Halibut-Cove Travel Guide
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A visit to the close-knit, roadless community of Halibut Cove, across Kachemak Bay from Homer, encompasses all the best things about a visit to the bay: a boat ride, the chance of seeing otters or seals, a top-notch restaurant, several galleries and open studios with some of Alaska's best fishy fine art, and even cozy, welcoming accommodations. The settlement sits on either side of a narrow, peaceful channel between a small island and the mainland; the water in this channel is the road. Boardwalks connect the buildings, and stairs reach down to the water from houses perched on pilings over the shore. The post office is on a floating dock. The pace of life runs no faster than the tide.
It's also an essentially private community. Unless you have your own boat, an excursion boat owned by the community's restaurant is the only way to get here. Once there, you have to leave according to plan, as there's no business district and everything is privately owned. You're really a guest the whole time you're in Halibut Cove -- the community is open for visitors, however they arrive, only between 1 and 9pm, unless you're staying at the cabins mentioned. Not all nearby lodges have privileges to take their guests to Halibut Cove, so make sure you ask before booking.
