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5 Great Places to Go Fishing in Homer

Ready to find the best places for fishing in Homer? Keep reading to find your spot in a little slice of Alaskan paradise! When you’re ready to start planning your …

7 of the Best Coffee Shops in Homer, Alaska

In town for a visit and need a brew to kick your caffeine craving? Keep reading for local insight on the ten best coffee shops in Homer! The Driftwood Inn also can …

Discover the Advantages of a Long-Term Stay in Homer, AK

If you’re thinking about an extended stay in one of the most beautiful places in the world, we have the lodging for you! Whether you’re looking for a writer’s retreat, …

Homer water at sunset

You Won’t Want to Miss These Ultimate Homer Wildlife Tours

bear catching a fish

Flying to Homer, AK? Here Are the Best Airports

Explore 4 of Our Favorite Homer, AK Packing Tips

Family Packing the Car

Top 10 Things to Do in Alaska

Northern Lights - Things to do in Alaska

Why You Want to Experience a Thanksgiving in Homer Alaska

String of cars and businesses in Homer Alaska

3 Activities to Add to Your Kenai Fjords National Park Bucket List

View of Kenai Fjords National Park.

When’s the Best Time to See the Northern Lights in Alaska?

Northern lights (Aurora Borealis) over the mountains near Haines Alaska.

Here’s How to Plan an Epic RV Vacation in Alaska

RV parked beside a lake in Alaska.

5 Fun Facts about the History of Homer – Alaska’s Best Kept Secret!

Bird flying over mountains

Delight in the Natural Beauty of Alaska at Kachemak Bay State Park

View of mountains in Alaska

Top 3 Reasons to Choose a Destination Wedding in Alaska

Couple on Bishop's Beach

Why a Seward to Homer Road Trip Is One of the Best

Person driving on the highway beside water.

Top 4 Places to See the Sunset in Homer, Alaska

Sunset over the Homer Spit.

How to Have the Most Exciting Summer in Homer, Alaska

Bishop's Beach in the summer.

Exciting News: Hobo Jim Dinner Show Is Back at AJ’s!

Two photos of Hobo Jim.

Surprise Your Special Someone With a Romantic Getaway to Homer, Alaska

Happy couple embracing.

Experience the Best Bear Viewing in Alaska at Brooks Falls

Big brown bear in the wild.

Local’s Guide to the Best Outdoor Activities in Homer, Alaska

Bears nuzzling. Bear viewing tour.

3 Benefits of Midweek Travel to Help You Save Time, Money, and More

Couple sitting in the back of an SUV with the trunk open. Stopping on a road trip.

What Are the Best Things About Spring in Homer, Alaska?

Fishing rod with sunset in the background.

3 of the Best Homer, Alaska, Art Galleries That You Need to Visit

Person looking at framed art at a gallery.

Where’s the Best Destination for an Alaska Staycation?

View of a highway in Alaska.

How to Make the Most of Working Remotely in Homer, AK

woman working from home with laptop

You Need to Visit These Museums in Homer, Alaska

Young woman visitor using phone in the historical museum

Everything You Need to Know About Homer, Alaska, Weather

Want to Know the Best Glaciers Near Homer, Alaska?

View of Grewingk Glacier by Russell Campbell.

What Is the Best Destination for a Couple’s Getaway in Alaska?

Romantic date. Charming girl and her boyfriend sitting at the table and holding cups of coffee

All Aboard the Best Boat Tours in Homer, Alaska

Whale swimming in ocean with sea bird around it.

The Driftwood Inn Has the Best Lodging in Homer, Alaska

Exterior view of the Seaside Lodge.

The Homer Elks Fishing Tournament Is the Best Event of the Year

Woman and daughter holding a salmon on a fishing charter.

Everything You Need to Know About the Homer Burning Basket Tradition

Woman lighting paper lantern.

Homer Is the Most Romantic Destination for an Alaska Honeymoon

Beautiful young couple enjoying picnic time on the sunset. They drinking tea and sitting in a meadow leaning against a old fashioned car.

Everything You Need to Know About the Alaska World Arts Festival

Woman's hand painting on a canvas with several colors.

What Is the Homer, Alaska, Spit?

You Need to Attend the Homer Peonies Celebration

Peonies in a field.

Want to Know the Best Homer, Alaska, Hiking Trails?

Father and son on a hiking trail in Alaska.

How to Have a Sparkling Good Time This Fourth of July in Homer

Friends with American flag.

Fun times with Alaskan Locals and the Best Homer, Alaska, Nightlife

Hobo Jim playing on acoustic guitar

What Memorial Day in Homer, Alaska, Means to Us

White headstones in a cemetery decorated with American flags

Creating Memorable Moments In Homer Alaska

Saddle Trail Hike

We Know the Most Exciting Things to Do in Homer, Alaska

Group of people hiking near Glacier

Pack Your Camera! These Are the Most Instagrammable Places in Homer, Alaska

Homer Baycrest Overlook.

Want to Know the Best Homer, Alaska, Bear Tours?

bears in a field in homer, alaska.

Reel in the Best Experience at the Homer Winter King Salmon Tournament

What Are the Best Alaska Wedding Venues?

Couple kissing in wedding attire on Bishop's Beach.

You Need to Attend the Homer Winter Carnival

Girls dressed up on a float at a parade

How to Have the Most Romantic Valentine’s Day in Homer, Alaska

A wine bottle with red roses and a glass and cork screw on a rustic wood table.

The Best Homer, Alaska, Travel Tips for Your New Years Resolution

NYE in Homer, AK

We Know the Most Fun Things to Do in Homer, Alaska, in the Winter

Man and woman hands in knitting mittens with cups of hot tea on winter forest glade

It’s Time to Unwrap the Most Magical Christmas in Homer, Alaska

This Tree Glows Brightly On Snow Covered Foggy Christmas Morning

Here Are the Best Things About Small Business Saturday in Homer, Alaska

Stall with wax candles at the Vilnius Christmas Market

Everything You Need to Know About Salmon/Crab Combo Season

King salmon and Tanner crab in cooler

You Need to Explore These Things to Do in Old Town Homer

Group of friends enjoying coffee

You Need to Dine at These Homer, Alaska, Restaurants

cooked steak on cutting board

Your Year-Round Guide to the Best Homer, Alaska, Events

Fishing buoys on dock

Homer, Alaska, Camping Is the Best Way to Get Acquainted With Our Area

Aerial photo of Driftwood Inn.

Fish in Homer, Alaska, and Fill Your Freezer

How to Have the Most Scenic Trip From Anchorage to Homer

Scenic road in Alaska.

Your Year-Round Guide to the Best Time to Visit Homer, Alaska

Eagle landing on Gull Island.

Seas the Day With the Best Homer, Alaska, Sightseeing, Eagles, Whales, Otters and More

Hiking Photo on Saddle Trail

The Best Things to Do at Bishop’s Beach in Homer, Alaska

View of beach, ocean, and mountains at Bishop's Beach in Homer, Alaska.

Hoka Hey Challenge

the Danny J in bay