Location: Bodega Bay
Top Things to do in Bodega Bay
What to do and see in Bodega Bay, California (CA): The Best Outdoor Activities
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.
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1. Bodega Bay Sailing
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 110 reviews
Take a three hour tour of Bodega Bay on our 33' sailboat. A licensed boat captain takes you from the Harbor out to the Bay and then the open ocean. All ages welcome, everyone wears a life jacket - fun! Due to Covid - 19 precautions we are charging by the boat -
2. Chanslor Ranch
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 49 reviews
Reviewed By robbmadd - Sacramento, United States
We went on the beach ride. It was great. Very beautiful on the beach and sand dunes. Can’t wait to go on the other rides.
3. Horse N Around Trail Rides
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 49 reviews
Here at Horse N Around Trail Rides we provide quality horseback rides for all occasions. We offer rides on the beach and Hagemann Ranch which is a working cattle and trout fishing ranch in Bodega Bay. We have trail rides for children ages 6 and older and pony rides by reservation. We are proud to provide safe and scenic trail rides for everyone from first time riders to experiences riders. We are open year round and we are looking forward to riding with you!
Reviewed By iodoggie - Manteca, United States
Had a wonderful trail ride with the owner, Sarah Beth. She paired my boyfriend and I with two awesome horses, Shorty and Calamity Jane. Had a beautiful 90 minute ride on the Old School trail. The scenery was so pretty, and the ride very relaxing. Couple of spots where we went down mildly steep parts of the trail, and Sarah Beth told us exactly how to sit on the horses, and we let the horses do their thing. All the horses are clearly well cared for, and many are rescue horses. Horses are paired with their riders based on your size and ability. Sarah Beth's border collie, Rucus, came with us, which just added to the experience. We would come back here in a heartbeat! Great for families and new riders as well. The staff was very attentive to a little girl going on her first ride on another trail, and they were very reassuring before she even got on the horse.
4. North Bay Charters
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 44 reviews
Charter fishing and other ocean excursions along the Sonoma coastline aboard the beautiful 30 foot Grady White 305 Express "Take Five"
Reviewed By Salmonwine
THIS OUTFIT ROCKS...! IF YOU WANT an incredible experience and fish in the box, Go with these guys...! Locals that know their stuff, Hardened and experienced. Seasoned fisherman will be satisfied beyond doubt with their knowledge and drive to pull for you to the last minute to fill the box under any conditions as they did for us! With their Love for fishing, Josh and Peter, will cordially teach newbies to be expert Salmon Slayers and Affeciandos by the end of the trip! After years of consistent fishing with many boats here and in SF, my wife and I were totally impressed with them providing a huge bag of ice to preserve our bounty of limits for our return trip home! In 45 years of fishing for salmon, nobody has ever provided that for us! Extremely impressive and caring on their part! If you want a GREAT TIME and a memorable experience, then you will not be disappointed fishing with Josh and Pete. Go for it.. Life is short especially in these weird times. The only problem you will have is that they are so popular that they can take a limited number of people at a time and they don't get very many cancellations. Took me a year to get to fish with this bunch and every minute with them was worth it!
5. Miss Vic Sportfishing
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 17 reviews
We are a single boat operation. This means that when you book with us, you can rest assured you will be fishing with the owner and operator, Captain Mike Long. 1 - 6 person charters.Miss Vic Sportfishing is owned and operated by Capt. Mike Long a California native who has been fishing for almost all of his life. He offers customers a chance to spend the day in Bodega Bay fishing for some of the most sought after species in the state. Join him and reel in the most delicious catch of the season! The Miss Vic is a 28 foot Osprey Pilothouse powered by a 330 HP Volvo Penta diesel engine. With a maximum cruising speed of 30 knots. This state of the art fishing vessel runs faster and farther bringing you to the best fishing grounds. Up to six passengers can enjoy their time sitting in the heated cabin and fishing from the spacious deck. A private toilet caters to your comfort. While fishing in but Bodega Bay, you can catch some of California’s most popular and delicious game fish. Dependin
6. 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.
7. Doran Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 250 reviews
Challenging windsurfing beach located in Bodega Bay.
Reviewed By FCT3 - Davis, United States
This is a great beach. It is easily accessible and gives a great view of Bodega Bay, the Pacific Ocean, and the surrounding landscape. The beach is long and the waves are pretty gentle. You can bring your dog, you can surf, or you can just stroll along the flat sand.
8. 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!
9. Pinnacle Gulch Coastal Access Trail
10. The Links at Bodega Harbour
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 77 reviews
With a par of 70 and playing 6,220 yards from the blue tees, this Robert Trent Jones Jr.-designed layout is annually rated as one of Northern California's top ten courses.
Reviewed By EurekaJSK - Eureka, United States
Drive all the way around bodega bay to bodega head. Worth the 10 minute drive great views and hiking. Lots of different birds, cliffs,etc.
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