Guidebook for Homer
Food Scene
This place is very small! There are only 5 tables, so make a reservation for dinner well in advance. It's always been my favorite restaurant, and now I'm actually waiting tables here during the day time! During lunch time, be prepared for a long wait time-- there are plenty of cute shops along the harbor to kill time!
38 locals recommend
Little Mermaid
4246 Homer Spit RoadThis place is very small! There are only 5 tables, so make a reservation for dinner well in advance. It's always been my favorite restaurant, and now I'm actually waiting tables here during the day time! During lunch time, be prepared for a long wait time-- there are plenty of cute shops along the harbor to kill time!
Best breakfast place in town, only open during the summer! Fresh, organic and local.
28 locals recommend
La Baleine Café
4460 Homer Spit RdBest breakfast place in town, only open during the summer! Fresh, organic and local.
25+ years and still going strong! Best bakery in town; sticky buns, savories, quiche, and even vegan/GF options. Surprisingly, they also make the best lemonade in town too!
79 locals recommend
Two Sisters Bakery
233 E Bunnell Ave25+ years and still going strong! Best bakery in town; sticky buns, savories, quiche, and even vegan/GF options. Surprisingly, they also make the best lemonade in town too!
Drinks & Nightlife
Best beer scene in town... 16 rotating beers on taps, with local craft brews! Live music every Friday and Saturday, a family-friendly restaurant and bar. Great spot for locals and visitors alike!
65 locals recommend
Alice's Champagne Palace
195 E Pioneer AveBest beer scene in town... 16 rotating beers on taps, with local craft brews! Live music every Friday and Saturday, a family-friendly restaurant and bar. Great spot for locals and visitors alike!
Try their fish tacos!! Alibi's a great sports bar and grill by day, then it turns into a popular late night spot. Walking distance from Alice's...
22 locals recommend
Alibi Bar & Cafe
453 E Pioneer AveTry their fish tacos!! Alibi's a great sports bar and grill by day, then it turns into a popular late night spot. Walking distance from Alice's...
The only bar you'll find open at 4am! It's name says it all, and it can lead to very interesting nights.
9 locals recommend
Kharacters Bar
3851 Shelford StThe only bar you'll find open at 4am! It's name says it all, and it can lead to very interesting nights.
Parks & Nature
Tide-pooling's still one of my favorite activities. I provide tide-books, look for minus tides under Seldovia district (e.g. -3.4 ft) and you'll get to see lots of sea-critters! Fun for all.
60 locals recommend
Bishop's Beach Park
Tide-pooling's still one of my favorite activities. I provide tide-books, look for minus tides under Seldovia district (e.g. -3.4 ft) and you'll get to see lots of sea-critters! Fun for all.
Very well maintained trails, watch out for moose and bears in the summertime!
26 locals recommend
Wynn Nature Center
Mile 1.4 Mile 1.5 E Skyline DrVery well maintained trails, watch out for moose and bears in the summertime!
Essentials
Check out $5 Friday deals! It's your average Safeway...all the necessities, attached liquor store, pharmacy, flowers, etc.
37 locals recommend
Safeway
90 Sterling HwyCheck out $5 Friday deals! It's your average Safeway...all the necessities, attached liquor store, pharmacy, flowers, etc.
Mel, the owner, has an amazing collection of wine and beer varieties, especially for such a small town. He also selects the most unique liquors; my favorite is the Alaskan Smoked Salmon vodka for Bloody Mary's!!
8 locals recommend
The Grog Shop
369 E Pioneer AveMel, the owner, has an amazing collection of wine and beer varieties, especially for such a small town. He also selects the most unique liquors; my favorite is the Alaskan Smoked Salmon vodka for Bloody Mary's!!
Entertainment & Activities
5 minute walk from the house! It's the oldest, continuously operating theatre in the state of Alaska. It's quirky, just like our town. 2 rotating movies per week (normally the early movie is family-friendly, and the late one isn't).
19 locals recommend
Homer Theatre
106 W Pioneer Ave5 minute walk from the house! It's the oldest, continuously operating theatre in the state of Alaska. It's quirky, just like our town. 2 rotating movies per week (normally the early movie is family-friendly, and the late one isn't).
Incredible exhibits on Alaskan history, shorebirds, marine mammals, and other aquatic life. Free, and bring your kids!!
50 locals recommend
Alaska Maritime National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center (Islands & Ocean)
95 Sterling HwyIncredible exhibits on Alaskan history, shorebirds, marine mammals, and other aquatic life. Free, and bring your kids!!
Shopping
Pick a sunny day and spend it on the Spit! You'll find everything from local hand-crafted jewelry, artwork, clothes, and unique souvenirs. You can also book boat tours, get a hot cup of locally brewed coffee, or just take a stroll on the beach. The bike path is world class.
48 locals recommend
Homer Spit
Pick a sunny day and spend it on the Spit! You'll find everything from local hand-crafted jewelry, artwork, clothes, and unique souvenirs. You can also book boat tours, get a hot cup of locally brewed coffee, or just take a stroll on the beach. The bike path is world class.