"Homer than home" Homer by mht_in_la

Homer Travel Guide: 148 reviews and 367 photos

Panoramic view of Kachemak Bay & Harding Icefield

Homer is located near the southern tip of Kenai Peninsula, at the end of Sterling Highway. It's the kind of magical place where you know the road will end soon, yet you keep going without looking back. Awaiting at the end of the road is the panoramic view of Kachemak Bay and Harding Icefield, where I took the above picture. At the time I could see half a dozen big and small glaciers spill out of the Icefield; the photo can hardly do the justice.

Moose walks into my view of Homer Spit

The small fishing village of Homer turns alive in the summer. Seasonal workers come to the harbor looking for jobs processing or cleaning fish. Backpackers thumb their way in and camp on beach along Homer Spit. The amazing water of Kachemak Bay attracts countless kayakers and charter fishing boats. In town, local artists inspired by Homer's scenery set up galleries on Pioneer Ave.

In May 2002 I visited Homer and spent a night there. My stay in Homer was short, but its harmonious collage of wildlife, scenery, and human settlement was imprinted on my memory forever. The photo to the left was taken in Skyline Drive. It's used on my VT homepage.

Last visit to Homer: May 2002
Intro Updated Jul 13, 2003
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Reviews (8)

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I was trapped! Tourist Traps (1)

I was trapped and didn't want to leave. I was trapped by Homer's beautiful beaches, colorful history and interesting... more travel advice

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Charter fishing is popular across southcentral Alaska, and Homer is one of Alaska's halibut fishing capitals. To fish in... more travel advice

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There are lots of wildlife in Alaska. In Homer I often saw moose in and around town, and I seemed to be the only one... more travel advice

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Homanded Jan 6, 2007 at 1:44 PM

When looking through your pages, I noticed you and I have been to all the same national parks, including in Alaska. Have to spend time reminiscing. GREAT Homer tips!
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SnowshoeLake Sep 18, 2005 at 4:20 PM

My neighbor was badly burned in a house fire some years ago. Half of her face is horribly scarred, so she hides from strangers. The Old Believer Russians didn't move here until 1986. They are surrounded by homesteaders who moved here in 1950.
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karenincalifornia Dec 3, 2004 at 9:16 AM

I'll be spending 4 days in Homer in July 2005 and after seeing your photos, I can't wait. May we have weather as fabulous as what you had. I liked your tourist trip tip! haha!
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kaloz Jan 22, 2004 at 6:17 PM

Homer really grabs you, darn that moose, always trying to get into the picture.
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catalysta Dec 9, 2003 at 8:09 AM

Homer is wonderful, one of my favorite places, love your page on it! Did you get across to Seldovia? (FYI, no not Exxon or Prudhoe, I work in the Interior, on the pipeline) - cat
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Azhut Jul 30, 2003 at 11:16 AM

wonderful page and pics , simply great! Thanks!
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Alain_Smeets Jul 29, 2003 at 2:38 AM

The women flied inside and locked the door, you made quiet an impression I must say. -lol- Great page and beautiful photos, I can believe that you felt trapped there, your heart that is.
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wildgreen Jul 28, 2003 at 1:31 PM

You are so right! When I reached Homer after 25+ years all over Alaska I truly felt at home! Great pages!