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Beside the Sandpiper Cafe, this outfit organizes full-day fishing trips ($135) and whale-
watching excursions (three hours adult/child $50/35). It also sells bait, tackle and fishing
licenses. Call ahead to ask about recent sightings.
Bodega Bay Surf Shack SURFING
( 707-875-3944; http://bodegabaysurf.com ; 1400 N Hwy 1; surfboard/wetsuit/kayak rentals from
$17/17/45)
If you want to get on the water, this easygoing one-stop shop has all kinds of rentals, les-
sons and good local information.
Festivals & Events
Bodega Seafood, Art & Wine Festival FOOD, WINE
( www.winecountryfestivals.com ; )
In late August, this festival of food and drink brings together the best beer- and wine-
makers of the area, tons of seafood and activities for kids. It takes place in the town of Bo-
dega.
Bodega Bay Fishermen's Festival CULTURAL
( www.bbfishfest.org )
At the end of April, this festival culminates in a blessing of the fleet, a flamboyant parade
of vessels, an arts-and-crafts fair, kite-flying and feasting.
Sleeping
There's a wide spread of options - RV and tent camping, quaint motels and fancy hotels.
All fill up early during peak seasons. Campers should consider heading just north of town
to the state-operated sites.
Sonoma County Regional Parks CAMPGROUND
(
707-565-2267; www.parks.sonomacounty.ca.gov ; tent sties $7, RV sites without hookups $32)
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