Bodega Bay, California Weekend Getaway

Sonoma Coast State Beach Vista Trail is located a little North of Bodega Bay off the Highway 1 freeway. This trail loops around for a mile surrounded by 272 acres of wildlife, including 2 miles of coastline. Besides the trail, it has wheelchair friendly picnic benches, restrooms, parking, and grab bars on a lookout bench. The Vista Trail is part of Sonoma Coast State Park, which also has more wheelchair friendly trails and attractions. 

Anyone who has been to Bodega Bay and even the locals will tell you that “there’s not much to do.” Do not expect to find a strip mall, movie theater, or chain restaurants. Instead, there are two kite and taffy shops, a surf store, and a small grocery market with quality selections. There are a few restaurants, many found in the hotels and others throughout the town North on Highway 101. The Candy & Kites store is a local favorite among the sweet-toothed, The Boat House is a family-operated business serving up fresh seafood. The signature dish is BBQ oysters but there are also tasty items, like fish n’ chip and fish tacos.