Bodega‬에서 가장 멋진 ‪11‬개의 천연기념물

The old highway is now a loop for parking and social trails lead closer to the cliff, overlooking the beach cove at the foot below. The trail continues on the other side of the new highway, past some, usually closed, gates into the easement-protected preserve ranch.

Iconic free standing granite outcrops with caves and polished walls to explore, visible from far away at the top of Dillon Beach Road. A social trail climbs down to explore the caves and cool area between the tall free-standing rock walls.

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.

This small coastal lagoon is formed by a sandbar that dams Stemple Creek, which starts in the hills of Marin County and flows west near the mouth of Tomales Bay, southeast to Bodega Bay, northwest of Dillon Beach. A variety of seabirds and water species rely on its natural environment, including 923 acres of associated wetlands. The California Department of Fish and Wildlife identifies this marine protected area as one of the most significant habitat areas in the state.

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.

To see the hole in the Arch the best perspective is this cliff above the South end of the beach cove, though a good telezoom lense is helpful to cover the mile or more distance.

Iconic free standing granite outcrops with caves and polished walls to explore

Dramatic clifftop overlook, no beach access