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Traveling to Bodega Bay - A favorite coastal town

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If you are traveling to Bodega Bay at all here are a few must stops!  This is an annual stop for us and its a great little coastal town!
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Restaurants

From small plates and oysters to brunch or dinner here are some of our favorites places.

 
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If you're in Bodega this is a must!  Beautiful view, loved the outdoor firepits and their brunch is a 10/10
Drakes Fireside Lounge
 
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Loved this little wine bar!  You can enjoy a glass of wine, bubbles or beer right next to the water! And lets not forget about the Sunchokes on their menu! Yum!
Gourmet Au Bay
 
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About 15 minutes from the beach but a great old school Italian restaurant!  We loved the family style dinner!
Dinucci's Restaurant
 
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The best oysters!!  We stop every year! If you are looking to just have oysters or purchase and take with you then this is your stop!
Hog Island Oyster Co. | Oyster Bars, Seafood Restaurants ...
 
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Stop here for the best clam chowder!!
Spud Point Crab Company
 
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Our kids favorite lunch stop! Good food and they love taking the pictures out back! They also have cottages to rent! Right on the water.
Nick's Cove

Places To Stay

Hotel or camping here are a couple options.

 
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Great campground!  It's so nice to walk across the little street and you're at the beach!  We love it here!
Doran Regional Park
 
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Beautiful hotel!  Walking distance from the beach or ride one of the bikes they have on site!  Also check out the lounge and firepits outside!  Enjoy a nice glass of wine by the fire while staring at the ocean!
The Lodge at Bodega Bay
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Things To Do/Places To Visit

Want to go wine tasting, golfing, shopping or flying kites here are some great stops.

 
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The kids favorite place to stop and stock up on Salt water taffy!
Patrick's of Bodega Bay
 
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If you stop in here make sure you bring home a bottle of Pinot Noir and their bubbles! Super cute and clean tasting room!
Sonoma Coast Vineyards: Where Wines and Waves Meet
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Beautiful course that the guys play every year when we visit!  The clubhouse is a fun place to stop in too for some food or drink.
The Links at Bodega Harbour - Bodega Bay, CA
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The little market is so fun to shop at! Great variety of cheeses, wine, seafood, apps and more!  There is also a restaurant here with great clam chowder!
Tides Wharf Fish Market
 
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Great kites for the kids!  Grab one and head to beach! A great afternoon activity
Candy and Kites | Bodega Bay, CA