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At the Bays Edge, Bodega Bay, CA

At the Bay's Edge is a vacation rental located right on the water in Bodega Bay -- a quiet fishing village located one hour and 15 minutes north of San Francisco.

Bodega Bay is still a very small town; it truly is a sanctuary for both wildlife and people and retains its small town charm.

Bodega Bay is a popular destination for day travel as well as extended stays with a myriad of activities available including golfing, kayaking, fishing, clamming, whale watching, winery and cheese tours, biking, hiking, or just enjoying the view!

Beaches, Parks, and Day Trips, Oh My! 

Sonoma County has some of the most dramatic shorelines on the coast.

Visit dozens of beaches throughout Sonoma County

There are 34 state parks in Sonoma County....enjoy this downloadable map!

Fun on the Water! 

So much to see and do, here's a few ideas on where to start!

Coastal activities include: walking the many scenic beaches, whale watching, clamming, surfing, boogie boarding, windsurfing, kayaking, or just enjoying the view. Enjoy!

Bodega Bay Kayak

Bodega Bay Pro Dive

Hagemann Ranch Trout Farm

Oceanic Society -- Whale Watching and Nature Tours

Will's Fishing Adventures -- Sport Fishing and Whale Watching

The Boat House
Sport Fishing and Whale Watching
1445 Highway 1, Bodega Bay
707-875-3495

Wineries 

Sonoma and the Russian River offer both unique wine tastings and incredible drives to get there.... all within an hour of "At the Bay's Edge"!

Sonoma County Wineries Downloadable Map

Russian River Wine Road encompasses over 120 wineries!

Or try Gourmet Au Bay's "wine surfing" tastings, just two minutes away!

Horseback Riding 

On the beach or through the hills and valleys....what a treat!

Golf -- Choose from seven courses within an hour of "At the Bay's Edge"! 

Public, Private, Ocean Views, You Name It!

Top Guest Photos 

Here are just some of the best photos taken by our guests.

curated content from Flickr

Cheese and Olive Oil Tastings 

Ok, they don't exactly go together, but they're all good!

Bellwether Farms Cheese is an artisan creamery, tours by appointment.

Cow Girl Creamery features artisan and farmstead cheeses. Take a tour, and check out their extensive library of cheeses to learn even more!

Spring Hill Jersey Cheese features all natural cheeses.

McEvoy Ranch Olive Oil Tastings are great fun for the olive oil lover! McEvoy Ranch hosts over 18,000 trees covering more than 80 acres and they offer tours of both their orchards and gardens.

Art Galleries 

Here are the top galleries in Bodega Bay

There are many more art galleries and antique stores nearby in Bodega, Occidental, Petaluma, Healdsburg, and Sonoma.

Branscomb Gallery

Local Color Art Gallery

Dodrill Gallery

Bodega Landmark Studio

The Ren Brown Gallery

What's New "At the Bay's Edge" 

There's always something new going on in Bodega Bay and "At the Bay's Edge"!

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Bird Watching At Its Best 

Bodega Bay is one of the best birding spots in Sonoma County. Madrone Audubon organizes many birding trips to Bodega Bay, including Walkabouts, Field Trips and Beginners Bird Walks.

This photo is of Charlie the Seagull who lives on my porch....he's doing a "fly by" the house! You can also enjoy seagulls, egrets, cormorants, sandpipers, and night heron from your porch here "At the Bay's Edge"!

More Fun Activities 

Too Many to Classify....Here's What's Going On Around Bodega Bay and Sonoma County!

Upcoming Activities for Bodega Bay and Sonoma County.

Fun Facts and Maps 

Bodega Bay, CA

City-facts.com provides a good technical overview about Bodega Bay, including photos, maps, census data, and even climate maps.

Bodega Bay Blog 

Goings On In Bodega Bay

For a small town, there's always a lot happening!

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Must Have Reading for Bodega Bay 

The Beatles, The Bible, and Bodega Bay: My Long and Winding Road

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Seafood cookbook: Bodega Bay yesterday and today

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The Bodega Bay region history

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The battle for Bodega Bay: The Sierra Club and nuclear power, 1958-1964

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The Birds (Collector's Edition)

"The Birds" was filmed in Bodega Bay and the nearby town of Bodega!

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