Homer is the southernmost point on the west side of the Kenai Peninsula, with Cook Inlet on one side and Kachemak Bay on the other. This has been a great place to stay, not only for its proximity to Katmai, but the town itself is an eclectic mix of shops and art galleries as well as the harbor, deep sea fishing, and other maritime activities. And the views! We get to stare at snow-capped mountains and glaciers across Kachemak Bay. Not too shabby.
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| Homer Spit |
One of the defining features of the town that most people know about is the Homer Spit. The Spit is a finger of land jutting out about 4.5 miles into Kachemak Bay. It is a natural land formation created over time by either the retreat of glaciers or by the swells and currents of Cook Inlet and Kachemak Bay. Or maybe some of both. Either way, it has been here for millennia. The Spit is home to Homer's harbor where all of the fishing boats, charters, and water taxis come and go, as well as a hodgepodge of shops, restaurants, and lodging. Definitely the center of activity although far from the center of town.
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| Grilling with a view |
Our AirBnb in Homer has given us such wonderful views of the town, Kachemak Bay, and the mountains beyond. Even when it's been raining, the views are still fabulous. Homer also has abundant wildlife. We encountered a pair of sandhill cranes as well as a nesting pair of bald eagles. We know moose roam the area as well but didn't see any while we were here.
It's our final morning here. One more drive around town to soak in the wonderful views before heading back up to Anchorage.
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| Sandhill Crane |
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