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5/3/2014:A1: PASSING THROUGH: A pair of gray whales move north past Bodega Head on Thursday as they migrate to their summer feeding grounds off Alaska. The giant mammals have put on quite a show this week for visitors to the popular whale-watching spot that juts out into the ocean at the northern edge of Bodega Bay. PC: A pair of gray whales make their way north during their migration past Bodega Head on Thursday, May 1, 2014. (Christopher Chung/ The Press Democrat)

Sonoma Coast Named Best Place in the US for Whale Watching

February 2026

A popular Sonoma County pastime for outdoor enthusiasts has now caught the attention of Travel + Leisure magazine.

Carol Anello's clam chowder at the Spud Point Crab Company in Bodega Bay. (John Burgess / The Press Democrat)

A Day Trip to Bodega Bay: Best Restaurants, Beaches and Chowder

July 2025

Discover the hidden treasures of Bodega Bay for a perfect day on the Sonoma Coast.