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    Shorttail Gulch Trail Bodega Bay

    4.6 (7 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 7:00 pm

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    Roland D.

    Great, quick trail when hiking with young kids. At only about half a mile, it was easy enough for our 3 year old to complete and be rewarded with a beautiful beach at the end.

    This trail was totally worth it for the beach you can get to! It's not very hard at all, just a 20 min trail and the views are really good! Totally worth it!

    My daughter & son

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    LandPaths Grove of Old Trees - A view straight up.

    LandPaths Grove of Old Trees

    4.9(13 reviews)
    6.2 mi

    I had never heard of this grove of redwoods even when I was growing up in the area. It is located…read morea couple miles west of the town of Occidental. We were afraid we would lose cell service but luckily it worked the entire way so we were guided by Waze. The road is quite narrow and windy so best to take it slow in case you run across other cars or bicyclists. There are residences along this road too so another reason to take a slow pace. The parking lot is small but we fortunately got a spot as we waited for the other members of our party to arrive. It had been raining all weekend so perhaps there were not as many visitors as normal. We noticed several friendly dogs on leash as we walked along the well-kept trails. The redwoods are truly majestic and there are many picture perfect spots along the path. We took some beautiful photos of the redwoods with fern in the foreground. It's a nice and easy trail and a peaceful spot to have a picnic. I think they must have controlled burns here because in certain areas, there were redwoods that had blackened trunks. Some of these trees are over 1,000 years old. Take Coleman Valley Road to Fitzpatrick Lane. There is a small parking lot and I've read not to park on the side of the road if the parking lot is full as they do give out tickets.

    We came across this beautiful find through a friend's recommendation. This past weekend we happen…read moreto be staying in Occidental. So we picked up lunch , at Howard's Inn, and took the short 10 minute drive to this lovely Grove. The road to Grove the scenic and beautiful but ...the parking is minimal -- so make sure you get there early and bring a picnic lunch, beautiful views and moments for lovely photos. A perk we always look into are dog friendly adventures ...and the Grove was a welcomed destination for the entire family. ‍‍‍ If you're looking for a dog friendly day, the Grove is definitely a must stop. We will be back.

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    LandPaths Grove of Old Trees - The picnic area of the grove consists of a single bench, and a narrow 'prep table'.

    The picnic area of the grove consists of a single bench, and a narrow 'prep table'.

    LandPaths Grove of Old Trees - There are a few memorial benches throughout with poems or quotes.

    There are a few memorial benches throughout with poems or quotes.

    LandPaths Grove of Old Trees - Don't forget to look up and feel small. These trees were here before your Momma and Grandmother

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    Don't forget to look up and feel small. These trees were here before your Momma and Grandmother

    Westside Regional Park - Bodega Bay Fisherman's Festival (boat parade)

    Westside Regional Park

    3.2(20 reviews)
    2.5 mi

    Although more known for its campgrounds, this park is also a decent setting for occasional special…read moreevents. I came here this past weekend to attend the annual Bodega Bay Fisherman's Festival for the second time. Enjoyed the boat parade, helicopter display, interacting with starfish and other sea creatures, and live music by multiple bands on a beautiful Sunday afternoon. The nearby camping area looked less than desirable. But as an event space, it's not bad at all, offering lovely views looking out onto the water, especially near the boating facility, while fitting a multitude of food and merchandise vendor tents on site.

    So the wife booked this place. For a campground that's full, there were a lot of open spots. Weird…read more I guess online reservations are taking the spots even though they're not showing up. We had slots 27 and 29. One row from the water. We were just a short walk to the bathroom. Bathrooms were fine. I did not use the showers because I forgot the quarters. We had water hook up for slot 29. Remember not all spots have water. Also this place is not full hook ups. So be prepared. They do have a dumping station but that cost $7 bucks. Not bad plus they have a water hose for cleaning at the dump station. As for the stay, I really enjoyed our spot. The water when it receded, was safe enough for my kids to play and look for sea life. Easy to find a red rock crab or monkey face eel. Also plenty of baby crabs under the rocks. The views were amazing. The girls went out on hikes while I was out crabbing. Fun times for sure. They do have a generator rule. You can run them from 8am to 8pm. I might have ran mine past the time because it was windy and cold and I was not about to make my kids suffer. I did have a quiet generator which helped keep me out of trouble. Would I come back? You betcha. Everyone I talked to were nice.

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    Westside Regional Park - Bodega Bay Fisherman's Festival (helicopter demo/display)

    Bodega Bay Fisherman's Festival (helicopter demo/display)

    Westside Regional Park - Team S killing the crabs

    Team S killing the crabs

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    Bird Walk Coastal Access Trail - Blue herons

    Bird Walk Coastal Access Trail

    4.2(9 reviews)
    1.5 mi

    July 1, 2025 - Bodega Bay…read more Easy access trail off of Highway 1, just as the highway turns inland. $7.00 fee to park. Picnic tables and porta-potty (clean, but out of TP) at parking lot. Trail is wide and flat. Leashed dogs allowed. The trail is a 1-1/4 mile multi-use path (bicycles, horses, hikers) that loops along a saltwater marsh just north of Doran Regional Park and offers excellent bird-watching. The trail circles two freshwater ponds along Bodega Harbor and overlooks marshland that provides habitat for waterfowl, shorebirds and songbirds. We saw a beautiful egret and some crabs. We walked to Doran Beach (dog friendly). Just a note: Horses use the trail, so watch out for the land mines they leave on the trail. I pick up after my dog--can't you pick up after your horse?

    We came here twice in one week, the second time with a group of six. It's a very easy walking path…read morewith various birds flying, perching or swimming. There was a bird that was diving into the water looking for its lunch and it kept diving over and over after it came up for air. We saw deer, pelicans, huge blue herons perched in a tree, ducks, seagulls and other small birds. The trail is right next door to Doran Beach but this coastal access trail goes around in a loop and it's only a little over a mile before you're back to the parking lot. This area is rich with birds and if you're lucky, it could be a nice photo opportunity. There must be a crew that comes out to check on the condition of the paths because when we were there earlier in the week, there were large piles of horse manure on the bridge but it was all gone later in the week. Thank you! Parking is $7. Free to those who have a Sonoma County Regional Park pass.

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    Bird Walk Coastal Access Trail - July 1, 2025 - Feeling crabby.

    July 1, 2025 - Feeling crabby.

    Bird Walk Coastal Access Trail - July 1, 2025 - Horses use this trail, too.

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    July 1, 2025 - Horses use this trail, too.

    Shorttail Gulch Trail Bodega Bay - hiking - Updated May 2026

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