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Bodega Bay is a place well-known for many more reasons than Hitchcock's famous movie, "The Birds." Bodega Bay vacation rentals guests have discovered the natural beauty of this secluded bay on Sonoma's coast. Bodega Bay is recognized for its rugged, Northern California charm and accommodating Bodega Bay vacation rentals. The atmosphere in Bodega Bay ideally represents a cozy and authentic oceanside town. The air is crisp and cool, and mornings are filled with a mist that rests on the hillsides.

Guests of Bodega Bay hotels and Bodega Bay vacation rentals visit again and again for its atmosphere, and the peaceful, old-town solitude they find. However, there's plenty of other reasons to come to Bodega Bay. Those wishing to get away from hectic and overcrowded vacation spots know Bodega Bay is just the thing. There are numerous outdoor activities for Bodega Bay hotels guests to participate in -- guests of Bodega Bay vacation rentals come to Bodega Bay to hang-glide, windsurf, hike, bike, go bird watching, fish, or shop at one of their many quaint stores.

Bodega Bay is set on the Pacific coast 68 miles north of San Francisco in Sonoma County. The town lies on the eastern side of Bodega Harbor and has a population of just over 1,400. The town of Bodega Bay has a total area of 8.4 miles with no water covering any of it. One of the main geological features of Bodega Bay is Bodega Head -- a peninsula that forms a protective landmass between the ocean and the bay. The San Andreas Fault runs through here, separating steep rocky bluffs from sandy dunes. Bodega Bay is a land full of bluffs, grasslands, and coastal ridges. Guests of Bodega Bay hotels love to watch whales migrate through Bodega Bay waters and the seals that rest on its brown beaches. Near Doran Park is a salt marsh that is home to a magnificent assortment of birds.

The temperature in Bodega Bay averages out in the mid 50s each year. Guests of Bodega Bay vacation rentals know Northern California's coast has a far different climate from Southern California's, and relish in it. The difference between the two is a large reason guests of Bodega Bay hotels visit again and again. The temperature adds variety to Bodega Bay vacation rentals guests' trip, and the scenery of Bodega Bay is full of deep greens and tall grasslands caused by the rich rainfall.

The Bodega Bay winters average about 9 inches of rain, and temperatures reach lows of 47 degrees with highs of 63. The spring months bring significantly less rain for guests of Bodega Bay hotels, and comfortable temperatures of 55 to 77 degrees. The summer, of course, has the most clement weather with the sun shining 98 percent of the time and temperatures reaching the high 70s. Guests of Bodega Bay vacation rentals should be prepared all year round with sunscreen, as even overcast weather can cause sunburn. The fall months of Bodega Bay average in the low 60s and the sun shines about 55 percent of the time.

Comfortable and cozy are words guests of Bodega Bay vacation rentals often use to describe the accommodations available to them. Guests of Bodega Bay hotels and Bodega Bay vacation rentals are used to a plethora of choices and amenities. Many Bodega Bay hotels and Bodega Bay vacation rentals are set high up on the nearby hills where the entire town and bay spread out below. From large windows guests of Bodega Bay vacation rentals can watch gliders take off from the bluffs, or the whales immerge and dive. As well, Bodega Bay vacation rentals and Bodega Bay hotels are available right off the coast, near the beach.

Guests of Bodega Bay hotels can slip on sandals and stroll the beach any time, at their own leisure, or lie out like the seals and enjoy the serenity of Bodega Bay. And guests of Bodega Bay vacation rentals know they will be offered all the comforts of home with amenities such as oversized rooms, hot tubs, large kitchens stocked with appliances, fireplaces or wood-burning stoves, and beautiful large windows giving guests panoramic views. Guests of Bodega Bay hotels and Bodega Bay vacation rentals are always treated with professional courtesy, and the locals are equally welcoming.

There's no doubt that guests of Bodega Bay hotels have an affinity for nature. A fun way to be active in taking care of nature is to visit during the Bodega Bay Seafood, Art and Wine Festival. This exciting festival showcases the best of California's wineries and breweries, artists and craftspeople, as well as featuring entertainment, and of course a selection of seafood vendors. The new location this year at the Watts Ranch in the picturesque town of Bodega on scenic Bodega Highway. This annual fundraiser, benefiting both the Stewards of the Coast and Redwoods and the Bodega Volunteer Fire Dept, also has wonderful activities for kids, and environmental exhibits. A juried art and craft marketplace of a 100 top quality artisans from throughout California. There will be lots of entertainment on 3 stages, including an eclectic mix of blues, jazz, swing, cajun, and latin, as well as jugglers, puppets, and dance. The festival takes place at the end of August.

Guests of Bodega Bay hotels will want to catch some waves before heading home. However, there are plenty of other activities to participate in when it comes to the beach. There's hiking, biking and kayaking, as well. The perfect place to get set up for all beach adventures is the Bodega Bay Surf Shack. They rent out everything a guest of Bodega Bay hotels could possibly need, and surfing lessons are offered. They're open seven days a week and offer a 24-hour Surf and Weather info line for guests of Bodega Bay vacation rentals.

Bodega Bay is located in one of the country's most famous wine-lands, Sonoma County. And guests of Bodega Bay vacation rentals should take advantage of this by visiting Gourmet au Bay -- an amazing wine tasting gallery overlooking the beautiful Bodega Bay. Guests of Bodega Bay hotels will have over 200 award-winning California wines to sample. Gourmet au Bay also offers astounding views where Bodega Bay hotels guests can relax and get a close-up view of Bodega Bay's colorful fishing fleet, local windsurfers and a diverse sea life of seals, blue herons and sandpipers native to their cozy inlet.

Guests of Bodega Bay hotels have discovered that Bodega Bay has some of the finest cuisine of California's coast. Restaurants such as The Duck Club have delighted guests of Bodega Bay vacation rentals year after year. Chef Jeffrey Reilly has prepared an extensive menu that reflects the bounty of Bodega Bay and Sonoma County. Guests of Bodega Bay hotels should try the Chef's Seafood Sampler, and, of course, the clam chowder.

For a quaint, comfortable and classy dining experience, guests of Bodega Bay hotels frequent the Bodega Harbor Restaurant. This restaurant is perfect for cocktail parties or elegant dinners, and their Clubhouse can seat up to 65 guests of Bodega Bay vacation rentals. The Bodega Harbor Restaurant menu boasts of freshness, with locally grown classic standards. It's a wonderful and fulfilling experience for all families of Bodega Bay vacation rentals.

Bodega Bay offers plenty of attractions and sites for guests of Bodega Bay vacation rentals. Doran Park is one of them. Offering 150 acres, majestic views and scenic cliffs with access to sandy coves, this area is a favorite of locals as well as visitors. Guests of Bodega Bay hotels should visit its vantage points where they can watch the migration of the grey whales. There are areas available for picnics as well as campgrounds, bird walks, nature study areas and horseback riding on the beach. It's a perfect family jaunt for guests of Bodega Bay hotels and parking is only $3.

Northern California is home to some of the most beautiful terrain in the country, and the Bodega Bay area represents that notion entirely. The majestic redwoods have made the Northwest coast their home for thousands of years and guests of Bodega Bay hotels can be amongst them at the Armstrong Redwoods State Reserve. This park is north of Guerneville (a short drive from Bodega Bay) and offers 752 acres of historic and majestic land. Guests of Bodega Bay vacation rentals visit so that they may hike its nature trails among the tallest trees in Sonoma County, bike on its paved roads, go horseback riding or sit for a picnic.

This small and quiet Northern California town has been a regular haunt for many years. Guests of Bodega Bay hotels and Bodega Bay vacation rentals flock here year after year for its serene beauty, local charm, and calm nature. The waters of Bodega Bay are exceptional and perfect for surfing, windsurfing and even kayaking. Guests of Bodega Bay hotels can spend hours combing the beach area amongst the sunbathing seals and the migrating whales. Bodega Bay offers some of the finest cuisine and wine tasting experiences in the country. Simply relaxing on the deck of their Bodega Bay vacation rentals, reading a book and taking in the view, is a perfect way to pass the day. Guests of Bodega Bay vacation rentals know Bodega Bay is amongst the best vacation destinations when it comes to serenity, seclusion, and relaxation.