Many of our guests come to fish....right now the sport fishing trips are for salmon and rock cod. Many folks cook their catch here...some ship it home. They all have a great time and can't wait to go again. There are several sports fishing charters available within a 5 minute drive of "At the Bay's Edge".

Check them out!

Will's Fishing
Bodega Bay Sportfishing Center
Aggressor Adventures
Bodega Charters

Many of our guests enjoy golfing. While there are many golf courses throughout Sonoma County, one of the best is right here in Bodega Bay. Besides having an incredible location overlooking the water, the Links at Bodega Harbour is a 4 Star Golf Digest “Places to Play” award winner and is annually rated as one of Northern California’s top ten courses. They also have a great restaurant, The Blue Water Bistro!

For a full listing of Sonoma courses, check out our Activities Page. Have fun!

It's a great time of year to go kayaking...the water in the mornings is usually perfectly still. You can kayak in the bay or go sea kayaking. Either way, there's plenty of wildlife and lots to see. This picture is of one of our guests kayaking right in front of "At the Bay's Edge".

Some of our guests bring their own kayaks, or you can rent one at Bodega Bay Kayak. Have Fun!

Horseback riding is very popular in Bodega Bay and throughout the Sonoma Coast.

Chanslor Ranch is one of the most popular stables, and is only a few miles from "At the Bay's Edge". They offer trail rides and beach rides, as part of a group or for a private party. They also offer pony rides and riding lessons...so there's definitely something for everyone. Have fun!

There are dozens of wineries within easy driving distance of "At the Bay's Edge"...many guests stay here and spend several days just touring the wine country! Here's a great map of the local area wineries. Enjoy!

When the tide is out in the winter it leaves such a beautiful flat beach....and we can walk further along the beaches than at any other time of year.

Here's a great resource that lists all the beaches in Sonoma County that are close to "At the Bay's Edge". Enjoy!

The annual gray whale migration is underway. Each year approximately 15,000 gray whales swim south from their Arctic feeding grounds, en route to their Baja California breeding and calving grounds. From December through May, gray whales can be observed a few miles off California’s shore.

For more information on Whale Watching Trips leaving from Bodega Bay:
Oceanic Society: Naturalists give talks about the whales and their migration
Wil's Fishing: Departs twice daily for whale watching

Bodega Head is just a few minutes from At the Bay's Edge, and features both dramatic views and several hiking trails.

There are no entrance or park fees, the 3.0 mile partial loop hike is easy. There is only one short easy uphill stretch, and the rest of the hike is nearly flat. You can split this hike into two, shorter ones -- a 1.1 mile out and back to the overlook, or a 1.8 mile loop through the headlands. And the view is spectacular no matter what route you take!

There are two local sport fishing locations just minutes from the house. The Boat House at 707-875-3495 and Wil’s Fishing at 707-875-2323. Or you can buy all the crab you want locally after November 15th. Either way there are big cooking pots at the house so plan on enjoying the fresh local crab! Here’s a great article on how to prepare your Dungeness crab -- I also have some secrets to share about cooking them.

A guest just told me how much they enjoyed the Bodega Marine Lab tour so I thought I'd better remind everyone about it! It's only open to the public Friday's from 2-4, however, there is a summer seminar series available as well.

The Bodega Marine Lab is run by UC Davis and they focus their research on marine and coastal studies.

The Bodega Marine Lab is just a few miles from us and is set on over 300 acres of coastal reserve. There's a tidepool and many displays for the kids as well, so all are sure to have fun!

There was a great write up on the Osmosis Spa in the San Francisco Chronicle today. While they are well known for their enzyme baths, I still think you can’t beat their “Pagoda Massage”. After spending time in their Zen garden, you are led down a creek way path, and enjoy a massage in a private pagoda along the creek. I’m already planning my next trip there!

The Osmosis Spa is just 15 minutes from our house....and is across the street from the Brick Oven Bakery, so it's a double treat!

Osmosis Spa Review