Yup. So there are a lot of reviews on this place and cowboy Mark and they are all amazing for a…read morereason. Without going into too much detail this was the best horseback riding experience I have ever had. Cowboy Mark is very experienced and has been doing this for years. He has lots of stories to keep you entertained and he is also a very good poet. This is definitely something you should not miss while in Homer/Alaska. It is a whole day kind of thing so pack lunch, maybe the subway on the way is a good idea. We started at 8am and got back around 3:30 ish. Most Definitely worth the $100 we payed. Ive paid almost that much for just an hour of tail riding. Ohh and this isn't just trail riding, he takes you out on the beach with room to go around and ride in a group. Great experience. Must do!!

My husband and I went on a trail ride with Mark on August 11th, 2021. It was a great adventure!…read moreHalf the fun was listening to Mark's stories, info about the tidal flats and history of the area. We highly recommend Trails End to anyone who likes trail rides. Mark was concerned about safety of riders and horses and made sure we all had a great experience! Thanks Mark!

Did the Halibut/Ling Cod/ Rockfish Combo Charter on Saturday & it was so great I booked the long…read morerange halibut the next day! I was amazed as over 2 days 20 halibut over 80# were caught (3 over 100 & 1 @ 200#). A dozen Ling Cod over 30# & limited out each day! Captain Gabe & Austin were helpful, knowledgeable & hard working (especially when landing the 200 pounder!) The boat is fast, smooth & built to fish! You cannot go wrong with these guys!

Large family group chartered a custom trip with Captain Gabe. We had a great time and the weather…read morewas phenomenal. We appreciate that Alaska Ocean Pros put the guest's safety as a top priority. We were on the Casino which was really nice and comfortable. Special shout out to deck hand Sam who did a great job.

This was my 4th trip to Alaska and by far the best. The food, the deckhand, and the captain were…read moreawesome! Took my 16 year-old grandson and he says he's ready to go back anytime. The 3-day trip is not for everyone but it's for REAL fishermen! Between halibut and salmon fishing, our 6-man team returned back to Texas with 350 pounds of filets. We will be back! -Harvey, Refugio Texas

Scott and his crew is first class! First time to Alaska and had the time of our lives. Managed to…read moreget a few bears, catch plenty of fish, and see some of the most breath taking country you will ever experience. Boat was super spacious for our group of 6 and the meals were amazing. I wouldn't suggest anything to change on how Scott runs his operation. Amazing!

Captain Mike and First Mate Holland provided an amazing, bucket list experience viewing the brown…read moreBears at Lake Clark National Park. It was unbelievable to see so many bears in their natural habitat so close. The sets of mamas and cubs were our favorites

Beware the Catch-a-Lot Bear Viewing rip-off! My wife and I…read morewere duped by the false advertising inn their website and in conversation with the owner/captain. He suggested that we should be prepared to walk up to a mile to see the bears at the Clark reserve. What he neglected to tell us was that the walk would be from the boat to the shore through deep mud and muck in chest-high water as the boat anchored off shore. My wife trudged to shore with the group and encountered an unpleasant surprise: The guide was terrified of bears!!! While other tours arrived and approached a rather tame bear within 20 feet, our guide kept the group a quarter of a mile away from the bear, threatening them with being attacked if they approached any closer. My wife returned after 2-3 hours on shore (famished--not permitted to bring a snack along) and showed me a picture of the bear she had taken--It was a tiny brown dot on the shoreline! She confirmed that this was the closest they were allowed by the guide. He also spent a great deal of time in a panic trying to contact the boat via radio without reply--He had neglected to turn on the receiver. I was unable to accompany my wife on shore, though I was charged for the tour. Before we boarded the boat for the tour I told the owner/captain that my right foot is prosthetic, and he said that would not be an obstacle. I regularly walk and hike more than a mile, so I accepted his invitation to join the group. However, . I was unable to maintain my footing in the muck (not surprising) and was forced to stay on the boat, viewing a couple of bears through binoculars at a great distance. The website also suggested exciting wildlife viewing of many marine mammals during the trip--In fact, we sped full-speed to and from with no sign of marine mammals. Prior to the trip, during the collect-your-money phase, the owner/captain was frequently available via phone and email to answer all questions. After the trip, he refused to reply to any of several attempts to discuss compensation for the scam advertising. We learned later from folks who lodged at Clark reserve that the bears there are quite tame--the residents greet them by name, and one can approach without fear. We later saw, close, marvelous brown bears at Eagle River nature center, north of Anchorage, where they run wild, fish for salmon in the streams, and thereby reward a beautiful hike. The fee there is 5 dollars. NOTE: The owner/manager's replied to my previous review by claiming that we did not book and participate in the awful tour. We DID book and participate in the tour and have a payment receipt and booking confirmation to prove that. Shame on him for trying to cover up with a lie.

We always stop here when we are in Homer, we just didnt know it had a name. Its a must see for…read morevisitors- tucked down in the old town center. Stop by when you pop by the 2 Sisters Bakery and bring your binoculars and camera. You won't regret it. Lots of cool birds, flowers and view of the mountains and ocean.

This trail takes you along lower Beluga Slough, a salt marsh where the freshwater of Beluga Lake…read moremixes with Kachemak Bay's saltwater tides via shallow channels of flowing water. The tides of Kachemak Bay can reach 25 foot, though salt water fills the slough only when the tide rises above 18 feet. The bay is rimmed with Active volcanoes. The trail starts at Bishop's Beach parking area and goes 0.6-miles to the Alaska Islands and Oceans Visitor Center. The scenery transitions from the gray gravel and sand of Bishop's Beach through a grassy meadow of sedges and succulent plants. Then you ascend a hillside to pass through a spruce forest and finally reach the Alaska Islands and Oceans Visitor Center Visitor's Center. It is interesting to check out the Visitor Center to learn about the plants and birds here, and then go directly out and see them! Lots of plants and some trees on this walk. Also birds, birds, birds. Many of the birds are migrating shorebirds and waterfowl. You might see Canadian Geese, nesting cranes, swans, merlins, wigeons, swallows, sandpipers and others. You have a good chance of seeing a bald eagle or two flying around, or just hanging out in the trees near the Visitors Center. The Kachemak Bay Shorebird Festival takes place here in May during peak migration. You can also start this walk at the Visitor's Center, of course, because it has its own parking area. It's located at 95 Sterling Highway in Homer. The trail is now a galvanized-steel grate deck (ADA accessible) to protect the wetland area.

I was prepared to say this was the most beautiful beach in this part of Alaska until I encountered…read moreClam Gulch Beach. They are both beautiful, fine sandy beaches. Whereas Clam Gulch is private, Ninilchik is much easier to access, and has free public parking and pit toilets. Both offer amazing views of Mt Iliamna and fishing from the beach.

Came here with a friend on vacation on a whim via seeing the sign on the highway. The knowledgable…read moreguy in the clubhouse pointed us to the driving range when we asked if they had one, offered us clubs to borrow, and sold us a few brewskies. Boy, was it a nice day. Everyone at the course is super relaxed and the good old "alaskan charm" which I've come to love still applies on the course. From stories from locals, to being given incredibly helpful tips on the range from another golfer, I'm super glad I stopped in here to try my hand, and the range is great, too! Note - this is alaska, and there's only three months that grasses grow up here. Therefore, patchy grass, or grass at all, is impressive, and this golf course had it almost completely green everywhere to be seen. I'm impressed.

A gorgeous 9 hole exec 4 par golf course with a large covered driving range. Pro shop has clubs…read morefor rent plus golf wear and accessories with logo for sale. The pub has local brewed beer plus so much more. Pristine clean with beautiful landscaping and a large lake in the center of the course. Also, there is an RV Park next to Pro shop so you can camp, golf, and fish located conveniently right in the center of Anchor Point. Book your parties, anniversaries and celebrations at this awesome place!!!!

Big Dans charter service was better than expected. Brian and…read moreTanner did an excellent job taking care of us. keeping us on the fish. They were very attentive making sure we didn't miss a fish. I highly recommend their service. The Hastings brothers and family friends