Second time I've been to this store on the way to the ocean for a day trip. The store has a fairly wide selection of kites, windmill art, and saltwater taffy, and a few other children's toys. That being said- the owner is sort of a condescending jerk. Before we even had a chance to browse the store, the owner decided it would be fun to mouth off and insult my friend based on his looks, "what do we have here?" calling him a "damn hippy". It wasn't funny. Any business I may have had in mind for them that day was over. That was for sure. And I won't be back. For the record, I'd rather be a hippy than a rude pretentious candy shop owner.... Any day of the week. This is California. You might want to try to get along with the people who live here. read more

If you don't know where this place is, you won't miss it. It's the white stucco building surrounded by loads of whirly gigs, flags and other assorted lawn decorations located on the left side of Highway 1 as you north head towards Bay Flat Road and Spud Point Marina. You won't miss it...I guarantee it. Great selection...not only flags and but saltwater taffy too. Haven't ate that stuff in years and years, but people were buying it up by the bagful when we stopped by. Small toy and kites for the kids are also available. Holiday season bring special seasonal flags and such. Stop in and check this store out...you won't be disappointed! read more

They have some new salt water taffy flavors: Maple & Bacon, & Birthday Cake. I always have to stop here. Fresh taffy, by the pound.

We got to Bodega Bay around 4:30 PM on Saturday after spending the day driving up Stinson Beach, eating lunch in Inverness, and stopping to stock up on cheese at Cowgirl Creamery in Point Reyes. When we finally made it to Bodega Bay, we decided to head straight to the beach and fly a kite since we'd been promising it to our son all day. Since we'd forgotten to bring our kite with us, we were happy to find Candy & Kites. The store is packed full of kites and candy, as the name suggests. My wife and son found a kite they liked with the help of a kind and knowledgeable man. We then asked him where we could fly the kite and he suggested we try Salmon Creek Beach since Doran Beach was currently closed. That we ended up not flying the kite that day has nothing to do with him nor the kite we purchased at Candy & Kites. That was pure incompetence on both my and my wife's part. It involves me trying to fly the flopping kite while both my wife and I screaming at our kid to drop the damn shiny new stick he found on the beach. He eventually complied and buried it in the sand. Only then did we realize he had been holding a key part of the kite. Errrr..... loser? We eventually got the beautiful kite we bought at Candy & Kites to fly on Sunday morning. It made our weekend in Bodega Bay quite memorable and definitely comical. read more

This place has buckets full of taffy & you can pick and choose as much as you want of each flavor. I prefer this method of self-service because you don't end up with half a bag full of flavors you don't like (which is the case with the pre-packaged-only options down the street at Patrick's). The taffy was fresh, soft and appealing to the eyes as well as the taste buds. They also have a fantastic selection of kites (both for beach-flying and the kind you hang up in front of your house), and a nice selection of local guide books describing hiking trails, beaches, flora & fauna... The staff were extremely pleasant, fun and helpful. They gave us the pros & cons of the kite models we were considering and added connectors to our kite strings to make set-up a snap. read more

Right off, they sell a candy called "Whale Poop". There's also Otter Poop and Seagull Poop. It's chocolate covered toffee and is very good. :) I'm not a fan of salt water taffy, but there was enough other candies to keep me happy. I always appreciate a store that stocks local product - which they do. The shop is quaint and abundant with a plethora of kites. I love it! I'll definitely come back to visit for some more "Poop" :D read more

Taffy doesn't have as much flavor as it should. I remember it being better years ago from this place.

Such a fun little shop to visit! Something for everyone, great selection of kites, books for the kids spinners for the yard, and yummy- saltwater taffy!! The owners were very kind and personable, it was a pleasure to stop in. read more

A very nice selection of saltwater taffy, kites and many other novelty items! Prices were very reasonable and the gal working there was super friendly and nice. The store had a cute ambiance to it. A great place to get some take home gifts. read more

5 stars if you're a kid, 3 stars if your'e an adult. Pros: Lots of different types of kites, wind related toys and some other small cheap kids toys. Friendly service. Cons: The candy selection is mostly salt water taffy, wish their selection of candy was as good as their selection of kites. Overall: If you have little ones in your vehicle and you're on The ONE, you have to stop here. read more

Such a fun store! All the flags and fun spinning things out front drew us in.... so much to choose from. Fun, easy and great service! Found a super cute Halloween flag for the yard. Love it! Salt water taffy, kites, toys and games! So much to see! read more

Candy & Kites - Best flag (large and small) selection! - Candy Stores Near Me - Bodega Bay, California

This place is a "MUST" stop if you're hanging out or even cruising through Bodega Bay. The owners are amazing and friendly. Great design for picking your own taffy out and making custom mixes. We have a 2 year old son and when we camp near Bodega Bay, we always stop in for a toy for him. I have bought numerous kites and wind toys from them and they stand behind their product. I just had to bring in a Prism(brand) airfoil stunt kite for damage and the owner looked it over said it would be covered and gave me a replacement on the spot. Great business! read more

Candy & Kites - 3 generations flying a kite;) - Candy Stores Near Me - Bodega Bay, California

A little gem of a store with a pretty amazing selection of fun things. So many things to see you will NOT be bored. Great selection of kites. Very friendly and helpful staff. A+ for having port a potty in your parking lot for customers=much appreciated :) read more

This funky little store had a huge selection of kites flying outside just screaming "This store is fun". They also had a sign for taffy that made my stomach gurgle happily. Talk about truth in advertising - this store was awesome. Let's start with the taffy. So many flavors! You pay by the pound and we paid for it dearly! They had all of the standard flavors you expect and then a bunch of mixes and swirls along with custom flavors they make. After eating almost a half pound I still can't decide on a favorite. The owner was also very nice. She let us taste anything before dropping it in our sack. Then the toys and kites were amazing! We spent a good 30 minutes browsing and the store is not that big. They had rocks, small jewelry, funky little toys, and tons of kites. It was just a great place to look and find fun stuff. Overall the prices were decent as well. Two thumbs and my kite way up! read more

Lots of fun stuff with knowledgeable owners who you can see have a passion for their store

We came in because we were in Bodega Bay for their chowder day. They're saltwater taffies are FRESH AND DELICIOUS. The person who worked there was so friendly and nice. I like the peanut butter taffy, mint chocolate chip and apple! Grab 10 or 20 of them and you will love them. read more

You can't drive up Highway 1 and not stop in this unique store, with dozens of flags, wind socks and spinners, it's like a party on the roadside. The owners of this store are really friendly and helpful, and gave us many useful tips on flying our first stunt kite. They even told us where we could fly our kite (in a good way) which was nearby. If it wasn't for their free advice, I don't think we'd have been as successful as we were getting it up in the air, and it was FUN!. read more

Purchased a kite here for about $15, and it flew great. The people were friendly and had great salt water taffy. Its about $8 for a pound of taffy. I came out with about 1.5lbs. read more

everytime I do a delivery coming from Bay Area to their establishment , I get a generous tip from the owner..good hearted people will do that and this owner is one of them read more

Ok, but overpriced & touristy. Very small, not much parking and right on Highway 1. Not very friendly or happy worker lady when we went in... she seemed to be in a bad mood. They had a large range of kites and windmills, not a wide variety of caNdy. Mostly taffy. read more

The name says it all--they have a pretty good collection of candy, with an emphasis on saltwater taffy (salted caramel being a particular favorite, with root beer a runner up) and then all manner of kites and kite accessories. A fun place to stop for a few minutes while exploring Bodega Bay, and to maybe purchase a kite for the windy days. read more

Updating review after being contacted by the company offering a refund. Added an additional star for good customer service. I did not accept the refund because it was not needed. The taffy was just not a brand I enjoyed. If I'm back in Bodega Bay soon, I will stop in and try it again. read more

Love this eccentric store. Great kites and other things that are perfect for gifts. Their salt water taffy leaves something to be desired, however their cotton candy flavor is outta this world. If you want primo salt water go to Patrick's instead. read more

I had seen this shop a few times while passing through and decided to stop. I can honestly say that I had no intention of stopping to look at kites.....I was all about the candy. I can't go anywhere near the ocean without bringing home taffy. There were also some cool chocolates that were locally made that were wonderful. My friend and I spent probably 45 minutes combing through the store. Lots of interesting things to see and eat. read more

They sell candy and kites! This whimsical store has loads of taffy, and old fashioned toys and silly beanies in the shapes of animals! They have spinners for your garden, and kites to take to the beach. What's not to love? read more

Hello, I have visited this nice store several times and have had wonderful encounters with the family who owns it. I needed "special help"!! with a couple of kite questions and David and Fiona, the owners were simply the BEST!! They were very helpful, patient and above all, incredibly NICE!! Now I am ready to fly my biggest and most exciting kite ever!! Thanks to this lovely team who truly love their shop y mostly, their customers!! I will return!! I bought a new one today and flew it 1 hour later successfully!! read more

Thank God I don't live in Bodega Bay because this place is awesome!! You can't go on a little getaway by the water without taffy - and this place delivered. They had some great flavors to choose from - pomegranite, blackberry, chocolate chip - and we were excited to take them back to our room. The woman who works there is a doll - there were several people in there but she made us feel like the only ones there. She helped us pick out delicious taffy and was fun to chat with. I will be back on my next visit and the next time I may buy a kite - she had some awesome ones!! read more

Random awesomeness. Such a cool name for a kite and vs du store. They have all kinds of fun goodies from taffy to rubber band guns to little kites to big kites read more

By far the best taffy I have ever had on any coast. I used to make special trips out there JUST to load up on all kinds of salt water taffy. In fact, it is the only thing I've ever bought there, not much of a kite flyer but there is plenty of wind along the cliffs to use it immediately. read more

These folks are very knowledgable about kites. Nice selection which had plenty of inexpensive models for kids all the way up to the really cool stuff for serious kite pilots. I did not make any purchases during my visit there approx. 3 weeks ago, however I did order some parts for two of my kites via telephone this week. David knew exactly what I needed,had the parts in stock, and they were delivered to my door two days later. Awesome service! I will definitely buy my kites and supplies from this store in the future! read more

Love this place!! Had the puppy with us, Cinder and they gave her extra attention. The pup got dog cookies while I bought their yummy Vanilla Carmels and another whirly thing a bob! C U next time!! read more

My wife and I have been coming to Bodega bay for over 5 yrs now and we make this one of our regular stops each time. They have a vast selection of salt water taffy and always something I can't live without in terms of wind socks or kites for our rv. Highly recommended giving them a look. read more

Candy and Kites is the cutest little kite store around. I love the candy display and selection of both flags and kites. The owners are absolutely the best and the shop is adorable. read more

We always stop by here when we are in BB. The salt water taffy is by far the best I've ever had. They have an awesome selection of kites and I have purchased 2 so far, one for my niece and one for my nephew. The kites are expensive but my sister said they are awesome kites and super durable. The kids love them! The staff is always very friendly and helpful! read more

Come on it's a Kite store. Seriously how awesome is that? I drove 30 miles to go to this place so my daughter could have a variety of kites to choose from. The wind in Bodega Bay is a great place to buy a kite in the 1st place. They people who helped us were pretty cool. The prices seemed good. I haven't had a lot of experience buying kites, but they sure seemed to have a lot styles and types to pick from. We had a GREAT time flying that kite. Thumbs up! read more

What a delightful little shop.. helpful staff.. great variety of products.. fantastic kites.. fun candies.. good stuff

OMG the chocolate!!! Best honey comb I've had outside New York and my husband can't stop talking about the S'Mores.

Well I can't say enough about this place. We back twice very helpful and supportive to the local area. Fiona is the best. We got candy and a kite and local food knowledge with made us stay in the area from our not so great hotel. Thank you to the locals that care. Any time your in sac we will return the favor read more

Great little shop with owners who obviously love what they do. As we arrived approximately 3 hours after their posted close time. Very ecclectic shop with all kinds of fun stuff. Lots of candies that take you back to childhood if you were born in the 60's. Bought the kids awesome kites that we hope we will be able to try out tomorrow. read more

We purchased three solar powered (flower, bee, and lady bug) on June 9, 2016. I know that these were not expensive - $5.99, $5.99 and $6.99. Two of them do not work at all and it was disappointing to give them to our Grandchildren in a non working condition. Maybe these should be taken off the shelves! The taffy was good. Thank you read more