Bishop's Beach
A gravel beach beside Old Town Homer. At low tide, the tidal flats extend hundreds of meters, with views across to glaciers and volcanoes, making it a good place to watch the sunset.
Bishop's Beach lies right next to Old Town Homer and faces Kachemak Bay. Across the water are the glacier-capped peaks of the Kenai Mountains, and on clear days you can see the volcanoes of Augustine and Iliamna across Cook Inlet. At low tide, you can walk more than 300 meters out onto the tidal flats and see starfish, sea anemones, and hermit crabs. Bald eagles often forage on the beach. You can walk along the beach all the way to the visitor center trail. It is free, with a parking lot and picnic area. Plan your visit around the tide table, since the tide comes in quickly, and be careful not to get trapped on the rocks.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Pratt Museum
- Alaska Islands & Ocean Visitor Center
- Baycrest Overlook
- Carl E. Wynn Nature Center
- Homer Spit
- Homer Harbor & Halibut Charters
- Salty Dawg Saloon
- Anchor Point