What to do and see in Homer, Alaska (AK): The Best Eco Tours

May 27, 2021 Milan Banda

Homer is a nature lover's nirvana where common sights can include moose grazing, a black bear crossing the road or porpoises playing in the surf. The charming seaside city, overlooking Kachemak Bay and the Kenai Mountains, can be the starting point for a multitude of exciting adventures, including glacier skiing and viewing and guided kayak tours. Naturally splendid Kachemak State Park offers even more outdoor fun, with miles of excellent backcountry hiking trails. Explore nearby Halibut Cove, a unique fishing and artists' enclave where the roads are made of water. Or head to downtown Homer to sample delicious seafood, art galleries, museums and shops that sell locally made crafts. A trip to Homer would not be complete without casting a rod for salmon or halibut, the area's major catches. Head to the Homer Spit and try your luck from the shore or join a chartered fishing boat excursion. No matter which activities you choose, a weekend in Homer is sure to be an unforgettable experience.
Restaurants in Homer

1. Alaska Bear Adventures

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Alaska Bear Adventures

Bears Are Our Passion! At Alaska Bear Adventures with K-BAY AIR we focus all our considerable knowledge and experience EXCLUSIVELY on Your Alaska Bear Adventure. Others offer Bear Viewing as a sideline.... As a family operated business, we "live" Bear Viewing 24 hours a day from mid-May to early September. We fly bush planes to the best places in the world for Guided Wilderness Bear Viewing.Fly safely, View Safely.Please read our reviews.

2. AK Adventures, Inc. - Day Tours

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AK Adventures, Inc. - Day Tours

Small Groups, Big Thrills! Specializing in brown bear (grizzly bear) viewing and photography. We offer both day and multi-day guided bear viewing and wildlife photography tours to Katmai and Lake Clark National Parks.

3. A Seaside Adventure

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A Seaside Adventure

Off the beaten path, A Seaside Adventure kayak tour is a truly enriching, memorable experience that goes far beyond a day of paddling. Our guided kayak tour gets you up close to marine wildlife and birds, and lets you explore the diverse intertidal zone We show you sites and artifacts of ancient Alaskan cultures, and serve you a delectable lunch with fresh local seafood and wild herbs. Relax at a leisurely, comfortable pace that allows you to explore and give you wonderful photo opportunities. Rick, local Naturalist and lifelong Alaskan, has guided tours in Kachemak Bay for close to 30 years with a spotless safety record, and shows unmatched knowledge and passion about this natural wonderland. Enjoy an individualized small group tour experience away from the road system, traffic and crowds. Come for the day, or stay a while in our waterfront cabin.

4. Alaska Ultimate Safaris

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Alaska Ultimate Safaris

Daily tours using a six passenger helicopter for transportation to remote, brown bear rich area's on the Alaska Peninsula. Departing Homer, Alaska. Our Ultimate Safari takes your dreams of seeing bears from ordinary to extraordinary!

5. Seaman's Ecotour Adventures

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Seaman's Ecotour Adventures

Seaman Ecotour Adventures offers guided sightseeing, wildlife, birding, cultural history, tidepooling, hiking, and photography tours in greater Kachemak Bay and the adjoining Kachemak State Park. We specialized in offering customized tours to address the clients interests and needs, from groups from one to six people. Options include half-day (~4 hours) and full-day (~7 hours) trips.

6. Rainbow Tours

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Rainbow Tours

Rainbow Tours offers daily departures for wildlife viewing and fishing trips! Explore the unique coastline of Kachemak Bay en route to the remote and charming community of Seldovia. Our knowledgeable captain and crew will narrate and guide your tour throughout the day, available to answer any questions you may have and help you spot the wildlife. Witness abundant wildlife in the bay, including sea otters, harbor seals, thousands of seabirds including puffins, bald eagles, and occasional humpback whales. For fun fishing trips, hop aboard one of our 1/2 day halibut boats! Not only do we provide all of your fishing tackle, our crew will also fillet your catch onboard. Our crew does their best to help you catch a limit of 2 halibut and give you plenty of time fishing. These short-range trips provide the perfect experience for folks looking for a short day of fun fishing. This is a great trip for people of all ages and levels of experience.

7. Catch A Lot Charters

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Catch A Lot Charters

Family-owned and full time charter operator since 1995. Captain Mike, is a 4th generation Alaskan and his family has fished halibut and salmon in the waters of Cook Inlet since 1910. Offering Bear Viewing Tours by Boat to Lake Clark National Park and fishing the waters of Cook Inlet for Halibut and Salmon as well as salmon and rainbows on the Kenai River.

8. John and Mike's Excellent Adventures

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John and Mike's Excellent Adventures

John and Mike's Excellent Adventures takes you on an amazing tour of Kachemak Bay, Alaska, for bird, whale, and marine life viewing, scenic photography, a visit to an oyster farm, and a lunch stop in the historic port town of Seldovia. We also offer a late afternoon cruise, boat-in bear viewing in West Cook Inlet, as well as ocean and Kenai River fishing! Operating out of Homer, Anchor Point, and Kenai, we have over 40 years of experience in the local waters, love what we do, and are excited to bring it to you! Check out the website for more details and teaser videos of your upcoming summer fun in Alaska! See you there!

9. Smokey Bay Air

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Smokey Bay Air

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