Getting Here

There are two options for getting to Homer/Anchor Point. Once you book your flight to Anchorage, you'll need to either rent a car in Anchorage or book a flight thru Ravn Alaska from Anchorage to Homer. The drive from Anchorage to Homer is about 4-5 hrs, but it's a beautiful drive with many photo and side excursion opportunities. If you fly into Homer, rental cars (Adventure Alaska Car Rentals) are limited so you'll want to book early.

Side Adventure Recommendations (For drive from Anchorage to Homer):

Alyeska Resort (Girdwood) - Take the aerial tram to see an amazing view
Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center (Girdwood) - Great opportunity to see & learn about Alaskan wildlife
Cooper Landing
Ninilchik Russian Orthodox Church

FOOD

Groceries

Three Bears (Grocery & Gas; 30 min from cabins and good option when driving in from Anchorage) - Sterling Hwy, Ninilchik (907) 567-3378
The Warehouse (Small Grocery) - 72445 Ester Ave, Anchor Point (907) 235-7999
Anchor Point Inn Store (Very Small Grocery & Liquor) - 34361 Old Sterling Hwy, Anchor Point (907) 235-8531
Safeway (Large Grocery) - 90 Sterling Hwy, Homer
Save-U-More (Warehouse Grocery - Costco Product) - 3611 Greatland St, Homer

Anchor Point Restaurants:

Angry Salmon (Full Restaurant & Entertainment) - 34358 Old Sterling Hwy (907) 313-7670
Ramiro's (Drive-up Burgers & Mexican) - 33840 Sterling Hwy, Anchor Point (907) 235-9694
Blue Bus Diner (Burgers) - 33925 Sterling Hwy, Anchor Point (907) 235-6285
GG's Pizza - 34019 N Fork Rd (907) 235-0587
Hot Stuff Coffee (Coffee and To-Go Breakfast Options) - 34025 Sterling Hwy, Anchor Point
Cheeky Moose (Sandwiches & Laundry) - 33930 Sterling Hwy, Anchor Point (907) 235-5900

Homer Restaurants (In-town):

Fat Olives (Pizza, Seafood, Salads, Sandwiches)
The Kannery (Locally-sourced seafood, steak, Asian-inspired entrees)
AJ's Steakhouse (Locally-sourced seafood & steak)
The Twisted Goat (Seafood, Pasta, Pizza)
Alice's Champagne Palace (Great bar with food and music)
Vida's Thai
Pho & Thai
Latitude 59 (sandwiches, wraps, salads)
Mike's Alaskan Eatery (sandwiches, wraps, salads)
Duncan House Diner (All-American breakfast/lunch)

Homer Restaurants (On-the-spit):

La Baleine (local, organic breakfast/lunch)
Captain Patties (local seafood)
Broken Oar Oysters
AK Fish Fryers
Finn's Pizza
Salty Dawg (famous local bar)

Halibut Cove:

The Saltry - This restaurant serves locally sourced seafood and is located across Kachemak Bay in the beautiful community of Halibut Cove. You need to make a reservation in advance as you can only get there on their boat, the Danny J Ferry. While you're on the island, you'll have a chance to explore the boardwalks, art galleries & hike to the top of the island.

FISHING

Fishing for halibut, salmon & rockfish is a must-do when visiting Alaska. We recommend the following:

Charter Fishing:

Alaskan Adventure Guides & Outfitters (Fishing, Scenic Flight & Bear Viewing Tours)
Big Butt Charters

River Fishing

Anchor River Fly Shop

Other Recommended Activities

Hiking

Diamond Creek Trail - Between Anchor Point & Homer, the trail is located on the the bay side across from Diamond Ridge Rd. It's a moderate trail that ends at the beach which is a great place for tide pooling during low tides.
Grewingk Glacier Lake Trail - Take a water taxi (Mako's Water Taxi) across the bay, to take this easy 6.5 mile trail to the pristine Grewingk Glacier Lake.

Beaches

Anchor Point Beach - Only a mile from the cabins
Bishop's Beach - Popular beach in Homer and great place to tide pool during low tide (If you're interested in tide pooling, each cabin should have a tide book to see when low tide occurs during your stay)
Mariner Park - At the start of the spit
End of Spit - Opportunity to spot starfish under the ferry dock during low tide

Museums

Pratt Museum
Islands & Oceans Visitor Center

Art Galleries

Norman Lowell Gallery - Anchor Point
Fireweed Gallery - Homer
Art Shop Gallery - Homer
Ptarmigan Arts - Homer

OTHER SOURCES

Anchor Point Chamber of Commerce

Homer Chamber of Commerce

Anchor River State Recreation Area

Kachemak Bay State Park

Alaskan Coastal Studies - Educational programs and guided tours that are especially great for families.

Planning Your Trip