What to do and see in Homer, Alaska (AK): The Best Outdoor Activities

March 20, 2022 Misti Hsu

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. Emerald Air Service, Inc.

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Emerald Air Service, Inc.

Emerald Air Service has the pleasure of sharing respect, understanding, and love for Alaska’s coastal brown bears with many thousands of guests while maintaining a perfect safety record in over 30 years of operation. Fly in a turbine de Havilland Otter on floats; each spacious seat has a window and headset. Our Homer dock to Katmai National Park is a scenic hour's flight past the volcanoes and glaciers lining Kachemak Bay and the Cook Inlet. Keep an eye on the water as we commonly see whales and sea otters. Spend a day in Katmai's backcountry with a small group led by our naturalist guide or experience the iconic sights of Brooks Falls first hand. Either trip you choose, you will have 5 hours on the ground with these amazing bears. We hope everyone who takes one of our trips leaves with not only great photos, but with an understanding of bears, knowledge of how to move respectfully through their world, and a love for wild places.

2. Sasquatch Alaska Adventure Co

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Sasquatch Alaska Adventure Co

Sasquatch Alaska Adventure Co. will guide you through a Life changing experience on our Alaska Bear viewing tours, guided Camping tours and Glacier tours.

3. 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.

4. Trails End Horse Adventures

53435 E End Rd, Homer, AK 99603-9671 +1 907-235-6666 https://www.facebook.com/pages/Trails-End-Horse-Adventures/136411483043630
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Trails End Horse Adventures

Reviewed By Marcyinalaska - Anchorage, United States

This was a surprise for my husband for our anniversary. I didn’t want to fly and he didn’t want to go on a fishing charter. Our first time coming to the peninsula and this was a fantastic way to enjoy the outside! All the horses were well behaved, Mark and Karina were fantastic guides and made sure to have conversations with everyone on the tour, including the three young girls (7-12) that were in the group. The weather was fantastic (heard it rained in Homer the whole time). Yes, bring a sack lunch. You’ll have a nice break in the middle to eat/pee. It’s an “out and back” trail, not a big loop so you don’t miss anything

5. Bald Mountain Air Service

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Bald Mountain Air Service

Your Alaskan brown bear adventure begins with Bald Mountain Air. Bald Mountain has been taking folks from all over the world to see the Bears since 1993. We are the Oldest Bear Viewing Company in Homer Alaska and operate Turbine Powered Floatplanes with the latest in navigational equipment for our client's safety. Our unique state of the art Aircraft are all Weather compliant and can access areas seldom visited by others. And, we're still owned by the same Family! Your floatplane trip is over some of the most scenic country Alaska has to offer. Prepare for the awe-inspiring beauty awaiting you on this amazing adventure. And, if it's bears you want to see ... we guarantee it! It doesn't get better than this: a fabulous floatplane ride with eye-popping views; landing in pristine Alaskan wilderness on a floatplane led by an honest-to-goodness lifelong Alaskan Guide/Pilot. This could be the best day of your life watching nature's most magnificent creatures, the Alaskan brown bear.

6. St. Augustine's Sea Kayak And Day Tours

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St. Augustine's Sea Kayak And Day Tours

Our kayaking base camp is located on the south side of Kachemak Bay in outer Peterson Bay. We have day trips and overnight packages available at this location. The site is off the road system and accessible by our water taxi. We located our business site at our house address in Homer as we could not put our real business location on Trip Advisor map without a street address.

7. Manns Charter Service

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Manns Charter Service

Manns Charter Service is owned and operated by Mike and Nancy Manns. Mike offers a variety of charter options and targets Halibut, Rockfish and Salmon. He is passionate about fishing and showing folks the beauty of Alaska. His motto is " if we can't have fun, the boat won't leave the harbor". Seeing whales, sea lion, otters, eagles etc. is common so bring your camera!

8. 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.

9. Cycle Logical

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Cycle Logical

Bicycle retail, service and rentals. During summer months most rentals are available at our Spit location.

10. Harders Charters

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Harders Charters

SALMON- HALIBUT- COMBO TRIPS- BOOK YOUR FISHING TRIP NOW! One of the best fishing experiences you will have here in Homer, Alaska is with us here at Harders Charters. Captain Ethan Harders values every angler that comes aboard ready to go fishing! We customize our trips to your liking, whether your a new, laid back, or hard core fisherman, we provide trips to your style of fishing! Book now, We fish harder at Harders Charters!

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