Bay Blog and News

41st Annual Fisherman’s Festival – April 26-27

41st Annual Fisherman’s Festival – April 26-27
The Bodega Bay community will host its 41st Annual Fisherman's Festival. The Festival is packed with events for people of all ages - craft booths, live music, good food, entertainment and more. A favorite attraction is the wine tasting booth featuring more than 25 Sonoma County wines and a beer booth with several local ales.…
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‘The Birds’ is returning on March 29th

‘The Birds’ is returning on March 29th
SATURDAY, March 29 - Screening DAY Three of Hitchcock's films will be screened: The Birds, Shadow of a Doubt and Psycho. Space is limited. These movies will be shown at the Bodega Bay Grange. The Birds - 12:00PM Shadow of a Doubt - 3:30PM Psycho - 7:00PM Dan Sneed, Hitchcock enthusiast and expert will be…
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Director chosen for remake of Hitchcock’s ‘The Birds’

Director chosen for remake of Hitchcock’s ‘The Birds’
A new version of the classic horror film, produced by blockbuster director Michael Bay, will be helmed by Dutch filmmaker Diederik Van Rooijen. In discussion for several years, the remake of Alfred Hitchcock’s “The Birds” is now back on the table following news of the Dutch director’s arrival. The remake, from Universal Pictures and Michael…
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Chowder Day 2014 – The Winner Is: SPUD POINT – Again!

Chowder Day 2014 – The Winner Is: SPUD POINT – Again!
[caption id="attachment_2521" align="alignleft" width="300"] Carol Anello at Spud Point Crab Co.[/caption] The results are in for the 2014 Bodega Bay Chowder Day and the winners are: 1st Place – Spud Point Crab Company 2nd Place – Fishetarian 3rd Place – Bluewater Bistro Top 5 - Fisherman's Cove & Sandpiper Best New Restaurant Competitor - The Birds Cafe Best New Non-Restaurant Competitor - Sonoma…
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Chowder Day 2014 Is Just Around The Corner – Jan 25th

Chowder Day 2014 Is Just Around The Corner – Jan 25th
Chowder Day in Bodega Bay will take you on a culinary tour of town. You'll spend the day tasting chowder and meeting chefs. Visit all the stops and you're eligible for an entry in a prize drawing! Trust us, you won't leave Bodega Bay hungry! Tickets are $10 and go on sale at 10 a.m.…
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Pet Friendly In Bodega Bay

Pet Friendly In Bodega Bay
Pet-Friendly Town ~ Dog-Friendly Inn Bodega Bay is a pet-friendly town. We have several dog-friendly beaches and plenty of puppy-friendly cafes.In residence at Bay Hill Mansion are two yellow labs who welcome any well-socialized furry friends.  Bring up to two pets at an additional $65.00 per visit and we include: Deluxe accommodation in our Captain's…
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Babymoon Special at the Timber Cove Inn

Babymoon Special at the Timber Cove Inn
Looking forward to the arrival of your baby but want to sneak away for a "Babymoon" before the big event? Enjoy two nights of pure relaxation, with just the two of you at Timber Cove Inn. Package includes: "Art of Relaxation" session taught by Cindy Scott-Fuchs, founder of "Mellow Mommy", instructor and massage therapist for 20 years. This…
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Something from Osmosis this holiday season

Something from Osmosis this holiday season
The value of quiet time, reflection and tranquility is priceless. In this season of giving, gifting a person an experience that they normally would not allow themselves to have is a way to care for someone, especially a person who is overly stressed. Give your loved ones an Osmosis gift card this holiday season. With each purchase of a…
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Tides Wharf Restaurant CRAB FEEDS

Tides Wharf Restaurant CRAB FEEDS
Friday, December 13 Friday, December 20 Friday, January 10 Friday, January 24 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm $49.95 per person, plus tax & gratuity Includes: Chilled Dungeness Crab Cocktail Sauce Drawn Butter Tides’ Mustard Sauce Clam Chowder Pasta Green Salad French Bread Crab Feed Reservations (707) 875-3652 OVERNIGHT ACCOMMODATIONS Special overnight Room Rates available at…
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‘Dead Zone’ may be developing off Sonoma Coast

‘Dead Zone’ may be developing off Sonoma Coast
Guy Kovner of The Press Democrat is reporting that the scientists at the Bodega Marine Laboratory are concerned that a "dead zone" may be developing of the Sonoma Coast. Climate change is the likely cause of unprecedented mass of oxygen-poor water off the Sonoma Coast, a phenomenon that could harm the region's prized Dungeness crab…
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The Ultimate Sunday Bike Ride: King Ridge

The Ultimate Sunday Bike Ride: King Ridge
Epic and amazing might be overused adjectives, but both are applicable in describing today’s ride. While King Ridge is pretty remote, a fair number of California cyclists have made this unforgettable circuit, as it’s the meat and potatoes of the a classic fall NorCal ride – Levi Leipheimer’s Gran Fondo, perfectly slotted in first weekend of…
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Wasting Disease Devastates West Coast Starfish

Wasting Disease Devastates West Coast Starfish
Marine scientists are finding large numbers of starfish along the West Coast, dying from a  disease known as ‘sea star wasting syndrome.’ The first symptoms include an emaciated appearance and white lesions on the ectoderm. Within a matter of days, afflicted starfish begin to lose their characteristic arms, leading to their disintegration into what some…
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