Yurt on the Spit
A gateway for intertidal adventures
Launch your intertidal discoveries on the Homer Harbor Docks, and discover the creatures who call the intertidal zone their home. The Yurt on the Spit is our meeting point for many of our educational programs exploring the coast. Guided tours provide visitors a chance to encounter octopus, sea stars, harbor seals, sea otters, and a myriad of land and seabirds.
Creatures of the Dock Tour
Take a tour of the amazing intertidal life right under your feet at Homer Harbor docks. A trained naturalist will guide you through an exploration of invertebrate life living on and around the Homer Harbor Docks. Available June through August.
Ocean Connection Tour
The perfect 3-hour tour of Kachemak Bay! See marine mammals at haul-outs and seabirds at rookeries, and visit an oyster farm to enjoy a tasting. Our onboard naturalist will serve as your guide for the entire excursion and provide expert insights to Kachemak Bay's incredible landscapes and ocean ecosystems. Available June-September.
Book a Group Tour
Group tours are available starting in April and extending through October. Whether you are interested in organizing a school trip or a family-and-friends outing, start the conversation today to book your coastal adventure.
