Anyone who has read my reviews knows that I love supporting locally made products, regardless of…read morewhere I live. In Alaska, this is especially true because we are isolated and it's so important to our local economy. Furthermore, Alaska, and Homer in particular is teeming with artists. I suppose our amazingly beautiful but short summers and long, dark winters give our local artists lots of time to reflect on Alaskan beauty. I've never seen so many talented artists in one place. As such, I realize the longer I live here, to more desensitized I have become to good art. So when a particular artist catches my eye, it follows that they must be REALLY good. High Tide Arts is the home of Jens and Leslie Klaar. Jens is a talented knife maker and Leslie creates wonderful mosaics and watercolors. Leslie's work is characteristically Alaskan-themed. Her watercolors and mosaics are very different. I love the bold use of colors in her mosaics that hint at Japanese origami. Her paintings are in an entirely different style and equally fabulous. She has prints and originals for sale as well as art cards. High Tide's gallery sells art and jewelery made by many other talented Alaskan artists as well. The gallery is only open during the warm season from Memorial Day to Labor Day, but you can also order from them online. They do take credit cards as well.

Great artwork by locals, and prices are lower anywhere that I found. Leslie is very helpful and a…read morewonderful artist herself.

Caroline's has the best array of any gift shop! Unique, beautiful, fun jewelry. I got these mermaid…read moreearrings and get a compliment on them every time I wear them. Beautiful handmade art that you will not see anywhere else. And Caroline is so friendly and informative. Stop by for a chat and a look and you won't regret it!

Just don't. It feels like they buy close-outs in bulk, mark them up x00% and sells them for "half"…read moreprice. Owner seems to think everyone's out to get him. From the overwhelming number of 'you're on camera' signs to his stoic observation of people in his store touching shirts, it's a less-than-comfortable experience. Posted hours mean nothing (says every day open but they were closed for 3 in a row). Shelves marked 'made in Alaska' full of items labeled 'made in China/Bali/etc. T-shirts for $45? Go to the Spit for good stuff and good people.

Prices are 2x higher than shops on the Homer Spit! Walked out with nothing! Old and dirty feel…read moreinside.

Such an adorable gift shop with soooo much to look at and options for gifts or keepsakes of your…read moretrip. There is such a variety of things, even as tiny as the sauce is you'll see something new every lap around the shop. The girl at the counter was very friendly and the prices were quite reasonable.

The owner is so mean, she told my 19 year old daughter that her ears were deformed and that was…read moreclearly why the earring wouldn't dangle...ok whatever, be mean while I give hundreds $ to her bottom line. Maybe thousands $ is what buys the jeweler's kindness in this hut.

Inua is a super-nice shop selling Native Alaskan crafts on the Boardwalk on Homer Spit. They've…read moregot a lot of one-of-a-kind items. They have awesome unique jewlery, including some amber pieces and fossilized wooly mammoth bone that I would LOVE to add to my wardrobe. The have gallery quality, high end items that made me salivate. They have some of the most beautiful hand-carved and painted totems I've seen anywhere. They also have some vintage Native craft items that are absolutely stunning. The staff are very friendly and helpful. This is a really incredible store... a real surprise on the Spit. Avoid the cheesy t-shirts and what-not and save your pennies for Inua. You will go home with something wonderful and unique. Just a warning... leave children outside... this is not the kind of place you'd want to risk having a boo-boo.

Gig is so helpful. The local's place to buy beads. She helped this tourist find a one of a kind…read morelamp bead for my sister in law the beader. If you need beads in Homer Alaska, this is the place!

Absolutely wonderful store. Best gift shop on the spit. Great prices, way cheaper than the others…read morewe visited on the spit. Great selections and quality. Friendly staff. Overall great experience. I would highly recommend.

Very cute little gift shop for the ladies. Eclectic mix of nautical themed items, heavy on the…read moremermaids. Clothing, jewelry, home accents, in the shabby chic vein. I saw a LOT of stuff I wanted and i needed to get the heck out of there. The Japanese floats started at 10 bucks which is less than they charge for them in Anchorage, which surprised me. The lady in the shop was really nice too. I look forward to going back.

If you are looking for unique, made in Alaska art pieces and other gifts, this is the place to go…read more You'll find stuff here you can't find anywhere else, as well as an extremely genuine, helpful, and polite gallery owner who is also an artist and makes some of items you will find in the shop. If you are in Homer, definitely stop by.

From the owner: Located on the Homer Shores boardwalk on the Homer Spit, across the street from the Small Boat…read moreHarbor, Diamond Ridge Art Studio specializes in fine art by local artists and unique gifts from Alaska. We invite you to see our collection in the gallery during the summer months and all year long here on our website. Paintings (watercolors, acrylics, and oils) Photographs, prints, and cards Native Alaskan mammoth ivory and other carvings Jewelry Metal art Wearable art Ornaments, pottery, and glass items