Quick Summary:

  • The Bodega Bay area is a very unique spot on the Pacific Coast.
  • An area of land called Bodega Head juts out into the Pacific Ocean, protecting the nearby Bodega Harbor and much of Bodega Bay.
  • This ensures that the waters in this area are very calm and peaceful, making Bodega Bay beaches perfect for people in need of a quiet place to relax and reflect.
  • If you’re planning a Bodega Bay weekend trip, read on to learn all about the best beaches in this area.


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1. Bodega Head Beach ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Bodega Head Beach | Bodega Bay Beaches
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2. Bodega Dunes ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Bodega Dunes | Bodega Bay Beaches
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3. Gleason Beach

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Gleason Beach | Bodega Bay Beaches
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4. Arched Rock Beach

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Arched Rock Beach | Bodega Bay Beaches
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5. Wrights Beach

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Wrights Beach | Bodega Bay Beaches
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6. Pinnacle Gulch Beach

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Pinnacle Gulch Beach | Bodega Bay Beaches
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7. Dillon Beach

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Dillon Beach | Bodega Bay Beaches
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8. Doran Beach

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Doran Beach | Bodega Bay Beaches
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9. Coleman Beach

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Coleman Beach | Bodega Bay Beaches
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10. Shell Beach

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Shell Beach | Bodega Bay Beaches
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11. Shorttail Gulch Beach

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Shorttail Gulch Beach | Bodega Bay Beaches
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12. South Salmon Creek Beach

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South Salmon Creek Beach | Bodega Bay Beaches
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13. Westside Park

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Westside Park | Bodega Bay Beaches
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14. Portuguese Beach

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Portuguese Beach | Bodega Bay Beaches
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15. Carmet Beach

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Carmet Beach | Bodega Bay Beaches
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16. Campbell Cove

Campbell Cove | Bodega Bay Beaches
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17. North Salmon Creek Beach

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North Salmon Creek Beach | Bodega Bay Beaches
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18. Duncans Landing

Duncans Landing | Bodega Bay Beaches
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19. Furlong Gulch Beach

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Furlong Gulch Beach | Bodega Bay Beaches
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20. Rock Point Beach

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Rock Point Beach | Bodega Bay Beaches
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21. Scotty Creek Beach

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Scotty Creek Beach | Bodega Bay Beaches
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