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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
Map of Bodega Head Beach
Bodega Bay, US
2:09 am, March 29, 2024
temperature icon 45°F
L: 45° H: 50°
Feels like 44.33 °F overcast clouds
Wind gusts: 1 m/s
UV Index: 0
Precipitation: 0.04 inch
Visibility: 10 km
Sunrise: 7:00 am
Sunset: 7:32 pm
Humidity 95 %
Pressure1013 mb
Wind 1 m/s

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Campbell Cove

0.3 miles away

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Doran Beach

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