Homer Alaska Vacation Cabin Rentals - Moose Creek Cabins Location

Nearby Attractions: Homer Spit salmon fishing hole, Lynx Par 3 Golf, Gull Island Bird Sanctuary, Islands and Ocean Visitor Center,
Halibut Cove Ferry, Pratt Museum of Natural History, Pier One Theatre, shops, restaurants, art galleries, halibut charters

HOMER
Homer is a seaside community of 4,000 residents, with another
8,000 beyond the city limits, overlooking Kachemak Bay and
the Kenai Mountains. In addition to the downtown area of
Homer, a unique attraction is the Homer Spit, a long, narrow
finger of land jutting 4.5 miles into Kachemak Bay. The Spit is
the home of a small boat harbor with over 700 charter and
commercial boat operators year round. Homer offers all the
amenities of a first class small town, with several art galleries, a
movie theatre, bookstores, a natural history museum, several
wonderful restaurants, grocery stores, plus the security of a
hospital, medical clinics, pharmacies, police and fire
departments, and a U.S. Coast Guard cutter for safety at sea.
Local, State and Federal government offices operate here, as
does the Kenai Peninsula College and Senior Citizens Center.

HOMER'S ECONOMY
Kachemak Bay has been inhabited for thousands of years.
Native Alaskans were drawn to its abundant, diverse land and
marine animals and relatively mild climate. In the 1800s,
homesteaders and coal miners made up the area's population
and Homer became a booming town until the demand for coal
diminished in the early 1900s. Some years later, the commercial
harvest and processing of fish became the mainstay of the local
economy, and Homer became the commercial and
transportation hub of the Southern Kenai Peninsula. Today,
Homer's economy relies on commercial fishing and the
growing tourism industry.

"HALIBUT FISHING CAPITAL OF THE WORLD"
While in Homer enjoy the vast opportunities for halibut and
salmon fishing. Charters are available for fishing trips on (and
across) the bay. Plus, make sure you visit the Fishin' Hole on
the Homer Spit to take advantage of the salmon runs. Fishing
licenses are required for any fishing or clamming. Homer has
some of the finest halibut charter operators around and Coal
Point Trading Company, on the Homer Spit, will process,
freeze, and ship your catch.

KACHEMAK BAY STATE PARK
Kachemak Bay State Park is located across the bay from
Homer, Alaska, and accessible only by boat or plane. Many
species of wildlife live here including black and brown bear,
moose, mountain goat, wolverine, and lynx. Kachemak Bay
State Park comprises over 300,000 acres of pristine wilderness
and is one of the largest coastal parks in the United States. The
park has designated trails, catering to all levels of hikers, as
well as easily traveled alpine tundra. Weather can be an issue at
times so make sure you plan your hike accordingly. Taking
advantage of guiding services in the park assures a safe and
enjoyable day.

BISHOP'S BEACH

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VIEW OF THE HOMER SPIT

THE HARBOR ON THE SPIT

GLACIER VIEW OF KACHEMAK BAY
STATE PARK

Beautiful view of Mt. Iliamna
can be seen from Homer, Alaska on a beautiful, sunny winter day like this one.
Photo by, Sue Post of Homer, Alaska

Moose Creek Cabins~Alaska Lodging at its Best
Ed and Sheryl Sotelo
P.O. Box 15145
Fritz Creek, AK 99603
E-mail: sotelos@moosecreekcabins3 .com
Phone: 907-235-6406

Member of The Homer Chamber of Commerce

Member of The Homer Alaska Bed and Breakfast Association

Homer Alaska Visitor's Guide