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I've been here lots of times, which speaks for itself. The whole town atmosphere is welcoming. It's just a nice little town. I love the Spit area. I can't imagine anyone who wouldn't. I got my exercise walking up and down the trail that runs most of the length of the Spit. I look forward to eating at La Baleine. I love the Salmon Sister's shops. I love the beach for just walking along it and watching for sea life and beach combing. And the sunsets can be so amazing.

Homer is a major charter fishing destination. We were there before the main tourist season began. Crowds were not an issue. We had mild weather and a beautiful sunny day where we could see the entire area. The Lands End restaurant was excellent.

Seaside location. Great for fishing, hiking, wildlife sights (bears, moose, pheasants, whales, puffins, otters). Famous for halibut and salmon fishing charters. Surrounded by wooded hillsides, mountains with glacier, excellent restaurants, locally farmed oysters.

Very pretty area which we didn't take full advantage of. A great Marine research center with great displays. However unless you utilize boats to the state park and or for fishing, you are left with a pretty town of tourist shops and restaurants(on the spit) Not enough to capture my attention for a return trip.

Homer is one of my favorite places to visit every summer. I’m usually down there July 4th weekend to participate in the Highland games and try to catch a fishing charter if time allows. There are so many shops and quick bites down on the spit. In town there a couple options for groceries, sit down restaurants, and finer dining along with several bars. If you happen to be in town for the first Friday of the month, many local art galleries host exhibitions with snacks.

Homer is cool, but if you want coffee/souvenir/charter shops, just remember that Memorial Day to Labor Day is the key open period. Outside those days, the tourist places are mostly closed. However, there are plenty of beaches, sightseeing opportunities and restaurants to keep you busy. Bring layers as the wind will drop temps even when its sunny. Alaska Maritime National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center (Islands & Ocean) is cool and there's a nice walk down to Bishop's Beach. The Spit is nice for beach-combing.