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The Homer Spit
The Homer Spit is a long, narrow finger of land jutting 4.5 miles into Kachemak Bay. Dotted with businesses, the area caters to visitors and provides numerous recreation opportunities, from fishing and beachcombing to shopping and boating.
Bishop’s Beach
Everyone wants to explore a tidepool, don’t they? This is a must for the kids—even that little kid in those slightly more mature visitors. Here’s the perfect spot. Bring a towel and let’s have an intertidal adventure.
If you're interested in tidal life and exceptional vistas, Bishop's Beach affords an excellent opportunity.
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Tutka Bay Falls
Located towards the head of Tutka Bay on the north side is Tutka Bay Falls. The beach in front of the falls is a good spot for clam digging, pink salmon fishing and just lounging around. Explore along the trail that parallels the waterfall and take a backcountry shower in one of the pools. Be courteous of private property in this area.
Tidepooling in Homer
An amazing array of invertebrates (animals without backbones) live within Homer's intertidal zone-between the water's reach at high tide and the water's edge at low tide. All you need is a pair of rubber boots and a tide book to explore their world.
Wildlife to Spot on the Homer Spit
To all the other great reasons to visit Homer, add plentiful shorebirds, seabirds, marine mammals, and a ring of stunning mountain peaks surrounding Kachemak Bay. The Islands and Ocean Visitors Center puts the icing on this cake.