Nate’s guidebook

Nate
Nate’s guidebook

local favorites.

Nice local beach in Bodega Bay.
48 locals recommend
Doran Beach
201 Doran Beach Rd
48 locals recommend
Nice local beach in Bodega Bay.
Great spot for whale watching in winter.
Bodega Head Trail
3799 Westshore Rd
Great spot for whale watching in winter.
If you want to see some giants!
29 locals recommend
LandPaths Grove of Old Trees
17599 Fitzpatrick Ln
29 locals recommend
If you want to see some giants!
Horseback riding on the coast.
25 locals recommend
Chanslor Stables
2660 CA-1
25 locals recommend
Horseback riding on the coast.
A fun daytime activity. They also have standup paddle boards available.
9 locals recommend
Bodega Bay Kayak
1400 Eastshore Rd
9 locals recommend
A fun daytime activity. They also have standup paddle boards available.
Wineries, breweries, a distillery, cheese shop, coffee shops, clothing and fine home stores, a grocery store, numerous restaurants. Check out the Barlow in Sebastopol!
155 locals recommend
The Barlow
6770 McKinley St
155 locals recommend
Wineries, breweries, a distillery, cheese shop, coffee shops, clothing and fine home stores, a grocery store, numerous restaurants. Check out the Barlow in Sebastopol!
My favorite surf shop. They also have a sister shop in nearby Valley Ford.
Northern Light Surf Shop
17191 Bodega Hwy
My favorite surf shop. They also have a sister shop in nearby Valley Ford.
Long hikes with amazing ocean views.
34 locals recommend
Jenner Headlands Preserve
12001 CA-1
34 locals recommend
Long hikes with amazing ocean views.

Food scene

Great pizza.
62 locals recommend
Hazel Restaurant
3782 Bohemian Hwy
62 locals recommend
Great pizza.
The go to Occidental breakfast spot.
91 locals recommend
Howard Station Cafe
3611 Bohemian Hwy
91 locals recommend
The go to Occidental breakfast spot.
Holi and Tali show. Closest food option in a historic tavern in the town The Birds by Alfred Hithcock was filmed.
40 locals recommend
Casino Bar & Grill
17000 Bodega Hwy
40 locals recommend
Holi and Tali show. Closest food option in a historic tavern in the town The Birds by Alfred Hithcock was filmed.
Michelin recommended!
68 locals recommend
Ramen Gaijin
6948 Sebastopol Ave
68 locals recommend
Michelin recommended!
Epic crab sandwich! voted best clam chowder in Sonoma County for numerous years.
89 locals recommend
Spud Point Crab Company
1910 Westshore Rd
89 locals recommend
Epic crab sandwich! voted best clam chowder in Sonoma County for numerous years.
If you want to stay home and cook this market in Occidental provides all the staples.
27 locals recommend
Bohemian Market
3691 Main St
27 locals recommend
If you want to stay home and cook this market in Occidental provides all the staples.
Local oysters in Valley Ford. Numerous different kinds.
14 locals recommend
Bodega Bay Oyster Company
12830 Valley Ford Rd
14 locals recommend
Local oysters in Valley Ford. Numerous different kinds.
Valley Ford nearby. If you are doing a coast day it's a great breakfast spot to start your day.
34 locals recommend
Estero Cafe
14450 CA-1
34 locals recommend
Valley Ford nearby. If you are doing a coast day it's a great breakfast spot to start your day.