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    Bird Walk Coastal Access Trail

    4.2 (9 reviews)

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    Great Blue Heron
    Cynthia L.

    Beautiful walk. Fabulous birds up and close, clean trail and spectacular beach. Love this spot!

    Ben A.

    During our summer road trip, our first big stop on the Sonoma Coast included some requisite exploring of the area, and we happened upon this little walking trail area. The trail is a little over a mile loop, but heads out to Doran Beach. At certain times of the year, and certain tides I presume, different areas of the marsh are subject to the ebon flow of water, and different forms of wildlife follow these patterns. As the name suggests, there are several opportunities for birdwatching here, with wading birds, gulls, water fowl, and song birds all a distinct possibility. Keep your eyes peeled for ospreys and harriers, and no I don't mean military aircraft. This trail is essentially just a few feet above sea level and stays that way, flat and easy to navigate. If you were one of those SoCal visitors like me, you may feel a bit of chill in late afternoon or certain times of the year, especially when the breeze is pick up and you forgot your sweater in the car. When it happens, you'll know. If you are an Alford Hitchcock fan, then you already know those aspects of this area, and even if you don't, there's a natural beauty down by the bay that anyone can appreciate. Just about every place you can pull off the road up here in a natural area is gorgeous, unto itself.

    A quiet, well, maintain trail along the estuary. We saw egrets hawks and seagulls. We'll be back.

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    Frank W.

    We were staying nearby so early one morning I drove over and walked the easy 1+ mile loop. Though there was little in the way of birds this day, I did enjoy watching a river otter making dive after dive in search of his breakfast fare. Parking in the lot off Route 1 is $7 per vehicle.

    The beginning of the walk in the main parking lot

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    Very nice views of Bodega Bay. A nice little walk around hey pond where birds gather.

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    Sonoma Coast State Beach

    Sonoma Coast State Beach

    4.8
    (148 reviews)
    1.7 mi

    Spectacular views! My favorite spot in Bodega Bay is Bodega Head to see majestic ocean views and…read morehike along the bluffs. If you're lucky, you may even catch a glimpse of migrating whales! We enjoy getting chowder and sipping it while watching the waves. It is such a tranquil sight away from the hustle and bustle of life. Today was a beautiful sunny day at Bodega Head but even if it's raining, I love coming here to enjoy the views. Come prepared for some windy conditions just in case. The parking lot will get full on the weekends, especially during spring when you have a better chance of seeing whales. Several picnic tables available with friendly seabirds checking out what you're eating. Restrooms are next to the parking lot.

    Incredible views of the coastline that I enjoyed every step of the way. Would be a great place to…read moretake out of town family or friends to show off California's natural beauty and to walk your dog too to the Blind Beach side. Goat Rock side no dogs allowed because the seals always wean their pups on the beach, but the dog friendly side is so spacious and a nice long stretch of beach with iconic rock arches out in the water that you will never forget. In my opinion, one of the most beautiful places in all of California and if it is low tide, there will be many starfish visible on the rock formations on shore lower section which is normally submerged! If you get a good sunset, this place cannot be beat for photos overlooking the water with those rock formations. It could make anyone with a cell phone camera take photos that look like a professional landscape photographer took them.

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    Bodega Dunes Campgrounds

    Bodega Dunes Campgrounds

    3.9
    (108 reviews)
    1.6 mi

    March 15-18, 2025 We…read morestayed in Site 76, which is close to the bay. You could see the bay from our campsite, and the road that runs around the bay. The park backs up to some private residences along the bay road. So it was not exactly rustic and peaceful, but it was still a nice place to hang out for a few days. As long as you can tune out the foghorn, you'll be okay. If that kind of thing bothers you (it would have driven me crazy in my younger years), then you best be as far from the bay as you can get. The foghorn sounds every 10 seconds, fog or no fog, 24/7. Most of the campsites have plenty of room, but some are better and more spacious than others. You can hike the dune trail from the campground (no dogs allowed, but watch for horses). We drove to the parking lot at the beach area, and walked down to the beach. It seemed nice, but it was windy and a bit rainy, so I didn't spend much time checking it out. Besides, I'm more interested in dog-friendly beaches. I'm sure that the campground has a totally different feel during the summer months, but in March, there was not much activity. We were one of the few campers in our campground loop, so very low key. Bathrooms and showers were clean. Tokens are needed for the shower. The token machine accepts dollar bills. Special Notes: No dogs allowed on the trails or on the beach. Motorhomes are limited to 31 feet. There is an RV water filling and dump station. As for the dune trails, I thought I could hike to the beach from the campground. But I hiked the trail to the road, crossed the road, and then the trail branched off onto several different pathways, all which ended abruptly. So I don't recommend it, at least not in March. May be a bit different in summer. Overall, this state park is a decent home base for exploring Bodega Bay and the Sonoma Coast.

    Interesting to see folks bring out a dorm room on wheels and consider that "camping." Come on…read moreman...that's glamping at best. And if you drag a vehicle with your mobile dorm room? That's just silly. 'Murica!!! But people do that and I'm not concerned with it. It's location, location, location here. If you aren't in your motorized shell, the ocean can be heard at night and cool breezes can be felt. Or shack up in your tin can on wheels and "enjoy!" Really, it's a short drive from the bay, or even from the greater Sacramento area so sure, bring it all! Leave the oppressive heat and wear pants for a change. Bring shoes and maybe take a hike...leave the extra car at home. Maybe bring some food items with you. The stores are expensive and have great seafood but they aren't meant to supply for longer stays.

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    On a Sunday afternoon
    3/17/25 - Dune trail.

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