A quaint town nestled on the shore of Kachemak Bay offering breathtaking views of glaciers, mountains and wildlife. Homer is known to many as the 'Cosmic Hamlet by the Sea,' but it was made famous in Tom Bodett's tales as 'The End of the Road.'

Our community is alive with a variety of activities and accommodations. Whether it's fishing, kayaking, bear viewing, shopping, dining or sight seeing we have it all to make your Alaskan experience a trip of a lifetime!

Recreation and adventure are outside your door year-round in the Kachemak Bay area—and 24 hours a day in the summer. There are many options from which to choose. You can stroll a sunlit beach, hike up a mountain, kayak by a glacier or a protected cove or take a tour by land, air or sea. Or you can go for ride on horseback, maneuver a four-wheeler or sail the wind—both on the water or above the hills. Or, explore the adventurous outdoors: choose close encounters with wildlife, such as bears and sea creatures, in their own habitat. Homer provides a variety of exciting recreational opportunities for everyone.

Homer may be the end of the road, but it is also the starting place for many wilderness adventures in a variety of public lands. The largest wildlife refuge in Alaska, the Alaska Maritime National Wildlife Refuge is headquartered in Homer, offering bird viewing and experiences unmatched anywhere else. A short flight over beautiful scenery will take visitors to Katmai and Lake Clark National Parks, areas of pristine wilderness and prime brown bear viewing areas. By water taxi you can enjoy the views of mountains, glaciers and wildlife of the bay as you cross to Kachemak Bay state park. More than 90 miles of managed trails of all skill levels run near the coast, by glacier lakes and inland up ridges providing a variety of hiking options.

Homer has wildlife viewing and adventures for all ages and interests, and it's a gateway to many national and state parks including Katmai, Lake Clark, McNeil River and Kachemak Bay. Few places match the diverse beauty of Homer, having so many ways to experience and view the variety of abundant wildlife. One day you can be kayaking on beautiful Kachemak Bay with its rising cliffs, calm coves, seals, sea otters and whales. And the next day you could be standing on the rugged coast of the Alaska Peninsula, or in Brooks Camp in Katmai National Park on your first bear viewing trip watching as these majestic monarchs feast on salmon.

While in Homer, you can enjoy the wildlife whether it’s hiking on a local trail, exploring a tide pool, horseback riding or flight seeing over the surrounding glaciers. Bald eagles, sandhill cranes, moose and shorebirds are just a few of the varieties of local watchable wildlife available to see.

Looking for a place to stay at the end of the road? Experience a brand of Southern hospitality found only at the accommodations in the sunny South Kenai Peninsula. Adventure, recreation and shopping can really work up an appetite and Homer has an abundance of dining experiences to explore! Sourdough to salmon and everything in between is what we have to offer, from casual outdoor dining to award winning restaurants! No matter what you hunger for, you can find it in one of Homer's many restaurants and cafes!