Homer, Alaska Recommendations

Private cabins on ten acres above Kachemak Bay, with the comforts of home and panoramic views of glaciers, volcanoes, and the Kenai Mountains.

Upscale bluffside cottages close to Homer, pairing modern comfort and private hot tubs with expansive views across Kachemak Bay.

Taste Homer’s summer bloom through raw fireweed and wildflower honey, handcrafted bee products, and memorable beekeeping experiences rooted in Alaska’s wild landscape.

For a taste of Homer to take home, we recommend Alaska Salt Co. Their Spit Salt is harvested from the waters of Kachemak Bay, with culinary salts and gift sets to enjoy or share. Visit their downtown Homer shop throughout the year, stop by their seasonal shop on the Homer Spit, or browse online.

Based in Port Alsworth, Lake & Peninsula Airlines connects travelers and communities across remote Southwest Alaska with scheduled service and private charters.

For fishing from Homer, Alaska, we recommend Captain Steve’s Charters. Choose daily or overnight trips targeting halibut, lingcod, rockfish, and Pacific cod in Cook Inlet and the Gulf of Alaska, with salmon possible depending on the trip and conditions.

Hosted by Homer’s Chris Story, On Top of the World shares uplifting conversations about local life, personal growth, real estate, and the character of Alaska’s Kenai Peninsula.