We left on Sunday for an overnight in Bodega Bay. The weather for January 12th was so clear, sunny and perfect all the way up the coast. Who would ever believe it is winter when the sun shines like this? When we arrived we checked into our Home for the night- The Bodega Harbor Inn. A charming Inn with a view of the bay and all the amenities you need.
We headed out for a hike on the Bodega Head bluffs. It was windy and cold, but absolutely clear and so pretty. The ocean was wild and the bay calm. We walked for 2 hours then sat and watched the sunset.
“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 San Andreas fault runs right through it, separating steep rocky bluffs from sandy dunes. Atop the bluffs, grasslands rise more gently to the coastal ridges.”
The rock formations are part of the dramatic landscape.
Looking over the bay side toward town with our shadows in the distance and the moon above.
The beautiful sunset
The colors so vibrant with the sun setting.
We returned to our Inn to get ready to go to dinner. We had a lovely seafood meal at “Lucas Wharf”. I had the prawns and scallops- John had Seafood stew, both were wonderful. I highly recommend “Lucas Wharf” for a perfect meal with a gorgeous view.
In The morning we had breakfast at “The Inn of the Tides”. It was a warm, sunny morning with lots of birds in the bay and seals. We had a window seat a great meal and I could have sat there all day.
Breakfast with a view
We then headed up to Bodega Links for golf. Had a picture perfect day on the golf course. This is a tough course to play with lots of hills and lots of lost balls, but the scenery and views make it all worthwhile. It was a great 2 days and the perfect quick get-a-way.
The view on the front nine of Bodega Links.
Clear and warm on January 13th!