Homer, Alaska · The Last Frontier
Born and raised in Homer, I'll show you the glacier hikes, bear encounters, and bay tours that make Homer so special.
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3 days in Homer — the local's way
If you have 72 hours, here's exactly how I'd spend them. Written from a lifetime of living here.
See all itinerariesDay 1
Bay wildlife & town
Pastry at Two Sisters → Kachemak Bay wildlife tour → Finn's Pizza → Pioneer Ave shops → dinner & live music at Alice's
Day 2
Glacier hike & the Spit
Cove & Co. coffee → water taxi → Grewingk Glacier hike → picnic → Homer Spit shops → dinner at Broken Oar
Day 3
Bears & local eats
Homer Bagel Shop → floatplane to Brooks Falls → back in time for cocktails & fresh specials at The Kannery
Year-round adventures
Homer in every season
There's never a wrong time to visit — just different reasons to come.
Spring
Shorebird Festival, returning wildlife, wildflowers on the bluff, and the bay waking up.
Spring guide →
Summer
Midnight sun, peak fishing, glacier hikes, kayaking, and peony farms in full bloom.
Summer guide →
Fall
Golden light, quiet trails, cozy cafés, warm food, and spectacular bay sunsets.
Fall guide →
Winter
Northern lights, cross-country skiing, winter crabbing, and the town at its most local.
Winter guide →
Stories & guides
Inside Homer
Wander Often, Stay Informed.
Your Guide to Exploring Homer, Alaska.