Bodega Head – Bodega Head Trail loop from Bodega Marine Reserve

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Bodega Head – Bodega Head Trail loop from Bodega Marine Reserve

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Bodega Head – Bodega Head Trail loop from Bodega Marine Reserve

02:47

10.6km

90m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 2, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Sonoma Coast State Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.34 km

Bodega Head

Highlight • Viewpoint

Long Peninsula jutting straight south, creating a protected lagoon. The road has great views, a wide shoulder, and is relatively quiet as it only has sightseeing cars driving to the dead-end parking/turn around.

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4.21 km

View of Bodega Bay

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great view of Bodega Bay. There are some nearby picnic tables that are perfect for a break with a wonderful view.

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4.50 km

Bodega Head

Highlight • Viewpoint

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 …

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4.96 km

Bodega Head Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This trail is the beautiful setting for a leisurely scenic loop hike with fantastic views of the Pacific Ocean, wildflowers and the unique marine wildlife that inhabit the area. It …

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10.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.34 km

3.30 km

906 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.84 km

3.34 km

632 m

597 m

111 m

Elevation

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Weather

Monday 19 October

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Comments

April 22, 2022,bodega bay bigger head trail

This is a really awesome trail especially the 1st part with astonishing views over the ocean!!! A few people on an April Friday therefore I suppose it could be very crowded on week end... Last part can't avoid the road unfortunately but its not too long... The start is from the marine reserve, you can easily enter but note it …