Homer Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
city in Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska, United States
About Homer
Homer is named after Homer Pennock, a charismatic con man who led an expedition to the area in 1896 in search of gold. They found coal instead. Pennock left the expedition, supposedly to secure more funding, and never returned. For much of the history of this area the larger settlements were those on the opposite side of Kachemak Bay. The completion of the Sterling Highway (AK 1) provided road access in 1951, causing Homer to begin expanding and overshadowing its neighbors across the water. The 1964 Good Friday Earthquake severely damaged the Homer Spit, causing portions of it to sink about six feet, destroying the road and the surrounding habitat, now known as "Mud Bay." The US Army Corps of Engineers reconstructed the first few miles of the Spit, giving it its present appearance. The Sp
Top Attractions in Homer
Explore the best things to see and do in Homer:
- ★Farmer's Market
- ★Homer Public Library
- ★Homer Spit
- ★Homestead Trail
- ★Pratt Museum
- ★Skyline Drive
- ★Trails End Horse Adventures
Where to Eat in Homer
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Boardwalk Fish and Chips
- 🍴Boatyard Cafe
- 🍴Fat Olive's
- 🍴Finn's Pizza
- 🍴Homeslice Pizza
- 🍴Mike's Alaskan Eatery
Where to Stay in Homer
- 🏨Aspen Suites Hotel
- 🏨Beluga Lake Lodge
- 🏨Best Western Bidarka Inn
- 🏨City of Homer campgrounds
- 🏨Hallo Bay Wilderness Lodge
- 🏨King's Landing Hotel
Homer Travel Guide Sections
Our comprehensive guide covers 10 sections including: