Yurt on the Spit
Creatures of the Dock
Take a tour of the amazing intertidal life right under your feet at Homer Harbor docks. Based out of the CACS Yurt on the Spit, a trained naturalist will guide you through an incredible exploration of invertebrate life living on and around the Homer Harbor Docks.
Creatures of the Dock tour is the most fun you can have on the Homer Spit for $10! Fun for the whole family.
Tour Dates: June- August, Daily at 1pm & 3pm
Price: $10 per participant, $25 for a family of 4-6
How to Book: Pre-register for your Creatures of the Dock Tour by clicking on the 'Book Now' button as space is limited or call 907-235-6667 to book. On the day of your tour, please arrive at the CACS Yurt on the Spit 15 minutes prior to tour time.
*School & Organized Groups: Arrange a tour from April to October at a time suited to your needs. (Times subject to staff availability). Call 907-235-6667 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for more information.*
Ocean Connection
All senses will be filled on this 3-hour boat tour. View seabirds & marine mammals, Visit an oyster farm & enjoy a tasting! Learn about ocean research. Visit our Peterson Bay Field Station & visit Intertidal Creature Touch Tanks on the deck of our Peterson Bay Field Station. Our onboard Naturalist will answer all your questions! Explore using an underwater Remote Operating Vehicle and Microscopes!
Tour Days: Most Mondays, Wednesdays & Saturdays from June to September
Rates: Adults (ages 12+): $125 l Children (ages 2- 11): $90 l Infant (ages 2 and under): $35
Guided Natural History Tour & Kayaking
Guided Natural History & Sea Kayaking Combo Tour
Explore the coast by sea and by land! In the morning, you will arrive by boat at the Peterson Bay Field Station and be guided by our expert naturalists through the ever-changing and enchanting coastal forest and the incredible marine richness exposed by Kachemak Bay's extreme tidal change. Whether your morning experience is more forest- or beach-based depends on your group’s interest and the time of low tide (consult http://www.protides.com/alaska/1190/ to help plan your trip). Then, spend an amazing afternoon with the experienced guides at St. Augustine’s Kayak & Tours. The weather- and experience-dependent kayak route varies every day, but will always delight. Groups wind their way through Peterson Bay where you can alternately explore quiet lagoons, approach bold sea cliffs, and emerge in to more open water. There are archways to paddle through and beaches to rest on as well as short stretch hikes to scenic vistas.
Please bring:
· Bring a sack lunch (drinking water and complimentary hot beverages available)
· Waterproof boots or shoes (we do have some boots available to borrow)
· Warm, layered clothing including rain coat and rain pants if you have them
· Water bottle
· Sun protection (sunglasses/hat, sun screen)
· Camera, video camera, binoculars if you have them
Contact Us for reservations.