Bodega Bay travel guide

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You're Going to Love Bodega Bay

With a population of 1,077, Bodega Bay is a must-see destination in California, United States. Consider staying at least one whole day in Bodega Bay to see all of its attractions.

Where to Eat in Bodega Bay

If you’re looking for affordable options, Bay View Restaurant - Inn at the Tides (800 Coast Highway One) and Terrapin Creek Cafe & Restaurant (1580 Eastshore Rd) are great picks.

When to visit Bodega Bay

Bodega Bay in April
Estimated hotel price
$194
1 night at 3-star hotel
Bodega Bay in April
Estimated hotel price
$194
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Bodega Bay

Plane

Although Bodega Bay doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to San Francisco Airport (SFO), which is located 61 miles from Bodega Bay. Oakland Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Spirit Airlines, Southwest, Alaska Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Bodega Bay departs from Ontario and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Bodega Bay. The train journey from Bodega Bay to Sacramento takes 1h 37m and costs around $29 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Fresno, expect to pay about $28 for a 4h 00m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Bodega Bay is to pick up a car rental from San Francisco, which is about 51 miles from Bodega Bay. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Sixt, among others, in San Francisco.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Bodega Bay using Greyhound or FlixBus. From Oakland, the bus ride to Bodega Bay takes 25 miles and will cost you around $9. From Reno, the ticket costs about $25 for a journey of 395 miles.

Plane

Although Bodega Bay doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to San Francisco Airport (SFO), which is located 61 miles from Bodega Bay. Oakland Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Spirit Airlines, Southwest, Alaska Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Bodega Bay departs from Ontario and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Bodega Bay. The train journey from Bodega Bay to Sacramento takes 1h 37m and costs around $29 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Fresno, expect to pay about $28 for a 4h 00m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Bodega Bay is to pick up a car rental from San Francisco, which is about 51 miles from Bodega Bay. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Sixt, among others, in San Francisco.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Bodega Bay using Greyhound or FlixBus. From Oakland, the bus ride to Bodega Bay takes 25 miles and will cost you around $9. From Reno, the ticket costs about $25 for a journey of 395 miles.

Airports near Bodega Bay

Airlines serving Bodega Bay

Lufthansa
Good (4,678 reviews)
KLM
Good (845 reviews)
SWISS
Good (950 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,622 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,257 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,582 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (488 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,601 reviews)
Air France
Good (979 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,109 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,434 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,983 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,996 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (856 reviews)
LOT
Good (677 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (812 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (934 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,169 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (837 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Bodega Bay

Most booked hotels in Bodega Bay

Sonoma Coast Villa
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, 708 reviews)
$384+
The Lodge at Bodega Bay
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, 263 reviews)
$387+
The Inn at the Tides
2 stars
Excellent (8.4, 1016 reviews)
$326+
Bodega Bay Inn
2 stars
Excellent (8, 229 reviews)
$319+
The Occidental Lodge
0 stars
Good (7.9, 517 reviews)
$159+
Bodega Harbor Inn
2 stars
Excellent (10, 2 reviews)
$160+

Renting a car in Bodega Bay

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Bodega Bay (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $46.79 and $62.38. The most frequently booked car type in Bodega Bay is Standard (Ford Edge or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Nissan Versa or similar) are, on average, 37% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Bodega Bay (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $46.79 and $62.38. The most frequently booked car type in Bodega Bay is Standard (Ford Edge or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Nissan Versa or similar) are, on average, 37% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.