This is a common sight in front of “At the Bay’s Edge”, the fishing boats must pass in front of the house to drop off their catch at the Tides and Lucas Wharf. It’s always fun to see the variety of boats coming and going.
For those that want to go out fishing for the day, Wil’s Fishing is just minutes from the house. Many guests stay here just as a launching pad for their fishing trips.
Every night is better than the last!
Very intense colors tonight on Bodega Bay itself, here’s the view from my deck. Enjoy!
Christo and Jean-Claude will be on-hand to celebrate The ‘Running Fence at 33′. A reception is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 12, from 2pm to 5pm. Bloomfield Park, 6700 Bloomfield Road, Bloomfield. Free. For details, contact the Sonoma County Museum, 707.579.1500.
The Running Fence was monumental in all regards at the time – comprised of white fabric curtain twenty-four and one-half miles long and eighteen feet high that linked Cotati at Highway 101 to the Pacific Ocean in Bodega Bay. Few stories are more inspirational in the artworld that that of Christo and Jeanne-Claude’s struggle to persuade Sonoma and Marin County locals to proceed with this grand project which began in 1972 and was completed on September 10, 1976. It took forty-two months of collaborative effort, two-hundred and forty thousand yards (over two million square feet) of heavy woven white nylon fabric, ninety miles of steel cable, two thousand and fifty poles embedded three feet into the ground, and fourteen thousand earth anchors. The de-installation began two weeks after the fence was completed, and all materials were removed entirely from the site and given to local ranchers.
Christo, at the time, described the project as “a celebration of the landscape” and indeed it was perhaps the first large-scale art project focusing on the natural beauty of rural northern California landscape, a route has since become a famous tourist destination. It will be a pleasure to welcome back the couple that introduced our unique landscape to the world.
Well, this is my second post this week on sunsets….we’re enjoying a wonderfully warm and clear September to date and the sunsets have been spectacular.
I went out to Bodega Head tonight, which is just 5 minutes from Bodega Bay. It’s a very dramatic point at the ocean and is wonderful for sunset watching, closing out the day. In fact, I ran into several people I knew, it was great fun!
Anyway, here’s a video to enjoy. And make sure you include a trip to Bodega Head as part of your Bodega Bay Vacation (there’s also hiking and biking trails, so it’s quite diverse, as well as dramatic!).
Charlie the Seagull is a frequent guest “At the Bay’s Edge”. One of the benefits of this on-the-water Bodega Bay Vacation Rental is that you are surrounded by wildlife and beauty! Enjoy!
Wow, I’ve written before about how much I love the Osmosis Spa, and I’m excited to see their September “Back to School” specials. Here they are! They’re located just 15 minutes inland from “At the Bay’s Edge” in Freestone, and they happen to be across the street from the Wildflour Bakery, another fave!
Their special prices on Cedar Enzyme Baths for two ($119), 75-minute Swedish Massage ($99) and even a 45-minute Massage ($59).
Choose one, or mix and match to rejuvenate and face the fall season with clarity and health. Special prices available anytime Monday-Friday in September. Enjoy!
Sonoma County’s Russian River Wine Road is truly a treasure….comprising over 150 wineries along one of the most scenic stretches of coastal roads you can imagine. Started more than 30 years ago with just 9 wineries, the Wine Road is an association of over 150 wineries in the Alexander, Dry Creek, and Russian River Valleys of Northern Sonoma County.
It’s not actually a “road” in the sense of a single, continuous stretch of pavedhighway, but more of a treasure map to the many jewels nestled among the hills and valleys of a region where fresh air, fine wine and exquisite cuisine await those who traverse it.
Check out their site to learn more about seasonal events, local tours, and download your free map. Make your Bodega Bay Vacation complete with a tour of the Russian River Wine Road!
Here’s a video I took from the two bedroom porch on a recent sunny Sunday! We’ve had some fabulous weather lately! Enjoy the view!
Many of our guests rent a kayak at some point during their Bodega Bay vacation, and many bring their own as well! You can kayak in the bay, or some prefer the ocean. Either way, it’s great fun and there’s so much to see. This picture is taken in front of “At the Bay’s Edge” and kayaker’s enjoy really getting to see all the seals, birds, and even river otters up close. Bring a sun hat and enjoy!
Bodega Bay Kayak offers kayak rentals Bodega Bay.
Safari West is a 400 acre wildlife preserve, just an hour away from “At the Bay’s Edge”. It is a wildlife preserve where the animals roam free and the whole family can experience these animals in their natural habitat. They offer 3 hour safaris, several times a day, in an open air jeep. It’s wonderful and fascinating to see the animals in their own environment. Our guide was a naturalist, we learned a lot … it was both a fun and informative experience! Check out my previous posting on this great adventure at Safari West! It’s a must-see during your Bodega Bay Vacation!
