Susanne’s guidebook to Bodega Bay

Susanne
Susanne’s guidebook to Bodega Bay

Food scene

Fun local restaurant! Be ready for a line; go early. Grab lunch and head to the marina or up to Bodega Head for a picnic lunch!
89 명의 현지인이 추천하는 곳
Spud Point Crab Company
1910 Westshore Rd
89 명의 현지인이 추천하는 곳
Fun local restaurant! Be ready for a line; go early. Grab lunch and head to the marina or up to Bodega Head for a picnic lunch!
Nice restaurant with outdoor and indoor seating. Great for date-night or a couples' dinner.
33 명의 현지인이 추천하는 곳
Drakes Fireside Lounge
California 1
33 명의 현지인이 추천하는 곳
Nice restaurant with outdoor and indoor seating. Great for date-night or a couples' dinner.
Lovely small restaurant in town. Very good food, excellent service. Make a reservation ahead of time!
78 명의 현지인이 추천하는 곳
Terrapin Creek
1580 Eastshore Rd
78 명의 현지인이 추천하는 곳
Lovely small restaurant in town. Very good food, excellent service. Make a reservation ahead of time!
The crab cakes! Grab a table outside and enjoy the harbor / marina views with a glass of wine on a sunny afternoon. (If it's foggy, which it often is, this might not be the best plan!)
39 명의 현지인이 추천하는 곳
Gourmet Au Bay
1412 Bay Flat Rd
39 명의 현지인이 추천하는 곳
The crab cakes! Grab a table outside and enjoy the harbor / marina views with a glass of wine on a sunny afternoon. (If it's foggy, which it often is, this might not be the best plan!)
Our local tasting room. Great if you want to stay closely and if you'd like a great ocean view. Their reds are decent. Make a reservation ahead of time.
23 명의 현지인이 추천하는 곳
서노마코스트빈야드
555 CA-1
23 명의 현지인이 추천하는 곳
Our local tasting room. Great if you want to stay closely and if you'd like a great ocean view. Their reds are decent. Make a reservation ahead of time.
Great champagne tasting along the Russian River (Guerneville). You can also grab some lunch here. Open until 16:00. Make a reservation!
25 명의 현지인이 추천하는 곳
Korbel Winery
13250 River Road
25 명의 현지인이 추천하는 곳
Great champagne tasting along the Russian River (Guerneville). You can also grab some lunch here. Open until 16:00. Make a reservation!
Lovely winery way up in the woods above the clouds along the Sonoma Coast. Oftentimes Jenner and Bodega are in the fog, while this place has sunshine.
32 명의 현지인이 추천하는 곳
Fort Ross Vineyard Tasting Room
15725 Meyers Grade Rd
32 명의 현지인이 추천하는 곳
Lovely winery way up in the woods above the clouds along the Sonoma Coast. Oftentimes Jenner and Bodega are in the fog, while this place has sunshine.
This is a cozy restaurant in Jenner, just a short drive North on Highway 1. Ocean views. Reservations required.
105 명의 현지인이 추천하는 곳
River's End Restaurant & Inn
11048 CA-1
105 명의 현지인이 추천하는 곳
This is a cozy restaurant in Jenner, just a short drive North on Highway 1. Ocean views. Reservations required.
For a truly world class Pinot Noir, make an appointment at Occidental Wines. It's a very small winery with limited tasting opportunities, but you can email or call them to set up an appointment. They book out several weeks ahead of time, so plan your visit early.
Occidental
14715 Bodega Highway
For a truly world class Pinot Noir, make an appointment at Occidental Wines. It's a very small winery with limited tasting opportunities, but you can email or call them to set up an appointment. They book out several weeks ahead of time, so plan your visit early.
Fun restaurant bar with excellent food and cocktails, and great ambiance.
38 명의 현지인이 추천하는 곳
Fern Bar
6780 Depot St
38 명의 현지인이 추천하는 곳
Fun restaurant bar with excellent food and cocktails, and great ambiance.

Sightseeing

This is a popular whale watching spot - bring binoculars! (Jan-May) Grab a sandwich from Spud's and head up to Bodega Head for a picnic with views and a hike! Gorgeous little beach down below (rough waters, not for swimming)
72 명의 현지인이 추천하는 곳
보데가헤드
72 명의 현지인이 추천하는 곳
This is a popular whale watching spot - bring binoculars! (Jan-May) Grab a sandwich from Spud's and head up to Bodega Head for a picnic with views and a hike! Gorgeous little beach down below (rough waters, not for swimming)
Breathtaking views
125 명의 현지인이 추천하는 곳
Goat Rock Beach
125 명의 현지인이 추천하는 곳
Breathtaking views
The Sonoma Coast State Park has TONS of hiking trails. Challenging hike around 6 miles long. Bring the camera - very scenic. Pomo Canyon Trail is in Duncan's Mills. Take Willow Creek Road to Pomo Campground Road and it's about a half a mile to the trailhead near the campground. The trail is about 6 miles long and passes through the redwood forest, then over grasslands decorated with boulders, and then climbs up until you can see the ocean waves of the Pacific Coast. The trail ends at Shell Beach and is a wonderful place to have a picnic. If you don't plan on hiking the 6 miles back you will need to park a car at Shell beach and carpool to the trailhead.
27 명의 현지인이 추천하는 곳
Pomo Canyon Trail
Pomo Canyon Trail
27 명의 현지인이 추천하는 곳
The Sonoma Coast State Park has TONS of hiking trails. Challenging hike around 6 miles long. Bring the camera - very scenic. Pomo Canyon Trail is in Duncan's Mills. Take Willow Creek Road to Pomo Campground Road and it's about a half a mile to the trailhead near the campground. The trail is about 6 miles long and passes through the redwood forest, then over grasslands decorated with boulders, and then climbs up until you can see the ocean waves of the Pacific Coast. The trail ends at Shell Beach and is a wonderful place to have a picnic. If you don't plan on hiking the 6 miles back you will need to park a car at Shell beach and carpool to the trailhead.
This is an easy out-and back trail. Perfect for fresh air and wonderful views. No shade, so hat and sunscreen on a sunny day are a must. Starts/ends at Shell Beach and Goat Rock Beach. Full distance out/back is 8.9 miles (about 3h 30 min) but you can easily just hike desired distance since it's not a loop.
7 명의 현지인이 추천하는 곳
Kortum Trail
Kortum Trail
7 명의 현지인이 추천하는 곳
This is an easy out-and back trail. Perfect for fresh air and wonderful views. No shade, so hat and sunscreen on a sunny day are a must. Starts/ends at Shell Beach and Goat Rock Beach. Full distance out/back is 8.9 miles (about 3h 30 min) but you can easily just hike desired distance since it's not a loop.
Check out the tiny town of Bodega on your way to Sebastopol! (Where the classic Hitchcock film “The Birds” was filmed) There are a few vintage shops, a crystal shop and a bar. Don't blink if you drive through - you'll miss it!
291 명의 현지인이 추천하는 곳
Bodega Bay
291 명의 현지인이 추천하는 곳
Check out the tiny town of Bodega on your way to Sebastopol! (Where the classic Hitchcock film “The Birds” was filmed) There are a few vintage shops, a crystal shop and a bar. Don't blink if you drive through - you'll miss it!
Walk to this trail and beach from the house. If tide is low, you can walk through the cliff via the tunnel which connects to Doran Beach. Great beach for tide pooling.
17 명의 현지인이 추천하는 곳
Pinnacle Gulch Trail
20600 Mockingbird Dr
17 명의 현지인이 추천하는 곳
Walk to this trail and beach from the house. If tide is low, you can walk through the cliff via the tunnel which connects to Doran Beach. Great beach for tide pooling.
Doran Beach - beautiful private stretch of Doran Beach right below the neighborhood; you have access as our guest. It stretches further to the North towards the Doran campground, where it is a public beach.
48 명의 현지인이 추천하는 곳
도런 비치
201 Doran Beach Rd
48 명의 현지인이 추천하는 곳
Doran Beach - beautiful private stretch of Doran Beach right below the neighborhood; you have access as our guest. It stretches further to the North towards the Doran campground, where it is a public beach.

City/town information

This is a fun town with lots of small shops, art, restaurants, beer, wine and cider tastings in the Barlow District. If Bodega Bay is foggy and cold (hey, it happens!), head to Sebastopol for the day, where the weather is usually sunnier and warmer.
119 명의 현지인이 추천하는 곳
Sebastopol
119 명의 현지인이 추천하는 곳
This is a fun town with lots of small shops, art, restaurants, beer, wine and cider tastings in the Barlow District. If Bodega Bay is foggy and cold (hey, it happens!), head to Sebastopol for the day, where the weather is usually sunnier and warmer.

여행 팁

준비물

Bodega Bay can be cold and foggy

Please bring lawyers of clothing including a wind breaker and a warm coat, a beanie and a good sun hat. Also bring good hiking shoes so you can enjoy all the hikes. The town is very casual. Jeans, a sweater and a warm jacket are your friends. Check the weather forecast before heading there - it's gorgeous but can often be foggy and windy, so please be prepared!
준비물

Bring your groceries

There are two very small (and expensive) grocery stores in town. We recommend stopping in Santa Rosa or Sebastopol to stock up before your visit.
여행 전에 기억할 점

Fishing

If you'd like to enjoy a boating activity, be sure to book ahead of time! Miss Anita’s Fishing Charters Bodega Bay Sportfishing Miss Vic Sportfishing
여행 전에 기억할 점

Horseback riding

Several horse ranches are available around the area. Call Chanslor Stables North of town to reserve. They offer guided trail tours as well as pony rides for the younger children.
여행 전에 기억할 점

Ziplining

Occidental has a very cool zip lining adventure among he redwoods. Sonoma Canopy Tours
여행 전에 기억할 점

Kayaking

Kayak in Salmon Creek! Enjoy wildlife: otters, turtles, seabirds and beautiful fauna along the river. Rent kayaks at Bodega Bay Kayak