Alaska's Marine Highway
Homer, AK
Located on the Kenai Peninsula, Homer is the home port for a large fleet of halibut charter operators fishing the rich and scenic waters of Kachemak Bay.
"The Spit" is where all the action in Homer takes place. Both commercial fishing boats and leisure fishermen gather at The Spit for boating and fishing. Also located in Homer is the Alaska Maritime National Wildlife Refuge. The refuge is home to seabirds who find a habitat in the rocks and reefs of Alaskan islands.
The new Alaska Islands and Ocean Visitors Center in Homer is a world-class interpretive facility that covers the marine habitats of the Alaska National Marine Refuge. In this respect, it is the gateway to the Aleutian Island chain.
Photo Credits
- © 1998 Alaska Department of Economic and Community Development. Courtesy of Alaska Department of Economic and Community Development
Quick Facts
- Location:
Homer is located on the north side of the Kenai Peninsula.
- N 59.642° W 151.548° [?]
Local Information
- Alaska Islands and Oceans Visitor Center:
- This state-of-the-art interpretive, educational, & research facility is a partnership of the Alaska Maritime National Wildlife Refuge and the Kachemak Bay Research Reserve dedicated to the understanding and conservation of the marine environment.
- Homer Tourism and Recreation Guide:
- Learn more about all the things Homer has to offer the curious traveler.
