Situated on the southwest side of the Kenai Peninsula, overlooking Kachemak Bay and the Kenai Mountains, the seaside community of Homer is known as the Halibut Fishing Capital of the World and offers a wealth of fishing opportunities from halibut to salmon, from the boat or the bank.
Four species of salmon, halibut, rockfish, cod and trout all compete for the anglers attention, as does the Homer Jackpot Halibut Derby, the largest and longest running jackpot derby in Alaska with thousands of dollars in prizes.
But Homer is also known as an artisan’s community. Galleries, studios and small artisan shops can be found everywhere and there is a large array of boutiques and restaurants of all types.
In fact the magic of Homer is that not only is it breathtakingly beautiful, but it appeals to many tastes, from anglers and sportsmen to artisans and academics alike.
For the outdoor and wildlife enthusiasts, the region's four national parks, five national wildlife refuges, state parks and critical habitat areas support a diversity of wildlife, from seabirds and sea lions to moose and brown bears, killer whales and porpoises.
And there are a number of activities to explore these wonders, from hiking to charter cruises, flightseeing adventures and horseback riding.
Celebrating these natural wonders, The Pratt Museum in Homer, recent winner of the National Award for Museum Service, the country's highest honor for extraordinary community service provided by a museum, has indoor exhibits focussing on art, natural history, native cultures, homesteading, fishing, marine ecology and the Exxon Valdez oil spill.
For the artisans, Homer is listed as one of the 100 best small art towns in America. In fact, Homer is not only known as the Halibut Capital of the World, but as Alaska’s Art Capital as well.
Many of the world-class art galleries and artist studios participate in a monthly program called 1st Friday in which visitors and locals can interact with the artists. Local writers groups and workshops hold community-wide writing contests and annual conferences and welcome visiting authors too.
Homer is also the gateway to a number of other great Alaskan destinations via the National Scenic Byway and the the Alaska Marine Highway.
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Situated on the southwest side of the Kenai Peninsula, overlooking Kachemak Bay and the Kenai Mountains, the seaside community of Homer is known as the Halibut Fishing Capital of the World and offers a wealth of fishing opportunities from halibut to salmon, from the boat or the bank.
