Gull Island
A rocky island in Kachemak Bay where seabirds breed. In summer, more than 10,000 black-legged kittiwakes, cormorants, and puffins gather, and boats bring visitors close to observe them.
Gull Island is a group of small rocky islands in the middle of Kachemak Bay, part of the Alaska Maritime National Wildlife Refuge. In summer, more than 10,000 seabirds breed here, including black-legged kittiwakes, cormorants, common murres, tufted puffins, and pelagic cormorants. Sea otters and harbor seals are also often seen nearby. Visitors cannot land on the island. Usually, you observe it by birdwatching boat or by riding the Danny J ferry to Halibut Cove, which circles the island. The boats pass very close to the cliffs, and the smell is strong. Bring binoculars and a windproof jacket. A one-hour birdwatching boat ticket costs about US$60–80.
Opening hours
Open all day (depends on cruise schedules)
Nearby sights
- Halibut Cove
- Salty Dawg Saloon
- Homer Harbor & Halibut Charters
- Kachemak Bay State Park
- Homer Spit
- Grewingk Glacier Lake Trail
- Carl E. Wynn Nature Center
- Alaska Islands & Ocean Visitor Center