Reel Em Inn

Brought your sea legs? Reel Em Inn's fishing charters are a must for angling fans, with halibut, salmon and razor clams all on offer depending on the time of year. Once you've landed your catch, the crew is also on hand to assist with all freezing, cutting and packaging (including vacuum packing and sealing in airline-approved insulated containers for those that want to take a tasty momento home with them). Once you've had enough of salty high-seas times there are plenty of local beauty spots like the aptly-named Happy Valley Falls (10 minutes' drive). Itching to explore beyond the main road? Excellent off-road tours can be sorted with Adventure Alaska Car Rentals (45 minutes); those who prefer a smoother ride may prefer a seaplane jaunt with Talon Air Services (50 minutes). Heading south, you'll soon reach Homer (40 minutes), a neat little town overlooking Kachemak Bay. Here, there's a miles-long harbour spit – the departure point for several birdwatching and sightseeing boat trips – plus the Pratt Museum, a brewery and a spa.