Hiking: Carry food in a backpack
– keep the pack within arms’ reach at all times
and leave no food particles on the ground.
Camping: Use bear-proof containers and keep
food and any other odorous object (soap, toothpaste, deodorant, etc.) away from your tent.
Remember that if you elicit an aggressive
response from a bear it is because you
have scared it and the bear is simply protecting itself, its cubs or its food.
adventure | bear viewing | air charters & flight seeing
If you think the scenery around Kachemak Bay is
spectacular from land or the water, wait until you see it
from the air. Bring your camera and take a flight over
the glaciers of the Harding Ice Field that drapes over the
mountain ranges between Homer and Seward, or tour the
ring of fire.
Bear Viewing
Equipped with floats or wheels, small stable aircraft
take the angler to remote lakes, rivers and hideaway wilderness lodges. Helicopter and air services offer flightseeing as well as transport to remote locations. Aircraft
are available on scheduled flights to Seldovia and Port
Graham or individual charters.
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adventure | photo contest | habitat
Photo Contest Winners Tide Pooling
PHOTO CONTEST/SHOREBIRD
- Adventure
With the extreme tides at this latitude, every 12 hours
brings a fresh supply of sea creatures – hermit crab, sea
cucumbers, starfish, octopus, sea anemone, and all manner
of flotsam – into the tide pools and beaches that fringe the
Bay and Spit. The best time to tide pool is on a minus tide,
but a low tide can be rewarding too.
While on the beaches, please respect the living creatures;
replace the rocks they hide under, and return them gently
to their habitat if you pick them up. Fill in any holes you dig,
and leave the area as pristine as you found it.
Birds You Might See:
Michael F. Hughes
Cover Winner $300: Michael F. Hughes
Welcome winner $50: Michael Halstead (See p. 5)
Attractions winner $50: Jessica Rawls (See p. 29)
Fishing winner $50: Jordan Beachy (See p. 41)
Adventure winner $50: Bjorn Olson (See p. 55)
Beyond Homer winner $50: Sanjana Greenhill (See p. 69)
Don’t Miss
Kachemak Bay
Shorebird Festival
New to birding? No problem. Events, talks, and seminars
are tailored for the beginner, but there’s much for the
birding veteran to enjoy. And the Junior Birders Program,
with oversight from our partners at the Islands & Ocean
Visitor Center and their U.S. Fish & Wildlife specialists, will
turn your youngsters into budding biologists.
For all it does, the Festival is a very reasonably priced
experience for the whole family.
In 2015 we’re excited to present Dr. David Bird as our
keynote speaker, an emeritus professor of Wildlife Biology
at McGill University as of August 2013, but continuing as
Director of the Avian Science and Conservation Centre.
We’re teaming him up with Neil Hayward, who will be our
featured speaker. In 2013 Neil had a “big year” in which
he sighted 749 species of birds. That made Hayward the
North American bird-spotting champion.
And local artist Kim McNett will design the 2015
poster. The Festival program and registration will be
available online in March, 2015. Contact the Festival for
more information: 907-235-7740 or Robbi at shorebird@
homeralaska.org. Complete information at www.
kachemakshorebird.org.
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Red-throated Loon
Pacific Loon
Common Loon
Red-necked Grebe
Pelagic Cormorant
Red-faced Cormorant
Greater White-fronted Goose
Brant
Canada Goose
Bald Eagle
Northern Harrier
Merlin
Sharp-shinned Hawk
Northern Goshawk
Red-tailed Hawk
Ring-necked Pheasant
Spruce Grouse
Willow Ptarmigan
Sandhill Crane
Black-bellied Plover
Semipalmated Plover
Greater Yellowlegs
Lesser Yellowlegs
Wandering Tattler
Spotted Sandpiper
Whimbrel
Bristle-thighed Curlew
Black Turnstone
Surfbird
Russell Campbell
Semipalmated Sandpiper
Western Sandpiper
Least Sandpiper
Pectoral Sandpiper
Rock Sandpiper
Dunlin
Short-billed Dowitcher
Long-billed Dowitcher
Common Snipe
Red-necked Phalarope
Long-tailed Jaeger
Bonaparte’s Gull
Mew Gull
Herring Gull
Glaucous-winged Gull
Black-legged Kittiwake
Arctic Tern
Aleutian Tern
Common Murre
Pigeon Guillemot
Marbled Murrelet
Kittlitz’s Murrelet
Common Raven
Black-capped Chickadee
Boreal Chickadee
Red-breasted Nuthatch Brown Creeper
Winter Wren
American Dipper
adventure | wildlife
Wildlife Abounds
Kathleen Barth
WILDLIFE
space. Guided bird walks in the forest, beach, and slough
are available from the Alaska Islands & Ocean Visitor
Center or from the Center for Alaskan Coastal Studies.
Many tours on Kachemak Bay feature a trip to Alaska
Maritime National Wildlife Refuge’s Sixty-Foot Rock,
and Alaska’s most accessible multi-species seabird rookery on Gull Island. The raucous colony packed onto this
tiny islet offers close views of black-legged kittiwakes,
common murres, pelagic and red-faced cormorants and
puffins.
To purchase a bird checklist or Birding Hotspots
map and guide, visit the Homer Chamber of Commerce
& Visitor Center or Alaska Islands & Ocean Visitor
Center. You can also find
information
at the website
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Adventure-
Walk in the woods on one of the many Kachemak Bay
trails and you can encounter moose, black or brown bears,
rabbits, foxes or porcupines. You’ll see different species of
birds, including eagles (guaranteed!) and sandhill cranes.
Moose sightings are frequent, and moose cows are often
seen on Homer streets with calves by their sides.
By air or sea, charter and tour companies will take
you deeper into the wilds to see animals, and to enjoy a
close encounter. On the Homer Spit, tour operators can
take you out on Kachemak Bay to observe marine mammals (sea lions, seals, sea otters, porpoises and whales)
and numerous species of sea birds (including horned and
tufted puffins and red-faced cormorants).
Homer is a well-known and popular bird-watching
destination.
Beluga Slough, Beluga Lake, and the nearby mudflats
offer great opportunities to watch waterfowl and shorebirds. In the waters off the Spit and in the harbor, scoters,
grebes, and loons are common, and eiders are seen often.
In the harbor, harbor seals haul out to rest at night
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VIEW abundant wildflowers
WALK a boreal forest trail
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A Few Precautions
While exploring the wilderness remember that it is inhabited by creatures who may not appreciate you trespassing
on their home grounds.
PRECAUTIONS \ CRITICAL HABITAT AREA
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Do not disturb or change the behavior of wildlife. Move
away or take evasive action if they show signs of
agitation. Never chase them.
Don’t feed or handle wildlife.
Avoid coming between animals and their young.
Respect rookeries, haulouts, nests or dens.
Observe from a distance. Use binoculars/telephoto
lenses.
Limit close (100-200 yards) viewing to 30 minutes a day.
Whales and seabirds: Approach no closer than 100 yds.
Other marine mammals: Approach no closer than 50 yds.
Eagles and other raptors on the ground: Approach no
closer than 50 yds.
Report abuse.
Leave your pets at home.
When hiking, camping or boating, be aware and be
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Do not leave garbage outside, especially fish waste. Take
your trash with you.
Tell someone where you’re going, including route and
expected time of return.
Carry a survival kit, which should include a space blanket, fire starter, tinder, a mirror, compass and basic medical supplies. Include a Leatherman (multi-tool), insect
repellent and sun block.
Dress in layers, with a water-resistant jacket and gloves.
Take your cell phone, but know that you won’t find service in some remote areas.
A personal GPS and EPIRB add security. DON’T
FORGET A MAP.
Use existing roads and trails.
Check the weather forecast.
Be aware of tides.
When boating, wear flotation gear.
Take Note
Kachemak Bay Critical Habitat Area
Kachemak Bay and the adjoining Fox River Flats, which
encompass 293,000 acres (equivalent in size to Wyoming’s
Teton National Park) were designated as Critical Habitat
Areas in the early 1970s. They were created in order to
“protect and preserve habitat areas especially crucial to the
perpetuation of fish and wildlife, and to restrict all other uses
not compatible with that primary purpose.”
This designation recognizes the role Kachemak Bay and
Fox River Flats play in supporting healthy fish stocks, marine
mammals, and shorebirds, seabirds and wintering waterfowl.
As estuaries, the Bay and all adjacent tidal flats create a
food-rich nursery for young salmon and halibut, travel-weary
birds in route from the “Lower 48,” a growing population of
sea otters, numerous harbor seals and several species of
whales.
Residents and visitors also have a role to play in protecting
the diversity of Kachemak Bay. The harvesting of seaweed
and eel grass is prohibited, even after they have been
deposited along the high tide line. Despite their state of
decay, this aquatic vegetation provides habitat to snails,
amphipods and other near-shore organisms that serve as
food for hungry birds and fish. Other creatures like sea stars
and sea urchins are visible at low tide and should be enjoyed
without removing them from their habitats, which requires a
special collection permit. All harvestable species, like fish,
clams and octopus, require a state fishing license.
Russell Campbell
Commemorating 25 years of
representing the citizens of Cook
Inlet in promoting environmentally
safe marine transportation and oil
facility operations in Cook Inlet.
8195 Kenai Spur Highway
Kenai, Alaska 99611
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[email protected]
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“The bay is
so peaceful
and I am
in touch
with nature!”
Bike|Hike|Walk
Adventure -
East End Road offers a 3.5 mile paved
bike trail starting at Lake Street. Also
paved, the Spit trail starts at the intersection of Kachemak Drive and the Homer
Spit, and ends at the tip of the Spit.
East and West Hills take you to roads
looping above town, across Skyline Drive
and Diamond Ridge Road, with ocean
and mountain vistas. These roads are narrow and have no bike paths. Please use
with caution.
Across the Bay, you can find some fine
mountain biking on wilderness trails.
Start in Seldovia and ride the road out
to Jakolof Bay, about 10 miles, and then
take the eight-mile, mostly uphill ride in
toward the foot of Red Mountain and
back. It will take about three hours. If
you’d rather skip the ride from Seldovia,
you can have a water taxi drop you at
Jakolof Bay dock.
Pick up a bike from one of the several
rental facilities in town or on the Spit.
BIKE | HIKE | WALK
Homer Hiking Trails
A Diamond Creek Trail
Moderate hike 1.5 mi. downhill to beach
with steep return. Trailhead is down dirt road
across from Diamond Ridge Rd off Sterling
Hwy. Remember to check tides; rising tides
can trap you against the bluffs.
B Homestead Trail
Moderate hike. Roger’s Loop to Diamond Ridge
Rd., 6 mi. round trip, 7 mi. one way to the reservoir. Trailheads on Roger’s Loop, Diamond Ridge
Rd., and at reservoir. Woods, grassy fields and
some hills. Great winter skiing.
C Homer Spit Trail
Easy walk or bike. 4.5 mi. paved. Starts at base of
Spit, ends at its tip.
D Beluga Slough
Easy walk from Islands & Ocean Visitor Center
along Beluga Slough on raised walkway, great for
bird watching.
E Calvin & Coyle
Approx. 1.2 mi. loop. Flat terrain through
woods and meadow, platform overlooking
the Beluga Wetlands. Watch for moose.
Good birding in winter and spring.
Parking at the end of Mariner Dr.
F East End Road
Paved bicycle path starts at the corner of
Lake St. and East End Rd. Approx. 3.5 mi. to
Kachemak Drive. Flat terrain.
G Eveline
1.5 mi. past McNeil Canyon School (12 mi.
East End Rd.) on Alpine Meadows Dr. 80-acre
site. Approx. 1.5 mi. loop. Winter skiing also.
Spectacular views. Parking, outhouse and picnic
table.
H Wynn Nature Center
1.5 mi. east on Skyline Dr. from the top of
East Hill Rd. Over 5 miles of trails. Guided &
unguided hikes. User fee. Handicapped-accessible
boardwalk
and trail for visually
impaired. Trail use free in
winter and maintained for
snowshoe use.
I Reber Trail
Moderate hike. 0.4 mi. West Fairview
Ave. to end of Reber Rd. on West Hill. Great
views. Watch for moose.
Stop by the Homer Chamber of Commerce &
Visitor Center for a free detailed Homer hiking
trail map and birding checklist.
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SEA
KAYAKING
- Adventure
Sea Kayaking
Sea kayaking in Kachemak Bay is
tremendously popular, and for good
reason!
Take your time, slow the world
down, and relax. Kayaking is healthy
recreation for body, mind and soul,
and the best way to discover the
wonders of the Bay on a personal
level. You can take a water taxi to
secluded paddling areas in one of the
many coves and bays located across
Kachemak Bay. Guides and instructors are available from several outfitters to ensure your safety and lend
their expertise regarding the tides
and currents of the Bay.
Kachemak Bay is one of the richest, most productive ecosystems in the world. It is a place
where sea otters, porpoise, several species of whales and
seals keep you company. As tides recede, you’ll discover
creatures in tide pools, and paddle by sea stars, crustaceans and mollusks.
If you’re out for more than a day, you’ll find campsites
and trailheads available in Kachemak Bay State Park.
Surrounding you in this setting are seabirds that nest and
make their summer homes.
Even if you’ve never handled a paddle before, after a
little practice you’ll take to it “like a fish in the water”
and feel right at home.
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Don’t Miss
Kachemak Bay
Water Trail
Dedicated in June 2014, the
Kachemak Bay Water Trail is a
125-mile route that extends from
the Homer Spit, east along Kachemak Bay to the head of the Bay,
and further along the southern side
of the Bay to the City of Seldovia.
The water trail can be enjoyed by
travelers using both motorized and
non-motorized vessels.
The water route passes by public
and private land, diverse habitat,
from intertidal areas to alpine trails,
and spectacular wildlife viewing
opportunities. The Homer launch
site for the KBWT is located on the
Spit behind Pier 1 Theatre. Learn
more at:
www.kachemakbaywatertrail.org
Bay Tours & Water Taxis
BAY TOURS/GULL ISLAND
- Adventure
What are water taxis? They’re custom water transportation to many destinations across Kachemak Bay. From landing crafts that can carry kayaks to
regular powerboats, U.S. Coast Guard-licensed captains help you to explore
the Bay.
If you want to take a day trip to view the birds or wildlife, take one of
the many bay tours. Choose bird-watching, sightseeing or a bay cruise to
Seldovia. Experienced tour captains will narrate the journey with staff available to answer questions. These excursions can take you to any number of
out-of-the-way spots, including Eldred Passage and Gull Island, or campgrounds and trailheads in Kachemak Bay State Park.
For overnight stays, water taxis will deliver you to your destination and
arrange to pick you up when you want to return to Homer. Many of the
captains are also well-informed naturalists and know the coves and tides for
a safe excursion. Definitely bring your bike, or kayak and camping gear!
See 84 & 85 for business directory.
Homer Yacht Club
Celebrating 30 years of sailing on Kachemak Bay, the Homer Yacht Club
is a non-profit 501(c)(4) dedicated to promoting safe boating and seamanship.
Fun cruising events are interspersed with competitive races and safety seminars
throughout the year. The signature event of the summer is a 3-day regatta the last
weekend of June. Sailors, experienced or new, are invited to join in the fun. Meet
with captains and crew on the P float in the Homer Harbor at noon on race days
to secure a spot on a boat. Shore spectators can view the races from the end of the
spit. For the race schedule and other information go to www.homeryachtclub.org.
Gull Island
This is the largest bird rookery in
the Bay and home to the nesting
grounds for eight species of seabirds. Gull Island is located about
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ride aboard the 28’ us coast Guard
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foot of Grewingk Glacier. Visit the Gull island
seabird rookery on a scenicwildlifecruise
and keep an eye out for sea otters and
other marine mammals. or, enjoy a custom
guidedbirdingtrip, Karl’s specialty.
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Don’t Miss
Wooden
Boat Festival
Mari Minke
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WOODEN BOAT FEST
four miles from the Homer Spit. This is a “go to” destination for many tour boats, and
a “don’t miss” for visitors.
Eagles are known to disturb the birds, stealing eggs and young. You can often
observe flocks joining forces to defend their nests. Some of the more prolific species
that can be seen here are black-legged kittiwakes, red-faced cormorants and puffins.
Adventure -
Join the Wooden Boat
Society for its annual Wooden
Boat Festival in the first week
of September, featuring kid’s
boatbuilding, a great display of
wood boats, marine-oriented
demonstrations, high seas
film night, tall tales and sea
chanties at the Salty Dawg,
rowboat races, and a featured
guest speaker.
Look for all the festivities near
Pier 1 Theatre on the Spit. Find
out more at www.KBWBS.org.
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idden coves, deep fjords, islands, glaciers, mountains and Kachemak Bay State
Park lie across the Bay. This area cannot be reached by road: you must take a boat,
plane or kayak to reach these destinations. Homer can serve as home base for your
holiday and as a jumping-off point for many more adventures on the south side of the
Bay. Whether you’re on the Bay or flying over glaciers and mountains for an eagle’s
eye view, the trip itself is an adventure. The geography is so unlike the Homer side:
the far side of the Bay is a different world, where you’ll want to stay just a little longer.
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beyond homer | kachemak bay
KACHEMAK BAY STATE PARK
- Beyond Homer
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Kachemak Bay State Park
Once you’ve made it to Homer,
the best is yet to come!
Look across Kachemak Bay and
you’ll see Kachemak Bay State Park,
the gem of the state park system.
This is Alaska’s first state park and
one of the biggest. Kachemak Bay
State Park covers over 400,000 acres
and has more than 80 miles of trails.
There’s something for everyone.
Hiking, camping, kayaking, wildlife
viewing: let your inner frontiersman
or photographer run wild. Trails
range from an easy 3-mile day hike
from Glacier Spit to the Grewingk
Glacier Lake, to a more athletic hike
along Grace Ridge with sweeping
views of Kachemak Bay and across
lower Cook Inlet.
Backpackers enjoy the hike from
Humpy Creek across the Portlock
Glacier Plateau to Emerald Lake and
on up the Blue Ice Trail to touch the
glacier.
If kayaking is your thing, paddle
along the shores of Kachemak Bay
State Park and view sea otters up
close and personal, watch bald eagles
catch their morning meal, or listen to
the kittiwakes and murres at the
Gull Island rookery.
There are more than 15 campgrounds, five public use cabins, and
private yurts and cabins in the park
that can be reserved through the
state parks office or online at the
Alaska State Park website: search for
“Kenai” and “Kachemak Bay”. But
book early, they are very popular.
http://dnr.Alaska.Gov/Parks/
Aspunits/Kenai/KachemakBaySwp.
htm. Contact Alaska State Parks at
907-262-5581.
Check with
Alaska State Parks,
water taxis, or Homer
Chamber of Commerce
& Visitor Center for
information regarding
trail conditions status.
Trails may not be
maintained.
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Kachemak Bay State Park Trails
6. Lagoon Trail
Very Difficult • 5.9 miles / overgrown and
has steep grades. Plan on a day to travel
the trail.
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1. Blue Ice Trail
Moderate • 6.5 miles from Glacier Spit
Trailhead to the end of Blue Ice Trail. If
you want to touch a glacier this is your
trail. Plan on an early start and a whole
day. Start at Glacier Spit, take the spur
trail to the tram, climb Foehn Ridge on
the Emerald Lake Loop then follow the
glacial moraine to the glacier. Be sure to
stay on the trail on your return. You must
climb Foehn Ridge to get back to the
tram.
2. Humpy Creek Trailhead
Easy to moderate • 5.2 miles / Great trail
to a beautiful salmon stream. Start at Glacier Spit. Take the Grewingk Tram Spur
Trail to the tram. The tram may require 2
people to operate, max wt. 500 lbs. Turn
left and follow trail past blue pools of
water to Humpy Creek.
3. Emerald Lake Loop
Moderate • 12.7 miles / This loop takes
you on an adventure across glacial
moraines, boreal forests, and up to the
alpine. All along you will experience
awesome views of Grewingk Glacier,
Kachemak Bay and the Kenai mountains.
Perfect for the backpacker.
4. Saddle Trail
Moderate • 1 mile one way. This popular trail provides multiple switchbacks
through steep forested terrain.
5. Glacier Lake Trail
Easy • 3.3 miles to Grewingk Glacier
Lake. By far the most popular day hike.
Very little elevation gain. Walk through a
boreal forest out to the glacial moraine.
Follow cairns to the lake. Spectacular
views. You can see, and hear, the ice
calving off the glacier.
Moderate to difficult • 2 miles / For awesome views head south at the top of the
Saddle Trail. Locals call this the “stairway
to heaven.” Once you climb above tree
line and are in the alpine, the trail disappears. Meander across open alpine; take
in the sights and maybe a few blueberries
if the season is right. Don’t forget your
camera.
8. China Poot Lake Trail
Moderate • 2.8 miles / Short steep
climbs. This is uphill both ways, but well
worth the effort. On your way you will
pass two small lakes. Loons and blueberries will lead you to China Poot Lake at
the base of Poot Peak. Take a fishing rod
there may be a trout or two in the lake.
9. Coalition Trail: Moderate • 1 mile/
Connects China Poot Bay with Halibut
Cove Lagoon and China Poot Lake Trail.
10. Moose Valley Trail
Moderate to difficult • 6.7 miles / Long
grades. Take the China Poot Lake Trail
to get to the Moose Valley Trail junction.
This trail will lead you to the Moose Valley
Cabin and to the south Poot Peak access
trail. A favorite for backpackers and those
looking for a backcountry experience.
13. Sadie Knob Trail
Moderate, difficult in places • 4.5 miles/
Sadie Knob Trail can be accessed at
north Eldred trailhead and south Eldred
trailhead. These two trails converge
and continue on up to the Alpine. Great
360º views of Sadie Peak, across Cook
Inlet, Kachemak Bay and Grace Ridge.
A favorite of the few that hike it. Watch
for mountain goats, black bear, and bald
eagles.
14. Grace Ridge Trail
Moderate with some difficult long climbs
• 9.1 miles / Start at either end, Kayak
Beach or South Grace. A favorite of the
athletic hiker. Follow the trail up to the
alpine, continue on to the ridge. The trail
turns primitive in the higher elevations.
Spectacular views of the volcanoes
across Cook Inlet and beyond.
15. Tutka Lake Trail
Moderate • 3.7 miles / This trail takes
you to Tutka Lake and Tutka Lagoon Fish
Hatchery. Follow along the shore, climb
above Tutka Creek and end near Tutka
Creek waterfall. Look for mushrooms in
the late summer and fall.
Visit the Homer Chamber of Commerce & Visitor
Center to pick up a map.
Beyond Homer - KACHEMAK BAY STATE PARK TRAILS
7. Alpine Ridge Trail
glacier fed river and is silty, and there are
no fish in it. The trail has sweeping vistas
of mountains, a spectacular view of a
600-foot waterfall, and groves of cottonwoods.
11. Poot Peak Trail
Very difficult • 1.1 miles / North Route.
This trail leads vertical up the north side
of Poot Peak. Expect some bushwhacking as this is rarely maintained. It’s the
quickest way up. For the more experienced hiker. South Route • Difficult. 2.8
miles / For the less experienced hiker,
try the south route. Connect to this trail
beyond China Poot lake on the Wosnesenski Trail, or the Moose Valley trail.
These trails lead to the top of Homer’s
iconic peak. You get sourdough points for
accomplishing this ascent.
12. Wosnesenski River Trail
Easy to moderate • 11.6 miles / You can
start at China Poot Lake just past the
bridge or start at the other end, Haystack
Rock. This trail follows the Wosnesenski river and takes you through some
beautiful Alaskan wilderness. This is a
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Hidden Secrets
Halibut Cove Lagoon
A fertile combination of tidal
flats and channels makes this
bay a cornucopia of sea life. Tide
pools provide perfect viewing of
sea stars, mussels, urchins and
sea anemones. Waterfowl thrive
on the tidal flats. A trailhead at
the head of the bay leads you to
the Coalition Trail and Halibut
Cove Lagoon Trail. As with all
the bays along Kachemak Bay,
this bay is affected by the tides.
There are many sand and mud
bars. Lodging and kayaking are
available.
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njoy a natural history cruise via Gull Island
aboard the classic yacht the Danny J.
Look for the Danny J Boat on .
Have a bite to eat at the Saltryy
Restaurant or just relax
with a beverage. Walk the
boardwalk to the Experience
Fine Art Gallery, featuring
diverse works by local artists.
Now Booking
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Eldred Passage
Eldred Passage has magnificent
views and wildlife. Access to Sadie Knob, Grace Ridge and Tutka
Lake Trails. Lodging, restaurant
and kayaking are available.
The lagoon is home to many sea mammals including harbor porpoises, harbor
seals, sea otters and land otters. This is
a tidal lagoon and the tides are extreme.
Although the waters are placid, the
channel feeding the lagoon can be very
dramatic when the tide rages in and
out. If you are kayaking this channel, it
is recommended that you have white
water and cold water experience. The
ranger station is located at the head of
the lagoon and offers a public dock and
public use cabins.
Sadie Cove
Wildlife abounds in this fjord-like
bay with steep mountain sides. Sadie
Peak is the highest point. Look for
mountain goats grazing and keep your
eye out for sea otters. This bay is very
deep and there is little tidal current.
Check your weather. Occasionally the
“Sadie Eighties” blow in the summer
creating severe wind gusts. Lodging
available.
Ted Bell
KACHEMAK BAY
- Beyond Homer
China Poot Bay
Bear Cove
This is a secluded cove located at
the head of the Bay. Enjoy clamming and kayaking. Lodging is available.
Tutka Bay
Peterson Bay
The field station for the Center for Alaskan Coastal
Studies makes Peterson Bay home as do several oyster
farms. Lodging and kayaking are available.
Tutka Bay is the longest bay on
Kachemak Bay. Bordered by high, steep mountains, you
get a real sense of remote Alaska here. Trails lead to the
top of Grace Ridge and up to Tutka Lake. This scenic
bay is a great place for the more experienced kayaker to
explore. Lodging is available.
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Board a water taxi or air charter and settle in for a
stay on the far side of Kachemak Bay or Cook Inlet. You
won’t be roughing it in most cases. Some of the most
sophisticated and yet homey lodges lie in the coves. You’ll
find yourself gathering with other travelers around a roaring fire in the main lodge or climbing the steps to your
own little cabin. Similar to town, choices range from
campgrounds and rustic park service cabins scattered
around Kachemak Bay State Park to the upscale resorts
with fine chefs. Some of these hideaways can be found
in the villages of Seldovia and Halibut Cove, while others stand alone in isolated places like Tutka Bay, Kasitsna
Bay, Eldred Passage, China Poot Bay, Peterson Bay, Sadie
Cove and Bear Cove.
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Julie Kurtz
Halibut Cove
Beyond Homer HALIBUT COVE
Halibut Cove evolved from a lively fishing village with herring salteries to the present day community.
It’s now an Alaska artists’ haven, with galleries built over the water connected by boardwalk. Some artists open
their own workshops and galleries to visitors.
Most visitors travel the six miles across Kachemak Bay on a historic wooden ferry. The first daily run transports
folks from the Homer Harbor, via the Gull Island rookery, to the Cove. A second trip brings guests in time for
a stroll before or after an evening meal at the local restaurant. Lodging is available for extended visits.
Halibut Cove Day Trips
907.296.2283
Kayak Rentals 24 HRS
This unique boat-in venue
is a marriage of Venice and New Orleans,
moved to Alaska. For a
list of upcoming concerts
and events visit
www.halibutcovelive.com
$45/SINGLES | $75/DOUBLES
Guided Kayaking
$100pp 4 HRS | Beginners & Beyond
$150pp 6 HRS HC LAGOON | Advanced
Guided Hiking w/LOCAL NATURALIST
$125pp 4 HRS Saddle Trail TO GlacierLake
Guided Kayaking AT Glacier Lake
$225pp 8-10 HRS w/HIKE & LUNCH
Water Taxi FROM Homer
$90pp Round Trip | $100pp w/Gull Island
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SELDOVIA -
Beyond Homer
Discover Seldovia
If you are looking for a waterfront town where there
are no lines, no traffic, no rushing and no noise...where
you can sit in the sun, paddle a kayak, hike in the woods,
watch soaring eagles or treat yourself to an ice cream
cone...then Seldovia is your destination!
Just getting there can be an adventure since the village
is off the road system. Seldovia is accessible by boat or by
air: get to Seldovia by scheduled air flights, two tour boats,
two ferries, or water taxis. Visit www.Seldovia.com for
more information.
Seldovia has so much to offer in addition to its amazing location and scenery. Charter a fishing trip, or fish for
king salmon from the Slough Bridge. You can rent kayaks or bicycles at several businesses. There is great food,
unique places to shop and welcoming places to stay.
Visit the Seldovia Village Tribe Visitor Center and
Museum on Main Street and learn about the native tribes
and how the early Russian influence shaped Seldovia as
we know it today.
In Seldovia you can always find the perfect something,
or nothing, to do.
Take Note
Seldovia Calendar
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The Seldovia Chamber of Commerce hosts several
annual events, visit www.SeldoviaChamber.org.
The Seldovia Arts Council hosts a series of events
including the Seldovia Summer Solstice Music Festival,
visit www.SeldoviaArtsCouncil.wordpress.com.
Seldovia Summer Solstice Music Festival
Thursday, June 18 - Sunday, June 21. A weekend of live
music celebrating the summer solstice. For details visit
www.seldoviamusicfestival.wordpress.com.
Human Powered Fishing Derby
Memorial Day Weekend (May 22-24). Cash prizes. For more
event details visit www.seldovia.com.
4th of July Festival
Pancake breakfast, parade, games, and rubber ducky
race. For details visit www.seldoviachamber.org.
Chinook Challenge Derby
June 6. Cash prizes. King Salmon derby benefitting the Seldovia Volunteer Fire Department.
Craft Invitational Chainsaw Carving Contest
Labor Day Weekend (September 3-6). Watch the chips fly!
For more information call 234-7612.
David Haynes
Anchor Point
The Old
Believers
There are four Russian “Old
Believer” communities that have
developed on the southern Kenai
Peninsula. Old Believers, or followers
of the Russian Orthodox Old-Rite
SEE MORE OF ALASKA ON THE
ALASKA MARINE HIGHWAY
From Homer, the Alaska Marine Highway can connect you to great fishing,
hiking and bear viewing. Visit us online for routes, videos and more.
FerryAlaska.com
1-800-642-0066
ANCHOR POINT | OLD BELIEVERS
Nikolaevsk / Voznesenka /
Razdolna / Kachemak Selo
Church, began leaving Russia in the
early 1900s to practice their religion
without persecution. They journeyed
into China, then South America, the
Pacific Northwest, and eventually five
families came to the Kenai Peninsula.
The first Old Believer community on the Kenai Peninsula was
Nikolaevsk, established in 1968,
and located 10 miles east of Anchor
Point on the North Fork Road.
Nikolaevsk has grown to about
350 residents.
Residents can be identified
by their attire—at baptism, each
person wears a cross around their
neck. Men and boys wear colorfully embroidered shirts with handwoven belts; women and girls wear
ankle-length dresses. These items
must be worn in public at all times
and the belt and cross are of religious significance.
In Nikolaevsk there is a post
office, cemetery, Russian restaurant, gift shop, lodging, and
the beautiful Church of Saint
Nicholas. You may visit, but visitors should heed the slow speed
limit and ask for permission before
taking pictures.
Three more Old Believer villages are located east of Homer.
Voznesenka is about 23 miles off
East End Road and Razdolna just
a few miles further. Kachemak
Selo is the most remote of the
villages.
Beyond Homer -
Anchor Point is northwest of
Homer at the junction of the Anchor
River and its north fork. This growing
village thrives on its prime sportfishing location and is the westernmost
highway point in North America.
In the summer of 1778, Captain
James Cook sailed into Cook Inlet
looking for the Northwest Passage.
Captain Cook lost a large anchor here
to the powerful tidal currents, giving
Anchor Point its name.
The area offers great lodging and
dining choices. There are four excellent state campgrounds along the
river and some private campgrounds.
The February Snow Rondi
hosts the renowned outhouse race,
dubbed “Iditapotty,” a takeoff on the
renowned March dogsled race from
Anchorage to Nome, the Iditarod.
Memorial Weekend Family Fun
Festival is this community’s way of
providing a family atmosphere for
the Memorial Day weekend.
And Anchor Point goes all
out for its Independence
Day celebration on July 4th
with events like the Rubber
Ducky Race and community
picnic.
For more information, contact the Anchor
Point Chamber of
Commerce at 235-2600 or
visit their website: www.
AnchorPointChamber.org.
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Living and Relocating
Carol Robinson
In This Section
76 Yearly Temperatures
77 City Facts
Homer is a community of about 5500 people
where most residents will tell you that it is
quality of life that makes them stay.
Life in Homer is so unlike what many
people are used to: we use water taxis to get
around, floatplanes to sightsee and commute,
take our time to visit one another at the grocery store, drive courteously, and wave to each
other! Homer is a safe and healthy place to
raise a family.
Our community boasts a top 100 critical
access hospital with 22 acute care beds, 28 long
term care beds and numerous on-site specialty
clinics and ancillary services.
Homer is also proud of its 17,000 sq. ft.
state-of-the art library, and a very active senior
center. Public schools offer diverse programs,
many focusing on our unique natural environment. The University of Alaska Kachemak Bay
Campus continues to grow and offers degree
tracks for students, and continuing education.
Business in Homer is community-based.
Many businesses are a family affair, with great
longevity, giving our town its unique character. More and more internet-based businesses
have bloomed in recent years. In 2013 Homer
was named Google’s Alaska eCity, an award
highlighting its “robust online small business
community.” Entrepreneurs looking for a savvy
place to start a business will find it in Homer.
For living and relocation information see the
Chamber’s Website at www.homeralaska.org.
Yearly Temperature, Sunrise & Sunset
Date:
Jan. 1
Feb. 1
Mar. 1
Apr. 1
May 1
June 1
July 1
Aug. 1
Sept. 1
Oct. 1
Nov. 1
Sunrise:
10:05a
9:18a
8:04a
7:32a
6:06a
4:59a
4:52a
5:49a
7:02a
8:11a
9:27a
9:38a
Sunset:
4:15p
5:22p
6:34p
8:50p
10:02p
11:10p
11:27p
10:34p
9:09p
7:39p
6:12p
4:12p
Ave. High Temp.:
28
31
35
42
50
56
60
60
54
43
34
30
Ave. Low Temp.:
16
18
21
28
35
42
46
46
40
31
22
18
Dec. 1
6125
75x5
4c
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relocation | information
City of Homer Facts
Health Care Services
Geography
Latitude 59 degrees, 38 minutes N
Longitude 151 degrees, 28 min. W
Forms of Government
Homer is a first-class municipality with a city
manager/city council. Kenai Peninsula Borough is
a second-class borough with a mayor/assembly.
Family Physicians
Orthopedic Physician
Gynecologist
Surgeons
Pharmacies
Public Health Nurses
Dentists
Orthodontist
Optician
Ophthalmologist
Chiropractors
Acupuncturists
Naturopath
Massage Therapists
Physical Therapists
Homeopathy
Rolfers
Counselors
Jin Shin Jyutsu
Kachemak Bay Campus of Kenai Peninsula
College – Univ. of Alaska Anchorage
Kevin G. Smith Photography
Population
In City Limits (2011) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5,051
Hospital Service Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13,000
Kenai Peninsula Borough (2011) . . . . . 56,369
Avg. Annual Wage/Borough (2006) . . . $35,976
Avg. Unemployment Rate/Borough (2011) 9.3%
Relocation
www.cityofhomer-ak.gov
www.borough.kenai.ak.us
Taxes
City Sales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.5 %
City Property . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.5 mills
Borough Sales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3%
Borough Property . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.5 mills
South Peninsula Hospital . . . . . . . . . 2.3 mills
Kenai Peninsula College . . . . . . . . . 0.10 mills
Weather
Average Summer Temperature . . . . . . . . 60°F
Average Winter Temperature . . . . . . . . . . 24°F
Annual Precipitation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24.4”
Annual Snowfall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54.9”
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Homer, Alaska 99603
907-235-8876
FAX 907-235-5521
EMAIL [email protected]
South Peninsula Hospital is here
when you need us. We’re a 22-bed
community hospital offering a full
range of high-quality health care by
some of the most talented doctors
and nurses in the nation.
Health care provider? Call us for a
free lunch and hospital tour while
you’re in town. 907-235-0397
A Top 100 Critical Access Hospital
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Membership Directory
QUICK REFERENCE
DIRECTORY.............. 78-79
ACCOMMODATIONS.... 80-81
Apartments & Condos...................... 80
Bed & Breakfasts.............................. 80
Cabins & Cottages........................... 80
Camping & RV Parks........................ 81
Hotels, Motels & Inns....................... 81
Resorts & Lodges............................. 81
Vacation Rentals............................... 81
Across Kachemak Bay..................... 81
SHOPPING......................... 85
Arts, Crafts & Gifts........................... 85
Books, Music & Videos.................... 85
Clothing & Outdoor Wear................. 85
Grocery & Liquor.............................. 85
Home Improvement & Decor........... 85
Pharmicies........................................ 85
Seafood............................................. 85
Sporting Goods, Equipment & Rentals.85
Toys................................................... 85
TRANSPORTATION............ 85
Airlines & Air Taxis ........................... 85
THE ARTS........................... 82
Galleries & Studios........................... 82
Interpretive Centers & Museums..... 82
Organizations & Groups................... 82
Performing Arts & Theaters............. 82
Bus Services & Tours ...................... 85
Car Rentals ...................................... 85
Ferry Services .................................. 85
Taxis ................................................. 85
Water Taxis....................................... 85
DINING & SPIRITS............. 82
LOCAL SERVICES........ 86-87
Bakeries & Coffee Shops................. 82
Breweries & Wineries....................... 82
Restaurants....................................... 82
FISHING.............................. 83
RECREATION &
ADVENTURE...................... 84
Area Tours......................................... 84
Bear Viewing..................................... 84
Boat Rentals..................................... 84
Eco-Tours & Adventures.................. 84
Flightseeing....................................... 84
Four Wheeling................................... 84
Golfing............................................... 84
Hiking & Parks.................................. 84
Horseback Riding & Tours............... 84
Kayaking........................................... 84
Winter Activities................................ 84
Accounting............................................ 86
Advertising, Media & Photography..... 86
Automotive & RV Sales & Services..... 86
Banking, Investments & Mortgages.... 86
Barbers, Salons & Spas....................... 86
Catering & Wedding or
Event Planning.................................. 86
Child, Youth Services & Athletics........ 86
Churches............................................... 86
Civic Organizations.............................. 86
Computers & Electronics Sales
& Service........................................... 86
Contractors, Construction & Design... 86
Dental Services.................................... 86
Education & Instruction....................... 86
Electric, Plumbing/Heating Services... 86
Engineering, Research
& Development................................. 86
Fuel Sales & Service............................ 87
Funeral Services................................... 87
Government & Public Agencies........... 87
Insurance.............................................. 87
Landscaping, Agriculture
& Tree Service................................... 87
Legal Services...................................... 87
Medical, Health, Wellness
& Fitness............................................ 87
Pet Care & Veterinarians...................... 87
Printing, Graphics
& Promotional Items......................... 87
Real Estate, Development
& Surveyors....................................... 87
Repair & Maintenance.......................... 87
Seafood Processing ............................ 87
Senior Services..................................... 87
Snow Removal...................................... 87
Storage & Shipping ............................. 87
Title Agencies....................................... 87
Travel & Booking Agencies................. 87
Utilities, Refuse Removal & Recycling.... 87
MARINE TRADES.............. 88
Boat Building, Detailing, Repair, Sales.88
Commercial Fisheries & Supplies........ 88
Marine Engine Sales & Service............ 88
Marine Equipment, Electronics &
Furnishings....................................... 88
Marine Safety, Inspection & Repair.......88
Marine Trades Advocacy & Education..88
INDIVIDUAL MEMBERS.... 88
CHAMBER INFO................ 88
OTHER AREAS................... 88
Quick Reference Directory
A
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A1 Nails............................................. 399-6262
A Cabin on the Cliff Overlooks Seward...................... 224-8001
A Fisherman’s Resort - RV Park....... 235-1997
A Home Away From Home............... 235-1222
A Homer Roundhouse...................... 399-0716
A Room With A View......................... 299-3542
A Seaside Adventure LLC................. 235-6672
A Stillpoint in Halibut Cove............... 296-2283
A Walk-in Fishing Trip Silverfin Guides........................... 299-0311
Adventure Alaska Car Rentals.......... 235-4022
AJ’s Old Town Steakhouse & Tavern.235-9949
AK Adventures.................................. 235-1805
Alaska Accommodations &
Fishing Charters...................800-478-7777
Alaska Adventure Cabins.................. 223-6681
Alaska Bear Adventures
with K-Bay Air......................877-522-9247
Alaska Bear Tours......................800-219-1592
Alaska Coastal Marine...................... 262-4359
Alaska Communications.............................811
Alaska Cozy II Suites........................ 235-1064
Alaska Draft Horse.com.................... 299-2163
Visitor Center.............................. 235-6961
Alaska Luxury Adventures.........855-715-2244
Alaska Marine Highway System.800-642-0066
Alaska Moosehorn Cabin.................. 235-2539
Alaska Paradise View Cabin............. 235-8340
Alaska Perfect Peony........................ 235-8116
Alaska Premier Sportfishing.............. 235-2032
Alaska Private Lodging..................... 235-2148
Alaska Railroad..........................800-544-0552
Alaska Real Estate in Homer............ 235-4090
Alaska Rivers Company.............888-595-1226
Alaska Safari Unlimited..................... 252-8886
Alaska SBDC South West Region.... 260-5629
Alaska SeaLife Center................888-378-2525
Alaska State Park Kachemak Bay State Park.......... 235-7024
Alaska U-Do Maritime Rentals LLC... 512-7401
Alaska USA Federal Credit Union..... 226-8801
Alaska Waste..................................... 283-9390
Alaska Wilderness 4-Wheeler Tours.235-8567
Alaska Windjammer Suites Motel..... 235-9761
Alaskan Cottages.............................. 299-0695
Alaskan Suites................................... 235-1972
Alaska-Park....................................... 414-6451
Alaska’s Hallo Bay Bear Camp......... 235-2237
Alaska’s Pioneer Inn & Guest House.235-5670
Alaska’s Ridgewood Wilderness
Lodge.......................................... 296-2217
Alderfer Group Realtors, The............ 235-5232
Alibi/Ala Carte Cafe........................... 235-9199
Alice’s Champagne Palace...............................
[email protected]
All Seasons Honda............................ 235-8532
Almost Home Accommodations....... 235-2553
Aloha B&B......................................... 235-0607
Alpenglow Cabins............................. 235-8833
Alyeska Tire & Auto Service.............. 235-8441
AmericasCuisine............................... 235-3677
AnamCara......................................... 235-4770
Arctic Bear Guesthouse.................... 235-1855
Arno Construction Inc....................... 235-3643
Art Shop Gallery................................ 235-7076
Area Code 907
unless otherwise noted
Ashore Water Taxi & Freight.............. 399-2340
Attraction Maps................................. 566-4457
Automotive Collision Experts
& Towing...................................... 235-7645
B
Bald Mountain Air Service.........800-478-7969
Barb’s Video & DVD.......................... 235-7454
Bay Avenue B&B............................... 235-3757
Bay Excursions Water Taxi & Tours... 235-7525
Bay Realty Inc................................... 235-6183
Bay Welding Services, Inc................ 235-5103
Bayes Boat Rental LLC..................... 235-6094
Beachy Construction........................ 235-8876
Bear Creek Winery & Lodge............. 235-8484
Bear Paw Adventure..................866-286-0576
Beluga Air LLC.................................. 235-8256
Beluga Lake Lodge & Restaurant..... 235-5995
Best Western Bidarka Inn................. 235-8148
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Alaska.... 235-8391
Bishop Engineering, LLC.................. 299-7609
Boardwalk Bakery............................. 235-2131
Bob’s Trophy Charters...................... 235-6544
Brian’s Appliance.............................. 235-6754
Brooks Alaskan Adventures Inc........ 399-3775
Bryn-Teg Cottage.............................. 235-8471
Bunnell Street Arts Center................ 235-2662
By the Bay Inn................................... 748-2143
C
Cabin & Cottage Network................. 235-0191
Cafe Cups......................................... 235-8330
Captain B’s Alaskan C’s Adventures.235-4114
Captain Greg’s Charters............877-235-4756
Captain Mike’s Charters................... 235-8348
Captain Patties Fish House.............. 235-5135
Captain Scott’s Sportfishing.....800-758-6015
Captain’s Coffee Roasting Company.235-4970
Center for Alaskan Coastal Studies.235-6667
Central Charters & Tours................... 235-7847
Chillville, LLC..............................318-965-9430
Chinitna Bay Bear Tours............800-320-2980
Christian Community Church............ 235-8291
Church on the Rock Homer.............. 235-2689
City of Homer.................................... 235-8121
CLIA Alaska....................................... 339-9340
Clinic of Chiropractic Health............. 235-7146
Coal Point Seafood Co..................... 235-3877
Coastal Realty Homer....................... 235-7700
Collins Excavation and Services....... 299-2625
Conifer Woods Apartments............... 235-5920
ConocoPhillips Alaska, Inc............... 276-1215
Cook Inlet RCAC............................... 283-7222
Cook Inletkeeper....................235-4068 Ext 22
Cosmic Kitchen................................. 235-6355
Cozy Cove Inn B&B.......................... 399-6277
Crane’s Rest B&B............................. 226-3276
C-View Cabins...........................818-371-9994
D
Daleco Plumbing............................... 756-3476
Dandy Cabins of Homer................... 235-3839
DeepStrike Sportfishing, LLC........... 235-6094
Diamond Ridge Art Studio................ 299-7750
Don Jose’s Mexican Restaurant....... 235-7963
Don Pitcher Photography................. 235-4949
Downtown Mini Storage................... 235-8631
Dr. Vickey Hodnik/
Homer Dental Center.................. 235-7585
Homer Ocean Charters..................... 235-6212
Homer Ocean Water Taxi.................. 235-6212
Homer Real Estate Associates......... 235-5294
Homer Self Storage.......................... 235-5294
Homer Senior Citizens, Inc............... 235-7655
Homer Spit Campground.................. 235-8206
Homer Stay and Play........................ 399-1475
Kenai Watershed Forum................... 260-5449
Kevin Bell Ice Arena.......................... 235-2647
Kiana Lodging................................... 235-8824
Kilcher Homestead Living Museum.. 235-8713
Knitty Stash
The Alaskan Yarn Company....... 299-4789
Kostas Taxi & Limousine Service...... 399-8008
S
E
Eagle Optics...............................608-662-1062
Eagle Enterprises, Inc....................... 235-7907
Eagles Rest................................571-330-6568
East Road Services, Inc.................... 235-6574
Eckankar........................................... 235-5329
Edward Jones & Co.......................... 235-2979
Emerald Air Service........................... 235-4160
ENSTAR Natural Gas Company........ 435-0635
F
Faith Lutheran Church...................... 235-7600
Falcon Charters - Tony Arsenault..... 235-3692
Fat Olives.......................................... 235-8488
Fireweed Gallery............................... 235-3411
First American Title........................... 235-5201
First National Bank Alaska................ 235-5800
Fish Connection................................ 235-3838
Fisherman’s Tales B&B..................... 235-5363
FlipKey........................................617-849-8883
Fresh Sourdough Express
Bakery/Rest................................ 235-7571
Friends of the Homer Public Library.435-3195
Frigid North Services........................ 299-2170
Frosty Bear Ice Cream
Parlor on the Spit........................ 235-7320
G
GCI.................................................... 235-6366
Glacier View Getaway................571-330-6568
Good Karma Inn / B&B..................... 235-4728
Good Time Charters......................... 235-8579
Goofy Moose Log Cabins & Charters.399-2094
Grog Shop, The................................. 235-5101
H
Halcyon Heights B&B/Inn................. 235-2148
Halibut Cove Experience Fine Art Gallery........
[email protected]
Halibut Cove Live/Quiet Place Lodge.235-1800
HANDPAINTED Signs, Furniture
and Artwork................................ 435-7299
Harbor Grill Steak Seafood
Cocktail Lounge.......................... 235-9333
Hediger Chiropractic Clinic............... 235-7221
Heritage RV Park............................... 226-4500
High Tide Arts I and II....................... 226-2600
Highliner House................................. 235-8774
Homer Air, Inc................................... 235-8591
Homer Alaska by the Sea
Vacation Rental........................... 226-2027
Homer Alaska Tribune....................... 235-3714
Homer Animal Friends...................... 235-7729
Homer Art & Frame Co..................... 435-3999
Homer B&B Association................... 226-1114
Homer Boat Rentals..........................................
www.homerboatrentals.com
Homer Bookstore.............................. 235-7496
Homer Bookkeepers, LLC................ 235-3217
Homer Brewing Company, Inc.......... 235-3626
Homer Cabins & Halibut Charters.... 235-6768
Homer Charter Association...............................
www.homercharterassociation.com
Homer Council on the Arts............... 235-4288
Homer Cycling Club..........................................
[email protected]
Homer Electric Association............... 235-8551
Homer Elks Lodge............................ 235-2127
Homer Farmers’ Market.................... 235-0703
Homer Fish Processing..................... 235-1997
Homer Float Plane Lodge..........877-235-9600
Homer Flyout Adventures Inc....800-219-1592
Homer Funeral Home........................ 235-6861
Homer Golf Course........................... 301-4021
Homer Guest Cottage....................... 235-2176
Homer Independent Baptist Church.299-3698
Homer Inn & Spa............................... 235-1000
Homer Inspection Services............... 235-7480
Homer Insurance Center, Inc............ 235-3881
Homer Job Center............................ 226-3040
Homer Little League.......................... 299-2774
Homer Marine Trades Association....................
[email protected]
Homer Medical Center...................... 235-8586
Homer News..................................... 235-7767
R
R&R B&B........................................... 299-0479
Rainbow Tours.................................. 235-7272
Rangeview B&B................................ 399-1452
Rare Bird Pottery - Ahna Iredale....... 235-7687
Ravn Alaska...................................... 266-8386
Red Mountain Marine, Inc................ 399-8230
Reel Fun Charters............................. 235-2845
Bjorn Olson
Homer Theatre............... 235-6728 Movie Line
Homer Tours, Inc............................... 235-1386
Homer Travel & Tanning.................... 235-7751
Homer Trolley Tours.......................... 235-2228
Homer United Methodist Church...... 235-8528
Homer Veterinary Clinic, P.C............. 235-8960
Homer’s Finest B&B Network........... 235-4983
Homer’s Gold Mine Gifts.................. 235-6886
Homer’s Jeans Inc............................ 235-6234
HomeRun Oil Co., Inc....................... 235-1393
HomeRun Oil – Baycrest................... 226-2886
Homestead Restaurant, The............. 235-8723
Hotel Seward ~
New Restaurant & Lounge.......... 224-8001
HoWL-Homer Wilderness Leaders... 399-4695
I
In-2-Fishin Charters.......................... 399-1500
In Demand Marine............................. 235-3488
Inlet Charters
Across Alaska Adventures.......... 235-6126
Inua - The Spirit of Alaska................ 235-6644
Island Watch Vacation Rental Stier House................................. 235-2265
Island Watch Vacation Rentals......... 235-2265
J
Jars of Clay Pottery.......................... 299-6118
Jelly Beans Ice Cream & Gifts.......... 435-0456
Jimmie Jack Fishing, Inc...........866-553-4744
Jin Shin Jyutsu/Essential Resources.299-0110
Johnson & Sons Construction.......... 235-7556
Juneberry Lodge........................206-235-2321
K
Kachemak Bay Campus Kenai Pen College/UAA.............. 235-7743
Kachemak Bay Conservation Society..............
[email protected]
Kachemak Bay Equestrian Association.235-8214
Kachemak Bay Ferry, Inc.................. 226-2424
Kachemak Bay Kayaking Homer Ocean Charters............... 235-6212
Kachemak Bay Lions........................ 235-8761
Kachemak Bay Scottish Club........... 953-6546
Kachemak Bay Water Trail................ 235-6018
Kachemak Bay Wilderness Lodge.... 235-8910
Kachemak Bay Wooden Boat Society.235-2628
Kachemak Board of Realtors............ 299-2050
Kachemak Gear Shed Redden Marine........................... 235-8612
Kachemak Heritage Land Trust........ 235-5263
Kachemak Nordic Ski Club................ 235-5304
Kachemak Shellfish Growers Co-Op.235-1935
K-Bay Wellness Center..................... 299-0348
KBBI-AM 890 Homer Public Radio
NPR/Local................................... 235-7721
Kenai Fjords Tours.....................888-478-3346
Kenai Pen Economic Dev District..... 283-3335
Kenai Peninsula Borough
School District............................ 714-8888
Kenai Peninsula Orchestra, Inc......... 235-4899
Kenai Peninsula Suites..................... 235-1866
Kenai Physical Therapy..................... 235-0687
Kustom Kreations Embroidery.......... 252-0480
K-WAVE / KPEN / K-BAY / KGTL
Radio........................................... 235-6000
L
La Baleine Café................................. 227-8632
Lakeshore Glass................................ 235-8505
Lakeside Cabin at Kachemak Air..... 235-8924
Land’s End Resort............................. 235-0400
Laughing Raven................................ 279-3264
Law Offices of Charles G. Evans...... 278-4691
Little Mermaid...................................................
www.littlemermaidhomer.com
Local Showcase:
From the Hands of Alaska.......... 235-8415
Lower Peninsula Power Sports........ 235-6341
M
Major Marine Tours....................800-764-7300
Mako’s Water Taxi............................. 235-9055
Malone Insurance Agency................ 435-0699
Maria’s Majestic View B&B............... 235-6413
Maritime Helicopters......................... 235-7771
McDonald’s of Homer....................... 235-5400
Midnight Sun Charters...................... 235-6483
Moose Creek Cabins........................ 299-4079
Mossy Oak Properties of Alaska...... 740-0008
Muslow & Juneau, LLC CPA......318-797-7644
N
New Homes by Needham, Inc.......... 226-2049
NOMAR............................................. 235-8363
Norm’s Saltwater Adventures........... 235-7974
Norma’s Cove................................... 235-2265
North Country Charters.................... 235-7620
Northern Enterprises Boat Yard........ 235-8234
O
Ocean Shores............................800-770-7775
Oceanview Gift Shop........................ 235-3951
Oceanview RV Park.......................... 235-3951
Ofishial Charters................................ 299-6991
Oodalolly........................................... 435-0414
Otter Cove Resort Cabins................. 235-6212
P
Pathfinder Aviation............................ 226-2800
Patrons of the Pratt Society.............. 235-8757
Paula’s Place B&B............................ 435-3983
Peninsula Home Inspections
HIN-I-178.................................... 756-1979
Petro Marine Services....................... 235-8818
Phillips Cruises & Tours LLC............. 276-8023
Pier One Theatre............................... 235-7333
Pioneer Car Rentals, Inc................... 235-0734
Pioneers of Alaska
Mens #32 Womens #14.............. 299-8813
Porter’s Alaskan Adventures
(Hesketh Island).......................... 235-8060
Pratt Museum.................................... 235-8635
Pregnancy Care Center of Homer.... 235-7899
Print Works........................................ 235-8500
Printer’s Ink....................................... 283-4977
Ptarmigan Arts Cooperative Gallery.235-5345
Ptarmigan House.............................. 301-3685
Salmon Berry Tours........................... 278-3572
Salmonstock Renewable Resources
Foundation.................................. 743-1900
Saltry, The......................................... 226-2424
Salty Girls Gifts & Bookings.............. 235-8000
Sasquatch Alaska Adventure Co .888-662-0999
Save-U-More..................................... 235-8661
Sea Glo Spa & Boutique................... 235-4800
Sea Lion Cove, The........................... 235-3400
Sea Lion Gallery................................ 235-3400
Seacret Skin Care Agent................... 399-6075
Seaman’s Ecotour Adventures......... 299-1748
Seaside Farm Cabins & Hostel......... 235-7850
Seldovia Bay Ferry............................ 435-3299
Seldovia Fishing Adventures Inc....... 234-7417
Seldovia Village Tribe........................ 234-7898
Silver Fox Charters Lodge at Homer.235-8792
Sleepy Bear Cabins.......................... 235-5625
Smallpond Childcare......................... 226-2477
Smokey Bay Air, Inc.......................... 235-1511
South Central Radar LLC.................. 235-8008
South Peninsula Behavioral Health Services:
The Center.................................. 235-7701
South Peninsula General Surgery..... 235-1010
South Peninsula Hospital.................. 235-8101
Southern Exposure, LLC................... 235-2352
Spa Envy........................................... 235-7777
Specialty Stoves of Alaska - VBS..... 235-9394
Spenard Builders Supply.................. 235-8506
Spit Sisters Café & Inn...............561-254-3377
SPITwSPOTS Inc............................... 299-4052
Sport Shed, The................................ 235-5562
Sportsman’s Supply & RV Park
(summer)..................................... 235-2617
Spyglass Inn, The.............................. 399-6075
St. Augustine’s Episcopal Church.... 235-1225
St. Augustine’s Kayak & Tours.......... 299-1894
Stanley Chrysler................................ 283-3949
Stanley Ford...................................... 714-3673
State Farm Insurance - Homer......... 226-3600
Steller Air Service.............................. 299-0284
Sundog Consultants, Inc.................. 235-5971
Sustainable Wares............................ 235-1030
SVT Health & Wellness...................... 226-2228
Swoboda Charters............................ 235-1230
Dr. Susan Polis Preventive Dental Svc, P.C......... 235-1286
Dragonfly Nails By Dee..................... 299-3887
Driftwood Charters............................ 235-8019
Driftwood Fishing Lodge................... 235-8019
Driftwood Inn..................................... 235-8019
Driftwood Inn & RV Park................... 235-8019
Driftwood Wedding Lodge................ 299-8019
Dutch Boy Landscaping................... 235-7140
T
Talon Air Service............................... 262-8899
Tech Connect/Radio Shack.............. 235-5248
The Bagel Shop................................ 299-2099
The Coffee Shop @ Fat Olives.......... 235-8582
The Cove Gallery............................... 299-2658
The Fish Factory, LLC....................... 235-1300
The Scrapbook Nook........................ 235-8500
Tim Berg’s Alaskan
Fishing Adventures..............800-548-3474
Timber Bay B&B................................ 235-3785
Timeless Toys.................................... 235-1359
Total Office Products/
Homer Shipping Ctr.................... 235-8465
Totem Ocean Trailer Express............ 265-7234
Trails End Horse Adventures............. 235-6393
True North Kayak Adventures........... 235-0708
Tustumena 200 Sled Dog Race Assoc.394-1318
Tutka Bay Lodge............................... 274-2710
Twin Creeks Trailhead
Lodge & Retreat.......................... 235-5144
U
Ulmer’s Drug & Hardware................. 235-8594
V
Volcano View Cabin.......................... 235-4156
W
Wasabi’s............................................ 226-3663
Waterman Creek Guest House .888-435-6843
Wells Fargo Bank, N.A...................... 235-8151
Whalesong B&B................................ 235-2564
Wild Rose Cottages.......................... 235-8780
Wild Shore Escape Log Home Rental.................407-474-9845
Wilderness Garden Day Spa............. 235-8754
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accommodations
Maria’s Majestic View B&B
Bryn-Teg Cottage
Paula’s Place B&B
Cabin & Cottage Network
Y 4014 Ben Walters Lane C1, Homer
907-235-5920 • 907-299-4476
[email protected]
R&R B&B
Y Homer/Anchor Point • 907-235-0191
888-364-0191 • www.CabinsInHomer.com
Sea Lion Cove, The
Rangeview B&B
Apartments & Condos
Conifer Woods Apartments
Y 4067 Calhoun Street, Homer • 907-435-3983
www.paulasplacebandb.com • [email protected]
Y 1691 Hillside Place, Homer
907-235-1222 • www.ahomeawayfromhomeinhomer.com
S 2510 Sprucewood Drive, Homer
907-299-0479 • 907-235-1844 • [email protected]
E 4241 Homer Spit Road, Homer • 907-235-3400
[email protected] • www.sealiongallery.com/cove
Sport Shed, The
E 3815 Homer Spit Road # A, Homer
907-235-5562 • 907-235-6779F • [email protected]
Bed & Breakfasts
A Room With A View
Y 840 Rosebud Court, Homer • 907-299-3542
[email protected] • www.aroomwithaviewhomer.com
Aloha B&B
E 781 Glacier View Court, Homer
907-235-0607 • 877-355-0607 • www.alohabb.com
Bay Avenue B&B
pg 37
Y 60203 Bear Creek Drive, Homer • 907-235-8484
907-235-8481F • www.bearcreekwinery.com
E 205 Cozy Cove Drive, Homer • 907-399-6277
[email protected] • www.cozycoveinn.com
Open Summer & Extended Seasons (E)
Open Year Round (Y)
Winter Only (W)
Crane’s Rest B&B
Y 39720 Sibson Drive, Homer • 907-226-3276
[email protected] • www.cranesrest.com
pg 9
Y 996 Hillfair Court, Homer • 907-235-5363
[email protected] • www.fishermanstalesbnb.com
Good Karma Inn / B&B
E 57480 Taku Avenue E, Homer
907-235-4728 • 907-299-6200Output
• www.goodkarmainn.com
By PDF-
Halcyon Heights1-12
pg 4
Halcyon Heights
Y PO Box 396, Homer • 907-235-8774
800-995-8774 • www.highlinerhousealaska.com
Homer Cabins & Halibut Charters
Y 3619 Main Street, Homer • 907-235-6768
[email protected] • www.homer-cabins.com
Kiana Lodging
E PO Box 2469, Homer • 907-235-2539
907-399-7326 • www.alaskamoosehorn.com
E 58856 East End Road, Homer
907-235-8824 • www.homerkiana.com • [email protected]
Alaska Paradise View Cabin
Lakeside Cabin at Kachemak Air
Y Carlson Place, Homer • 907-235-8340
907-399-1148 • www.alaskaparadiseview.com
E PO Box 1769, Homer • 907-235-8924
www.alaskaseaplanes.com • [email protected]
Alaskan Cottages
Moose Creek Cabins
Alaskan Suites
Seaside Farm Cabins & Hostel
Y 3255 Sterling Hwy, Homer
907-235-1972 • 888-239-1972 • www.alaskansuites.com
Almost Home Accommodations
11/15/11 3:56 PM Y Page
1
1500 Cottonwood
Lane, Homer • 907-235-2553
Robot™ pg 9
www.almosthomecabins.com • [email protected]
Y 1200 Mission Road, Homerhttp://software• 907-235-2148
Stay At
pg 20
Alaska Moosehorn Cabin
Halcyon Heights B&B/Inn
www.homerbb.com • [email protected]
Y 135 W Bunnell Avenue, Homer
907-235-8019 • www.thedriftwoodinn.com
Highliner House
Cabins & Cottages
E 3625 Sterling Hwy, Homer • 907-299-0695
[email protected] • www.alaskancottages.com
Fisherman’s Tales B&B
Driftwood Fishing Lodge
[email protected] • www.goofymoose.com
Y 4002 Kachemak Way, Homer • 907-235-2564
www.thewhalesong.com • [email protected]
Y 2525 Sterling Hwy, Homer • 907-223-6681
[email protected]
www.alaskaadventurecabins.com
Y 1571 Lakeshore Drive, Homer
907-235-3839 • www.dandycabins.com
Goofy Moose Log Cabins & Charters
Whalesong B&B
Alaska Adventure Cabins
Y 1393 Bay Avenue, Homer
907-235-3757 • www.bayavebb.com
Y 385 E Fairview Avenue, Homer • 907-399-6075
www.homerspyglassinn.com • [email protected]
Y Mile 14.5 East End Road, Homer • 907-235-3785
[email protected] • www.timber-bay.com
C-View Cabins
Dandy Cabins of Homer
Spyglass Inn, The
Timber Bay B&B
pg 25
Our network has the largest listing of private cabins,
cottages and other vacation rentals in the Homer/
Anchor Point area on the Kenai Peninsula.
E 74085 Parkinson Circle, Anchor Point • 818-371-9994
[email protected] • www.c-viewcabins.com
E 617 Rangeview Ave, Homer
907-399-1452 • www.rangeviewbandb.com
Cozy Cove Inn B&B
Open Summer Only (S)
Y 61950 Skyline Drive, Homer
907-235-8471 • www.bryn-tegcottage.com
A Home Away From Home
E PO Box 3486, Homer • 907-235-6413
888-246-6413 • www.alaskaone.com/majestic
Alpenglow Cabins
E 40065 Fernwood Drive, Homer • 907-235-8833
www.alpenglowcabin.com • [email protected]
Arctic Bear Guesthouse
Y PO Box 1129, Homer • 907-235-1855
www.arcticbearguesthouse.com
[email protected]
Bear Paw Adventure
Y 72450 Camai Road, Anchor Point • 866-286-0576
907-299-1650 • www.bearpawadventure.com
S PO Box 15145, Fritz Creek • 907-299-4079
907-235-6406 • www.moosecreekcabins3.com
Y 40904 Seaside Farm Road, Homer • 907-235-7850
[email protected] • www.seasidealaska.com
Sleepy Bear Cabins
Y 1/8 Mile North Fork Rd, Anchor Point • 907-235-5625
866-235-5630 • www.sleepybearalaska.com
Twin Creeks Trailhead Lodge & Retreat
Y 65195 Nearly Level Avenue, Homer • 907-235-5144
907-399-7678 • www.twincreekstrailhead.com
Volcano View Cabin
E PO Box 2118, Homer • 907-235-4156
[email protected] • www.akms.com/Volcano
Wild Rose Cottages
Y 5040 East Hill Road, Homer
907-235-8780 • 907-399-4111 • www.alaskawildrose.com
B&B/I nn
Open All Year!
Recommended by
National Geographic Adventure
www.HomerBB.com
(907)235-2148
Y PO Box 2518, Homer • 907-226-1114
877-296-1114 • www.homerbedbreakfast.com
pg 19
Homer Stay and Play
Y 2400 Paradise Place, Homer
907-399-1475 • www.homerstayandplay.com
www.facebook.com/homerstayandplay
Homer’s Finest B&B Network
Y 5655 Scenic Place, Homer
907-235-4983 • www.homeraccommodations.com
pg 17
Juneberry Lodge
E 40963 China Poot, Homer • 206-235-2321
80
Suzy Gerbe
accommodations | continued
Beluga Lake Lodge & Restaurant
Y 204 Ocean Drive Loop, Homer • 907-235-5995
888-795-6343 • www.belugalakelodging.com
A Fisherman’s Resort - RV Park
Y 1302 Ocean Drive, Homer
907-235-1997 • www.afishermansresort.com
[email protected]
Driftwood Inn & RV Park
A Homer Roundhouse
Best Western Bidarka Inn Inside Front Cover
pg 10
Beach view camping without the wind on the spit!
Fishing charters (our captains are the best!), 22 sites,
full hook-ups, cable TV, internet and theJoin
cleanestTobathrooms around!
day! Pre-
All Year
Y 135 W BunnellOpen
Avenue, Homer
pressFoSeasonal Rates
907-235-8019Reasonable,
• www.thedriftwoodinn.com
907-235-8148 • 866-685-5000 • www.bidarkainn.com
Driftwood Inn
Vacation Rentals
pg 24
pg 20
Homer’s best kept secret on Bishop’s Beach, in old-town,
near shopping. View rooms from economy to deluxe
with king size beds. Fishing and hiking charters.
Old-time hospitality!
Y 534 Hidden Way, Homer • 907-399-0716
www.homerroundhouse.com • [email protected]
Alaska Luxury Adventures
Y 5260 Kachemak Drive, Homer
alaskaluxuryadventures.com
Alaska Safari Unlimited
E PO Box 1383, Homer • 907-252-8886
www.AlaskaSafariUnlimited.com
[email protected]
By the Bay Inn
E 1625 Race Road, Homer • 907-748-2143
www.vrbo.com/479522 • [email protected]
Chillville, LLC
RV Park
& Charters
Y 54915 Rolling Meadows Court, Homer
318-965-9430 • 318-218-7437 • www.alaskachillville.com
Eagles Rest
Y 53285 Marimac Ave, Homer • 571-330-6568
[email protected] • www.vrbo.com/335518
FlipKey
Y Homer/Anchor Point
www.flipkey.com/homer-cabin-rentals/g31009
40 Unique & Immaculately Clean
Rooms • Deluxe Cottage • Kitchenettes
22 Full Hook-Up RV Sites
Summer & Winter Fishing Charters
Y 52916 Guffers Road, Homer
571-330-6568 • [email protected] • www.vrbo.com/82120
(907) 235-8019
Heritage
C, RV
M,Park
Oceanview RV Park
[email protected] • www.Oceanview-RV.com
Y 4429 Towne Heights, Homer
www.homeralaskabythesea.com
(907) 235-8019
pg 10
pg 10
pg 11
Homer Guest Cottage
Homer Float Plane Lodge
E 1244 Lakeshore Drive, Homer • 877-235-9600
907-235-4160 (summer) • www.floatplanelodge.com
Island Watch Vacation Rentals
Homer Inn & Spa
Y PO Box 301, Homer • 907-235-1000 • 800-294-7823
www.homerinnandspa.com
Land’s End Resort
Ocean Shores
pg 6
Inside Back Cover
S 2183 E Skyline Drive, Homer • 907-235-2265
[email protected] • www.stierhouse.com
pg 14
Y 4401 Rogers Loop Road, Homer • 907-279-3264
www.alaska.net/~mojeff/ • [email protected]
Norma’s Cove
Y 2727 Kachemak Drive, Homer • 907-235-2265
[email protected] • www.normascove.net
Resorts & Lodges
Y PO Box 6448, Halibut Cove • 907-296-2283
[email protected] • www.stillpointlodge.com
Island Watch Vacation Rental/Stier House
Laughing Raven
907-235-7775 • www.OceanShoresAlaska.com
A Stillpoint in Halibut Cove
Y 4241 Claudia Street, Homer • 907-235-2265
[email protected] • www.islandwatch.net
Ptarmigan House
pg 73
Kenai Peninsula Suites
877-635-1866 • www.Kenaipeninsulasuites.com
Y 41401 Ptarmigan Heights, Homer • 907-301-3685
[email protected] • www.ptarmiganhouseak.com
Waterman Creek Guest House
Y PO Box 667, Homer • 888-435-6843
907-435-7111 • www.watermanlodge.com
Wild Shore Escape-Log Home Rental
Across Kachemak Bay
Alaska’s Ridgewood Wilderness Lodge
Sportsman’s Supply & RV Park
E 1114 Freight Dock Road, Homer
907-235-2617 (summer) • 907-262-9749 (winter)
Kachemak Bay Wilderness Lodge
See ad next column
E 3695 Lake Street, Homer • 907-235-1064
888-262-1064 • www.cozy2logcabins.com
pg 24

Toll-Free 1-888-262-1064
S PO Box 956, Homer
www.AlaskaWildernessLodge.com
Otter Cove Resort Cabins
E PO Box 2543, Homer • 907-235-6212
800-426-6212 • www.ottercoveresort.com
Alaska Windjammer Suites Motel
Porter’s Alaskan Adventures
Alaska’s Pioneer Inn & Guest House
Tutka Bay Lodge
Y 320 W Pioneer Avenue # 100, Homer • 907-235-9761
888-730-2770 • www.akwindjammersuites.com
Y PO Box 1430, Homer
907-235-5670 • www.PioneerInnHomerAK.com
Winter Only (W)
Hotels, Motels & Inns
Alaska Cozy II Suites
Y 46514 Sidelinger Trail, Halibut Cove • 907-296-2217
[email protected] • www.ridgewoodlodge.com
pg 11
Open Year Round (Y)
Y 55441 Saber Avenue W, Homer • 407-474-9845
[email protected] • www.vrbo.com/559390
Y 4786 Homer Spit Road, Homer • 907-235-0400
800-478-0400 • www.lands-end-resort.com
pg 9
Y 2270 East Road, Homer • 907-235-2176
888-649-2176 • www.homerguestcottage.com
S PO Box 1196, Homer • 907-235-8206
907-235-8490F • [email protected]
Homer Alaska by the Sea Vacation Rental
S 3550
Y,Homer
K Spit Road, Homer • 907-226-4500
www.AlaskaHeritageRVPark.com • [email protected]
Homer Spit Campground
Glacier View Getaway
Camping & RV Parks
E Hesketh Island, Homer
907-235-8060 (Hesketh Island) • www.portersak.com
Tutka Bay, Homer • 907-274-2710
[email protected] • www.withinthewild.com
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the arts
dining & spirits
Galleries & Studios
Bakeries & Coffee Shops
Art Shop Gallery
pg 32
Y 202 W Pioneer Avenue # A, Homer
907-235-7076 • 800-478-7076 • www.artshopgallery.com
Bunnell Street Arts Center
Y 106 W Bunnell Avenue Ste A, Homer • 907-235-2662
www.bunnellarts.org • [email protected]
Halibut Cove Experience Fine Art Gallery
Y 355 W Pioneer Avenue, Homer
907-235-4288 • www.homerart.org • [email protected]
pg 32
E 3857 Main Street, Homer
www.facebook.com/pages/Jars-Of-Clay-Pottery/426246324106437
Local Showcase: From the Hands of Alaska
Little Mermaid
McDonald’s of Homer
Breweries & Wineries
Y 3656 Ben Walters Lane, Homer • 907-235-5400
pg 37
Saltry, The
PO Box 6410, Halibut Cove • 907-226-2424
907-296-2229 • www.halibut-cove-alaska.com
pg 72
The Coffee Shop @ Fat Olives
Y 276 Ohlson Lane, Homer • 907-235-8582 • fatolives@gmail
Wasabi’s
Y 52917 East End Road, Homer • 907-226-3663
www.wasabisrestaurant.com • [email protected]
Restaurants
AJ’s Old Town Steakhouse & Tavern
E 4460 Homer Spit Road, Homer
www.littlemermaidhomer.com
Y 3745 East End Road, Homer
Y 1411 Lake Shore Drive, Homer • 907-235-3626
[email protected] • www.homerbrew.com
The Cove Gallery
E Mile 8.2 East End Road, Homer
907-235-8723 • www.homesteadrestaurant.net
The Bagel Shop
Homer Brewing Company, Inc.
pg 32
Homestead Restaurant, The
La Baleine Café
E 4246 Harbor View Bld # 5, Homer • 561-254-3377
[email protected] • www.spitsisterscafe.com
Ptarmigan Arts Cooperative Gallery
Y 2015 Bay Ridge Road, Homer
907-235-7687 • 907-235-6118 • www.ahnairedale.com
S Big Bear Boardwalk on the Spit, Homer
907-235-7320 • 907-399-8771 • [email protected]
E Homer Spit, Homer • 907-235-9333 • [email protected]
pg 11
Y 60203 Bear Creek Drive, Homer • 907-235-8484
907-235-8481F • www.bearcreekwinery.com
Rare Bird Pottery - Ahna Iredale
Frosty Bear Ice Cream Parlor on the Spit pg 37
Spit Sisters Café & Inn
Y 471 E Pioneer Avenue, Homer • 907-235-5345
[email protected] • www.ptarmiganarts.com
Y 1316 Ocean Drive, Homer • 907-235-7571
907-299-2601 • www.freshsourdoughexpress.com
Harbor Grill Steak Seafood Cocktail Lounge
[email protected] • www.captainscoffee.com
E Harborview Boardwalk Homer Spit, Homer
www.handsofalaska.com
907-235-3400 • [email protected] • www.sealiongallery.com
pg 8, 37
King crab, halibut & delicious seafood, mouthwatering steaks, and the best burgers in town. A smoke-free,
friendly atmosphere. Open late w/dinner music &
affordable dining.
Y 120 W Bunnell, Homer • 907-235-9949
S PO Box 6409, Halibut Cove
907-299-2658 • www.dianascovegallery.com
Interpretive Centers &
Museums
Alaska Islands & Ocean Visitor Center
Open Year Round (Y)
907-226-4624 • www.islandsandocean.org
Kilcher Homestead Living Museum
Winter Only (W)
Captain’s Coffee Roasting Company
[email protected] • www.oceanview-RV.com
Homer Council on the Arts
Sea Lion Gallery
Patrons of the Pratt Society
E 4025 Homer Spit Road # 13, Homer • 907-235-2131
[email protected] • www.boardwalkbakery.biz
Jelly Beans Ice Cream & Gifts
E Halibut Cove Boardwalk, Halibut Cove
[email protected] • www.TheSaltry.com
www.halibutcoveart.com
Jars of Clay Pottery
Boardwalk Bakery
Fresh Sourdough Express Bakery/Rest.
pg 30
Y PO Box 353, Homer
www.kilcherhomesteadlivingmuseum.org
Pratt Museum
pg 30
Y 3779 Bartlett Street, Homer
907-235-8635 • 907-235-2764F • www.prattmuseum.org
Organizations & Groups
Y PO Box 2305, Homer • 907-235-8757
Performing Arts & Theaters
Halibut Cove Live/Quiet Place Lodge
pg 73
Homer Theatre
pg 33
S Halibut Cove
907-235-1800 • 907-296-2212 • www.quietplace.com
Y 106 W Pioneer Avenue, Homer • 907-235-1969
907-235-6728 Movie Line • www.homertheatre.com
Y 195 E Pioneer Ave, Homer
[email protected]
Alibi/Ala Carte Cafe
Y 453 E Pioneer Ave, Homer
907-235-9199 • 907-226-2489F • www.alibi-homer.com
Kenai Peninsula Orchestra, Inc.
Y 355 W Pioneer Avenue Ste 200, Homer
907-235-4899 • www.kpoalaska.com
Pier One Theatre
Alice’s Champagne Palace
Cafe Cups
pg 32
Y PO Box 894, Homer
907-235-7333 • www.pieronetheatre.org • [email protected]
Terri Lyon
907-235-8330 • www.cafecups.net
Captain Patties Fish House
907-235-7885F • www.captainpatties.com
pg 37
Cosmic Kitchen
Y 510 E Pioneer Avenue, Homer
www.cosmickitchenalaska.com
Don Jose’s Mexican Restaurant
907-235-7964F • www.alaskadonjoses.com
Fat Olives
Y 276 Ohlson Lane, Homer
907-235-8488 • fatolives@gmail
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Russell Campbell
Full Day
Half Day
Multiple Day
Overnight
Bank Fishing
Halibut
Falcon Charters - Tony Arsenault
Alaska Premier Sportfishing
E Slip M-3 Homer Harbor, Homer
907-235-3692 • 907-299-2169 • www.falconcharters.com
E PO Box 1978, Homer • 907-235-2032
A Walk-in Fishing Trip-Silverfin Guides pg 52
E PO Box 1657, Homer
907-299-0311 • www.silverfinguides.com
Alaska Accommodations & Fishing Charters
S PO Box 2807, Homer
800-478-7777 • www.Alaska-Halibut-Fishing-Charters.com
Fish Connection
Good Time Charters
907-235-8579 • www.goodtimehalibutcharters.com
Homer Ocean Charters
Alaska Coastal Marine
pg 12, 51
Bob’s Trophy Charters
pg 50
E Homer Harbor, Homer • 907-262-4359
907-262-9753F • www.alaskacoastalmarine.com
800-770-6400 • www.bobstrophycharters.com
pg 51
E 4287 Homer Spit Rd # 3, Homer • 907-235-3838
866-576-3838 • www.alaskafishconnection.com
pg 45
Y 2211 Highland Dr, Homer
907-299-6991 • www.ofishial.com
pg 42
Rainbow Tours
pg 44
Seldovia Fishing Adventures Inc
Inlet Charters Across Alaska Adventures pg 40
Silver Fox Charters Lodge at Homer
pg 12, 48-49, 68
Midnight Sun Charters
Swoboda Charters
DeepStrike Sportfishing, LLC
907-235-6094 • 866-535-6094 • www.deepstrikeak.com
Norm’s Saltwater Adventures
Tim Berg’s Alaskan Fishing Adventures
E PO Box 3107, Homer • 907-235-6483
907-299-3047 • www.midnightsuncharters.com
Y FV Sea Otter, Homer Harbor, Homer • 907-235-7974
E PO Box 121, Seldovia • 907-234-7417
www.fishhalibut.com • [email protected]
E PO Box 402, Homer • 907-235-8792
800-478-8792 • www.silverfoxcharters.com
Y Homer Harbor, Homer • 907-235-1230
www.swobodacharters.com • [email protected]
S Homer Harbor, Homer
800-548-3474 • 907-262-9683 • www.alaskanfishing.com
Driftwood Charters
In-2-Fishin Charters
907-235-6126 • 800-770-6126 • www.halibutcharters.com
907-235-7847 • 907-235-2895F • www.centralcharter.com
pg 42
E 5243 Kachemak Drive Ste A, Homer • 907-235-2845
907-299-6956 • www.reelfun.bcihomer.com
E PO Box 3133, Homer • 800-758-6015
907-299-1454 • www.captscott.net
Central Charters & Tours
Reel Fun Charters
907-399-1500 • 888-236-9091 • www.in2fishin.com
Captain Scott’s Sportfishing
pg 46, 67
907-235-7272 • 907-235-7446F • www.rainbowtours.net
877-235-4756 • 907-235-4756 • www.captgreg.com
E PO Box 269, Homer
907-235-8348 • www.captmike.com
HALIBUT
HALIF
HALIB
Fishing
Ofishial Charters
E PO Box 66, Homer • 907-235-4114
[email protected] • www.fishinghomeralaska.com
Captain Mike’s Charters
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1-800-770-7620 • 1-907-235-7620 North Country
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www.northcountry
Y 422 Mountainview Dr # A, Homer • 907-399-3775
[email protected] • www.brooksakadventures.com
Captain Greg’s Charters
Multi Species
Flyout
907-235-6212 • 800-426-6212 • www.homerocean.com
Brooks Alaskan Adventures Inc.
Captain B’s Alaskan C’s Adventures
Salmon
Winter King
fishing
Open Year Round (Y)
Winter Only (W)
Full Day &
Combo Charters
Open Year Round
(907) 235-8019
OPEN YEAR ROUND • [email protected]
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recreation & adventure
Emerald Air Service
Area Tours
Homer Trolley Tours
S Homer • 907-235-2228
[email protected] • www.homertrolley.com
pg 32
Y Homer Harbor-Transient Slip, Homer • 866-553-4744
Homer Air, Inc.
pg 59
Sasquatch Alaska Adventure Co
pg 59
907-235-8591 • 800-478-8591 • www.homerair.com
Jimmie Jack Fishing, Inc.
Bear Viewing
E 2260 Kachemak Drive, Homer • 888-662-0999
[email protected] • www.sasquatchalaska.com
Smokey Bay Air, Inc.
AK Adventures
907-235-1805 • 888-233-1805 • www.goseebears.com
Alaska Bear Adventures
with K-Bay Air
E 1244 Lakeshore, Homer • 907-235-4160
[email protected] • www.emeraldairservice.com
Back Cover
907-235-1511 • 888-482-1511 • www.smokeybayair.com
Boat Rentals
Alaska State Park-Kachemak Bay State Park
907-235-7024 • www.friendsofkachemakbay.org
Kachemak Bay Equestrian Association
Horseback Riding & Tours
Alaska Draft Horse.com
Y PO Box 995, Anchor Point • 907-299-2163
[email protected] • www.alaskadrafthorse.com
Trails End Horse Adventures
Alaska U-Do Maritime Rentals LLC
E 53435 East End Road, Homer • 907-235-6393
Bayes Boat Rental LLC
A Seaside Adventure LLC
Homer Boat Rentals
Kachemak Bay Kayaking/Homer Ocean Charters
E 4287 Homer Spit Rd Cannery Boardwalk # 9, Homer
877-522-9247 • 907-299-5229
www.AlaskaBearAdventures.com
E PO Box 1186, Homer • 907-512-7401
[email protected] • www.alaskaudomaritimerental.com
907 299-5229
877 522-9247
Y PO Box 575, Anchor Point • 907-235-6094
[email protected] • www.bayesboatrental.com
Y PO Box 3662, Homer • 907-299-6065
[email protected] • www.homerboatrentals.com
Catch Your
Adventure Today
Hiking & Parks
Kayaking
E PO Box 3066, Homer • 907-235-6672
[email protected] • www.seasideadventure.com
E PO Box 2543, Homer • 907-235-6212 • 800-426-6212
www.ottercoveresort.com/sea-kayaking.htm
Eco-Tours & Adventures
Center for Alaskan Coastal Studies
pg 61
E 708 Smokey Bay Way • 907-235-6667
www.akcoastalstudies.org • [email protected]
HoWL-Homer Wilderness Leaders
[email protected] • www.howlalaska.org
Open Year Round (Y)
Winter Only (W)
Kachemak Bay Ferry, Inc.
AlaskaBearAdventures.com
Photo taken by Michael Hughes while guiding one of our 2014 trips
Alaska Bear Tours
pg 56
Alaska’s Hallo Bay Bear Camp
pg 59
Bald Mountain Air Service
pg 57
E PO Box 1375, Homer • 800-219-1592
[email protected] • www.alaskabeartours.com
E 1529 Ocean Drive, Homer
907-235-2237 • 907-235-9461F • www.hallobay.com
We guarantee you to see bears! Be prepared for a
“Trip of a Lifetime” with Bald Mountain Air.
S PO Box 3134, Homer • 800-478-7969
www.baldmountainair.com • [email protected]
Seaman’s Ecotour Adventures
E 1435 Bay Avenue, Homer• 907-299-1748
[email protected] • www.seamansadventures.com
Flightseeing
Homer Flyout Adventures Inc.
800-219-1592 • www.homerflyoutadventures.com
Pathfinder Aviation
[email protected] • www.pathfinderaviation.com
Four Wheeling
Alaska Wilderness 4-Wheeler Tours
Y PO Box 21, Homer
907-235-8567 • 907-399-6264
Golfing
Homer Golf Course
E 57172 East End Road, Homer • 907-301-4021
[email protected] • www.homergolf.com
St. Augustine’s Kayak & Tours
pg 65, 73
E PO Box 2412, Homer • 907-299-1894
[email protected] • www.homerkayaking.com
True North Kayak Adventures
pg 64
907-235-0708 • [email protected] • www.truenorthkayak.com
Winter Activities
Kachemak Nordic Ski Club
W PO Box 44, Homer • 907-235-5304
[email protected] • [email protected]
Kevin Bell Ice Arena
W 3150 Homer Spit Road, Homer • 907-235-2647
907-235-8ICE (8423) • www.homerhockey.org
Beluga Air LLC
E 3409 Lampert Loop, Homer • 907-235-8256
[email protected] • www.belugaair.com
Chinitna Bay Bear Tours
E Anchor River State Rec Area Beach, Anchor Point
www.bearviewingalaksa.com
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E PO Box 6410, Halibut Cove • 907-226-2424
www.thesaltry.com • www.halibut-cove-alaska.com/ferry.htm
pg 59
Beth Holiman
shopping
transportation | continued
Grocery & Liquor
S 4025 Homer Spit Road # 17, Homer
E PO Box 2274, Homer • 907-235-0703
907-299-7540 • www.homerfarmersmarket.org
S 4306 Homer Spit Road, Homer
907-226-2600 • 907-399-1563 • www.klaaroriginals.com
Homer Art & Frame Co.
Y 4001 Lake Street # 3, Homer
Y 3611 Greatland Street, Homer
907-235-8661 • 907-226-3354 (deli) • 907-235-8662F
Home Improvement & Decor
Lakeshore Glass
E 3695 Lake Street, Homer • 907-235-6886
907-235-0105F • www.alaska.net/~homergm
pg 33
Knitty Stash the Alaskan Yarn Company
pg 11
Distinctive Alaskan Gifts, quality clothing for adults
and children, Authentic Alaskan handmade jewelry,
lovely Christmas ornaments and collectibles from our
unique gift shop.
[email protected] • www.Oceanview-RV.com
Salty Girls Gifts & Bookings
pg 34
The Scrapbook Nook
pg 33
907-235-8000 • 907-299-0982 • 907-399-1179
Y 3978 Lake Street, Homer
907-235-8506 • 907-235-7529F • www.sbsalaska.com
Books, Music & Videos
Barb’s Video & DVD
Pharmacies
Ulmer’s Drug & Hardware
Clothing & Outdoor Wear
Homer’s Jeans Inc.
Y 564 E Pioneer Avenue # 1, Homer
907-235-6234 • 907-235-4972F • www.homersjeans.com
NOMAR
pg 35
Y 104 E Pioneer Avenue # 1, Homer
907-235-8363 • 907-235-4135F • www.nomaralaska.com
pg 66
We provide guided birding trips, wildlife tours and
water taxi services to the Kachemak Bay State Park
trail heads, cabins & other destinations Join
aboard the
To15-passenger Torega.
Seafood
Kachemak Shellfish Growers Co-Op
[email protected] • www.alaskaoyster.com
WATER
TAXI
Sporting Goods,
Equipment & Rentals
Kachemak Gear Shed/Redden Marine
Toys
Timeless Toys
pg 34
TOURS
• Water Taxi
Service
• Guided Birding
Trips
• Scenic Wildlife
Cruises
• State Park
Trails
pg 54
&
907-235-7525 | E-MAIL: [email protected]
WWW.BAYEXCURSIONS.COM
transportation
Homer
C, Ocean
M, Water Taxi
E POY,
Box 2543,
K Homer
907-235-6212 • 800-426-6212 • www.homerocean.com
Airlines & Air Taxis
Maritime Helicopters
Y 3520 FAA Road, Homer
907-235-7771 • www.maritimehelicopters.com
Y 332 E Pioneer Avenue # 1, Homer • 907-235-7496
[email protected] • www.homerbookstore.com
Bay Excursions Water Taxi & Tours
Y PO Box 3312, Homer • 907-235-7525day! [email protected] • www.bayexcursions.com pressFo-
Y 3858 Lake Street # 5, Homer
907-235-8594 • 877-740-8594
[email protected] • www.barbs.myvideostore.com
Homer Bookstore
Y PO Box 47, Homer • 907-399-2340
907-235-2341 • www.ashorewatertaxi.com
Y 829 Smoky Bay Way, Homer • 907-235-8500
Ashore Water Taxi & Freight
Spenard Builders Supply
Y 3581B Main Street, Homer
907-299-4789 • 907-299-0601 • www.knittystash.com
Taxis
Kostas Taxi & Limousine Service
Water Taxis
Oodalolly
907-235-6644 • [email protected] • www.inua.com
E Ramp 7, Dock JJ, Freight Dock Road, Homer
www.seldoviabayferry.com
Y 235 Lee Drive, Homer
907-399-8008 • 907-399-8115 • [email protected]
Y 1371 Lakeshore Drive, Homer • 907-235-8505
Homer’s Gold Mine Gifts
pg 75
Seldovia Bay Ferry
Save-U-More
High Tide Arts I and II
Alaska Marine Highway System
[email protected] • www.FerryAlaska.com/homer
Homer Farmers’ Market
[email protected] • www.fireweedgallery.com
Oceanview Gift Shop
pg 36
Fireweed Gallery
Inua - The Spirit of Alaska
Ferry Services
Grog Shop, The
Arts, Crafts & Gifts
Diamond Ridge Art Studio
Ravn Alaska
Open Year Round (Y)
Y 3720 FAA Road # 108, Homer
907-266-8386 • 907-235-5205 • www.flyRavn.com
Steller Air Service
Y PO Box 88 Beluga Lake, Homer • 907-299-0284
[email protected] • www.stellerairservice.com
Bus Services & Tours
E PO Box 3695, Homer • 907-235-1386
907-399-4700 • www.ptialaska.net/~ericson/
Car Rentals
Adventure Alaska Car Rentals
800-882-2808 • www.adventurealaskacars.com
Sustainable Wares
Y 1103 A Ocean Drive, Homer
Pioneer Car Rentals, Inc.
Y 3720 FAA Road # 123, Homer • 907-235-0734
907-235-8414F • www.rentalcarhomeralaska.com
pg 15
Mako’s Water Taxi
pg 71
Winter Only (W)
Homer Tours, Inc.
Y Homer Spit Road, Homer
907-235-9055 • makoswatertaxi.com • [email protected]
Red Mountain Marine, Inc.
E PO Box 1146, Homer • 907-399-8230
www.redmountainmarine.com • [email protected]
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local services
Accounting
907-235-3217 • 888-464-4046 • www.HBKLLC.com
Sundog Consultants, Inc.
Y 165 E Bunnell Avenue Ste E, Homer • 907-235-5971
866-610-5971 • www.sundogconsultants.com
Advertising, Media &
Photography
AmericasCuisine
Y PO Box 1481, Homer • 907-235-3677
704-277-4401 • www.americascuisine.com
Winter Only (W)
Open Year Round (Y)
pg 19
A beautiful wedding location overlooking Kachemak
Bay and Bishop’s Beach with Lodging included.
Located in the heart of Historic Old-Town Homer.
Y 135 W Bunnell Avenue, Homer • 907-299-8019
[email protected] • www.thedriftwoodinn.com
Y 3482 Landings Street, Homer
907-235-7767 • 907-235-4199F • www.homernews.com
KBBI-AM 890 Homer Public Radio NPR/Local
Y 3913 Kachemak Way, Homer
907-235-7721 • 800-979-5224 • www.kbbi.org
K-WAVE / KPEN / K-BAY / KGTL Radio
Alyeska Tire & Auto Service
Banking, Investments
& Mortgages
Alaska USA Federal Credit Union
907-226-8801 • 800-525-9094 • www.alaskausa.org
Edward Jones & Co.
Y 3798 Lake Street Ste A, Homer
907-235-2979 • 888-784-1580F • www.edwardjones.com/
cgi/getHTML.cgi?page=/en_US/fa/index.html&CIRN=217151
First National Bank Alaska
Y 3655 Heath Street, Homer
907-235-5800 • 800-856-4362 • www.fnbalaska.com
Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.
Where Family Counts & Kids Stay Free
Weddings overlooking Kachemak Bay
in Historic Old-Town Homer
(907) 235-8019
(800) 478-8019
Child, Youth Services
& Athletics
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Alaska
Automotive Collision Experts & Towing
pg 76
Barbers, Salons & Spas
A1 Nails
Smallpond Childcare
Y 1164 East End Rd, Homer
Churches
Christian Community Church
Y 3838 Bartlett Street, Homer • 907-235-8291
[email protected] • www.ccchomerak.org
Church on the Rock Homer
Y 600 E Fairview Avenue, Homer • 907-235-2689
www.cotrhomer.org • [email protected]
Eckankar
Y PO Box 3364, Homer • 907-235-5329
[email protected] • www.eckankar.org
Spa Envy
Wilderness Garden Day Spa
Y PO Box 399, Homer
907-235-8754 • www.wildernessdayspa.com
Y PO Box 729, Homer • 907-235-6018
[email protected] • www.kachemakbaywatertrail.org
Kachemak Heritage Land Trust
Y 315 Klondike Avenue, Homer • 907-235-5263
907-235-1503F • www.kachemaklandtrust.org
Pioneers of Alaska Mens #32 Womens #14
Y PO Box 931, Homer • 907-299-8813
Computers & Electronics
Sales & Service
Tech Connect/Radio Shack
Y 432 E Pioneer Avenue # C, Homer
Contractors, Construction
& Design
Arno Construction Inc.
Y PO Box 1772, Homer • 907-235-3643
Beachy Construction
Y PO Box 144, Homer • 907-299-2625
Y 33740 Jones Drive, Homer • 907-235-6574
Johnson & Sons Construction
Y 1390 Hillside Place Ste 2, Homer
907-235-7556 • 907-235-7340F
New Homes by Needham, Inc.
www.newhomesbyneedham.com
Southern Exposure, LLC
www.southernexposureLLC.com
Dental Services
Dr. Susan Polis/Preventive Dental Svc, P.C.
Homer Independent Baptist Church
Dr. Vickey Hodnik/Homer Dental Center
Y 619 Sterling Highway, Homer • 907-235-1225
Civic Organizations
Cook Inletkeeper
Y 3734 Ben Walters Lane, Homer
907-235-4068 Ext 22 • www.inletkeeper.org
Friends of the Homer Public Library
Y 500 Hazel Avenue, Homer
[email protected] • 907-435-3195
Friends of NRA Homer AK
Y PO Box 144, Homer
Homer Animal Friends
Y PO Box 2300, Homer • 907-235-7729
[email protected] • www.homeranimals.com
pg 77
Y 5243 Kachemak Dr # A, Homer • 907-235-8876
[email protected] • www.bcihomer.com
Y 549 Grubstake Avenue Ste A, Homer
www.preventivedentalservices.com
Y 1000 Soundview Ave, Homer
St. Augustine’s Episcopal Church
pg 34
Y Homer • 907-953-6546
[email protected]
www.kachemakbaycelticclub.com
Faith Lutheran Church
907-399-1550 • www.homerumcalaska.org
Y 385 E Fairview Avenue, Homer
www.facebook.com/seacretagentpatmelone
Kachemak Bay Scottish Club
East Road Services, Inc.
Y PO Box 11, Homer
907-299-2774 • www.homerlittleleague.org
Dragonfly Nails By Dee
Seacret Skin Care Agent
907-235-8761 • 907-235-9090 • 907-375-2911F
Homer Little League
Homer United Methodist Church
Y 3430 Main Street Ste A, Homer
907-235-4800 • 907-399-8131 • [email protected]
Kachemak Bay Lions
Collins Excavation and Services
Y PO Box 112, Homer • 907-299-3698 • 907-235-2431
Sea Glo Spa & Boutique
[email protected] • www.kbayconservation.org
Y 545 W Fairview, Homer
Y 177 E Bunnell Ste 1, Homer • 907-299-3887
Kachemak Bay Conservation Society
Kachemak Bay Water Trail
Homer Alaska Tribune
Automotive &
RV Sales & Services
Y 40168 Alpenglow Circle, Homer • 907-235-4949
www.weddingsinhomer.com • [email protected]
Charters and
RV Park
Homer News
Homer Cycling Club
Y 215 W Jenny Way, Homer
Don Pitcher Photography
Y 36765 Spruce Circle Road, Anchor Point
907-435-7299 • 907-435-7296
www.handpainteddesign.com
907-235-3714 • 907-235-3716F • www.homertribune.com
Y PO Box 148, Homer • www.homercharterassociation.com
Homer Elks Lodge
HANDPAINTED Signs, Furniture and Artwork
Y PO Box 109, Homer
S 55640 East End Road, Homer
www.alaskaperfectpeony.com
Driftwood Wedding Lodge
Homer Charter Association
Y Homer • [email protected]
www.HomerCyclingClub.com
Alaska Perfect Peony
Homer Bookkeepers, LLC
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Catering & Wedding or
Event Planning
Y 4014 Lake Street Ste 210, Homer • 907-235-7585
[email protected] • www.homrdentalcenter.com
Education & Instruction
Kachemak Bay Campus - Kenai Pen College/UAA
[email protected] • www.kpc.alaska.edu/kbc
Kenai Peninsula Borough School District
Y 148 N Binkley Street, Soldotna
907-714-8888 • 907-262-9132 • www.kpbsd.k12.ak.us
Electrical, Plumbing/
Heating Services
Daleco Plumbing
Y 560 Soundview Ave, Homer
Specialty Stoves of Alaska - VBS
[email protected] • www.vbsheating.com
Bishop Engineering, LLC
www.bishop-engineering.com
Fuel Sales & Services
Kenai Physical Therapy
Y 4107 Hohe Street, Homer
Pregnancy Care Center of Homer
S Pen Behavioral Hlth Srvcs: The Center
907-235-7701 • 907-235-2290F • www.spbhs.org
South Peninsula General Surgery
HomeRun Oil - Baycrest
South Peninsula Hospital
907-235-1393 • 866-235-1393
Y 3375 Sterling Hwy., Homer • 907-226-2886
Petro Marine Services
Y 4755 Homer Spit Road, Homer
907-235-8818 • 907-235-2144F • www.HarborEnt.com
Funeral Services
Homer Funeral Home
Y 66583 Diamond Ridge Road, Homer • 907-235-6861
www.alaskanfuneral.com/?page=homerfuneralhomecremationservice
Government &
Public Agencies
Alaska SBDC South West Region
Y 43335 Kalifornsky Beach Rd # 12 Soldotna
907-260-5629 • 907-260-1695F • www.AKSBDC.org
City of Homer
907-235-3140F • www.cityofhomer-ak.gov
Homer Job Center
Y 3670 Lake Street Ste 300, Homer
907-226-3040 • 907-235-6143F • www.jobs.alaska.gov
Kenai Pen Economic Dev District
Y 14896 Kenai Spur Hwy # 103A, Kenai
907-283-3335 • 907-283-3913F • www.kpedd.org
Y PO Drawer L, Seldovia
907-234-7898 • [email protected] • www.svt.org
Insurance
Homer Insurance Center, Inc.
Y 509 Sterling Hwy # 201, Homer • 907-235-3881
Malone Insurance Agency
State Farm Insurance - Homer
Y 3726 Lake Street Ste C, Homer
907-226-3600 • [email protected] • www.HomerSF.com
Legal Services
Law Offices of Charles G. Evans
Y 165 E Bunnell Avenue Ste D, Homer
Landscaping, Agriculture
& Tree Service
Dutch Boy Landscaping
Medical, Health, Wellness
& Fitness
AnamCara
Y 66665 Fry Court, Homer • 907-235-4770
[email protected] • www.nancylee-evans.com
Clinic of Chiropractic Health
Hediger Chiropractic Clinic
Y 177 Bunnell Avenue Ste 2, Homer
Homer Medical Center
907-235-8586 • 907-235-6127 • www.homermedical.org
907-226-2228 • 907-226-2230F • www.svthw.org
Pet Care & Veterinarians
Homer Veterinary Clinic, P.C.
Y 326 Woodside Avenue, Homer
907-235-8960 • [email protected] • www.homervet.com
Printing, Graphics &
Promotional Items
Print Works
Y 829 Smoky Bay Way, Homer • 907-235-8500
Real Estate, Development
& Surveyors
Alaska Real Estate in Homer
Y 1379 East End Road # 1, Homer
Alderfer Group Realtors, The
Y 925 Sea Plane Court, Homer • 907-235-5232
907-235-9327F • www.AlderferGroup.com
Bay Realty Inc.
Y 331 E Pioneer Avenue # 101, Homer • 907-235-6183
907-235-4031F • www.bayrealtyalaska.com
Coastal Realty Homer
www.alaskacoastalrealty.com
Homer Inspection Services
907-235-7480 • 907-399-1550 • [email protected]
Homer Real Estate Associates
Y 1529 Ocean Drive # 3, Homer • 907-235-5294
907-235-5223F • www.homerrealestate.com
Kachemak Board of Realtors
Y PO Box 2660, Homer • 907-299-2050
Mossy Oak Properties of Alaska
Y 4103 Mattox # 2, Homer • 907-740-0008
[email protected] • www.mossyoakproperties.com
Peninsula Home Inspections HIN-I-178
Repair & Maintenance
Brian’s Appliance
907-235-0676F • www.briansappliance.com
Y 3935 Svedlund, Homer
907-235-7655 • www.homerseniors.com
Snow Removal
Frigid North Services
Y 51850 Old East End Rd, Homer
Storage & Shipping
Downtown Mini Storage
Y 3939 Lake Street, Homer • 907-235-8631
Homer Self Storage
Y 1529 Ocean Drive # 3, Homer • 907-235-5294
Total Office Products/Homer Shipping Ctr
Y 451 Sterling Highway # 4, Homer • 907-235-8465
[email protected] • www.totaloffice-alaska.com
Title Agencies
First American Title
Y 265 E Pioneer Ave # 101, Homer
Travel & Booking Agencies
Alaska Private Lodging
pg 9
Providing statewide Alaska custom trip planning &
booking service packages since 1982! Help with B&B’s,
Alaska activities & more. Homer specialists!
www.alaskaprivatelodging.com
Homer Travel & Tanning
Y 126 W Pioneer Avenue Ste 4, Homer
Utilities, Refuse Removal
& Recycling
Alaska Communications
811 • 800-808-8083 • www.acsalaska.com
Alaska Waste
Y 3360 B Street, Homer
ENSTAR Natural Gas Company
www.enstargas.com/HomerExpansion.aspx
GCI
907-235-6366 • 907-235-6625F • www.gci.com
Homer Electric Association
Y 3977 Lake Street, Homer
907-235-8551 • 800-478-8551 • www.homerelectric.com
SPITwSPOTS Inc
Y 369 Pioneer Avenue # 2, Homer • 907-299-4052
[email protected] • www.spitwspots.com
Russell Campbell
Winter Only (W)
SVT Health & Wellness
Senior Services
Homer Senior Citizens, Inc.
Open Year Round (Y)
Y 3800 Sterling Highway, Homer • 907-235-7140
[email protected] • www.alaskahardy.com
pg 77
907-235-8101 • 866-235-0369 • www.sphosp.org
E 1302 Ocean Drive, Homer • 907-235-1997
[email protected] • www.myalaskafish.com
Y 412 E Pioneer Ave Ste 1, Homer • 907-435-0699
800-478-2934 • www.malone_insurance.com
Y 104 E Fairview, Homer
907-235-1010 • 907-299-0737 • www.drrenealvarez.com
Homer Fish Processing
Seldovia Village Tribe
Y 4306 Homer Spit Road, Homer
907-235-3877 • 800-325-3877 • www.welovefish.com
Y 3896 Bartlett Street, Homer • 907-235-7899
[email protected] • www.pccofhomer.org
HomeRun Oil Co., Inc.
Seafood Processing
Coal Point Seafood Co.
local
services | continued
Engineering,
Research
& Development
Jin Shin Jyutsu/Essential Resources
Y PO Box 15374, Fritz Creek
K-Bay Wellness Center
Y PO Box 1303, Homer • 907-299-0348
907-235-8093 • www.kbaywellnesscenter.com
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marine trades
Boat Building, Detailing,
Repair & Sales
Bay Welding Services, Inc.
907-235-5103 • www.bayweldboats.com
Northern Enterprises Boat Yard
Commercial Fisheries &
Supplies
The Fish Factory, LLC
Y 800 Fish Dock Road, Homer • 907-235-1300
Marine Engine Sales
& Service
All Seasons Honda
[email protected] • www.allseasonshonda.net
In Demand Marine
Y 2355 Kachemak Dr Ste 101, Homer
907-235-3488 • 907-235-5407F
Lower Peninsula Power Sports
A Cabin on the Cliff - Overlooks Seward
Y PO Box 1772, Homer • 907-235-6341
Marine Equipment,
Electronics & Furnishings
South Central Radar LLC
Marine Safety, Inspection
& Repair
Eagle Enterprises, Inc.
907-235-7907 • 907-235-7937F • www.eaglesafety.net
Marine Trades Advocacy
& Education
Kachemak Bay Wooden Boat Society
Y 158 W Pioneer Avenue Ste F, Homer
907-235-2628 • [email protected] • www.kbwbs.org
Homer Marine Trades Association
Y PO Box 2864, Homer • [email protected]
www.homermarinetrades.com
individual members
chamber info
Rachel Bilbo
Daisy Lee Bitter
Jo Carey
Kate Gill
Charles & Janet Higley
James C. Hornaday
Janie Leask
Jackie & Clay Norvell
Representative Paul K. Seaton
State Senator Gary Stevens
Homer Chamber of
Commerce & Visitor Center
201 Sterling Hwy., Homer AK 99603
235-7740 • www.homeralaska.org
ZIP Codes:
Homer/Fritz Creek/Halibut Cove/Port Graham 99603
Anchor Point / Nikolaevsk 99556
Seldovia 99663
Soldotna 99669
Kenai 99611
Kasilof 99610
Y 221 5th Avenue, Seward 99664 • 907-224-8001
[email protected] • www.acabinonthecliff.com
Alaska Railroad
Y 411 W First Avenue, Anchorage 99501 • 907-265-2494
800-544-0552 • www.AlaskaRailroad.com
Alaska Rivers Company
E Mile 50 Sterling Highway, Cooper Landing 99572
888-595-1226 • 907-595-1226F
[email protected]
Alaska SeaLife Center
Y 301 Railway Avenue, Seward 99664 • 888-378-2525
[email protected] • www.alaskasealife.org
Alaska-Park
Y 500 Spenard Road, Anchorage 99503 • 907-414-6451
[email protected] • www.alaskapark.com
Attraction Maps
Y PO Box 670027, Chugiak 99567 • 907-566-4457
[email protected] • www.alaskaattractivemaps.com
CLIA Alaska
Y 360 K Street, Suite 300, Anchorage 99501
907-339-9340 • 907-339-9368F • www.cliaalaska.org
ConocoPhillips Alaska, Inc.
Y PO Box 100360, Anchorage 99510-0360
907-276-1215 • 907-265-1502F
www.conocophillipsalaska.com
Cook Inlet RCAC
pg 62
Y 8195 Kenai Spur Highway, Kenai 99611
907-283-7222 • [email protected] • www.circac.org
Eagle Optics
2120 W Greenview Drive, Middleton, WI 53562
608-662-1062 • 800-289-1132 • www.eagleoptics.com
Hotel Seward ~ New Restaurant & Lounge
Y 221 5th Avenue, Seward 99664 • 907-224-8001
800-440-2444 • www.hotelsewardalaska.com
Kenai Fjords Tours
E 1304 4th Avenue, Seward 99664
888-478-3346 • 907-777-2888F • www.KenaiFjords.com
Kenai Watershed Forum
Y 44129 Sterling Hwy, Soldotna 99669
907-260-5449 • 907-260-5412 • www.kenaiwatershed.org
Kustom Kreations Embroidery
Y PO Box 552, Soldotna 99669 • 907-252-0480
907-262-1094F • www.kustomkreationsoregon.com
Major Marine Tours
Michael Halstead
E 9170 Jewel Lake Road Ste 203, Anchorage 99502
www.majormarine.com
Muslow & Juneau, LLC CPA
Y PO Box 53317, Shreveport, LA 71135
318-797-7644 • 318-797-7643F • www.muslowcpa.com
Open Year Round (Y)
Winter Only (W)
[email protected] • www.northernenterprisesboatyard.com
other areas
Phillips Cruises & Tours LLC
E Whittier, 99693
907-276-8023 • 800-544-0529 • www.26glaciers.com
Printer’s Ink
Y 150 Trading Bay Dr # 2, Kenai 99611
Salmon Berry Tours
Y 515 W 4th Avenue, Anchorage 99501 • 907-278-3572
[email protected] • salmonberrytours.com
Salmonstock Renewable Resources Foundation
S 605 W 2nd Avenue, Anchorage 99501 • 907-743-1900
[email protected] • www.salmonstock.org
Stanley Chrysler
Y 44055 Sterling Highway, Soldotna 99669
www.stanleychryslerak.com
Stanley Ford
Y 10288 Kenai Spur Highway, Kenai 99611
907-714-3673 • 800-454-5491 (in state)
www.stanleyfordak.com
Talon Air Service
E Soldorna, 99669
907-262-8899 • [email protected] • www.talonair.com
Totem Ocean Trailer Express
Y 2511 Tidewater, Anchorage 99501
907-265-7234 • 800-234-8683 • www.totemocean.com
Tustumena 200 Sled Dog Race Assoc
W PO Box 220, Kasilof 99610 • 907-394-1318
[email protected] • www.tustumena200.com
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The
OCEAN SHORES
Beachfront Lodging
Spectacular View • Beach Access
Recommended by New York Times
Restaurant & Cocktails • 2 Blocks From Downtown
Free Airport Pickup • High Speed WiFi • Cable TV
Microwave • Refrigerator • Freezer • Fish Shipping
800-770-7775 • www.OceanShoresAlaska.com
PRSRT STD
U.S. POSTAGE
PAID
Homer, AK 99603
Permit No. 33
www.HomerAlaska.org • 235-7740
201 Sterling Highway • Homer, Alaska 99603
907 299-5229
877 522-9247
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2015 Official Homer Alaska Visitor`s Guide

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