California’s Bodega Bay is a small town on the coast of Sonoma County. Here you’ll find locally owned boutiques, farm-to-table restaurants and a lively artist’s community alongside commercial fisheries. Take a barefoot walk along one of the area’s many picturesque beaches. Participate in a cruise of the bay to get up close and personal to the resident harbor seals. Enjoy some local chowder at a casual seaside luncheonette, or opt for a Michelin rated meal. Local shops and galleries offer handmade goods and locally sourced souvenirs. The bay is a popular port for area fishing, sailing and kayak tours.

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