During our most recent vacation to California, we decided to spend one night in the quiet, small town, of Bodega Bay.
Before our visit, I researched the history of the city and found out that it was actually a location used in the filming of the Alfred Hitchcock film The Birds back in the early 60s. The coastal atmosphere and history intrigued me, so we booked an Airbnb and decided to take a drive down highway 1 to see what the area had to offer!

First, I will say that if you are looking for some of the best California views, I highly recommend you spend some time at Sonoma Coast State Park.

Stunning is the only word I can think of to describe this little piece of coastal heaven!  It’s a large park that’s made up of sections that extend for 17 miles along the coast from Vista Point down to Bodega Point.

In addition to Sonoma Coast State Park, there are also many other beautiful spots to stop off at as you drive along Highway 1. One area in particular is Jenner, which is a tiny (population of 100, no cell phone reception tiny) town located about 15-20 mins north of Bodega Bay.

We were pleasantly surprised when we learned that the small town of Jenner is actually home to River’s End, a very nice, and fairly well known, restaurant and inn. We decided to stop in for lunch after our day of wandering. Our salads were amazing, and the quaint atmosphere was just what we were looking for.

While we spent nearly 2 weeks in California, I would say that our drive along Highway 1 is one of my favorite memories. If you have not had the chance to venture along the California coastline, it is definitely worth adding to your bucket list!

Hope you enjoyed the photos as much as I enjoyed reminiscing about our trip!

Until next time!