Location and Activities

 

Location:    6 miles from downtown Homer, Alaska; about a 10 minute drive. Far enough up the bluff to be over the tree line for a clear view, and far enough out of town to have peace and quiet. Also where moose entertain our guests often in our fields and back yard. Go out East End Road apx. 6 miles  Portlock take a left, go to Taku Ave take a left, first driveway on your left.

Activities: Halibut fishing capital of the world Salmon fishing - kings, silvers, pinks, sockeye Winter King Salmon fishing too Fish from the banks of our infamous Homer Spit Fishing Hole and catch a King or Silver Salmon Steelhead, Dolly Varden, trout, in the nearby rivers Kayaking through beautiful coves and sea life Bay Excursions by yourself or trips to Seldovia or Halibut Cove Hiking trails throughout the area - miles of beach walking Snow machine trips 4 wheeling clamming Horseback riding Unique gift shops and local shopping Galleries with a variety of art works Pratt Museum -history, art, nature Sight seeing trips - airplane, helicopter, bus, boat Bear Trips Dog sledding Biking Visit Russian and Native communities Educational Coastal Studies trips - rich habitat, tide pools, sea and animal life

Special Activities in Homer:     Winter King Fishing Tournament -March 22, 2008 This tournament has brought some fishermen from around the country and many within the State. Cash prizes awarded to the top ten winners and special awards dinner with ceremony following.     Kachemak Bay Shorebird Festival - May 8,9,10,11, 2008 A haven for bird watchers and photographers who come from around the world - over 50 events and worldwide acknowledged speakers on "birding".     Homer's famous Halibut Derby which runs yearly from May first through Labor Day, with weekly and monthly prizes, and for the largest Halibut caught for the season - August - late run Salmon fishing hole Derby -   Silver and King. Entertainment: December 1 Homer for the Holidays - Santa parade and Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony, Open House for businesses December 2,3,8,9, Nutcracker Performances, Sponsored by the Homer Council on the Arts February 9,10,11  Winter Carnival - weekend fun! Parade, Chili Cook Off, Beer Brewing Contest. Races on the lake, snow sculpting, children's activities, Waiter/Waitress Race Classic and More February - Great Alaska Underwater Adventures - see our links page SeaFair - Annual Marine Trades and Services Expo, Seafood Dinner, Coast Guard demos and more Pier I Theatre on the Spit - live local performances Story telling at the Pratt Museum Local movie Theater Dining:     Gourmet restaurants and numerous others to suit any palate - most serving fresh Alaskan seafood's and other favorites.   Homer Weather Homer Weather Forecast, AK (99603)     Summer temperatures range from 50-70 degrees and the long days with sun and daylight are energy filled and life transforming - to, we Alaskans, flowers and fauna, and the animals. Our wild flowers abound everywhere.     Winter - this is the banana belt of Alaska - Homer's winter months average temperatures range from November 28.6 degrees down to 22.7 degrees in January. Links:   To Businesses recommended for their services.

Contact Us

Chocolate Drop Inn
57745 Taku Ave. Homer, Alaska 99603
 1.800.530.6015 * (907) 235.3668

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