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. 

Bodega Bay, CA, USA

Sonoma County, CA, USA

Sonoma, CA, USA

A Long Weekend in Bodega Bay

Bodega Bay

California

Schoolhouse Beach

Schoolhouse Beach is home to the best tidepooling in Bodega Bay. Check Google for the tide schedules, and try to get there when they’re at their lowest. You’ll find anemones galore, and if you’re lucky, starfish of every conceivable color.

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