Bear Country Fishing Village's gift shop and Big Bear Halibut Charters share real estate on the…read moreHomer Spit. The gift shop is an pleasant and unexpected companion to the fishing charter. By Homer standards, the gift shop is huge and yet it's unadvertised as though it were an after-thought. Bear Country is the most well-rounded Alaska themed shop on the Homer Spit boardwalk. They have the biggest variety of average-man's Alaska made and Alaska themed gifts on the Spit. Bear Country is primarily authentically Alaskan, which really surprised me. I'll forgive them for their large collection of made-in-China Alaska t-shirts in light of their array of handicrafts. I loved that they had Alaskan-made knitted and crocheted items, pottery and crafts that included locally found driftwood, sea glass and lava rock. There was a nice selection of affordable handmade jewelery, bric-a-brac and soaps. Bear Country gift shop is a treasure in it's own right!

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The Roadhouse is one of the cooler shops on the Spit. Everything they sell is artisan…read morehand-crafted, and mostly native made. They have wood and bone carvings, fur items, jewelery the like. It's a pricey shop, but you get what you pay for and everything they sell is authentic Alaskan made stuff.

Anyone who has read my reviews knows that I love supporting locally made products, regardless of…read morewhere I live. In Alaska, this is especially true because we are isolated and it's so important to our local economy. Furthermore, Alaska, and Homer in particular is teeming with artists. I suppose our amazingly beautiful but short summers and long, dark winters give our local artists lots of time to reflect on Alaskan beauty. I've never seen so many talented artists in one place. As such, I realize the longer I live here, to more desensitized I have become to good art. So when a particular artist catches my eye, it follows that they must be REALLY good. High Tide Arts is the home of Jens and Leslie Klaar. Jens is a talented knife maker and Leslie creates wonderful mosaics and watercolors. Leslie's work is characteristically Alaskan-themed. Her watercolors and mosaics are very different. I love the bold use of colors in her mosaics that hint at Japanese origami. Her paintings are in an entirely different style and equally fabulous. She has prints and originals for sale as well as art cards. High Tide's gallery sells art and jewelery made by many other talented Alaskan artists as well. The gallery is only open during the warm season from Memorial Day to Labor Day, but you can also order from them online. They do take credit cards as well.

Great artwork by locals, and prices are lower anywhere that I found. Leslie is very helpful and a…read morewonderful artist herself.

Probably one of my favorite chick gift miscellaneous beach themed stores on the Homer Spit- they…read morealways have hard to find soaps and lotions, scarves, beachy decor, clothing... Basically all manner of shit I can't afford but want. A lot of it is in the vein of "shabby chic at the beach". What there isn't is much locally/Alaskan made stuff, which is fairly unusual for the spit, but it is of good quality, which is why I like this store.

I can't find a better selection of beachfront shopping in Alaska! Wow everything from locally-made,…read moreAlaskan-made to things you'd never find in Alaska without knowing where to buy such cool items. The prices are great and my kids LOVE shopping the toy store as much I love shopping Salty Street and Redemption Road sections for my sass-side. Swings, bubbles, it's a one-stop shop of awesome.

Total beachy vibes and the cutest clothes. I remember thinking the prices felt a little high at the…read moretime, but years later my daughter is still wearing what we bought. The quality held up beautifully and the style has stayed classic. It's now one of the places we always recommend when friends are heading to the area. Trendy, coastal, and definitely worth a stop.

I think I have been to every location in the state and this one is by far the nicest given the…read moreview. Kudos to the owner of this establishment for building a reputable brand with a lot of locally made products, such as honey from Fairbanks. Nice merchandise. Friendly staff.

Just don't. It feels like they buy close-outs in bulk, mark them up x00% and sells them for "half"…read moreprice. Owner seems to think everyone's out to get him. From the overwhelming number of 'you're on camera' signs to his stoic observation of people in his store touching shirts, it's a less-than-comfortable experience. Posted hours mean nothing (says every day open but they were closed for 3 in a row). Shelves marked 'made in Alaska' full of items labeled 'made in China/Bali/etc. T-shirts for $45? Go to the Spit for good stuff and good people.

Prices are 2x higher than shops on the Homer Spit! Walked out with nothing! Old and dirty feel…read moreinside.

Caroline's has the best array of any gift shop! Unique, beautiful, fun jewelry. I got these mermaid…read moreearrings and get a compliment on them every time I wear them. Beautiful handmade art that you will not see anywhere else. And Caroline is so friendly and informative. Stop by for a chat and a look and you won't regret it!

I stumbled upon this gift shop after visiting another shop nearby. This shop has soooo many…read morebeautiful items in it. There are many little items that are perfect for baby showers, engagements, birthdays, mothers or Father's Day, or just because. It's also a great place to buy a great new piece of furniture. Some items are a little pricey, so they may not fit your taste, but if they are just what you are looking for you won't be able to resist. This is a gift shop that is a new must stop for me to look for future gifts for my loved ones when I'm in town. I also have a piece I may buy in the future! I rate this place 4/5 because the items are still a bit pricey. Staff were very enthusiastic and friendly!

Stopped by because the store front caught my eye. This store was so fun and filled with so many…read morecute treasures. They were so kind to me and my baby! They even shipped back my goodies to Texas So I don't have to pack them!