Bodega Bay Activities For Your Bodega Bay Vacation

Bodega Bay Activities

Bodega Bay is centrally located along the dramatic Sonoma Coast. It’s close to many other popular destinations, including the wine country, the Russian River, and Pt. Reyes. There are dozens of activities available to you right in Bodega Bay including walking the dozens of scenic beaches, whale watching, sport fishing, clamming, surfing, boogie boarding, windsurfing, kayaking, golfing, antique shopping, enjoying fresh seafood, or just relaxing and enjoying the view! Our Bodega Bay Vacation Rental is a perfect retreat after a busy day of sightseeing, or to just hang back and enjoy the wildlife in front of the house. Or a little bit of both.

Listed below are some of our favorite activities. Enjoy planning your Bodega Bay Vacation!

Distances

Napa

48 miles

Petaluma

27 miles

Pt. Reyes Station

32 miles

Russian River

11 miles

San Francisco

68 miles

Sebastopol

15 miles

Sonoma

40 miles

Water Activities

The Boat House

Sport Fishing and Whale Watching
1445 Highway 1, Bodega Bay
707-875-3495

Bodega Bay Kayak

Rental and Lessons
1580 Eastshore Rd., Bodega Bay
707-875-8899

Bodega Bay Pro Dive

Equipment Rental
1275 Highway 1, Bodega Bay
(Next to Diekmann’s Bay Store)
707-875-3054

Hagemann Ranch Trout Farm

Enjoy trout fishing on a 219 acre sheep and cattle ranch, Bodega Bay
707-876-3217

Oceanic Society

Whale Watching with Expert Naturalists
Bodega Bay
800-326-7491

Will’s Fishing Adventures

Sport Fishing and Whale Watching
1580 Eastshore Rd., Bodega Bay
707-875-2323

Horseback Riding

Chanslor Horse Ranch

2660 Highway 1, Bodega Bay
707-875-3333

Leadership and Horses

Valley Ford, CA 94972
707-876-1908

Golf

Bodega Harbour Golf Links

Championship course overlooking the ocean
21301 Heron Drive, Bodega Bay
707-875-3538

Adobe Creek Golf Course

Championship golf course etched into the hills of Petaluma
1901 Frates Rd., Petaluma
707-765-3000

Bennett Valley Golf Course

A Non-Profit created to promote and conserve the true spirit of the game
3300 Yulupa Avenue, Santa Rosa
707-528-3673

Oakmont Golf Club

Two family-friendly courses surrounded by picturesque mountains and lakes
7025 Oakmont Drive, Santa Rosa
707- 539-0415

Rooster Run Golf Club

Located in the heart of Petaluma’s dairy country, surrounded by scenic vineyards
2301 E. Washington, Petaluma
707-778-1211

Tayman Park Municipal Golf Course

Scenic public course is located in heart of the wine country
927 S Fitch Mountain Rd, Healdsburg
707-433-4275

Massage

Osmosis

Massage – Facials – Enzyme Bath
209 Bohemian Hwy, Freestone
707-823-8231

Olive Oil Tasting

McEvoy Ranch

McEvoy Ranch in Petaluma is a fun addition to traditional wine tasting tours!
Their extra virgin olive oil is a must see / taste for those who love olive oil!
(866) 617-6779

Dining

The Boat House

Fresh Seafood – Eat-in or Take-out
1445 Hwy 1, Bodega Bay
707-875-3495

Blue Water Bistro

Features local produce and seafood
21301 Heron Drive, Bodega Bay
707-875-3513

Casino Bar and Grill

Roadhouse Saloon
17000 Bodega Hwy, Bodega
(6 miles south of Bodega Bay)
(707) 876-3185

Dinucci’s Italian Dinners

Family style Italian seafood & steak. Closed Tuesday & Wednesday.
Highway 1, Valley Ford
(707) 876-3260

The Dog House

Hot Dogs and Hamburgers
Next to the Post Office, Bodega Bay
(707) 875- 2441

Duck Club

Award-winning cuisine, elegant setting
At Bodega Bay Lodge
707-875-3525

The Inn At The Tides

Sonoma-Continental Cuisine
Wednesday – Sunday
707-875-2751

Lucas Wharf

Waterfront Dining
595 Hwy 1, Bodega Bay
707-875-3522

River’s End Restaurant & Inn

Perched on Highway 1 overlooking the Russian River entering the Pacific ocean! Seasonal hours; call for schedule.
Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner
11048 Hwy 1, Jenner
(707) 865-2484

Sandpiper Restaurant & Café

1400 Highway One, Bodega Bay
707-875-2278

Terrapin Creek Cafe

A vibrant coastal cuisine using local & organic ingredients
1580 Eastshore Road, Bodega Bay
707.875.2700

Spud Point Crab

Fresh crab, catch of the day, coffee, sandwiches and incredible clam chowder!
1860 West Shore Road, Bodega Bay
707-875-9472

Tides Wharf

Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner
835 Hwy 1, Bodega Bay
707-875-3652

Wildlife

Bird Watching

Bodega Bay is one of the best birding spots in Sonoma County. Madrone Audubon organizes many birding trips to Bodega Bay, including Walkabouts, Field Trips and Beginners Bird Walks.
707-875-3495

Safari West

Safari West is a wildlife preserve where over 400 exotic birds and animals roam free and the whole family can experience these animals in their natural habitat.
Santa Rosa, CA
1 (800) 616-2695

Bakeries

Tomales Bakery

European style breads and breakfast pastries made with local organic ingredients when possible.
27000 Highway One, Tomales
707-878-2429

Wild Flour Bakery

Organic breads and rolls–all delicious and baked in brick ovens.
140 Bohemian Hwy, Freestone
707-874-2938

Kites

Candy & Kites

Kites – Spinners – Salt Water Taffy
1415 Coast Highway 1, Bodega Bay
707-875-3777

Second Wind Kites

Kites – Toys – Sweets – Fun
1805 Coast Highway 1, Bodega Bay
707-875-WIND (9463)

Art Galleries

Local Color Artist Gallery

1580 Eastshore Rd.,Bodega Bay
707-875-2744

Dodrill Gallery

17175 Bodega Hwy, Bodega
707-876-1993

Artisan’s Co-op

17135 Bodega Hwy, Bodega
707-876-9830

Bodega Landmark Studio

17255 Bodega Hwy, Bodega
707-876-3477

Branscomb Gallery

1588 Eastshore Road
Bodega Bay, CA
1.888.875.8733

Heritage Art Gallery

1580 Eastshore Road, Suite K
Bodega Bay
707-875-2911

The Ren Brown Gallery

1781 Coast Highway One
Bodega Bay
707-875-2922

There are many more art galleries and antique stores nearby Occidental, Healdsburg, Napa, and Sonoma

Cheese Tours

Bellwether Farms

Artisan creamery, tours by appointment
9999 Valley Ford Rd., Petaluma
707-888-527-8606

Cow Girl Creamery

Artisan and farmstead cheeses. Take a tour, and check out their extensive library of cheeses to learn even more!
80 Fourth Street
Point Reyes Station
415-663-9335