Guidebook for Homer

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Guidebook for Homer

Food Scene

Everything on their menu is prepared with care and creativity. Best to make reservations well in advance as they are in a small space. They offer several off the menu specials nightly. Open for lunch and dinner.
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Little Mermaid
4246 Homer Spit Road
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Everything on their menu is prepared with care and creativity. Best to make reservations well in advance as they are in a small space. They offer several off the menu specials nightly. Open for lunch and dinner.
As locals we love AJ's year around. They have the best steaks in town. They offer great local seafood specials and have live dinner music. During the summer be sure to stop by and listen to Hobo Jim, our State Balladeer. They have a full bar and serve local Homer beer.
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AJ's OldTown Steakhouse & Tavern
120 W Bunnell Ave
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As locals we love AJ's year around. They have the best steaks in town. They offer great local seafood specials and have live dinner music. During the summer be sure to stop by and listen to Hobo Jim, our State Balladeer. They have a full bar and serve local Homer beer.
Two Sisters Bakery is one of the "done miss" stops in Homer. They bake fresh bread daily and have lots of breakfast, lunch and dinner options. For dinner you will need to make reservations well in advance. Our favorite thing is to order a coffee and a nosh and walk 1/2 block to Bishop's Beach and eat while watching the waves, beach walkers and birds.
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Two Sisters Bakery
233 E Bunnell Ave
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Two Sisters Bakery is one of the "done miss" stops in Homer. They bake fresh bread daily and have lots of breakfast, lunch and dinner options. For dinner you will need to make reservations well in advance. Our favorite thing is to order a coffee and a nosh and walk 1/2 block to Bishop's Beach and eat while watching the waves, beach walkers and birds.
Fat Olives is the best spot for pizza in Homer. They don't take reservations so if you are in the mood for wood fire baked pizzas with fun toppings be sure to get here in plenty of time. If you have a large group you can order a 28" pizza that feeds a crowd. Open for lunch and dinner.
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Fat Olive's Restaurant
276 Ohlson Ln
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Fat Olives is the best spot for pizza in Homer. They don't take reservations so if you are in the mood for wood fire baked pizzas with fun toppings be sure to get here in plenty of time. If you have a large group you can order a 28" pizza that feeds a crowd. Open for lunch and dinner.
Cosmic Kitchen may be the most economical stop in Homer. While they have the best budget options they don't scrimp on taste. Their menu includes everything from fish and chips to a Mediterranean salad and tacos. If its sunny be sure to grab a spot on their outdoor deck. We recommend their steak fajita quesadilla or gyro. Open for breakfast and lunch.
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Thai Cosmic Kitchen
510 E Pioneer Ave
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Cosmic Kitchen may be the most economical stop in Homer. While they have the best budget options they don't scrimp on taste. Their menu includes everything from fish and chips to a Mediterranean salad and tacos. If its sunny be sure to grab a spot on their outdoor deck. We recommend their steak fajita quesadilla or gyro. Open for breakfast and lunch.
Cups is known for their inventful menu and with new owners we were worried. We shouldn't have, the food is as great or better than when we visited under the old owners. They have some of the best seafood options. If you want fresh and local seafood served in creative ways with a ton of flavor, this is your spot. This is a small space so reservations are recommended.
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Cafe Cups
162 W Pioneer Ave
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Cups is known for their inventful menu and with new owners we were worried. We shouldn't have, the food is as great or better than when we visited under the old owners. They have some of the best seafood options. If you want fresh and local seafood served in creative ways with a ton of flavor, this is your spot. This is a small space so reservations are recommended.
Iconic fish and chips, salmon and clams are served in a bright sunny spot that is right on the water. They serve very fresh local seafood and local beer and wine.
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Captain Pattie's Fish House
4241 Homer Spit Rd
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Iconic fish and chips, salmon and clams are served in a bright sunny spot that is right on the water. They serve very fresh local seafood and local beer and wine.
Right on the water and serving up great seafood, steaks and local oysters. This is just off the beaten path on a smaller board walk but well worth a stop. Their flourless chocolate torte is incredible.
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Fresh Catch Cafe
4025 Homer Spit Rd
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Right on the water and serving up great seafood, steaks and local oysters. This is just off the beaten path on a smaller board walk but well worth a stop. Their flourless chocolate torte is incredible.
If you are looking for a classic diner serving classic American breakfasts and lunch then this is the spot for you. Get a reindeer sausage and eggs for an Alaskan breakfast. We love the Bud #2 Breakfast burrito.
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Duncan House Diner
125 E Pioneer Ave
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If you are looking for a classic diner serving classic American breakfasts and lunch then this is the spot for you. Get a reindeer sausage and eggs for an Alaskan breakfast. We love the Bud #2 Breakfast burrito.
A local hangout where you can often catch live music.
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Alice's Champagne Palace
195 E Pioneer Ave
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A local hangout where you can often catch live music.
Sourdough is a fun breakfast spot where they are dedicated to sustainable living. Enjoy lots of organic, vegan and gluten free options. The cinnomen swirl french toast is to die for.
Fresh Sourdough Express
1316 Ocean Dr
Sourdough is a fun breakfast spot where they are dedicated to sustainable living. Enjoy lots of organic, vegan and gluten free options. The cinnomen swirl french toast is to die for.

Drinks & Nightlife

Drink where the locals do. This is a large bar where you will definitely get a taste of the local color. They allow smoking inside so if this isn't your thing then look at our other recommendations.
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Down East Saloon
3125 East End Rd
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Drink where the locals do. This is a large bar where you will definitely get a taste of the local color. They allow smoking inside so if this isn't your thing then look at our other recommendations.
We go here for the great food but after hours the Alibi is a hopping night club. They have the best halibut tacos. You can buy their secret spice to take home. Our favorite is the carne asada taco salad, its big enough for two people.
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Alibi Bar & Cafe
453 E Pioneer Ave
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We go here for the great food but after hours the Alibi is a hopping night club. They have the best halibut tacos. You can buy their secret spice to take home. Our favorite is the carne asada taco salad, its big enough for two people.
Full bar at the end of the Homer spit. Its a great spot for a drink while watching the boats go by.
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Land's End Resort
4786 Homer Spit Rd
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Full bar at the end of the Homer spit. Its a great spot for a drink while watching the boats go by.
A visit to Homer wouldn't be complete without a visit to Salty Dawg Saloon. Located on the Homer spit you are sure to see locals, fishermen and a whole lot of tourists bellied up to the bar. Grab a hoodie and you'll fit right in.
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Salty Dawg Saloon
4380 Homer Spit Rd
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A visit to Homer wouldn't be complete without a visit to Salty Dawg Saloon. Located on the Homer spit you are sure to see locals, fishermen and a whole lot of tourists bellied up to the bar. Grab a hoodie and you'll fit right in.

Parks & Nature

At low tide local love to walk Bishop's Beach. Located in Old Town and 1/2 block from Two Sister's Bakery. Grab a coffee and a treat and enjoy your meal watching the birds.
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Bishop's Beach Park
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At low tide local love to walk Bishop's Beach. Located in Old Town and 1/2 block from Two Sister's Bakery. Grab a coffee and a treat and enjoy your meal watching the birds.
Karen Hornaday Park is home to a volunteer built play ground. Its great for families with young children.
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Karen Hornaday Park
475 W Fairview Ave
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Karen Hornaday Park is home to a volunteer built play ground. Its great for families with young children.
Kachemak Bay State Park is located across Kachemak Bay from Homer. There are great hiking trails, one leads to Grewingk Glacier. To access the park you hire a water taxi.
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Kachemak Bay State Park
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Kachemak Bay State Park is located across Kachemak Bay from Homer. There are great hiking trails, one leads to Grewingk Glacier. To access the park you hire a water taxi.
You can hike down to the beach and enjoy some solitude. If you are up for a nice walk it is 7 miles along the beach back to Homer. You must time it right on an outgoing tide.
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Diamond Creek
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You can hike down to the beach and enjoy some solitude. If you are up for a nice walk it is 7 miles along the beach back to Homer. You must time it right on an outgoing tide.
This is a great stop to learn about the ecology, flora and fauna of Kachemak Bay and Cook Inlet.
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Alaska Maritime National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center (Islands & Ocean)
95 Sterling Hwy
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This is a great stop to learn about the ecology, flora and fauna of Kachemak Bay and Cook Inlet.

Sightseeing

On a clear day your view from Skyline Drive is Kachemak Bay, Cook Inlet, glaciers, mountains and volcanoes.
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Skyline Drive
Skyline Drive
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On a clear day your view from Skyline Drive is Kachemak Bay, Cook Inlet, glaciers, mountains and volcanoes.
The Homer Spit is the hub of activity in the Summer. You can walk the docks and check out the crab boats that star in the Deadliest Catch. There are lots of shops along the main drag and you can walk the beaches.
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Homer Spit
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The Homer Spit is the hub of activity in the Summer. You can walk the docks and check out the crab boats that star in the Deadliest Catch. There are lots of shops along the main drag and you can walk the beaches.
Lots of shops and galleries.
West Pioneer Avenue
West Pioneer Avenue
Lots of shops and galleries.
You can drive 15miles out East End road and get a great views of Kachemak Bay and Grewingk Glacier. This is a beautiful winding road that takes you to hiking areas.
East End Road
East End Road
You can drive 15miles out East End road and get a great views of Kachemak Bay and Grewingk Glacier. This is a beautiful winding road that takes you to hiking areas.
Located across Kachemak Bay from Homer. Take a day tour there.
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Seldovia
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Located across Kachemak Bay from Homer. Take a day tour there.

Arts & Culture

Even as locals we visit the Pratt Museum at least twice a year. We definitely take guests here. They have lots of artifacts from the homesteading days in Homer. Be sure to check out their exhibit about the Exxon Valdez oil spill.
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Pratt Museum
3779 Bartlett St
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Even as locals we visit the Pratt Museum at least twice a year. We definitely take guests here. They have lots of artifacts from the homesteading days in Homer. Be sure to check out their exhibit about the Exxon Valdez oil spill.

Entertainment & Activities

Take in a local production. Open during the Summer.
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Pier One Theatre
3858 Homer Spit Road
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Take in a local production. Open during the Summer.
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Homer Theatre
106 W Pioneer Ave
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Shopping

Local manufacture of fleece clothing, bags and marine covers and accessories. This is a great spot to get locally made items.
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Nomar
104 E Pioneer Ave
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Local manufacture of fleece clothing, bags and marine covers and accessories. This is a great spot to get locally made items.
They have everything you could possibly need and more if you are spending time on the water. Great spot to get your fishing license and gear up.
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Kachemak Gear Shed
3625 East End Rd
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They have everything you could possibly need and more if you are spending time on the water. Great spot to get your fishing license and gear up.
If you are looking for a unique locally made gift this is the best spot to visit. Pottery, beading, water color, wood crafts - you can find it here.
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Ptarmigan Arts
471 E Pioneer Ave
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If you are looking for a unique locally made gift this is the best spot to visit. Pottery, beading, water color, wood crafts - you can find it here.
You can find great art pieces from Alaskan artisans.
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Art Shop Gallery
202 W Pioneer Ave
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You can find great art pieces from Alaskan artisans.
Name brand shoes and clothing for men and women.
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Homer's Jeans
564 E Pioneer Ave
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Name brand shoes and clothing for men and women.
They have a nice little gift shop but this is the place to get your fish processed or to buy local seafood to ship home.
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Coal Point Trading Co
4306 Homer Spit Rd
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They have a nice little gift shop but this is the place to get your fish processed or to buy local seafood to ship home.