Francesca Scalpi

BODEGA BAY HARBOR (Click on thumbnail for full image)
In 1853 the ranch owned by Captain Smith was renamed Bodega Corners, present day Bodega Bay. Smith developed the ranch as a harbor. Bodega Bay was dredged in 1943, opening the bay for pleasure boats and commercial fishing. The fishing industry grew rapidly, and Bodega Bay became a fishing village.

Bodega Harbor is a small, shallow, natural harbor on the Pacific coast of northern California. Geologically, the harbor is formed by a depression of the San Andreas Fault. The natural harbor hosts two marinas, a boat launch, two fishing ports, campground and several waterfront restaurants.