Francesca Scalpi

BODEGA HEAD (Click on thumbnail for full image)
In 1809 the Russians came south from Alaska seeking furs and a food source. The colonizing group of Russians and Aleutian fur hunters built warehouses on Bodega Head and a village at the upper reaches of Salmon Creek. Bodega Head is the prominent rocky point that protects Bodega Harbor from the west.

This large point has a rugged coastline that is exposed to strong waves and cool damp weather. There is a small sandy beach below the parking lot and picnic area that is worth visiting. A steep path north of the picnic area leads to the beach where you can feel the raw energy of the ocean.

It is a great place for sunsets and whale watching. There are many trails that will take you to views of the Bodega Harbor, Bodega Bay and the Pacific Ocean.