The Bodega Bay Secret Gardens is simply the perfect place to get married. The space requires no…read moredecor because the beautiful ferns and redwoods do all the work for you. The space has such a seamless flow from the ceremony to cocktail hour to dinner and dancing. We had SO many guests ask us how we found this amazing venue. The venue comes with tables, chairs, heat lamps and fire pits and the management made sure that all vendors were taken care of during the event. We couldn't have been happier with how everything turned out! Not to mention, we will have the most gorgeous wedding photos :)

Absolutely gorgeous wedding venue. We had an amazing time having our wedding here. Every compliment…read morewe've gotten about the wedding includes just how incredibly beautiful the space was. While the space isn't too large for your elderly relatives to cross, there's a designated corner for every part of the wedding (ceremony, cocktail hour, dinner, dancing, chilling). John, who manages the property, is so easy to reach over text or phone call. He laid out the (few) rules that there are and was there the whole wedding in case anything went wrong. Photo credit to Jordan Lennon Photo who really captured the beauty.

My fiancé and I came here for the first time to celebrate our anniversary, and we were both…read moreincredibly impressed from start to finish. The ambiance was unforgettable. The restaurant's large windows provide beautiful waterfront views no matter where you're seated. Our waitress (whose name I unfortunately forgot) was fantastic. She mentioned she'd been there for 14 years, which says a lot in itself. She was friendly, knowledgeable about every dish, and gave us excellent recommendations. I know Caesar dressing contains anchovies, but I was hesitant about having actual fish on my salad. I'm so glad she encouraged me to try the cooked anchovies on the side--they were delicious. Perfectly salty and a great complement to the salad. The pork chop entrée was perfection! The pork was cooked beautifully, and the bread pudding side was just as memorable. I'm not entirely sure what was in it, but it reminded me of garlic bread in the best way. The applesauce was also a nice touch. The halibut was cooked perfectly as well, and the mashed potatoes practically melted in your mouth. For sides, the grilled asparagus was exactly what you'd hope for, and the crispy potatoes lived up to their name, perfectly seasoned with a great crunch. The soup of the day was a creamy spring onion soup with crispy pancetta. Although just as delicious as everything else ordered, its the one plate we wished the portion was bigger for the price it was going for. We've eaten at plenty of restaurants, but this may be the first time where every single thing we ordered--from the entrées to the sides and sauces--was a 10/10. Needless to say, this won't be our last visit. It was absolutely worth it and such a memorable part of our anniversary trip to Bodega Bay.

Mother's Day Brunch was overall very good, and uncommonly reasonable. Out of 4 dishes we ordered, 3…read morewere excellent; we found the pancakes to be a bit tough in texture. The time between ordering and receiving food was lengthy. It is possible that they were understaffed for a Mothers Day brunch. However, our waitress did check in before food arrived, to let us know the status of our order. Almost everything that we ordered was under $20. This was as opposed to a place like The Flamingo, which was charging $70 *per person* for its Mothers Day brunch. Drakes has a great view, but the most comfortable booth seating is on the wall, farthest from the windows. The tables at the windows are only for 2 (our party was 3).

I've been coming to Sea Ranch for years, yet I had never heard of Stone Ranch until recently. A…read morefriend invited me to their First Sunday of the Month public tour, and I left in awe. Stone Ranch is an enduring legacy of Peter Mullins, who devoted his life to stones, and it has now been lovingly opened to the public by his daughter, Genevieve Mullins. Spread across acres of redwoods, this open air museum holds a collection of extraordinary stone art installations and a few unique dwellings perfect for retreats, weddings, and special events. Absolutely not to be missed when you're in the area. Plan at least 2-3 hours to enjoy the art rain or shine (as a matter of fact some installations come alive with color when raining). See www.Stoneranchmendo.com for the history, tours info, and venue rentals.

From the owner: The stunning view from the top of the Fish Rock Watch Tower overlooking the Pacific Ocean at the…read moreMendocino Stone Ranch is a memory made to last. Perched at the top of the ridge overlooking the Pacific Ocean – Mendocino Stone Ranch is the perfect unique venue for a wedding, elopement, family reunion, anniversary party, birthday party, corporate retreat, or event of any kind – that you and your guests will never forget. Mendocino event venue Stone Ranch boasts over 30 one of a kind stone masonry art installations created by stone masons from around the world, linked by trails throughout 30 walkable acres of beautiful redwood forest with stunning ocean views. We are located in Anchor Bay, CA, a 2-hour drive from Santa Rosa, 10 minutes north of Gualala, and 15 minutes south of Point Arena, CA, on the Mendocino Coast. Our 35-acre outdoor event venue space is perfect for weddings, corporate events, retreats, and any celebration. Self tours are offered M-F, 10am-5pm and Sunday 11am-5pm. Guided tours happen the first sunday of every month, 12pm-2pm email contact@stoneranchmendo.com to RSVP

Perfect setting for a wedding. Near the water, private gardens, magical afternoon and evening!read more

Operation Bro Of Honor: Bodega Bay Wedding Edition…read more My high school friend Sammi named me her Bro Of Honor in September 2015 and as soon as I donned the pink sash she mailed me from Germany, it was business time. Her California wedding was slated for December 26, 2015, so I hopped on a Southwest flight in the evening on Christmas Day from San Diego to Sacramento and drove the rest of the way to Bodega Bay. When I first arrived at the wedding venue, the Bodega Harbor Yacht Club, I was blown away! This quaint, cabin-like building sat right on the water with huge windows all over the facility peering out onto the aquatic landscape. The bride's family who lived in the area said we were extremely fortunate to have the sun shining on her special day and everyone in attendance smiled at the rays as they beamed onto the wedding aisle. As you can see from my photos, having the bay as the background to the bride and groom saying their vows was breathtaking. You'd be hard pressed to find a wedding venue more picturesque! The wedding reception was conveniently held on the same floor as the wedding ceremony. We were treated to fish and chicken in addition to a variety of sides. All was catered by the Bodega Bay Yacht Club. My tastebuds were happy from all of the delicious food offerings and my heart was happy from the excellent service provided by all of the waitresses! The bar had a nice selection of craft beer in bottles and mixed drinks in addition to non-alcoholic options. To end the night, we were treated to sips of Fireball and we shouted together as Germans do: "Proust!" I hope my future wedding is as beautiful, organic, and entertaining as the one held here by my good friends Sammi and Tobi. My mission as Bro Of Honor: COMPLETE.

Also look at the hidden reviews for this place, they are hiding low star reviews…read more I was a groomsman at my friends wedding and it was a terrible experience. He wrote a review but because his lack of using Yelp "somehow" the review was reported and then hidden. Here is his review: It saddens me to have to write this review but if you're interested in this venue, please read this: I have been in the wedding industry for several years now. I recently married my lovely wife at this venue after doing weddings in every county surrounding Sonoma County. We chose this venue because it is beautiful and the pricing is really fair compared to other venues. The fact that everything is 'all' inclusive is also a plus, but unfortunately you get what you pay for.  At first, the level of professionalism you get from the staff is amazing. It would appear everything is organized and squared away and there is nothing to worry about, because you feel so confident everything will work out fine, and they assure you of this. Then you sign the contract, and everything gets interesting and complicated. My wife had to write several emails about the same topic throughout this whole process to (I'm keeping this professional, will not name drop) and had to wait days, sometimes over a week for a response. Our biggest concern was that the questions we had were overall simplistic and not complicated(normal for a couple getting married for the first time). Incredible that we had to wait a long time for a response.  We also had our rehearsal dinner there the night before the wedding(my mother coordinated all of it). We should have caught on to what tomorrow, the wedding day, would be like. We all got there on time and the only thing done was the table that was set for all of us. The drinks that we pre-ordered were never made(bad communication on their end), so as our guests were leaving drinks were just coming out which had been paid for that never got served because of the miscommunication of the staff that was working "synergistically" together. We brushed it off and we're excited for waking up to our wedding day.  So now it's the day of the wedding and it was raining. We were going to have the ceremony at the Bluewater Bistro (private) beach and then everyone was going to the yacht club for the reception. Because of the rain the ceremony and reception was relocated to the yacht club. We were told there would be somebody at Bluewater directing our guests to the yacht club. That never happened, we had guests showing up opening the door during our ceremony letting the wind and rain in. Not just a few late guests. All of them. All the ones that had to find their way to the other venue without direction as promised. Our poor guests. Our coordinator was the most unprofessional vendor I have ever worked with. In fact she was in the kitchen the whole event. I had to work with the the DJ and the photographer to coordinate the first dance, the bouquet toss, everything including the whole event because she was MIA.  During dinner she was MIA but luckily the DJ took control of the evening and was amazing. He had no idea why our coordinator was wouldn't help with these things. Our grandma, who has a heart condition, was told by our coordinator that she could not use the elevator because it's for "disabled people only", but the stairs could be used instead for going up to dinner..:she has a valid medical note stating that she cannot use a stair case. We know the a could be a really big deal if pursued. But it won't be.  Then, here is the cherry on top....We brought our own wine and champagne to the venue. After dinner they are supposed to just pour it all out into glasses for free because we already paid for the bottles and the corkage fee for our guests to enjoy it, they should have then gotten rid of it for free before starting to making money with the cash bar. Guess what? We found out through several guests and members of the bridal shower that they were SELLING bottles that have already been paid for by us and then corkage fee paid for by us for them to sell it AGAIN back to our guests!? When I found that out I though it was a joke. Like the person telling me was this messing with me. Who does that? But, unfortunately, I found out that it was true. I could not mentally comprehend that. Meanwhile our coordinator was back in the kitchen again, MIA. Yet again... The level of unprofessionalism that I experienced was something from a dark comedy. My wife and I had fun because we had each other, and our loved ones there to celebrate with us. We actually had a few of our guests call us the next day telling us how much fun they had and how they did have a slightly rude encounter with the staff, which made us so sad to hear.  All and all I just had to say something, I needed you guys to be aware. Keep in mind, I'm a man and my wife is/was never a 'Bridezilla'.

We absolutely loved our food and wine tasting experience at Capo Creek Winery and if I could give…read moreit more than 5 stars I would! We absolutely loved everything about this place! This hidden gem winery is tucked away in the beautiful Dry Creek Valley. It is absolutely gorgeous and provides an intimate and elevated experience that is definitely worth experiencing! If you are looking for an elevated experience in wine country, look no further! There is a garden area that overlooks the vineyards that we enjoyed during our food and wine pairing and the views were spectacular. They also have a cave as well as a RTV experience if you are looking for a unique private experience away from it all. The service at this winery is excellent! Some of the tastings are with Mary Roy herself and these experiences are extra special since she is the owner, chef, and winemaker. She is an incredible woman that excels at everything she does. Thankfully for me, that includes exceptional wine and food pairings! The food is flavorful and phenomenal and they even have bees onsite where the honey is used to make their amazing chocolates! You are in for a real treat with the food and wine pairings here! Highly recommend visiting Capo Creek Winery if you are in the Healdsburg area!

My husband and I made a reservation for our 1 year wedding anniversary, and let's just say we were…read morespoiled by Capo! We also were able to bring our puppy, Chai. S E R V I C E: Parking was plenty and right when we got out of our car, we were greeted by Mary and taken to our table right away. We had the best view and we were the only couple at that time! We booked a food and wine pairing so we brought our hungry tummies! F O O D & W I N E : First course: Rosè with Sonoma greens, burrata cheese, and candied pecans. Second course: Playlist with coconut lime chicken. Third course: Grenache with Harvest Raviolini. Fourth course: Zinfandel with stuffed piquillo peppers. Fifth course: Open Mic with mushroom tart. Dessert: Syrah with lemon curd cheesecake. My favorite pairing was the third course and of course, dessert! O V E R A L L: I highly recommend booking a food and wine pairing here. It's very intimate, staff were very personable, they pay great attention to details, and they're dog friendly! Would love to come back for their wine cave tours!

This restaurant had a similar menu to another restaurant in Bodega. Ultimately decided to come here…read morebecause the duck looked delicious and the dessert menu was more intriguing.. Glad we came here because the food and wine were delicious, staff were friendly, and ambience was great.

Had the salmon and it was delicious. Restaurant was busy but they squeezed us in with no…read morereservations.

We had such a lovely stay here. Pete was so helpful even before we arrived. He gave us instructions…read moreon where to go and what to do and was super helpful in giving dining recommendations nearby. The shared kitchen and lounge was excellent and we had everything we needed. If I ever come back to bodega bay, I will stay here!

Booked a room for the same day, called back and tried to cancel 10 minutes later and was told you…read morehave top cancel 7 days before your stay which obviously I could not do. Never stayed, still took my money.

Adriana and Chef Mohaimen were our favorite vendors at our wedding. Adriana was very responsive…read moreduring the planning process and made booking very easy. They went out of their way to accommodate the various dietary restrictions of our guests and were flexible with us wanting to serve some of the food during cocktail hour. They were extremely generous, surprising us with extra sides and a special pizza when we sat down for dinner. Chef Mohaimen made the best pizza we've ever had. Our guests couldn't stop raving about how great it was and neither could we! It's been almost 3 months since our wedding and we still think about it! It was definitely a very memorable experience that I couldn't recommend enough!!

Huria's was a nice treat in the sleepy town of Bodega Bay. Unfortunately, it wasn't the slam dunk I…read morewas expecting for the high price tag. Huria's is really the only "real" pizza spot in Bodega Bay. They took up the former location of the surf shack and are dishing out pizzas and salad to-go only. They offer a Middle Eastern flair on many of their dishes, such as the dates and green salad with a very funky tahini dressing. We ordered the Chateau Rouge pizza with the salad, and while it was tasty and well-cooked, it was slim on toppings and quite small- about 12 inches. For the price, I expected perfect pies and large portions. While the pizza was great, I felt the price tag was way too high. Check out the picture of the menu I included for pricing. The service here was good. The lady who runs the front counter is very nice, and I enjoy supporting a family-run local business. For that reason, and because the food was good, I am sticking with four stars instead of three.