Homer
in Kenai Peninsula Borough of Alaska, United States

How to get there and get around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
59.643 and -151.549 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 59° 38' 33" and W -151° 32' 57"
Currency and Currency Code:
Dollar - USD
Spoken languages:
English, Spanish, French
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 06:54 PM (Wednesday)
Timezone: America/Anchorage
UTC/GMT offset: -10 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
9:01 am and 4:39 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-46.876 and 37.859 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Fairbairn Settlement
References
This place on Wikipedia
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Current travel safety evaluation for United States in Northern America

Safety Score: 2,7 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to United States.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning United States. Last Update: 2024-08-13 08:21:03

Delve into Homer

Homer in Kenai Peninsula Borough (Alaska) with it's 5,515 habitants is located in United States about 3,434 mi (or 5,526 km) north-west of Washington DC, the country's capital town.

Current time in Homer is now 06:54 PM (Wednesday). The local timezone is named America / Anchorage with an UTC offset of -9 hours. We know of 8 airports close to Homer, of which one is a larger airport. The closest airport in United States is Homer Airport in a distance of 3 mi (or 4 km), East. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

If you need a hotel, we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

While being here, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Kodiak, Anchorage, Palmer, and . To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: -6°C / 21 °F

Morning Temperature -9°C / 16 °F
Evening Temperature -6°C / 22 °F
Night Temperature -4°C / 24 °F
Chance of rainfall 3%
Air Humidity 80%
Air Pressure 1001 hPa
Wind Speed Gentle Breeze with 7 km/h (4 mph) from South
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 100% of sky
General Conditions Snow

Thursday, 14th of November 2024

-3°C (28 °F)
-5°C (24 °F)
Snow, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.

Friday, 15th of November 2024

-3°C (26 °F)
-7°C (20 °F)
Light snow, light breeze, overcast clouds.

Saturday, 16th of November 2024

-8°C (18 °F)
-11°C (11 °F)
Overcast clouds, light breeze.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Alaska Adventure Cabins

Address
2,2 mi
2525 Sterling Highway
99603 Homer
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Majestic View Bed and Breakfast

Address
2,6 mi
1660 Race Rd
99603 Homer
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 16:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Spyglass Inn

Address
0,7 mi
385 East Fairview
99603 Homer
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Windjammer Suites

Address
0,1 mi
320 W. Pioneer Ave.
99603 Homer
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Fisherman's Tales Bed and Breakfast

Address
1,2 mi
996 Hillfair Court
99603 Homer
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 16:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Homer Stay and Play

Address
3,1 mi
2400 Paradise Place
99603 Homer
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 16:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


White House Inn on the Waterfront

Address
1,4 mi
1103 Krueth Way
99603 Homer
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 16:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Alaska Beach House

Address
1,3 mi
1121 Seabreeze Court
99603 Homer
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 16:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Ocean House Inn & Condos

Address
1,3 mi
1065 Krueth Way
99603 Homer
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 16:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


BELUGA LAKE LODGE HOMER

Address
1,2 mi
204 OCEAN LOOP DRIVE AT STERLING HIGHWAY
99603 Homer
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 16:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Videos from this area

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King Salmon fishing in Homer Alaska, June 2014

Published: July 03, 2014
Length: 47:31 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Darren Engel

I went out on a Salmon/Halibut combo fishing trip with Ocean Hunter Charters out of Homer Alaska. Capt Keith always tries his best to get YOU on the fish! Here is just a small part of our day, enjoy!


Backcountry Kings :: Halibut fishing in Homer, Alaska

Published: August 21, 2014
Length: 47:22 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: backcountrykings

Backcountry Kings in Homer, AK chasing but and trolling for salmon.


1929 Travel Air S6000B

Published: February 10, 2008
Length: 06:44 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Tom Harnish

This historic aircraft set a world endurance record in the 1930s, and operated for years in Homer Alaska. See http://www.alaskaseaplanes.com/geninfo.html.


Homer Alaska Hobie Kayak fishing

Published: February 25, 2015
Length: 41:11 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: DogGone Eska

February 21, 2015 Delbert Hansen, Jr. Irish Lord Sculpin Coal Bay, Homer, Alaska Hobie Mirage Outback Paddle Kayak GoPro Hero 3+ Chesty Chest Harness.


Manns Charter Service, Homer Alaska

Published: August 28, 2012
Length: 34:46 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Spartyfan56

Various photos from our "Grand Slam" fishing trip with captain Mike Manns aboard the Arctic Addiction in Homer Alaska.


Homer Alaska Deadliest Catch Crabbing w/Capt. LanceHow You Do

Published: November 02, 2008
Length: 26:30 min
Rating: 3 of 5
Author: ljalaska

Cook Inlet, Kachemak Bay, Homer AK.


Homer Spit - Homer, Alaska, United States

Published: October 29, 2010
Length: 04:53 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: TripAdvisorTRIPWOWa

http://tripwow.tripadvisor.com/tripwow/ta-00a0-e904-2c61?ytv2=1 - Created at TripWow by TravelPod Attractions (a TripAdvisor™ company) Homer Spit This narrow, five-mile long gravel path...


Landing at Beluga Lake in Homer, Alaska

Published: September 09, 2014
Length: 38:54 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: cheezric

With pilot Wes of Beluga Air.


Pratt Museum - Homer, Alaska, United States

Published: November 23, 2010
Length: 17:46 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: TripAdvisorTRIPWOWa

http://tripwow.tripadvisor.com/tripwow/ta-00a0-a96c-6c09?ytv2=1 - Created at TripWow by TravelPod Attractions Pratt Museum Homer Learn about the area's wildlife and marine life at this art,...


Kite Skiing on Beluga Lake in Homer Alaska

Published: March 17, 2009
Length: 50:38 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: AlaskanCosmicKiter

Kite skiing on Beluga Lake in Homer Alaska on 03-15-2009. Aerial view recorded on a Oregon Scientific ATC2k Helmet Cam, mounted on the center strut of a 18.5M 2006 Flexifoil Fusion. Wind...


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Diamond Ridge, Alaska

Diamond Ridge is a census-designated place (CDP) just outside of Homer in Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska, United States. At the 2000 census the population was 1,802.

Located at 59.6653, -151.571 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places in Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska, Census-designated places in Alaska

Homer Public Library

The Homer Public Library is located at 500 Hazel Avenue in Homer, Alaska, and has five full-time and three part-time staff. The director of the library is Ann Dixon who succeeded Helen Hill in 2011. The same year the library was rated by Library Journal as one of 262 star libraries in the US. The library is aided by an advisory board and Friends of the Homer Library.

Located at 59.6438, -151.531 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Buildings and structures in Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska, Education in Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska, Homer, Alaska, Public libraries in Alaska, Library buildings completed in 2006

Kachemak Bay Campus

Kachemak Bay Campus (KBC) is a campus of Kenai Peninsula College, which is a unit of the University of Alaska Anchorage. Located in Homer, KBC has a student population of about 500. The college was formerly divided into two campuses, referred to as east and west campuses respectively.

Located at 59.6474, -151.531 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
University of Alaska Anchorage, Education in Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska, Buildings and structures in Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska

KMJG

KMJG is a non-commercial radio station in Homer, Alaska, broadcasting on 88.9 FM. KMJG is a simulcast of KWJG.

Located at 59.671, -151.51 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Radio stations in Alaska, Community radio stations in the United States, Radio stations established in 1970

Homer High School (Alaska)

Homer High School is located in Homer, Alaska at 600 E Fairview Ave. It is part of the Kenai Peninsula Borough School District. The school's mascot is a Mariner, usually represented by a wheel or sometimes an anchor.

Located at 59.6486, -151.53 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Educational institutions established in 1957, Homer, Alaska, Public high schools in Alaska, Schools in Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska

Pratt Museum

The Pratt Museum is a local museum in Homer, Alaska concerning Kachemak Bay in Southcentral Alaska. The museum's motto is "art, science, and culture of Kachemak Bay. " The museum focuses on subjects like early homesteading, Native Alaskan traditions, local contemporary art, and an exploration of the marine and terrestrial life around Kachemak Bay.

Located at 59.645, -151.549 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Homer, Alaska, History museums in Alaska, Buildings and structures in Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska, Visitor attractions in Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska, Natural history museums in Alaska, Art museums in Alaska

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This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
هومير, میلر لندینگ، آلاسکا, הומר, HOM, ホーマー, Хомер, होमर, Гомер, ہومر، الاسکا, 荷马