Very pretty beach with trails in the oldest part of Hope. We always visit this beach when we visit…read moreHope for several reasons- one, it's next to our favorite bakery, two, there is adequate parking and toilets if needed, three, the trails are easy to access and very pretty! I love meandering the beach looking at the weird kelp, rocks and other items that wash up on the beach here. Beach combing here is so fun and fascinating!

Gorgeous. Going during low tide makes for fun beach combing. Not as windy as the spit, so on a…read moreweekend with less than gorgeous weather we were able to stay out a lot longer and enjoy the amazing Homer vistas and scenery.

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.

We were driving to the Homer Spit from Soldotna to do some Halibut fishing and made a stop here at…read morethis overlook. The panoramic views of Kachemak Bay and the mountains in the background are just gorgeous from here. At this overlook is a small park called Baycrest Park that you can walk around and enjoy. There are beautiful flower beds all around, restrooms and a gazebo that functions as an information center with brochures that you can take to help plan your trip. Homer is known as the Halibut fishing capital of the world. I had a great time fishing there and glad we made a stop at this viewpoint along the way. Baycrest Overlook Park is located right off of Sterling Highway and totally worth a quick stop if you have a few minutes to spare.

While you are coming into homer this is the first place you want to stop and get your pictures…read more Everyone loves a picture with the welcome to homer sign. The views wet your appetite for the beauty of homer.

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

I took a 20-minute boat ride from downtown Homer Spit, AK over to here at Kachemak Bay State Park…read morefor a few hours of exploring. Well, the most popular activity at Kachemak Bay is to hike the Glacier Lake Trail to spend time looking at Grewingk Glacier! Yes, lol, I spelled that right - Grew-Ink...and the "g" is left silent. Let me tell ya...I had a lot of trouble pronouncing this name, it must have taken me quite a number of times for it to finally stick in my head! Grewingk = "GrewInk" I departed downtown Homer with 49North Alaskan Adventures. The roundtrip cost was $92 with taxes. I guess that price was okay for ultimately just riding with a water taxi. But, if I wanted to spend some time at Kachemak Bay and see Grewingk Glacier, this was the price I had to pay. A family and I of 5 for a total of 6 of us left Homer at 1pm and arrived at the shores of Kachemak Bay at 1:30pm. We then had 4 hours' worth of hiking at our own accord, getting to visit the glacier and lake and then return to the shores for a 5:30pm departure with arrival back in downtown Homer Spit at 6pm. And btw, the Spit of Homer is the 5-mile extension for where the "land meets the ocean." That's what Homer is famous for, this Spit of land, if anyone's interested in knowing, lol. For the 4 hours at Kachemak Bay, you start out by hiking on the Glacier Lake Trail, which goes for 3.2-miles along flat land with no elevation. On this 3.2 miles, I must say...I really ventured through some charming and picturesque settings. The hike had a pleasant essence about it. It felt as if I was casually walking through some rain forest aspects with plush trees and bushes, all while the dirt path trail was clear and defined. I was simply enjoying strolling about. The 3.2-miles went by extremely fast. The 3.2-miles took me about 1.5-hours. I then connected for just a 1/2-mile walk to Grewingk Glacier. It's that easy. Grewingk Glacier is set in the backdrop of a quiet and pristine lake. For me being very particular...I wish the glacier could have been closer and within reach because I did have to zoom in on my phone a lot. When that happens, the closer I zoom in, the fuzzier the appearances are. Still, the lake had glacial icebergs floating in the waters which made for photogenic aspects. The tourists/hikers there were sitting down relaxing and having lunch. I walked the edge of the lake doing my usual thing, trying to capture the best perspectives of Grewingk Glacier. I took a bunch of pictures before leaving after roughly 1-hour. But 1-hour is more than enough time to view the glacier and get a real feel for the surroundings of the lake and glacier. Then I walked back the 1/2-mile to the posted sign where I connected with the Saddle Trail for the remaining 1.5-miles to a different part of Kachemak Bay shore to eventually be picked up by the boat. In total, the trail was an efficient 5.7-mile path and along the way I got to appreciate the calming setting of the outdoors with time at "The Toe" of another Alaskan Glacier. It took me 1-hour to hike the Saddle Trail back to the beach shores which left me with a casual 30-minutes before the return boat arrived. I used this time to just wander the sandy beach and take some last remaining photos. In the end, spending a half day/5 hours' time getting to discover Kachemak Bay State Park and Grewingk Glacier was as worthwhile of an experience as I could have asked for. I just could have used closer access to the glacier for more prominent views. But...if you are interested in going on a little adventure taking a short boat ride from Homer Spit for hiking and exploring, then this Kachemak Bay is for you.

I tried to book a couple of days at our usual spot in Homer this past weekend, to no avail. In fact…read moremost places were full. I prefer to have a full hookup site, as I have a CPAP machine, and plugging into electrical is preferable. I found 1 spot at Ocean Shore, and we'd never stayed there before so I wasn't sure what to expect. The price is thereabouts the same as where we normally stay, and with all the same sort of facilities, laundry, showers, bathrooms etc. on the map of available spots, there was only 1 remaining, and by my reckoning, it appeared to be in a somewhat desirable location within the park. By that I mean that there are some sites very close to the beach walk, and with a sea view directly out of the window, and not a view of the RV parked next to you. I had managed to score site 64, which had no other sites to one side of us - meaning we had a lovely sea view. Initially I thought there was something wrong, and that when we arrived, the camp host would tell me there'd been an error with the booking software. But such was not the case, we really did have an excellent site, with a perfect view, and very close to the beach walk. However if your objective is to be close to the showers, laundry, coffee shop etc, this is not the best one. I don't know how many times I've driven past this place on the main road in Homer. I really didn't know how nice it was. The camp host literally got in her car and drove us to our site, and she then marshalled my husband into the spot perfectly. And the sites are nicely leveled out too. The trash dumpster is very close to this site, as is the doggy doo bag station. Something I noticed at this place, is that all the occupants were very friendly. I don't see that too much in other places here. Our neighbours informed us that we were now blocking their lovely sea view (jokingly) and also, that someone must have canceled, for us to have gotten the "best spot" which I have to agree with. The internet here is superb. I'm not kidding, it's better than ours at home. Streaming media with no interruptions or buffering. This is the best internet I've ever experienced in any RV park. And it's free. Denali Rainbow Village gives you half an hour free, and then you have to pay, and it's more expensive up there than it is here, without the beautiful sea view., because you get an Alaska Resident discount down here. I was told also by our neighbours that it's usually difficult to get a spot here, because people book a year in advance. So I know what I have to do if I want to stay here next year. Really nice park with great facilities, helpful staff, and I hope to stay again

Ocean shores rv park is located within walking distance of Homers downtown business district . The…read morerv park offers Beach access , full and partial hookups ,city water , digital tv and free WiFi at your site , laundry facilities , clean showers for rv guests . Ocean shores accommodate the largest class A motor homes . They have large pull thru spaces , plus eagles and otters to watch . This place has everything . It was staffed by wonderful people who took excellent care of the park and the people staying there .

As soon as we arrived at White House Inn, we were immersed in lush grounds and greeted by an…read moreunobstructed view across breathtaking Kachemak Bay. The grounds included a bbq gazebo, picnic table, adirondack chairs, and to great delight a spa overlooking the Bay with a crisp view of snow capped mountains and vaguely the Spit. There is also the quaintest inset wood walk going part way down the bluff with access to the beach. Our rooms' quality and impeccably clean furnishings continued the luxurious aura. From decor to amenities, our stay had us feeling pampered. Rest came easily in the crisp quality bedding. And relaxation was plentiful as we created each day reposing over steaming coffee in the upholstered chairs with beautiful Bay views from our room. Evening was slow and easy after a soak in the spa and wrapping in the luxe robes provided. Among other activities, we enjoyed the -5 low tide pools at Bishops Beach. Biking the walk/bike path out onto the Spit. Flagship Creamery has the cutest mini $.75 ice creams for kids and a "blow your mind" crepe bomb for the adults, don't miss the bubble station on the deck while you're there! Calvin and Coyle Trail and the Karen Hornaday Park were more family favorites. Our favorite eats were Two Sisters Bakery, Wild Honey Bistro, Alibi, Captain Patties, and Cosmic Kitchen. The "Stay Awhile" vibe was strong our entire time at The White House Inn. Five out of Five recommend.

Absolutely loved this place! The view you get is just as it shows on their website. Super relaxing…read moreplace and close to the spit. I highly recommend this place!

This was a wonderful experience. We reserved the Classic Day Trip in June. From booking to checking…read morein the day before and the early morning pre-flight was great but nothing prepares you for how incredible this experience is. We were able to walk safely around the bears on beautiful Katmai Island. We saw several bears grazing on sedge grass and one mama bear digging for clams with three cubs. The guides explained a lot about the bears and led us to the right areas to take great photos and observe from a safe distance. Not to mention the stunning ~ hour long flight to and from the island, landing on and taking off from the beach and flying over and around scenic mountains and a volcano. Highly recommend.

I've heard about Alaska Bear Adventures for many years now. I've seen pictures and heard stories of…read moreencounters with the bears that at times seemed more fantasy than reality. A few years ago, I decided to add this activity to my list of "must do's" if I ever made it to Alaska. On June 13th, 2025, my "must do" became an "I did"! Words really can't describe the experience without writing a book, or at a minimum, a short story. If Disney got it right, this has become a core, golden orb memory for me, much like Riley's in "Inside Out." If you haven't seen the movie, suffice it to say that's a really good thing. The bear viewing was extraordinary, as all would hope for. Add to that the beautiful flight over and back that included scenery previously only dreamt of, and the knowledge, professionalism, and kindness of all the staff, including the orientation team and the pilots. If you ever get this opportunity, you need to strongly consider following through. Your "rest of life you" will be most appreciative. Sincerely, Larry Crump.

Be careful if you use this company or plan on using them. if you have ever left them a bad…read morereview-four years old. They may choose to leave you on the side of a mountain in November with a storm approaching. After agreeing to a price and a pick up time and location.

With a group of about 15, it cost about $45 each way for a ~20 minute ride from Homer, AK, across…read morethe bay to Kachemak Bay State Park. If you have a big group, be aware they allow about 6 people at a time on their boats. Coming back, we were scheduled for a 3pm pickup. We ran late due to some issues while rafting and messaged them on our InReach, easily rescheduling for a 7pm pickup. We finished early and with only about 45 minute's notice, they came and got us at 5:45pm instead! The captains have all been friendly. You can sit outside or in their cabin. They're also knowledgeable about the trails in the area; some are not very well maintained and they will give you a head's up on those.

Absolutely beautiful in every way. I came to alaska to go to a retreat at this Homer mansion…read more There were many woman so I didn't see some of the spaces but WOW! A movie theatre that's so comfortable you will likely doze off... a candy room next door.. then a room with games and space and books and did I mention the views? I found a great deal of peace at this home and couldn't be more thankful for alteredself.com for bringing me to Alaska (I chose alaska for two reasons, this retreat and between beaches - don't go there as they lie about it all). In any event, I loved the spa area. They have the COOLEST pool and I had heard about them but wow... I will strive in life to have one! Treadmill, wave pool, swim assist and warm... steam room and sauna are amazing as well....next door is the Turkish bath that has jets and just beautiful natural surroundings... there was so much thought put into this home! Every space is wildly different but all just work so well together.. I loved all the different sinks... and I was almost getting bored at how perfectly done this place was that when I found a black splash I didn't like... darn it, I can't remember which room but it literally made me laugh out loud as I loved everything else about this place. Observation room is so relaxing! A Magical place that I can't wait to explore and will get there earlier so I can take more photos :)

BEWARE! Terrible…read moremanagement,cleaning and grounds crew My family stayed there with a wedding party a couple weekends ago. Lawn was overgrown the night before the wedding, the guests at the house mowed and raked the grass, even after the maintenance guy stopped by, who never offered to do it himself, no trimmer/weed whip. 4 kids cut their feet on a sharp drain in the pool, one getting a staff infection. Hot tub had cigar ash where a cigar was put out from the guests before. All the pool and hot tub water smelled terrible. If your having a wedding reception, expect a phone call at 10pm to shut your music off while having a dance out on the deck. To top it off management kept the bride and grooms deposit on a bunch of false accusations. Never an apology or explanation for any of the issues. This place is tens of thousands of dollars to rent for 4 nights. They are so off from classy management it's not even funny. House is cool though!

Nick and Jake were absolutely great to work with!No sooner did our lines sink did the halibut bite…read more And we had a gorgeous day!

It was a great experience to spend a full day salmon fishing. The crew was wonderful and helped my…read morehusband catch a King Salmon. I highly recommend it.