Bay Blog and News

New county trail links coastal communities

New county trail links coastal communities
A new trail has been dedicated at Bodega Bay. Called the Coastal Prairie Trail, it is part of the Bodega Bay Trail system and is a segment of the California Coastal Trail. The Coastal Prairie Trail begins at the Bodega Bay Community Center on the west side of Highway 1 just past Bay Hill Road.…
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Tractors, Trains & Shipwrecks – Yesteryear Recollections of Sonoma County

Tractors, Trains & Shipwrecks – Yesteryear Recollections of Sonoma County
By (the late) Donald R. Richardson For a variety of reasons, it took several decades to bring this collection of vintage tales to fruition as their author, Donald R. Richardson, passed away in 1983; but his daughter, Donna Richardson Robbins, was determined soTractors, Trains & Shipwrecks – Yesteryear Recollections of Sonoma County (DRR Press, 132…
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22nd Annual Bodega Seafood, Art & Wine Festival

22nd Annual Bodega Seafood, Art & Wine Festival
Held on a rugged, rural ranch, a few miles inland from the spectacular Sonoma Coast, the Bodega Seafood, Art & Wine Festival is both sophisticated and down-home. It has garnered the reputation for being one of the premier art, wine/beer and food festivals in California. This annual benefit attracts thousands of foodies, art aficionados, wine…
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2016 Fireworks Over Bodega Bay

2016 Fireworks Over Bodega Bay
Fireworks show produced by Pyro Spectaculars will start at dark (9:30PM) on Saturday, July 2.  The display can be seen from all around Bodega Bay.  Handicap parking at Westside Park. If you can see the protected waters of the Bodega Bay harbor, you should be able to see the show. It's viewable from Westside Road,…
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Civil War Days Returns to Duncan Mills

Civil War Days Returns to Duncan Mills
One of the largest Civil War reenactments west of the Mississippi and the largest in Northern California is returning to Freezeout Canyon in the charming town of Duncans Mills, California, on the Russian River. On Saturday, July 16, and Sunday, July 17, CIVIL WAR DAYS, a two-day living history reenactment open to the public, gives…
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Bodega Bay Daytrip: Visit Kruse Rhododendron State Reserve

Bodega Bay Daytrip: Visit Kruse Rhododendron State Reserve
Once a year forest bloom happening now.  Visit http://www.californiasparks.com for more about California's parks Vivid pink petals of wild rhododendrons color the forest in the Kruse State Reserve for a few short weeks around Mother’s Day, and the natural event is now in full swing on the Reserve’s 300 acres, 30 miles north of Bodega…
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Salmon Creek ArtWalk – May 14-15

Salmon Creek ArtWalk – May 14-15
Directions: From San Francisco, take Hwy 101 North to Petaluma. At Petaluma take the Washington St Exit. Turn left on Washington St. and continue all the way to Bodega Bay (The street name will change several times but will eventually turn into Hwy 1.) Hwy 1 will take you all the way to Bodega Bay!…
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Castles and Kites – May 7th – Doran Park

Castles and Kites – May 7th – Doran Park
This annual festival features spectacular kites, demonstrations and training on the beach with sand sculpture creations. Park representatives are on hand with tools and molds to help you create your own! Overnight camping available.
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Tall Ship Cannon Battles Scheduled in Bodega Bay

Tall Ship Cannon Battles Scheduled in Bodega Bay
The tall ships Lady Washington and Hawaiian Chieftain will visit Bodega Bay April 13-18, 2016 and offer walk-on tours, educational programs, and cannon battles from Spud Point Marina, 1818 Westshore Road, Bodega Bay. The ships are currently on a seven-month tour of California ports. Both ships are U.S. Coast Guard-inspected passenger vessels. Here’s their public…
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Commercial Crab Fishing Boat Overloading

Commercial Crab Fishing Boat Overloading
Commercial fishing is one of the most dangerous industries in the world. According to U. S. Bureau of Labor statistics, in 2014, commercial fishing was the second most dangerous occupation in the country with over 80 fatalities per 100,000 workers.* Crab fishing is without-a-doubt the most dangerous sub-category of the commercial fishing industry, and the…
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Bodega Bay Fisherman’s Festival – April 9 & 10 2016

Bodega Bay Fisherman’s Festival – April 9 & 10 2016
Welcome to the home of the Bodega Bay Fisherman’s Festival. Since 1973, this event has celebrated our local fisherman and it’s when salmon season is kicked off with a blessing of the fleet. The Festival is packed with events for people of all ages: craft booths, live music, good food, entertainment and more. TICKETS: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/43rd-annual-bodega-bay-fishermans-festival-saturday-and-sunday-april-9-10-2016-tickets-21226570243…
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Hitchcock Film Fest – March 12th

Hitchcock Film Fest – March 12th
Join us on Saturday, March 12th in Bodega Bay, original filming location for The Birds! Two movies will be shown:  The Birds & North by Northwest.  Two of Hitchcock's best movies.  Fun begins at 3:30 pm for an introduction by Dan Sneed, Hitchcock Expert Enthusiast, then watch The Birds.  At 7:00, North by Northwest. Spend…
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