Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
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
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
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)