Bodega Head Beach
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About Bodega Head Beach in Bodega Bay, California
Bodega Head is the prominent rocky point that protects Bodega Harbor from the west. This large point has a rugged coastline that is exposed to strong waves and cool damp weather. There is a small sandy beach below the parking lot and picnic area that is worth visiting. A steep path north of the picnic area leads to the beach where you can feel the raw energy of the ocean. The real draw to Bodega Head is the network of hiking trails that loop around the headlands. Dress appropriately for this windy spot and make time to hike the official loop trail. It’s a wide path that is mostly accessible. There are many small side trails that take you to vantage points at cliff edges overlooking Bodega Harbor, Bodega Bay, and the Pacific Ocean. Bodega Head is a popular gray whale watching location during the January-May migration season. These headlands are part of Sonoma Coast State Park. If you are looking for a safer beach to wade in, then consider Campbell Cove on Bodega Harbor on your way back down the Westshore Road.
- Address
- Westshore Rd
Bodega Bay, CA 94923 - Park Name
- Sonoma Coast State Park
- Owner
- State Park
- Pet Details
- No dogs allowed on the beach or trails
- Fees
- Free parking
- Activities
- Whale Watching, Hiking, Picnicking
- Amenities
- Restrooms, Picnic Tables, Trails, Rock Arch, Accessible Features
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Campbell Cove
0.3 miles away
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0.9 miles away
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0.9 miles away
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1.7 miles away
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