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Bodega Bay

· Bodega Bay, CA

Why you should go…

Bodega Bay is a small Sonoma Coast fishing village an hour north of San Francisco, ringed by state beaches, tide pools, and coastal bluffs. Visitors come for whale watching, charter fishing, kayaking, and fresh seafood off the boats, and the town's harbor and church were filming locations for Alfred Hitchcock's 'The Birds.'

  • #sonoma coast
  • #fishing village
  • #whale watching
  • #beach town

Good to know

General sightseeing guidance

Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.

  • The forecast is part of the ticket

    Haze, low cloud, and rain flatten a view. Clear-day visits are worth rearranging your plans for.

  • Golden hour sells out first

    Sunset slots at observation decks and cruises are the first to go, so book those further ahead.

  • Dress a layer warmer

    It is always breezier up high and out on the water than it feels at street level.

  • Timed entry is common

    Plenty of landmarks release tickets in windows rather than at the door, so check before you walk over.

What's around here?

The closest stops to Bodega Bay, ordered by straight-line distance. A few more like it, plus some different kinds of fun so you can build a full day.

  • Eat & Drink
    Local Gem

    Fishetarian Fish Market

    Under $25

    A fresh seafood market and casual eatery on Highway 1 in Bodega Bay.

    0.7 mi awaySwitch it up: Eat & Drink

  • Sport & Outdoor
    Local Gem

    Wild Cat Education And Conservation Fund

    $50+

    Reservation-only 2.5 hour tours of a west Sonoma County compound that houses cheetahs, leopards, servals, lynx and other wild cats.

    7.6 mi awaySwitch it up: Sport & Outdoor

  • Sport & Outdoor
    Outdoor Adventure

    Sonoma Canopy Tours

    $50+

    Redwood forest zipline courses near Occidental with sky bridges and a 1,500-foot zip line.

    8.4 mi awaySwitch it up: Sport & Outdoor

  • Sightseeing
    Outdoor Adventure

    Russian River / Guerneville

    Free

    A redwood-shaded stretch of Sonoma County river towns centered on Guerneville, popular for tubing and kayaking.

    13 mi awayMore like this

  • Sightseeing
    Iconic

    Sonoma County

    Free

    Northern California wine country stretching from vineyard valleys to redwood groves and the Pacific coast.

    17 mi awayMore like this

  • Sightseeing
    Local Gem

    Rohnert Park

    Free

    A Sonoma County city and wine-country gateway, home to the Green Music Center and Graton Resort.

    18 mi awayMore like this