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Bodega Head
Bodega Bay, California
Windswept headland for whale watching and sea stacks, near Bodega Bay.
- Cost
- Free
- Booking
- No need to book
- Time to allow
- 60 min

A rugged peninsula at the south end of the Sonoma Coast with trails along the cliffs and wide ocean views. Gray whales pass in winter and spring.
Good to know
- Take layers, it's often windy
- Check surf before walking the beaches
- Best time
- Winter for whales
- Vehicles
- Fine in any car
- Dogs
- Dogs on a lead
Data: Roadtrip. Things change: check opening times, prices and rules before you go.
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