Halibut Cove, Alaska

Halibut Cove is located across Kachemak Bay from Homer, Alaska, along the base of the Chugiak Mountains and Kachemak Bay State Park. It is nestled along the shore of Kachemak Bay, creating one of Alaska's most beautiful and scenic places. You will find Ismailof Island stretching 1˝ miles through the center of Halibut Cove creates not only a natural shelter, but also an enchanted home to those who live there. The community of Halibut Cove is made up of a unique combination of fisherman, artists and craftsmen. Upon your arrival you will have the opportunity to see and enjoy the beauty of our magical home and explore this for yourself.

Attractions And Visitor Services: Sea Kayaking, boat tours, Gull Island tour, wildlife, scenic views, state park, trails, picnic areas and 3 art galleries:

• Sea Kayaking - We now offer kayak rentals. Explore Halibut Cove

• The Experience Gallery enables you to see the work of over a dozen local artists.

• At Diana Tillion's Cove gallery you will find her world famous octopus ink and watercolor paintings.

• Alex Combs is a painter and potter.

• The Saltry restaurant offers excellent dining for lunch and dinner.

• Artist & Writers workshops

Transportation: Float plane, Own boat or aboard the Kachemak Bay Ferry, M/V “Danny J” which has 2 runs daily leaving the Homer harbor on the 12:00 noon tour or the 5:00 p.m. dinner run. Leaving at the bottom of ramp 1, of the Homer boat harbor, the noon tour will take you by the Gull Island bird sanctuary. The wildlife in Kachemak Bay is plentiful with otters, seals, whales and porpoise sharing the clear ocean waters.

Announcements:  there is a variety of workshops and classes that take place during the summer, if interested please ask about them.