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 October
Estimated hotel price
$211
1 night at 3-star hotel
Bodega Bay in October
Estimated hotel price
$211
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 99 km 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 Los Angeles and takes around 1h 18m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Bodega Bay. The train journey from Bodega Bay to Sacramento takes 1h 41m and costs around $17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Fresno, expect to pay about $26 for a 4h 02m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Bodega Bay is to pick up a car rental from San Francisco, which is about 82 km from Bodega Bay. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Fox, among others, in San Francisco.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Bodega Bay, including FlixBus, Greyhound and Busbud. From Sacramento, the bus ride to Bodega Bay takes 89 km and will cost you around $29. From Bakersfield, the ticket costs about $44 for a journey of 676 km.

Plane

Although Bodega Bay doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to San Francisco Airport (SFO), which is located 99 km 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 Los Angeles and takes around 1h 18m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Bodega Bay. The train journey from Bodega Bay to Sacramento takes 1h 41m and costs around $17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Fresno, expect to pay about $26 for a 4h 02m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Bodega Bay is to pick up a car rental from San Francisco, which is about 82 km from Bodega Bay. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Fox, among others, in San Francisco.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Bodega Bay, including FlixBus, Greyhound and Busbud. From Sacramento, the bus ride to Bodega Bay takes 89 km and will cost you around $29. From Bakersfield, the ticket costs about $44 for a journey of 676 km.

Airports near Bodega Bay

Airlines serving Bodega Bay

Lufthansa
Good (4,672 reviews)
KLM
Good (857 reviews)
SWISS
Good (930 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,503 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,606 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,300 reviews)
Air France
Good (979 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,563 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (475 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,940 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,131 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,482 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,809 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (878 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,166 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (832 reviews)
LOT
Good (685 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (917 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 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, 724 reviews)
$328+
The Lodge at Bodega Bay
4 stars
Excellent (9, 268 reviews)
$427+
The Inn at the Tides
2 stars
Excellent (8.4, 1046 reviews)
$316+
Bodega Bay Inn
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, 239 reviews)
$310+
The Occidental Lodge
0 stars
Good (7.9, 518 reviews)
$152+
Bodega Harbor Inn
2 stars
Excellent (10, 2 reviews)
$159+

Renting a car in Bodega Bay

Expect to pay $3.94 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 $47.24 and $62.99. 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 $3.94 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 $47.24 and $62.99. 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.