Location: Bodega Bay
Top Things to do in Bodega Bay
Top 10 Free Things to do in Bodega Bay, California (CA)
Bodega Bay is a town and census-designated place (CDP) in Sonoma County, California, United States. The population was 1,077 at the 2010 census. The town, located along State Route 1, is on the eastern side of Bodega Harbor, an inlet of Bodega Bay on the Pacific coast.
Restaurants in Bodega Bay
1. Fishetarian Fish Market
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 18 reviews
•Fresh Seafood case • Nostalgic sodas • Local Beer / wine selection • Locally made, natural, organic snacks!•
2. Bodega Head
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 606 reviews
A rugged and recommended whale-watching promontory along the California coast.
Reviewed By robertinSJ - San Jose, United States
It’s an easy hike along the top of cliffs with beautiful views of Bodega Bay, the coastline and the tip of Point Reyes Seashore. You need to stop and enjoy the views, there are seals(?) on rocks offshore and swimming, deer grazing and lots of birds. We visited on a windy day and the wind watery strong. Not a hike to rush through, you need to linger.
3. Bodega Head Ride
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 19 reviews
The Bodega Head Ride is a very low traffic road with large bicycle lanes in both directions. It is a 4 mile one way ride along the bay the entire time ending at the beautiful Bodega Head State Park. There are three other parks, a restaurant and UC Davis's Bodega Marine Laboratory to visit along the way. This is a perfect ride for every weather condition also. A great and affordable way to experience Bodega Bay. There is a full service Bicycle Shop with rentals at the beginning of the ride. Have Fun!
Reviewed By BikerDave2020
Great ride, part on the road and then up into the headlands to Bodega Head. Suggest starting at Ginocchio’s Barbeque. Pretty flat road road with not too much traffic around the inlet and then winding up to Bodega Head. Can get pretty windy up there but if you go on a nice days the views are memorable. Single track shared use paths up on the top take you around. I don’t know maybe 12 miles round trip. Nice!
4. Children's Bell Tower
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 49 reviews
Reviewed By Tourist796396
A charming bell tower tribute to a 7 year old boy's untimely death in Italy. A touching story of how his organ donation helped four other children live. Sculpture was done by San Francisco sculptor Bruce Hasson, a good friend's son.
5. Mammoth Rocks
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 21 reviews
Reviewed By mini - Fremont, United States
We love the big rock formations in the Bodega Bay - Sonoma Coast area. They are impressive to see The vista views of the Pacific Ocean and the rock formations are awesome.
6. Pinnacle Gulch Coastal Access Trail
7. St. Teresa of Avila Church
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 60 reviews
Reviewed By Hers124 - Litchfield Park, United States
For those of you who are fans of Hitchcock’s The Birds, the school which appears in the movie looks just the same as it did back in the 60’s. It’s a private residence now but they’ve maintained the exterior well. It gave me chills.
8. Sonoma Coast Visitors Center
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 25 reviews
Providing information on Bodega Bay and the Sonoma Coast. Free Wi-fi and a beautiful relaxing deck. Local art and handmade items.
9. Potter Schoolhouse
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 165 reviews
A landmark from an Alfred Hitchcock film.
Reviewed By kssw88 - Chicago, United States
If you’re a Hitchcock fan, you’ll love visiting this place. We went to San Francisco in the early 90’s and took a rented car straight north through Marin County and just kept going. We stopped for BBQ oysters just outside of Bodega and then found the schoolhouse. We had no navigation or GPS, just a big map from the gas station.
10. Patrick's of Bodega Bay Salt Water Taffy
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