Things to Do

Iconic Homer, Alaska where foodies, artists and adventurers meet in the "Cosmic Hamlet By the Sea"

Events in Homer are year-round! The following are Annual Chamber of Commerce sponsored events in addition to many locally organized independent events as well.

February: Annual Winter Carnival Celebration & Parade

March: Annual Homer Winter King Salmon Tournament

May: Annual Kachemak Bay Shorebird Festival

June: Homer HarborFest

July 4: Independence Day Parade

July 1 – August 15: Annual Homer Peony Celebration

August 28 – September 7 (Varies): Taste Of Homer

October 31: Pioneer Avenue Trick Or Treat

November Black Friday: Shop Local Bingo

December: Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony

Calling all

Seasonal Travelers

Seafarer at Woodside is ideally located in historic Homer, Alaska—widely celebrated as the Halibut Capital of the World, thanks to its abundant waters teeming with some of the largest halibut on the planet. Extreme tidal changes allow for Beachcombing and the Summer’s Midnight Sun and Winter’s Aurora is sure to impress all of Seasonal travelers.

Explore Homer

Like a Local

The adventure doesn’t stop there! We’ve partnered with top-rated local guides to bring you the best Alaskan experiences, from scenic excursions to hands-on outdoor adventures. Whether you’re looking for referrals or full accommodation-and-fishing packages, we make it easy to explore Homer like a local.

Outdoor Adventures

Explore Our Alaskan Coastline

If adventure is what you’re looking for, there are many options in our surrounding area: Sightseeing, bear viewing, or hire a water taxi to the Park across the Bay to Glacier swim. Second to fishing, Guests favorites include a tour by boat or kayaking along the stunning Alaskan coastline at Kachemak Bay State Park. Try a nature walk with the Center for Alaskan Coastal Studies in the area around the Bay.

Enjoy walking and biking on Homer Spit, a long, strip of land that extends 4 miles into the Bay with beautiful beaches to enjoy a campfire and shoreline fishing. Explore the scenic wetland trails around Wynn Nature Center. In the winter, (and a few dark summer nights) stargaze for the Aurora Borealis or hop on the cross-country ski trail right across the road from us. Regardless of your appetite for Alaska, drop your anchor here for a one-of-a-kind experience.

Learn more about Seafarer at Woodside

Set in one of Alaska’s most pristine and picturesque towns, Seafarer at Woodside invites you to make our newly remodeled suites, your launch point into adventure.