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  Bodega Bay, California - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The town is on the eastern side of Bodega Harbor, an inlet of Bodega Bay on the Pacific coast.
A branch of the University of California operates a marine lab at Bodega Bay, the Bodega Bay Marine Laboratory.
A nuclear power plant had been planned for Bodega Bay in the 1960s but was abandoned after both local and statewide protests and the discovery of an earthquake fault across the proposed site.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Bodega_Bay,_California   (555 words)

  
 Bodega Bay - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Bodega Bay is a small shallow, sand-choked inlet of the Pacific Ocean on the coast of northern California in the United States.
The bay straddles the boundary between Sonoma (north) and Marin (south) counties.
The bay is protected on its north end from the Pacific by Bodega Head, which shelters the small Bodega Harbor, separated from the main bay a small spit of land.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Bodega_Bay   (177 words)

  
 -Bodega Bay hotel and vacation guide-
Despite the droves of tourists on summer weekends, Bodega Bay is still a mostly working-class fishing town -- the sort of place where most people start their day before dawn mending nets, rigging fishing poles, and talking shop.
The Spanish sloop, Sonora, carried Don Juan Francisco de la Bodega y Quadra Mollineda and a group of explorers to anchorage at the mouth of Tomales Bay at the southern end of Bodega Bay according to a journal kept by a member of the company.
Together they established Rancho Bodega bordered by the Russian River to the north and Estero Americano to the south, a large portion of the Bodega Bay Area.
www.bodega-bay.us   (690 words)

  
 How Bodega Bay Nixed The Atomic Park   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
Bay are still pretty smug about their David and Goliath encounter with PG&E back in the 1960s.
(She once told a reporter Bodega Bay was "a village of 350 souls and a few heels.") Her spread included the mud flats where fishermen moored their boats, a stretch of land PG&E now wanted to acquire for its road out to the Head.
Other opponents included Hazel Mitchell, a Bodega Bay waitress who was shocked when hundreds of people signed her petition against the plant, and Doris Sloan, later a professor of environmental science at Berkeley.
www.monitor.net /monitor/12-3-95/bodegapge.html   (468 words)

  
 Madrone Audubon Society: Bodega Bay
Bodega Bay is probably the hottest birding spot in Sonoma County.
DORAN REGIONAL PARK (camping available)(flush toilets and telephones in two paved parking lots plus picnic tables and beautiful beach) is on the sand spit that separates Bodega Bay (which is open to the ocean) from the harbor where the town of Bodega Bay is located.
BODEGA HEAD PARKING LOT - facing the Pacific -(pit toilets) is the drop off point for several birding and whale watching adventures.
audubon.sonoma.net /birding/bodega_bay.html   (1709 words)

  
 Bodega Bay
The community of Bodega Bay was actually located at the end of a narrow peninsula on the north end of Bodega Bay, California.
Except for ten acres around the station and lookout Bodega's resources were gone.The rails were pulled up for scrap for the war effort and the sea eventually claimed the buildings on the bluffs.
The Bodega Bay is his third layout in eight years and as this one nears completion Jan is talking about a new project.
www.gcmrr.com /newpage12.htm   (1042 words)

  
 Bodega Bay, California
Bodega Bay was discovered by Don Juan Francisco de la Bodega y Quadra while he was exploring the Northern California coastline in 1775.
The various buildings of the Bodega Bay Lodge are tucked among landscaped dunes.
The oceanview pool/hot tub area at the Bodega Bay Lodge is perfect for unwinding.
www.jans-journeys.com /bodega   (709 words)

  
 Bodega Head Geology
Bodega Bay is a natural harbor resulting from movement along the San Andreas Fault.
The eastern shore is straight and parallel to the edge of a wide zone of faulting that extends across the bay to the hills on Bodega Head.
Access to Bodega Head is via the road which turns west off of route 1 north of the fire station at the "Bodega Head" sign to Bay Shore Road which leads around the bay.
www.sonoma.edu /geology/wright/Bhead.html   (2354 words)

  
 "The Birds" and Bodega Bay   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
In 1961 Alfred Hitchcock decided the towns of Bodega and Bodega Bay were going to be the setting for his thriller featuring: Tippi Hedren, Jessica Tandy, Rod Taylor, Suzanne Pleshette and various different species of birds.
He chose the Bodega Bay are for the weather and skyline, which at that time was subdued and open.
The Tides Wharf restaurant and parking lot in Bodega Bay were used for the gas stations, cafe and boat dock scene (the gas station was blown up on the studio lot).
www.bodegabay.com /features/birds.html   (544 words)

  
 VIA Online: Bodega Bay
Whether the bay was named for him or the bodegas(warehouses) which later lined the bay is still disputed.
Sonoma Coast State Beach, a series of beaches extending 16 miles from Bodega Bay north to the mouth of the Russian River, occupies much of the present coastline.
Bodega Head, the headland that forms the harbor entrance, marks the southernmost part of the system.
www.viamagazine.com /weekenders/bodega96.asp   (882 words)

  
 Bodega Bay - San Francisco Chamber of Commerce Tourist Information   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
The most prominent geological feature of Bodega Bay is Bodega Head, a peninsula that forms the the protective arm between the ocean and the bay.
The Head provides a dramatic vista and the ideal place to watch whales migrate south twice yearly in January/February and April/May. Bodega Bay is ideal for fishing, golfing, horse back riding, kayaking, surfing, diving and much more.
Dining in the Bay View Restaurant is a celebration of Sonoma-Continental Cuisine.
www.sfchamber.com /bodega_bay.htm   (353 words)

  
 Bodega Bay
The nicest classroom in the world has got to be the Marine Laboratory at Bodega Bay.
In any case, Bodega Head is where the coast continues north after Tomalas Bay.
It is a beautiful area and the town of Bodega (means warehouse in Spanish) is a real nice little fishing port and tourist stop.
www.diver.net /seahunt/d_bodega.htm   (2157 words)

  
 Bodega Bay, California   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
The Bodega Bay Lodge and Spa At the other end of town, facing the Pacific and nestled among the pines is The Bodega Bay Lodge and Spa.
Roadlodging.com: Branscomb's Bodega Bay Inn in Bodega Bay...
The Inn at the Tides and The Bodega Bay Lodge and Spa, Cypress Inn, The Cypress...
www.caoutdoors.com /Bodega_Bay_California.htm   (6224 words)

  
 Bodega Coast Inn - Bodega Bay
Classified among some of the finest accommodations in Sonoma County, the Bodega Coast Inn is conveniently located to the Sonoma County Airport and most attractions to this resort area.
Situated 25 miles from Sonoma County Airport, the inn is close to scenic forests of towering redwoods and vineyard-studded hills and valleys.
Bodega Coast Inn is also not far from the Osmosis enzyme Baths, Bodega Head for whale watching and the beaches.
www.ca-lodging.com /Hotel.asp?ID=1884   (275 words)

  
 Bodega Bay Charters: Fishing, Sportfishing, Whale Watching, Sea Services   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
Bodega Bay is the fishingsportsman's gateway to some of the best fisheries on the West Coast and we offer Bodega Bay fishing at its finest.
So to make sure your Bodega Bay fishing adventure is the best it can be make sure to check the weather and ocean conditions before arrival.
Arrangements can be made to have your catch smoked and/or shipped anywhere in the continental U.S. From Ten Mile Beach south of Bodega Bay to the Russian River 15 miles north, is the area where the King Salmon are found from mid April through late summer.
www.bodegacharters.com   (548 words)

  
 Adams Realty ~ Bodega Bay ~ Real Estate ~ Property for Sale
The Bodega Bay area residential real estate market is primarily made up of 2nd home buyers (70%).
The schools here are exceptional, the beaches clean and uncrowded, and the area is still free of many of the problems associated with largely populated areas such as crime, pollution and traffic.
The Bodega Bay Area commercial real estate market is quite limited with no new developments in the past few years.
www.bodegabayrealty.com   (484 words)

  
 Bodega Bay Vacation Rentals Lodging Accommodations Condos & Villas   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
Many of our Bodega Bay vacation accommodations are located on or near the beach or in the mountains.
With all of the activities throughout Bodega Bay you and your family are sure to keep busy on your next vacation.
We have been dealing with Bodega Bay lodgings since 1996 and are very confident that you will find the perfect vacation rental for your family getaway or group retreat to California.
www.10kvacationrentals.com /ads/ca/bdgabay.htm   (821 words)

  
 Bodega Harbor & Bay
Both Bodega Harbor and Bodega Bay, which is the ocean bay off Doran Beach between Bodega Head and Tomales Bluff, are easily accessible from the same two put-in points at the harbor mouth.
One is at the North Jetty of the Bodega Harbor mouth, at Doran Park Trailer Park, and the other at Campbell Cove.
From this vantage the entire harbor to the north, Tomales Bay to the southeast, and...
www.trails.com /tcatalog_trail.asp?AffID=mz01&TrailID=CGS036-002   (171 words)

  
 Bodega Bay Sportfishing Center
In order to be properly outfitted check in at the Bodega Bay Sportfishing Center prior to boarding and you will be informed what your boat will be using for bait and tackle.
Bodega Bay CA The Bodega Bay Sportfishing Center is located in the Porto Bodega R.V. Park and Marina.
In Bodega Bay you will drive past the Tides Restaurant and through a sharp hairpin turn.
www.usafishing.com /bodegasportfishing.html   (856 words)

  
 Bodega Bay News
Rescuers are at a campground near Bodega Bay where there are reports of a shark attack.
The epicenter was 14 miles southwest of Fort Ross and 26 miles northwest of Bodega Bay.
A propane truck crashed on Windy Lane In Bodega Bay Monday forcing the evacuation of several nearby residences and the closure of Highway 1, the California Highway Patrol said.
www.topix.net /city/bodega-bay-ca   (1240 words)

  
 Bodega Bay Fishing Report
The Bodega Bay Sportfishing Center is booking crab and rockfish combo trips on three boats.
Don who has brought the Rumblefish to Bodega bay for the past six seasons runs one of the best operations on the coast.
Call the Bodega Bay Sport Center at 707 875-3344 For you fellow private boats now is the time to get your gear and bait in order.
www.usafishing.com /bodega.html   (1448 words)

  
 Bay Area Open Space Council--Bodega Bay RV Park   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
Just up the road from the town of Bodega Bay, Bodega Bay RV Park is surrounded by coastal pines and cypress.
Bodega Bay RV Park offers 71 RV only sites, each accommodating up to 0 people.
Visitors to Bodega Bay RV Park enjoy golf, fishing, and party boat packages are offered from park staff, site seeing local points of interest.
www.openspacecouncil.org /Camp/BodegaRV.htm   (104 words)

  
 The Inn at the Tides ~ Bodega Bay
n 1961 Alfred Hitchcock decided the towns of Bodega and Bodega Bay were going to be the setting for this thriller featuring Tippi Hedren, Jessica Tandy, Rod Taylor, Suzanne Pleshette and various different species of birds.
e chose the Bodega Bay area for the weather and the skyline, which at that time was subdued and open.
It’s called Bay Hill Road and it can be found on the northern edge of Bodega Bay on the right.
www.innatthetides.com /thebirds.html   (555 words)

  
 Bodega Bay Homes, Sonoma County Real Estate
Economy of Bodega Bay is based primarily on fishing and tourism.
Bodega Bay Growth and Development, new construction, California Coastal Commission.
Education, Bodega Bay elementary, middle, and high schools, local colleges and universities.
www.bodegabayhomes.com   (393 words)

  
 CBS 5: Shark Attacks Sonoma Swimmer Near Bodega Bay
(Bay City News) BODEGA BAY The woman who was attacked by a great white shark Wednesday while surfing on the Sonoma Coast narrowly avoided losing her leg or bleeding to death, according to the trauma surgeon who treated her at Santa Rosa Memorial
Forty-five minutes elapsed between the time Halavais was bitten in the water at Salmon Creek near Bodega Bay around 10:30 a.m.
Bryant ran for help and Henry remained on the shore and applied pressure to his girlfriend's wounds until Bodega Bay Fire Department paramedics arrived.
cbs5.com /local/local_story_292145022.html   (598 words)

  
 Sonoma Coast SB
The beach is located between Jenner and Bodega Bay on Highway One.
Bodega Head is the rocky headland that forms the entrance into Bodega Harbor.
Salmon Creek Beach and Bodega Dunes Beach are protected areas for the snowy plover.
www.parks.ca.gov /default.asp?page_id=451   (1215 words)

  
 Bodega Bay Vacation Rentals, Hotels, Weather, Map and Attractions
Romantic sunset bay cruises are available, as are deep-sea fishing and whale watching charter boats.
Many come to Bodega Bay for the solitude and to spend lazy afternoons wrapped around a good book in a beachfront hotel.
Sample mouth-watering seafood in the town’s restaurants, and for lodging, Bodega Bay has deluxe ocean view inns and spas, as well as easy on the budget hotels and motels.
www.californiavacation.com /regions/Bodega-Bay-California.html   (530 words)

  
 Bodega Bay Vacation Rentals in Northern California from Coastal Vistas
Bodega Bay Vacation Rentals in Northern California from Coastal Vistas
Relax on a sandy beach, hike the coastal bluffs at sunset, enjoy fishing in the surf or one of the many area rivers and streams, or nature watch among the tide pools and fields of wildflowers.
Whatever the reason, let Coastal Vistas provide you with superior Bodega Bay vacation rentals for a well deserved get-a-way.
www.coastalvistas.com   (929 words)

  
 Bodega Bay CA Town Information
Bodega Bay, CA This town is set along the Sonoma County coast.
The bay is home to small fishing craft, parks, campgrounds, restaurants and shopping.
The ten miles of coastline north of bodega bay to the Russian River's mouth at Jenner is all state park property.
www.russianrivertravel.com /towns_bodega_bay.htm   (109 words)

  
 Sonoma Hotel in Bodega Bay - Lodging on the Sonoma Coast in Northern California
Sonoma Hotel in Bodega Bay - Lodging on the Sonoma Coast in Northern California
Bodega Bay Lodging on the Sonoma Coast in Northern California
Bodega Bay welcomes you to our Sonoma Hotel - Sonoma Coast Villa.
scvilla.com   (148 words)

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