Alaska By Design

Accessed by boat, bush plane, or helicopter, the best Alaska lodges are scattered across the state's hidden areas, just waiting to be found.

One of them is Tutka Bay Lodge, a luxurious stay just a 40-minute boat ride from Homer. There, you will find old-growth forests, stone beaches, and hidden bays, and have them all to yourself. Spend your days hiking and kayaking through the wilds and join expert-led wildlife-viewing tours. Or, simply reconnect with nature with morning yoga, forest bathing, and true and unhindered immersion in the wilds.

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Homer is situated on the edge of the Kenai Peninsula and is comprised of the main town and a long spit that juts out into Kachemak Bay. It lives as an authentic small Alaskan town, and is best experienced as such.

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Start your Homer exploration at the farmers market for local handmade gifts, art, and honey; then make your way along the Homer Spit. Watch for bald eagles overhead before ducking into the Salty Dawg Saloon to sign a dollar bill and tack it to the wall, as locals do. For a bite, La Baleine Café is our favorite spot for fresh, locally sourced meals.