natural wonder
Point Reyes National Seashore
A windswept peninsula north of San Francisco with dramatic sea cliffs, a historic lighthouse, elk herds, and pristine beaches.
33 km · about 40 min drive
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Bodega Bay
California, United States · North America
About Bodega Bay
Bodega Bay sits on the route: 20 minutes from Occidental, 33km from Point Reyes National Seashore.
Bodega Bay is in California, United States, with about 1,100 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Occidental, about 12 km away.
Bodega Bay (Spanish: Bahía Bodega) is a shallow, rocky inlet of the Pacific Ocean on the coast of northern California in the United States. It is approximately 5 mi (8 km) across and is located approximately 40 mi (60 km) northwest of San Francisco and 20 mi (32 km) west of Santa Rosa. The bay straddles the boundaryRead more
between Sonoma County to the north and Marin County to the south. The bay is a marine habitat used for navigation, recreation (including swimming and surfing, especially by the Dillon Beach area), and commercial and sport fishing (including shellfish harvesting).
Bodega Bay is protected on its north end from the Pacific Ocean by Bodega Head, which shelters the small Bodega Harbor and is separated from the main bay by a jetty. The San Andreas Fault runs parallel to the coastline and bisects Bodega Head, which lies on the Pacific Plate; the town is on the North American Plate. The village of Bodega Bay sits on the east side of Bodega Harbor. The bay connects on its south end to the mouth of Tomales Bay.
Streams flowing into Bodega Bay include the Estero de San Antonio and the Americano Creek.
Accessible beaches on Bodega Bay include Doran Regional Park (on the jetty) and Pinnacle Gulch.
Apart from the harbor, all of Bodega Bay lies within the boundaries of the Gulf of the Farallones National Marine Sanctuary.
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What is there to see near Bodega Bay?
Within an hour or so of Bodega Bay: Point Reyes National Seashore (33 km), Sonoma Raceway (55 km), Napa Valley (58 km).
Where is Bodega Bay?
Bodega Bay is in California, United States, about 12 km from Occidental.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 1,077
- Continent
- North America
- Country
- United States
- Region
- California
- Timezone
- America/Los_Angeles
- Coordinates
- 38.3332, -123.0481
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AAA roadside assistance: 1-800-222-4357. Right turn on red is legal in most states unless signed otherwise.
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Worth the detour from Bodega Bay
3 notable places within an hour's drive.
racetrack
Sonoma Raceway
A challenging road course set among the rolling hills of California wine country, hosting NASCAR and IndyCar events.
55 km · about 65 min drive
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Napa Valley
America's most celebrated wine region with over 400 wineries, Michelin-starred restaurants, hot-air balloon rides, and the scenic Silverado Trail.
58 km · about 65 min drive
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