Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
There are a few walk-in sites at the
Doran Regional Park
(201 Doran Beach Rd)
, at the
quiet Miwok Tent Campground, and
Westside Regional Park
(2400 Westshore Rd)
, which
is best for RVs. It caters primarily to boaters and has windy exposures, beaches, hot
showers, fishing and boat ramps. Both are heavily used. Excellent camping is also avail-
able at the
Sonoma Coast State Beach
.
Bodega Harbor Inn
MOTEL
(
707-875-3594;
www.bodegaharborinn.com
; 1345 Bodega Ave; r $80-155, cottages $135-175;
)
Half a block inland from Hwy 1, surrounded by grassy lawns and furnished with both real
and faux antiques, this modest yet adorable blue-and-white shingled motel is the town's
most economical option. Pets are allowed in some rooms for a fee of $15 plus a security
deposit of $50. They also offer a variety of cottages and rentals around town.
Chanslor Guest Ranch
RANCH
( 707-875-2721;
www.chanslorranch.com
;
2660 Hwy 1; campsites $40, furnished tents from $80, r
from $175)
A mile north of town, this working horse ranch has rooms and options for upscale camp-
ing. Wildlife programs and guided horse tours make this one sweet place, with sweeping
vistas across open grasslands to the sea.
Bodega Bay Lodge & Spa
LODGE
( 888-875-2250, 707-875-3525;
www.bodegabaylodge.com
;
103 Hwy 1; r $190-470; )
Bodega's plushest option, this small oceanfront resort has an ocean-view swimming pool,
golf course, a Jacuzzi and a state-of-the-art fitness club. In the evenings it hosts wine tast-
ings. The more expensive rooms have commanding views, but all have balconies. The oth-
er pluses on-site include Bodega Bay's best spa and the
Duck Club
(
707-875-3525; mains
$16-37;
7:30-11am & 6-9pm)
, which is the fanciest dining in town.
Bay Hill Mansion
B&B
(
877-468-1588;
www.bayhillmansion.com
;
3919 Bay Hill Rd; d $279-299;
)
