Halibut Cove
A small artists' village built on boardwalks over the bay, with no road access. Visitors arrive by boat to browse galleries and eat seafood at the restaurant.
Halibut Cove is a small village across Kachemak Bay with only a few dozen permanent residents. Its houses are built on pilings and wooden boardwalks, with no roads or cars. In the early 20th century it was an important herring-processing center. Today it is known as an artists' community, with galleries and pottery studios. The village's Saltry restaurant serves bay seafood. The most common way to visit is by the Danny J ferry, which leaves from the Homer Spit (two trips daily in summer, with a stop to view seabirds at Gull Island). After spending about 2 to 3 hours in the village, you return. Restaurant reservations must be made in advance.
Opening hours
Summer cruises approx. 12:00 and 17:00 (check official website)
Nearby sights
- Grewingk Glacier Lake Trail
- Kachemak Bay State Park
- Gull Island
- Salty Dawg Saloon
- Homer Harbor & Halibut Charters
- Homer Spit
- Carl E. Wynn Nature Center
- Alaska Islands & Ocean Visitor Center