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Bodega Head

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Bodega Head

Bodega Head

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This Highlight is in a protected area

Please check local regulations for: Sonoma Coast State Park

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    1. Bodega Head Trail loop — Sonoma Coast State Park

    3.15km

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    30m

    Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    September 18, 2023

    This small peninsula that juts out into the Pacific Ocean is stunning. You can see many marine wildlife here, including harbor seals, seabirds, and gray whales. The rugged granite bluffs are a wonderful place to explore and capture photos of the spectacular, expansive scenic views while enjoying the cool breeze coming off the water.

      November 18, 2023

      Protected by a bay from the wild whims of the Pacific Ocean, Bodega Bay is a picturesque fishing village on the Sonoma Coast that is home to sights, sounds and activities - on land or by sea - that call to the adventurer in all of us. Bodega Head, a rocky cliff overlooking the ocean, is perfect for strolling along the cliffs and spotting migrating whales

      observe.

      A special magic surrounds Bodega and Bodega Bay north of San Francisco. Alfred Hitchcock shot the film “The Birds” here, and the region served as a place of strength and inspiration for artists.

      The secret of Bodega? Tony Anello, 67, thinks about whether he should start with Alfred Hitchcock. Or rather with Christo and Jeanne-Claude, the disguise artists? Or at the end with Ansel Adams, the photographer of the century? They all worked in Bodega and shaped the image of the place, whose motifs are world-famous and whose name hardly anyone knows. "Well, at least I can name the best-kept secret," says Anello finally: "The recipe for my clam chowder." He says this with a poker face, half mischief and half seriousness behind it - and to the chords of a blues guitarist who has set up next to Anello's fish stand and entertains those waiting solely for tips.

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