Homer

Why Visit Homer? # The sharp, briny scent of salt spray clings to your jacket as the wind whips across Kachemak Bay, carrying the distant cry of gulls and the low rumble of a fishing boat engine. Homer sits at the end of the Sterling Highway, a place where the road literally runs out and the vastness of the Alaskan wilderness takes over. Known as the halibut fishing capital of the world, this town offers a rare combination of rugged maritime industry and a laid-back, creative spirit. You come here to stand on the edge of the Kenai Peninsula, watching the tide retreat to reveal miles of mudflats while the snow-dusted peaks of the Kenai Mountains loom across the water.