Welcome to Homer!

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!
 

  

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Festivals & Events

Announcements



 

  • Check Local - Buy Local - find out more about this
    new program which promotes buying locally.
  • Local Halibut Limit is 2 fish per day per person!
    Click here for current Homer Halibut Jackpot Derby
    standings and check out the latest Media Release
    regarding the Homer Halibut Jackpot Derby
  • Chamber Meetings - The Chamber Annual Meeting will be held
    on Tuesday January 26th from Noon to 1 pm at the Best Western
    Bidarka. We need you!! Chances to win round trip ticket on
    Grant Aviation! RSVP: jenny@homeralaska.org
  • Clean Up day is set for May 1, 2010 - The Chamber is looking
    for anyone interested in helping by donating prizes or by volunteering for the event. Please contact Paula at the Chamber
    at 235-7740 or email halibutderby@homeralaska.org and reference Clean Up day.
  • 2nd Edition of the Kachemak Kitchens Cookbook
    is now available. Celebrating the Homer Chamber of Commerce's
    60th Anniversary with the 2nd edition of the Kachemak Kitchens
    cookbook. New recipes from local chefs and former chamber
    directors. Historical photos. Copies can be purchased on line, at
    the Visitor Center, Homer Bookstore, Main Street Mercantile,
    Coal Point Trading, Homer Harbor Office, Kachemak Gear Shed,
    Central Charters, Homer Ocean Charters, Heritage RV,
    Pratt Museum store, Safeway, Save-U-More and many other
    local businesses.
  • 2009 Boat Owners Guide -Complete guide to all your boating needs www.homermarinetrades.com.
  • 2010 Hoka Hey Motorcycle Challenge - 7,000 mile Iditarod of
    Harley-Davidsons - from Key West Florida to Homer. Learn more.

Visitor's Guide

Visitor Information Center

201 Sterling Highway
Homer, Alaska, 99603

Phone: 907-235-7740
Fax: 907-235-8766
Email: info@homeralaska.org

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