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Kachemak Bay State Park

4.8 (4 reviews)

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9 months ago

Truly a beautiful place to visit. We came in and went out on a water taxi. Enjoyed hiking the Grewingk Glacier trail too

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The Danny J - The Danny J - in Homer harbor

The Danny J

4.3(9 reviews)
3.2 mi

I wouldn't support this business due to the owners disregard for the safety of pilots and…read morepassengers. They think they own the water and put others in harms way for their personal gain. NTSB or Costal needs to step in.

Exclusive passenger ferry service between Homer and Halibut Cove, this experienced, friendly mostly…read moreall woman crew will get you there safely and comfortably, in the best looking small fishing craft in the harbor. All this while being surrounded by one of the most beautiful places on earth, with much of the beauty, nature, and wildlife explained to you by your intelligent and entertaining crew and skipper. We made a day of it, driving to Homer from Kenai, making our way through beautiful country, till the vista opens up and you see the breathtaking 180 degree view of the Kenai Mountains - jagged iron black mountains covered with snow and glaciers over the blue Kachemak Bay. A short drive through town and you end up on the Homer Spit, reaching far out into the Bay. With tours and artisan stores abounding, we opted for our reservation on the Danny J. The staff, many of whom are talented artists in their own right, were friendly, talented, and knowledgeable. In addition to skillful ocean navigation, one of the deck crew navigated around a full fledged two-year-old tantrum by carefully working her through wearing a life vest. The one hour ride across the bay to Halibut Cove included a full circle of Bird Rock, where Murres, Cormerants, Gulls, and even Puffins abound. We also saw sea otters playing. Hike and picnics in Halibut Cove if your budget is tight, or go ahead and eat at the Saltry - the food is fresh, home grown, home baked, with a big focus on sea food - but a bit spendy. Many artist studios and stores are within walking distance - all on the multi-level board walk - so enjoy and buy a few things. Get back on the boat at 4 pm for a quick half hour trip back to Homer (sans bird tour). This adventure as up there as one of our most memorable, most perfect travel days ever. Can't recommend them more!

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The Danny J
The Danny J - "The Arch" is available for viewing on the way in and out of the cove, plus there is a walk path.

"The Arch" is available for viewing on the way in and out of the cove, plus there is a walk path.

The Danny J - Gull Rock in Kachemak Bay - part of the tour to Halibut Cove.

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Gull Rock in Kachemak Bay - part of the tour to Halibut Cove.

Beluga Slough Trail - Fireweed

Beluga Slough Trail

4.5(2 reviews)
0.1 mi

We always stop here when we are in Homer, we just didnt know it had a name. Its a must see for…read morevisitors- tucked down in the old town center. Stop by when you pop by the 2 Sisters Bakery and bring your binoculars and camera. You won't regret it. Lots of cool birds, flowers and view of the mountains and ocean.

This trail takes you along lower Beluga Slough, a salt marsh where the freshwater of Beluga Lake…read moremixes with Kachemak Bay's saltwater tides via shallow channels of flowing water. The tides of Kachemak Bay can reach 25 foot, though salt water fills the slough only when the tide rises above 18 feet. The bay is rimmed with Active volcanoes. The trail starts at Bishop's Beach parking area and goes 0.6-miles to the Alaska Islands and Oceans Visitor Center. The scenery transitions from the gray gravel and sand of Bishop's Beach through a grassy meadow of sedges and succulent plants. Then you ascend a hillside to pass through a spruce forest and finally reach the Alaska Islands and Oceans Visitor Center Visitor's Center. It is interesting to check out the Visitor Center to learn about the plants and birds here, and then go directly out and see them! Lots of plants and some trees on this walk. Also birds, birds, birds. Many of the birds are migrating shorebirds and waterfowl. You might see Canadian Geese, nesting cranes, swans, merlins, wigeons, swallows, sandpipers and others. You have a good chance of seeing a bald eagle or two flying around, or just hanging out in the trees near the Visitors Center. The Kachemak Bay Shorebird Festival takes place here in May during peak migration. You can also start this walk at the Visitor's Center, of course, because it has its own parking area. It's located at 95 Sterling Highway in Homer. The trail is now a galvanized-steel grate deck (ADA accessible) to protect the wetland area.

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Beluga Slough Trail - Walkway

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