Bodega Bay Vacation Rentals

Sonoma County has literally hundreds of antique stores to choose from….on April 30th, you can browse and shop among the more than 180 vendors in Downtown Petaluma offering antiques and unique collectibles from 8am – 4pm. For more information, call the Petaluma Downtown Association at 707-762-9348.

One of our guests just commented how much they enjoyed watching Alfred Hitchcock’s “The Birds” this weekend…they hadn’t realized that it was filmed right here in Bodega Bay!

Here’s some great pictures of what Bodega Bay looked like at the time “The Birds” was filmed.

“The Birds” is in both of the rentals here ‘At the Bay’s Edge’ for you to enjoy… it’s fun to go back in time!

I’ve just finished a new activities page that highlights some favorite things to do and see within an hour’s drive of At the Bay’s Edge. I’ve also included a new activities calendar that lists activities going on by date. There’s plenty to do and see within the Sonoma County area….or there’s plenty of quiet at the house to just sit back, relax, and enjoy the view!

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!

Spud Point Crab Company is a family-operated business by the waterfront at Spud Pointe Marina in Bodega Bay. The owners provide all the fresh fish from their own boat and they run this unique restaurant, which features a delicious clam chowder, fresh catch of the day, and of course, crab. You can eat-in or take-out…and it’s always delicious!

Point Reyes National Seashore is only 45 minutes from “At the Bay’s Edge”, and it covers over 100 square miles, including 32,000 acres of coastal wilderness area. There are 147 miles of hiking trails, and numerous beaches. Kayaking, biking, hiking, beachcombing, and visiting the Pt. Reyes Light Station are just a few of the self-guided activities awaiting your visit.

The park is also home to one of the largest populations of tule elk and a thriving breeding ground for the once nearly extinct elephant seals. Jutting 10 miles into the Pacific Ocean, Point Reyes also offers one of the best spots for viewing the migrations of the California gray whale. Have fun!

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

Many of my guests are suprised to learn that Bodega Bay is one of the best birding spots in Sonoma County. More rare birds have been spotted here than in any other area in Sonoma County. Madrone Audubon organizes many birding trips to Bodega Bay, including Walkabouts, Field Trips and Beginners Bird Walks.

Check out the Audobon’s monthly calendar for Bird Watching in Bodega Bay….it details who you can expect to see.

Molly (my Newfoundland) and I took a walk over to Bodega Bay’s Spud Point Marina today….and saw this duo! She sees / hears them all the time as they swim by the house and poke their heads up for a look….but this is the first time she’s seen them out of the water and she wasn’t quite sure what to make of them!