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Other Things to see and do in Sonoma County:
We are located in one of the most beautiful places in the world. Numerous recreational activities abound as well as wonderful destination towns and wineries.
Sonoma county parks website is www.sonoma-conty.org/parks
- Bodega bay-features a beautiful golf range overlooking the ocean. Numerous beaches for wading and surfing grace the coastline, ocean fishing and fine dining overlooking the bay. Arrival time 10 minutes
- Occidental-small historic town nestled in redwood forest and the russian river. 15 minutes.
- Armstrong redwoods- native california redwood groves. 707-869-2015
- Point Reyes national seashore-miles of hiking, horse and bike trails. Beautiful town with great dining and shopping. www.ptreyes.org
- Osmosis, only cedar enzyme bath in us, massage, tea garden. 707-823-8231, www.osmosis.com
- Bodega bay kayak, 707-875-8899, www.bodegabaykayak.com
- Five brooks trail rides, Point Reyes national seashore, 415-663-1570
- Safari west, wildlife sanctuary, 707-579-2551, www.safariwest.com
- Petaluma-fine dining, antique shopping. 30 minutes.
- www.visitpetaluma.com
- Healdsburg-wine country central, quaint town with fine dining and wineries, 45 minutes. www.healdsburg.com
- Petaluma Outlet Mall premiumoutlets.com
- Freestone Wild Flour Bread wildflourbread.com
- Bohemian Creamery bohemiancreamery.com
- Valley Ford Cheese Co. valleyfordcheeseco.com
- Kayaking bodegabaykayak.com
- Wine country tours-1-800-487-5466, www.winecountrytourshuttle.com
- Bodega Bay Oyster Company,
MARKETS
- Bodega Market, in Bodega, has a lot of organic staples and snacks, beer and wine
- Bill’s Farm basket 10 minutes east on Hwy 12 has organic fruits, veggies and staples
- The Valley Ford Market is open daily from 7:30am to 7:00pm
- Community Market and Whole Foods in Sebastopol
- Petaluma has a Whole Foods., Petaluma Market and a Safeway
- There is a great fish market in Bodega Bay at Inn at the Tides
- Oysters at Bodega Bay Oyster Company on Bodega Ave just west of Valley Ford
- Pelican Plaza Grocery & Deli : 1400 N Highway 1, Bodega Bay 707-875-2522
- Diekmann’s Bay Store: 1275 CA-1,, Bodega Bay 707-875-3517
- Bodega Bay Farmer Market: Open every Sunday from 10 AM - 1 PM. Mostly organic produce, fresh cheeses, grass fed meats, baked goods, delicious lunch, grilled fish and more. Located at 2255 Highway 1 in the Bodega Bay Community Center.
RESTAURANTS
- The Casino, Great bar, pool table, jute box, kid friendly, outdoor patio, excellent chefs every night! This is one of our favorite ‘go tos’
- Restaurants in Valley Ford:
- Estero Cafe – Organic, and open for Breakfast and Lunch
- --Ariana and Wes started the café in 2011 and sold it in 2014
- Valley Ford Creamery-a must! Excellent food, learn about cheese and more
- Dinnucci’s Italian Restaurant – Open for Dinner
- Valley Ford Hotel-dinner
- Lucas Wharf
- The Inn At The Tides
- Drakes (At the Bodega Bay Lodge and Spa)
- Fishetarian
- Gourmet Au Bay 1412 Bay Flat Road, Bodega Bay, CA 94923. Tel. 707-875-9875
- *The Birds Cafe, fish and chips
- *Terrapin Creek, one-Michelin-star restaurant serving dinner , 1580 Eastshore Road 707-875-2700. Reservation recommended. www.terrapincreekcafe.com