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 99 km from Bodega Bay. Oakland Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Spirit Airlines, Southwest, American 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 38m and costs around $29 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Fresno, expect to pay about $25 for a 3h 58m 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 Sixt, among others, in San Francisco.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Bodega Bay using FlixBus or Greyhound. From Los Angeles, the bus ride to Bodega Bay takes 169 km and will cost you around $25. From Santa Barbara, the ticket costs about $47 for a journey of 636 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, American 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 38m and costs around $29 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Fresno, expect to pay about $25 for a 3h 58m 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 Sixt, among others, in San Francisco.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Bodega Bay using FlixBus or Greyhound. From Los Angeles, the bus ride to Bodega Bay takes 169 km and will cost you around $25. From Santa Barbara, the ticket costs about $47 for a journey of 636 km.

Airports near Bodega Bay

Airlines serving Bodega Bay

Lufthansa
Good (4,699 reviews)
KLM
Good (847 reviews)
SWISS
Good (955 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,592 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,261 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,586 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (490 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,600 reviews)
Air France
Good (980 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,111 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,432 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,965 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,962 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (227 reviews)
Finnair
Good (856 reviews)
LOT
Good (677 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (820 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (925 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,166 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (834 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, 711 reviews)
$384+
The Lodge at Bodega Bay
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, 261 reviews)
$393+
The Inn at the Tides
2 stars
Excellent (8.4, 1029 reviews)
$319+
Bodega Bay Inn
2 stars
Excellent (8, 230 reviews)
$312+
The Occidental Lodge
0 stars
Good (7.9, 519 reviews)
$156+
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.