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    Sonoma Coast Visitors Center

    4.1 (9 reviews)
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    Thank you for all the great advice for today. The travel CD was great. The suggestion for dinner was great. Keep up the great advice.

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    The Inn at the Tides

    The Inn at the Tides

    3.0
    (479 reviews)
    0.1 mi
    $$

    Our stay at The Inn at The Tides was amazing. Upon arrival, Rebecca, the Inn's manager, surprised…read moreus with an upgrade to a King bed suite with breathtaking views of Bodega Bay. As if that weren't enough, a bottle of wine was waiting for us. It was a great touch! The two young men at the front desk deserve a special shoutout as well. Since we were both new to the Bodega Bay area, we had no shortage of questions and these two employees answered every single one with warmth and patience, They made us feel like welcomed guests from the moment we walked through the door. Dinner at the in-house restaurant was nothing short of memorable. The food was exceptional, and having a live pianist set the most elegant atmosphere. It was the perfect way to celebrate my wife's birthday. When we left The Inn at The Tides, we already wanted to make plans to return. If you're looking for a place that combines stunning scenery, gracious hospitality, and a truly special dining experience, look no further. Highest possible recommendation!

    We had an amazing stay at the Inn at the Tides, thanks to an incredible team--Rebecca, Evelyn,…read moreTyler, and Arthur. We ran into an issue after booking through a third-party site, but they stepped in right away and took care of everything with kindness and professionalism. Rebecca especially went above and beyond--she fixed our 3rd party wrong booking via complementary upgrade- T H A N K Y O U! Traveling with our kids, we truly appreciated how smooth and stress-free they made everything. The service was outstanding, the views were beautiful, and the entire experience felt special because of them. We're so grateful--thank you again! We'll definitely be back. And the Filipino breakfast was such a great touch--an awesome reset from all the fish, chips, and chowder!

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    The view from our table at the restaurant.
    The view from our table at the restaurant.
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    The Inn at the Tides

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    Bodega Bay Visitor Center

    Bodega Bay Visitor Center

    4.0
    (8 reviews)
    0.0 mi

    My husband and I went to Bodega Bay for our 22nd wedding anniversary on July 20 2018. Alfred…read moreHitchcock's "The Birds" has always been a favorite of mine. I want excited to see the film locations. We went first to the Bodega Bay Visitor Center to get the answers. There we met Emily who was taking care of the office that day. She kindly showed me all "The Birds" souvenirs in stock and mapped out all the film locations for us to visit. She spoke to us like we were old friends. We appreciated the welcoming hospitality to Bodega Bay. The Visitors Center had the most and best "The Birds" souvenirs available. Wonderful note cards with a crow, a guide book, a humorous t-shirts and tote bags showing a screen shot of The Birds film, commemorative t-shirt of the Alfred Hitchcock Film Festival held in the Bodega Bay. The center was decorated with The Birds theme was throughout, from crow bookends, framed autographed picture of Tippi Hedren and a silhouette of Alfred Hitchcock on the wall! The center is clean, inviting, warm and welcoming to the visitor. You will smile at the funny restroom sign. The Visitor Center is the best place to start if you want to know all about Bodega Bay!

    Bodega Bay...close enough to be convenient, yet far enough from SF to feel like you've gone away…read more Unlike the Santa Cruz visitor center, this one actually has a small area to park your car. Since a lot of Bodega Bay now looks nothing like in the film The Birds, this is a good place to play tourist and get some free local maps and a ton of local restaurant and hotel brochures even if you have a GPS. The maps are helpful because many of the small buildings in the movie were actually sets and those that weren't sets were old wooden buildings that either rotted away or were destroyed by fire over the years. Even then, some interesting places from the film still exist today. The person who assisted me last time was really helpful and great with directions too. The visitor center is the perfect place to start a fun visit to Bodega Bay.

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    Bodega Bay Visitor Center

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    Sonoma Coast State Beach

    Sonoma Coast State Beach

    4.8
    (149 reviews)
    1.8 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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    8-28-2022 hubby put up with me for over 20 years wow!
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    Bodega Dunes Campgrounds

    Bodega Dunes Campgrounds

    3.9
    (108 reviews)
    0.8 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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    Dinner time
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    On a Sunday afternoon
    3/17/25 - Dune trail.

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    3/17/25 - Dune trail.

    Sonoma Coast Visitors Center - travelservices - Updated June 2026

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