This Small Stretch Of Land In Alaska Offers The Perfect Way To Spend An Afternoon
By Megan McDonald|Published February 22, 2022
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Megan McDonald is a writer, photographer, and owner of humu media, an Alaska-based digital media agency. She spends her free time traveling with her husband and daughter around the US and the world.
If you’re looking for a wonderful way to spend the afternoon, the Homer Spit in Alaska offers everything from great dining to gorgeous, sandy beaches. This 4.5-mile piece of land juts into Kachemak Bay and is filled with wildlife, the Homer Boat Harbor, and great shopping and dining. It’s a fun spot to spend the day!
Located right on the edge of the Kenai Peninsula is a 4.5-mile piece of land that juts into the Kenai Peninsula.
It’s a welcome retreat for locals and visitors alike, and there are tons of things to do. Whether you hit it in the quiet serenity of winter, or the busy, activity-filled summer, you’ll love visiting "The Spit."
There’s a long bike bath that extends down until the shops and boat harbor begins.
It’s a great stroll to do, and it offers beautiful views of the ocean, beach, and the mountains across the bay. You’ll also pass by some landlocked boats and other fun sights.
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Homer’s Boat Harbor is located on the spit, and you can see plenty of boats coming and going.
You’ll see crabbing and fishing boats, water taxis, and even the Alaska State Ferry dock. There’s plenty of boat watching to do, and you can even go on a boat ride yourself if you want to get out on the water.
Search the shoreline for pods of orca whales, cheerful sea otters, and more floating on by. Spending some time on the sand is a great way to experience the natural beauty of The Spit.
Award-winning cafes, seafood restaurants, ice cream shoppes, and more dot the different stretches of shops along this small piece of land. And don’t forget to pick up a gift at one of the many locally-owned shops, filled with tons of great Alaskan goodies.
And a trip to Homer Spit isn’t complete without a quick drop-in at The Salty Dawg Saloon.
This iconic building has been around for over a century and has lived past lives as a post office, grocery store, railroad station, and even a coal mining office. It now lives its life as one of the best dive bars in Alaska.
Whether you’re shopping some of the fun local retailers, or just taking long walks along the sand, this is a great way to spend the day.
Grab a loved one, or even just your dog, and spend the day exploring. There’s no wrong way to enjoy the Homer Spit.
Have you ever spent the afternoon on the Homer Spit in Alaska? What did you think? What is your favorite thing to do in this fun place? Let us know in the comments below!
