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Sunset

Homer Sunset at Bayview Park

Grab a bite near the Pratt Museum, then walk north to watch the sun dip below Kachemak Bay.

Best time: 15 JanAbout 90 min

Timeline

  1. 15:26

    Fat Olive's

    Start with a wood-fired pizza slice or a glass of wine at Fat Olive's. It is open until 20:30, so you have plenty of time to eat before the sun goes down.

  2. 15:56

    Pratt Museum

    Walk north from Fat Olive's to the Pratt Museum. Use the time to browse the indoor exhibits or step out into the botanical garden. The museum is open daily until 18:00 in summer, which covers this time.

  3. 16:11

    Bayview Park

    Walk 15 minutes NNE from the Pratt Museum to Bayview Park. Find a spot on the edge of the park facing SSW. The sun sets toward the SW, giving you a clear view of the golden light fading over the water.

  4. 17:11

    Bayview Park

    Stay at Bayview Park as the light fades. The air is crisp and the view of the bay is quiet. This is a good time to reflect on the day.

Local tip

The walk from the Pratt Museum to Bayview Park takes about 15 minutes. Keep an eye on your watch as the golden light starts around 15:10 and sunset is at 16:41 on this date.

Check before you go

  • Fat Olive's is open Mo-Su 11:00-20:30.
  • Pratt Museum is open daily 10AM-6PM in summer (May 15 – Sept 14).

Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Homer (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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