Why go
- City in south-central Alaska, United States.
- Served by Seldovia Airport (SOV).
History
Homer is a city in Kenai Peninsula Borough in the U.S. state of Alaska. It is 218 mi (351 km) southwest of Anchorage. According to the 2020 census, the population was 5,522, up from 5,003 in 2010. Long known as the "Halibut Fishing Capital of the World", Homer is also nicknamed "the end of the road", and more recently, "the cosmic hamlet by the sea".
Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 2 airlines, 1 direct destination
- Alaska Airlines AS (BE1, DH8) · 1 route: Anchorage*
- Era Alaska 7H (BE1, DH8) · 1 route: Anchorage
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Getting there by ferry
Where things are
Photographs
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When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Seldovia Airport (SOV); 20 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: HOM has direct flights to 1 destination on 2 airlines (incl. Anchorage). By water: 6 ferry terminals within 12 mi (nearest: Seldovia Bay Ferry - Homer, 5 mi); routes include Water Taxi Homer to Haystack Rock, Kachemak Bay Park, Water Taxi Homer to Sadie Knob Trailhead North, Kachemak Bay State Park, Water Taxi Homer to Peterson Bay Field Station.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Homer, Alaska. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.