The Spit History

In the not too distant past, two theories offered explanations for the Homer Spit's origin.

According to "A History of Kachemak Bay - the Country, the Communities," by Homer author Janet Klein, one theory holds that the Spit is the offspring of Kachemak Bay and Cook Inlet's complex currents. The second theory says the Spit is a terminal moraine composed of sand, gravel, coal and other debris left by a glacier retreating into the Kenai Mountains.

What to do
The heart of the Spit goes from the Nick Dudiak Fishing Lagoon to Land's End Resort. Board-walks and shops line the harbor and bay sides of the road. Here you can find everything from luxury hotels and fine dining to rustic camping and seafood shacks.

Nick Dudiak Fishing Lagoon
As spectacles go, the Nick Dudiak Fishing Lagoon, also known as the Fishing Hole, is as unique as the Homer Spit itself. But it's the good fishing that creates all the fun.

The Small Boat Harbor
The Homer Small Boat Harbor has 960 reserved slips and 6,000 linear feet of transient moorage tie-up space. The Harbormaster asks mariners to contact harbor officers on VHF Channel 16 before entering the harbor. Register vessels with the Harbormaster's Office at Ramp 2. The office also provides information on vessel safety and registration.