I have a really hard time rating The Ren Brown Collection…read more It's not a botanical garden in that the fountain appears to be closed off and it's definitely not a gift shop because their selection is so small. The closest description I could settle on would be a gallery - and to be honest it's a very small one. The space is set up a bit like a tea room that also sells art, including a few pieces of jewelry and stonewares but it feels like the owners wanted a garden and like to collect Japanese art, so they created the store as a way to offset the cost, versus creating a market-driven store. All in all, if you're in the area it's certainly worth a stop (especially if the garden is open) but otherwise I'd don't think it's worth a special trip.

This is a tiny gem of a gallery that you must visit if you're in bodega. All the art pieces are…read moreabsolutely exquisite and beautiful. The ceramics pieces are incredible and we will definitely come back again. There is a beautiful koi pond and small Japanese garden behind the gallery which is gorgeous.

Great art gallery in the charming town of Bodega. Lorenzo has paintings, pottery, jewelry,…read morephotography, etc. Plus, lots of history and interesting items in his shop. Check it out!

Artisan's Co-Op was easily the most fantastic gift shop in Bodega Bay…read more I loved the wide variety of well priced handmade bags, woolen scarves, and clothing including hats and vests, as well as unique and adorable items like fairy doors, glass flower ornaments, and other fun artistic pieces. All in all, the service was friendly and kind, and although their parking lot out front is a bit steep it's definitely worth a stop in if you're in the area.

Adorable little shop with curios and more from local artisans. I saw fantastic shearling slippers…read morewhich if they had arch support, I would've bought in a minute. The prices are a bit on the up but I get it. Definitely worth a stop!

Such a great place to shop. Well curated vintage clothes, jewelry, gifts and home goods. I could…read morehave spent hours in there. These ladies have a gift for picking just the most lovely things.

When I walked in I was very surprised how dirty the store was. Dust everywhere and a strange smell…read more I was also checked out by a woman named April who was extremely rude. Some pretty things, but I will never go back.

I've always loved this store. Is it closed now? I love all the locally made gifts. Please come…read moreback.

What a wonderful find! Hand Goods is a gift store, craft shop and jewelry store with also a great…read moreselection of bronze Buddhist statues. Lots of ceramics too and featuring local craftsmen in numerous genres. A mellow space to get lost in perusal while forgetting that there is still a world outside of their door. Worth the trip to Occidental just for this place.

This is a cool annual weekend-long festival taking place at Westside Regional Park. Plenty to see…read moreand do, including an art show, Sheriff's helicopter demonstrations, wooden boat building challenge and race on Saturday, which was hilarious and entertaining (especially rooting for the sunken ships and riders, and amused by the quirky boat names, like Deep Ship and Ship Happens), boat parade on Sunday, awesome live music with 3 different bands each day (performing mostly rock tunes), numerous craft booths and merchandise vendors, various food/drink trucks and stands (had some giant gourmet corn dogs from Aunt Betty's, yummy bbq ribs and mac n cheese from Fire Bros BBQ, and an iced mocha from Sunshine Coffee Roasters), as well as ample covered seating with tables, hay bales in front of the stage, free wifi, and multiple restroom areas with minimal waits at the porta potties. Parking and traffic was easy, and the crowds were much larger in the afternoon (after the rain subsided on Saturday and the sun came out), but it never felt overcrowded or uncomfortable. Lots of adorable well-behaved dogs too. Overall it was a well-organized and thoughtfully planned family-friendly (and pet-friendly) event, at a lovely location along the water, and we had a lot of fun.

My husband our daughter & I drove 3 hours to attend, and are so disappointed with this event. We…read morepurchased our tickets early and were so excited, even counting down the days until the fesrival... but there were only 2 booths selling seafood. The venue is nice and there was plenty of space, but not nearly enough food booths. I was hoping for shrimp skewers, shrimp pasta, lobster rolls, clams, different types of chowder, crab, crawfish, poke bowls, i dont know... just more seafood options at a fisherman's festival. There were more booths selling candles, handbags, crafts and other trinkets than seafood. Also, there were very few garbage cans, and limited places to sit. Organizers or Planners need to STEP IT UP!

Sonoma Coastal Winery was a fun stop on our girls' wine trip! I had never been before, but my…read morefriends kept talking about a wonderful employee named Jeremy from a previous visit to Banshee winery. Imagine our surprise when we walked into the tasting room and there was Jeremy! The girls were thrilled to see him again. We had a 2:00 PM tasting appointment, and Michael was our host. He was friendly, knowledgeable, and made the experience enjoyable from start to finish. Jeremy had sold my friends a wine trivia game on their last trip, so naturally we brought it along and played while tasting. We actually played wine trivia in the car and at a few other wineries throughout our adventure, which made the trip even more memorable. The wines were delicious, and the winery has a warm, cozy atmosphere. The patio offers beautiful bay views, and even the bathrooms are charmingly decorated with thoughtful touches. One of my favorite finds was their unique champagne flutes. When you pour bubbly into them, the bubbles swirl like a tiny tornado inside the glass. It's a fun novelty and would be a great conversation piece for entertaining guests at home. Between the great wine, welcoming staff, beautiful views, and fun memories with friends, SCV Winery was definitely a highlight of our trip. We would happily visit again!

If you are looking for a wine filled afternoon then look no further than this beautiful wine…read moretasting room. A beautiful space with both indoor and outdoor seating with views of Bodega Bay. Their vineyards sit just five miles from the coast and this area is a very cool growing region. This is not an easy place to farm due to the elements of wind, rain, fog and rocky soil. The vineyards require great patience and care. We were assisted by Spencer and his hospitality and knowledge of their wines made for a wonderful experience. He was very kind and helpful. Thank you Spencer! Wine tasting fee was $35 per person and these are the wines we tried - 2024 Chardonnay - Bay Vista 2024 Pinot Noir - Laurel Crown 2023 Pinot Noir - Salmon Creek 2024 Syrah - Sonoma Coast Although I am not a Chardonnay fan at all, I happened to really like their Chardonnay. I was a bit surprised at how tasty and refreshing it was. Between this wine and the Syrah I was sold. I don't care for Pinot Noir, although the Salmon Creek Pinot was not horrible. I definitely go for a bold taste in my red wines. This was a fun stop and I would recommend when you are in the area.

Dragonfly Floral is out-of-this-world amazing. My husband and I are both huge flower lovers, and as…read moresuch florals were high up on our list of wedding priorities. From our earliest conversations with Dora, we knew we were in good hands. She immediately understood the vision we had in mind and executed it beyond our expectations, from the colors, to the specific types of flowers, to a certain vibe that just felt so us. She was also so helpful in providing some visuals for us to reference, and it made decision-making a breeze. Seeing it all come together on our wedding day (florals on our ceremony gazebo, table arrangements, bud vases sprinkled around, my INSANE bridal bouquet + his gorgeous coordinating boutonnière, etc.) was like a dream. We marveled at the beauty of it all as we walked around the venue, and the same can be said for our guests who gave many compliments. We had several people say something to the effect of "WHO did your florals?!" The setup of it all was also so quick and seamless; we were able to just focus on preparing for the wedding while everything was put in place, which is a luxury we dearly appreciated. Dragonfly Floral is truly so amazing to work with and we highly, highly recommend their services. They are so receptive, responsive, efficient, and just downright good at what they do. Our wedding would not have been the same without them, and we're so grateful that something so important to us and our relationship was executed with such precision, passion, and beauty.

Alyssa and the Dragonfly Floral team did the flowers for our wedding at Mayacama in September, and…read morethey were incredible. We got more compliments on the florals than almost anything else from the weekend. Alyssa took our vision and made it better than we pictured, and she worked seamlessly with our planner. Easy to work with, creative, and truly talented. We've already been back to grab arrangements from their honor system fridge. Highly recommend!

This is a cozy, little shop with a friendly shop keeper named Alice. You'll have great…read moreconversations with her and get recommendations on the area. Her shop has cute candles, bath salts, pins, stickers, jewelry, etc.

From the owner: A treasure trove of unique, fun, funky high quality Vintage and gently used clothing with a heavy…read moreemphasis on natural fibers. With two stores in one space, Cypress is a literal feast for the mind, body and spirit. On one side is a magical wonderland of locally made jewelry, Apothecary, Pottery, cosmic curios and a whole lot more! One the other side is a trip through memory lane with all the best clothing of yesterday and today. Bring your friends and allow for a couple of hours to soak up all that Cypress has to offer, because we aim to have a little something for everyone!!