Wild Flour Bread

At just 90 minutes from San Francisco, Bodega Bay is my favorite place to escape to for a long weekend. It's a small, sleepy town on the Sonoma Coast, known for its beaches, hikes, crab, and clam chowder. Over the course of the last 2 years, I've spent several weeks and long weekends in Bodega Bay. Here's a 3-day guide to my favorite places, hikes and activities.

While wine country may the first thing that comes to mind when we think of Sonoma, the laid-back Russian River Valley is worth a weekend visit to explore its lush scenery, top notch restaurants and wineries, and eccentric spirit. This curated guide highlights my Russian River Valley favorites with plenty of recs for a long weekend trip. Unlock it to access: 🛌 Places to stay: boutique hotels, glamping, airbnbs 🍽 Places to eat 🛶 Things to do: outdoor activities, wineries, wellness 🌳 Essential destination tips 🍷 Lifetime updates including new places and deeper insights without paying more later This guide does not include Healdsburg or Santa Rosa. For recommendations in those areas, take a look at The Sonoma List in my California shop.