On this journey, whales travel from the warm birthing lagoons along the baja. Hike up the majestic bodega head and spot migrating gray whales in the surf. Sportfishing half moon bay, ca riptide sportfishing. Road trip highway 1 from golden gate bridge to bodega bay. Lets go sailing we leave from the sports fishing center gravel lot and outhouse near 1410 bayflat rd. Welcome to the fishing home of bodega bay s most modern charter service. Bodega bay area visitor info weather whale migration. Take a break from it all and enjoy a nearshore outer bay cruise. According to information from the birch aquarium at the scripps institution of oceanography, during a lifetime every gray whale swims the equivalent of a trip to the moon and back. Check out our list of mustdo water activities in bodega bay. Hunker down at one of the picnic tables in front of spud point crab company and bite into a fresh crab sandwich while gazing at fishing boats docked nearby.
Most any day thru the migratory period, docents are. In case of rain the talk will take place at the restaurant. Whale watching information whale watching season is from january to april. Experience nearby sport fishing, golfing, sail boarding, hang gliding, whale watching and horseback riding 515 minutes away south bound towards bodega bay.
Call ahead to find out when trips are scheduled and to make reservations and schedule a trip all reservations must be confirmed with a deposit by cash, check, money order or credit card visa or mastercard. The bay is tucked behind bodega head, a sheltering peninsula that curves out and down to parallel the coastline. Bodega bay lodge activities things to do in bodega bay. Bodega bay whale watching information on whale watching. Destination and whale type dependent on time of year. The epic migration of whales peaks from january through may, but is visible during much of the year. But the road worth traveling carves a leisurely path after you cross the golden gate bridge, on scenic, snaking highway 1 this is a coastal journey of a.
The trio got to talking, and soon they learned of a whale watching program brunn started in 1986 with the stewards of the coast and redwoods at bodega head. Below are just a few locations youll likely be able to see whales during migration without getting seasick. Whale watching from land if youre looking to whale watch from shore, there are many locations along the west coast from california to washington. Excursions we offer deep sea and inshore fishing charters throughout bodega bay, point reyes, and many other areas throughout the marin and sonoma coast. Giants migrate along the sonoma coast at bodega bay. View wildlife, browse unique shops, enjoy fine food and wine, and just immerse yourself in. The annual southtonorth pacific gray whale migration hits its stride along the. Giants migrate along the sonoma coast at bodega bay the epic migration of whales peaks from january through may, but is visible during much of the year. The fastest route is a teeming inland freeway, highway 101. We also offer whale watching tours and many other excursions. Thanks to bodega harbors spud point marina, you can book a whale watch boat trip that offers a chance to get noticeably closer to whales while remaining at a safe distance. The greatest value of a road trip is lost on pragmatists but treasured by romantics. Fully packed with amenities, the osprey pilothouse 28 long cabin is the boat youll love spending the day on. Salmon, rock cod, lingcod, dungeness crab, halibut and albacore fishing aboard 65 foot fast, modern fiberglass vessel.
Bodega bay whale watching package subject to availability and seasonality. Whale watching in bodega bay is very popular because there is an easily accessible high point from which to watch for whales at sonoma coast state park. Take a scenic day trip from san francisco to bodega bay for a memorable sonoma wine country experience, exploring the charming community and dramatic coastline. Bea has been leading interpretive programs for state parks and the bodega marine lab for twenty years. Download a sonoma coast state park map or brochure.
Get a closeup view of the hole in the head and learn how bodega bay got its name. Gray whales eschrichtius robustus migrate about 10,000 miles a year. Whale watching in bodega bay the official bodega bay. Each year gray and blue whales travel south from the chukchi sea near alaska and down to baja california for winter, then back north for the summer feeding season.
Day trip to bodega bay from san francisco things to do. Find more info about things to do, restaurants, hotels and lodging in sonoma. Offers weekly boat trips out of porto bodega harbor febuary, march and april. A great vantage point is the ocean overlook at bodega head see directions below, or various whale watching boat trips launching from the local area. Their migration starts in the arctic ocean and ends 10,000 to 12,000 miles south off the coast of. Several sportfishing outfits in bodega bay offer whale watching excursions. Then from december through april, over 20,000 gray whales pass through our waters off of monterey bay. Bodega bay isnt just a picturesque fishing port, its also a sensational place to indulge in seafood crab, salmon, rockfish and more taken right off a local boat. Set sail on your destinations toprated boat tours and cruises.
Whale migration bodega bay giants migrate along the sonoma coast at bodega bay the epic migration of whales peaks from january through may, but is visible during much of the year. Whale watching at point reyes point reyes national seashore. Tours reel magic sportsfishing charters bodega bay, ca. And consider taking a whale watch boat trip with an experienced company such as bodega bay sport fishing center, fish on charters, miss anita fishing charters, or north bay charters. North bay charters, 1500 bay flat road, bodega bay, 7073370608. The number one spot for watching gray whales in sonoma county has to be bodega head, the. This trip is perfect for both the experienced and novice boaters. Close to our lodge, enjoy one of the greatest kite flying areas in the world, go deep sea fishing, golfing on the adjacent championship golf links, explore the many nature trails and parks on foot or relax. Deep sea fishing aboard riptide sportfishing in the half moon bay area in california. You may see whales, dolphins, sea lions and harbor seals always fun we leave at 10am, 2pm or 5pm maximum 6 people.
Information about spotting migrating whales off the bodega bay head. Whale watching season in northern california starts earlier and ends later than it does further south. Rates bodega bay fishing charters north bay charters. The steep, rocky bluffs of the head give those willing to make the journey a sweeping view of the ocean and the annual migration of the gray whales. Each year gray and blue whales travel south from the chukchi sea near alaska and down to baja california for winter, then back north for the summer. What to do in bodega bay for a weekend getaway bayarea. Visit the magical redwood forest of armstrong redwoods state natural reserve, one of the most beautiful sights in the world with coastal redwoods that are taller 310 feet95 meters, bigger 15 feet4. The park, at the bodega head, also provides nice restroom facilities, picnic opportunities, and other recreational opportunities to add to your whale watching adventure.
The miss vic has plenty of space to fish, a heated cabin, and is fully equipped with fishing gear, tackle, and bait. Free tours are offered at the bodega marine lab, 2099 westshore road in bodega bay, from 2 to 4 p. North bay charters catches salmon, rock fish, ling cod, tuna, and halibut in the deep sea. The humpback whale is the most common whale found out of santa cruz, seen usually from april through november. Any crab and rock fishing combo trips booked prior to september 30th will honor the original price.
If youre in need of a break from your everyday routine, try getting away from it all in bodega bay. Home santa cruz whale watching by stagnaro charters. Migrating gray whales are the species seen most often in northern california. Bodega charters offers two trips a day january through april. Whale watching boat trip are offered by miss anita fishing charters, bodega bay sportfishing, bodega charters, or fish on charters. Whale watching archives the official bodega bay area website. Outfitters and tours point reyes national seashore u.
Local, flora, fauna, geology, history and uniqueness of the area that is now called bodega bay. Bodega bay is the first pearl in a string of sleepy fishing towns that line the north coast and was the setting of hitchcocks terrifying 1963 avian psychohorror flick. Whale watching in sonoma county whale watching in sonoma county california is very popular because there are so many easily accessible prominent high points from which to watch for whales. The 10 best restaurants in bodega bay updated may 2020. Day trip to bodega bay from san francisco 12202018 by daytrippen the small coastal town of bodega bay is probably best known for its cinematic past which has been engulfed in hitchcock horror, but this pleasant town on the sonoma coast has a lot more to offer and is the perfect destination for a romantic weekend or a family day trip. Any crab only trips booked prior to september 30th will honor the original price. The annual northtosouth gray whale migration along sonoma countys coast peaks during the winter months, with. Whale migration bodega bay the official bodega bay area. Download the pacific gray whales resource newsletter for more.
Whale watching at point reyes point reyes national. Local information, lodging, restaurants, activities, things to do and visitors guide. Excursion times vary and are subject to weather and availability. Take the 60mile drive north from san francisco to bodega bay, for example.
Visit our page to learn about bodega bay and the sonoma coast attractions. Or honor bodega bays role in cinematic history by hitting the birds cafe. Weve taken a day trip to bodega bay while staying in petaluma or sebastopol t he drive from petaluma to bodega bay takes about 30 minutes and, like many roads in sonoma county, took us past quiet farms and hills with cows and goats roaming. Take a threehour sailing tour of bodega bay on a beautifully maintained 33 sailboat. Just an hour and a half north of san francisco or a little more, depending on traffic, its close enough to facilitate an easy weekend trip. Whale watching in bodega bay whale watching in bodega bay is very popular because there is an easily accessible high point from which to watch for whales at sonoma coast state park. Keep an eye out for whales, dolphins, sea lions, and harbor seals on this adventure for groups of two to six people. Bodega bay is a convenient day trip from san francisco or sonoma county. Try a top rated mckenzie designed 9hole golf course, zip lining in the redwoods at canopy tours and wine tasting at hundreds of sonoma county wineries 1530 minutes away westbound.
Whale watching in sonoma county parks blog learn sonoma. The official site for the bodega bay area on the ca sonoma coast. We pride ourselves on having the cleanest boat with the most modern electronics of any boat in bodega bay on board credit card processing for your convenience, differential global satellite positioning system, 50 mile radar, sonar, and a desire to provide you with the most enjoyable trip. Whether its an entertaining and informative boat tour or a relaxing sunset dinner cruise, these are the best bodega bay cruises around. Bodega bay sports fishing center, bodega bay, 7078753344 oceanic society expeditions, ross, 8003267491 san francisco whale tours, san francisco, 4157067364.
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