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



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  • 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
  • Application deadline for Chamber Scholarships has been extended
    to Monday, August 3. Learn more
  • The Alaska Meth Education Project is offering free drug
    prevention and awareness presentations to business and
    organizations. If you would like to request a free presentation
    for your staff or organization, you may do so at
    www.alaskamethed.com or by contacting the Project
    Coordinator Allison Biastock via email at BiastockAE@Muni.org.
  • Now you can complete your
    membership application and payment online!
  • 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 and Web-site -
    Marine Trades Committee of the Homer Chamber of
    Commerce is continuing work on this booklet and on the web
    site www.homermarinetrades.com. For more information, contact
    the Chamber 235-7740 or Kate Mitchell at NOMAR  235-8363.

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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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