Up the hill from the Spit, Old Town and Pioneer Avenue are the walkable heart of Homer — galleries, the bookstore, cafés, and shops you can wander between on foot. These are the businesses in town, away from the harbor bustle.
89 spots
5.0 (26)
Electrical supply house for contractors and DIYers — wire, panels, fixtures, and parts
Steak / Seafood 4.5 (799)
Old Town steakhouse and tavern — steaks, seafood, halibut, and a date-night dinner menu
Evenings only, typically 5pm-close
5.0 (10)
Hand-harvested Kachemak Bay sea salt plus Alaska-botanical skincare — downtown and Spit shops
4.6 (383)
Pioneer Avenue bar and cafe — fish tacos, cocktails, sports, and late-night dancing
Bar / Live Music Venue 4.4 (632)
Pioneer Avenue bar and live-music venue hosting touring bands and local jams (21+)
Evenings
4.4 (632)
Touring bands and local acts at Alice — Pioneer Avenue main live-music room (21+)
4.9 (68)
Pioneer Avenue gallery and gift shop with paintings, prints, and Alaska-made goods
In Town 4.7 (260)
In-town extended-stay hotel with kitchenettes and easy highway access
5.0 (19)
Esthetician-run skincare studio for facials, HydraFacial, acne treatments, and waxing
Bear Viewing / Flightseeing 4.8 (78)
Katmai / Lake Clark fly-out bear viewing
Flat, kid-friendly loop trail through wetlands behind the visitor center — great for birds
4.8 (16)
Real-estate brokerage with a Homer office serving the southern Kenai Peninsula
Art Gallery (Old Town) 4.7 (548)
Old Town gallery showcasing Alaska artists in a renovated historic building
Contemporary Art Gallery 4.7 (48)
Contemporary art gallery in Old Town with rotating shows and First Friday openings
3.9 (23)
Pioneer Avenue tacos, burritos, and smash burgers with a sunny outdoor deck
4.4 (350)
Locally roasted coffee plus breakfast burritos and sandwiches downtown since 1995
4.7 (18)
Kids toy and gift shop on the Spit — Alaskan-themed toys, books, and plush
5.0 (21)
Personal training and nutrition coaching for everyday strength and recovery
Municipal Government
Utility billing, city clerk, planning, council. Many services online.
Municipal Utilities
City utility billing for water, sewer, and garbage — payments and account help
City parks office running rec programs, ball fields, and trail maintenance
4.5 (17)
Chiropractic adjustments and back-pain care with walk-ins welcome
5.0 (47)
Local insurance agency for home, auto, boat, and business policies
East End drive-through espresso stand with smoothies, blended drinks, and friendly baristas
4.8 (48)
Recreational cannabis dispensary — flower, edibles, concentrates, and pre-rolls
4.9 (81)
Pioneer Avenue bike shop — sales, rentals, repairs, and fat-tire tours of Homer
Mexican 4.0 (378)
Family-friendly Mexican restaurant in town — combo plates, margaritas, and big portions
Lunch & Dinner
In Town 4.6 (240)
Historic walkable inn with RV park near Bishop Beach in Old Town
4.4 (853)
Year-round breakfast diner — all-day breakfast, biscuits and gravy, and lunch classics
Edward Jones financial advisor for retirement, investments, and financial planning
Fine Art Gallery 4.9 (31)
Pioneer Avenue fine-art gallery featuring established Alaska painters and printmakers
Title insurance, escrow, and closings for Homer-area real-estate deals
Alaska-owned bank with a Homer branch — checking, loans, business banking, and ATMs
4.6 (15)
Floral shop for arrangements, weddings, and gifts in Homer
5.0 (37)
Closet-organizing and home-organization service for homes around Homer
4.9 (67)
Volunteer animal-welfare nonprofit supporting strays, adoptions, and spay/neuter help
4.9 (32)
Custom picture framing plus a small gallery of local prints and originals
Art Center / Gallery / Classes 4.6 (9)
Community arts center with gallery, classes, and free First Friday openings
5.0 (231)
General and family dentistry — cleanings, fillings, crowns, and routine care
Electric Utility (Cooperative) 2.8 (13)
Member-owned electric cooperative supplying power to Homer and the lower peninsula
Free job search, training, and unemployment claims help from the State of Alaska
Law Enforcement
City police department — non-emergency dispatch, records, and community policing
5.0 (20)
Local brokerage helping buyers and sellers find Homer-area homes and land
Trash & Recycling Drop-off 4.8 (13)
Borough trash and recycling drop-off — open-pit transfer station off Sterling Highway
Limited daily hours - check Borough page
Fire / EMS
Volunteer fire department providing fire and EMS response for the Homer area
4.3 (126)
Locally owned apparel shop — jeans, casual clothing, and accessories for the family
Hiking
Easy in-town trail across bluff meadows with sweeping views of the Spit and bay
4.5 (22)
Satellite internet and TV installation for rural homes off the road system
End-of-life care, comfort, and family support across the southern Kenai Peninsula
4.5 (84)
NAPA auto-parts store for cars, trucks, boats, and small engines
Playground 4.7 (180)
Free in-town playground with climbing structures, swings, and picnic tables
4.3 (8)
University of Alaska campus offering certificates, two-year degrees, and community classes
American / Bistro 4.6 (135)
Downtown American bistro with cocktails and a focused dinner menu
Lunch & Dinner
Café / Light Lunch / Pastries 4.7 (268)
Pioneer Avenue cafe for breakfast, lunch, soups, and light bites in a cozy room
Breakfast & Lunch
Outdoor Gear / Made-in-Homer Apparel 4.6 (40)
Homer-sewn outdoor apparel and marine canvas — legendary mariner gear
4.5 (13)
Home goods, furnishings, and gifts curated for cozy Alaska living
Alaska-grown community bank — branch banking, business loans, and ATMs
Used Books + Coffee 4.7 (82)
Used bookshop paired with Coyote Cafe coffee and pastries in one cozy Old Town space
In Town 4.7 (7)
Walkable Old Town B&B near galleries, beach, and Pioneer Avenue
4.6 (736)
Private real-estate and business-management company — not open to the public
Gift Shop 5.0 (9)
Whimsical Pioneer Avenue gift boutique — nautical, locally made, and one-of-a-kind finds
Family-owned funeral home, cremation, and memorial services
Monday Open 24 hours; Tuesday Open 24 hours; Wednesday Open 24 hours; Thursday Open 24 hours; Friday Open 24 hours; Saturday Open 24 hours; Sunday Open 24 hours
Photography / Art Gallery
Photography-led gallery on Pioneer Avenue showing Alaska landscape and wildlife work
4.8 (113)
Downtown inn within walking distance of Pioneer Avenue restaurants and shops
Cooperative Gallery 4.9 (100)
Artist-owned cooperative gallery on Pioneer Avenue with 30+ Homer-area artists
4.9 (30)
Med-spa for facials, lasers, injectables, and body treatments in Old Town
4.9 (217)
Bay-view suites with kitchens for extended stays in Homer
4.6 (240)
Bay-view wedding and event venue with outdoor ceremony space and reception areas
4.9 (67)
Mediterranean and Indian food truck — falafel wraps, curry, naan, and samosas, mostly vegan
4.3 (19)
24-hour crisis line, shelter, and advocacy for domestic violence and sexual-assault survivors
4.5 (447)
Local high-speed wireless internet provider covering Homer and much of the peninsula
5.0 (223)
Physical therapy for injury recovery, post-surgical rehab, and chronic pain
4.9 (86)
Tasting room for small-batch berry meads and hard ciders made with local fruit and honey
4.9 (25)
Downtown kitchen boutique — Breville, LeCreuset, Wusthof, and cooking demos and classes
4.5 (147)
Pioneer Avenue liquor store — wine, beer, and spirits with a deep Alaskan selection
Bookshop 4.7 (164)
Independent downtown bookstore with a strong Alaska section, kids books, and gifts
Local hotel offering simple, comfortable rooms close to in-town amenities
Movie Theater (Restored Homer Theatre) 4.6 (197)
Restored downtown movie theater showing first-run and independent films
4.0 (32)
Worship, emergency assistance, and seasonal programs from the Salvation Army
4.5 (287)
Downtown wood-fired pizza and pub fare — pizzas, fish and chips, salmon sliders, fresh desserts
Bakery / Café / Breakfast 4.6 (736)
Old Town sourdough bakery known for cinnamon rolls, savory hand pies, and weekend brunch
Early morning to mid-afternoon
Hardware / General Store / Pharmacy 4.5 (300)
Iconic Homer general store — hardware, housewares, fishing tackle, and pharmacy under one roof
Pharmacy 4.5 (300)
Independent locally-owned pharmacy inside Ulmer's Drug & Hardware.
Post Office 3.5 (23)
U.S. Postal Service branch — mail, shipping, PO boxes, and passport help
4.4 (13)
Authorized Verizon retailer — phones, plans, and device upgrades
4.7 (311)
Authentic Thai downtown — pad thai, larb, curries, and noodle bowls with vegan options
4.7 (438)
Cozy bistro on Bunnell — sweet and savory crepes, espresso, and foraged Alaska ingredients
Small Old Town park honoring Brother Asaiah — picnic spot near Bishop Beach
4.8 (75)
Downtown espresso, smoothies, and waffles in a cozy room — strong gluten-free game
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