Find beach hotels in Bodega Bay, CA from CA $185

Some of the best beach hotels in Bodega Bay include The Inn at the Tides and The Lodge at Bodega Bay.


The Inn at the Tides, with a 9.4 rating, offers spacious and clean rooms, with many providing ocean views. Guests frequently comment on its great location near the beach and the friendly, helpful staff.


The 4-star Lodge at Bodega Bay, also rated 9.4, features beautiful and large rooms, with some offering partial ocean views. Customers often highlight the beautiful location and the presence of fitness facilities and a hot tub.

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For hotels near the best beaches in Bodega Bay, consider The Inn at the Tides, The Lodge at Bodega Bay, Bodega Harbor Inn, Bodega Bay Inn, and Hotel Dega.


The Inn at the Tides, with a 9.4 rating, is praised for its spacious and clean rooms, as well as a great location near the beach. Guests also appreciate the nice, clean pool and hot tub, along with complimentary breakfast and free WiFi.


The 4-star Lodge at Bodega Bay, also rated 9.4, offers both full and partial ocean views and is located near the beach. Many rooms include private hot tubs, and guests often comment on the beautiful location and the friendly, helpful staff.


Bodega Harbor Inn, with an 8.6 rating, is situated near the beach and provides accommodations with a kitchen, deck or patio, and free WiFi. Reviewers frequently highlight the excellent location and comfortable, clean rooms.


The Bodega Bay Inn, rated 8.2, is located near the beach and offers comfortable, clean rooms. Guests can also enjoy amenities such as a terrace or balcony and free WiFi.


Hotel Dega, with an 8.2 rating, is conveniently located near the beach and features a hot tub. Guests often mention the beautiful, convenient location and the excellent, friendly staff, as well as nice, clean rooms and great amenities.

For a family trip to Bodega Bay, The Inn at the Tides and The Lodge at Bodega Bay are excellent choices.


The Inn at the Tides, with a 9.4 rating, offers spacious and clean rooms, along with complimentary breakfast and free parking. Guests frequently mention its superb location near the ocean and beach, and families appreciate the availability of free cribs.


The Lodge at Bodega Bay, a 4-star hotel also rated 9.4, provides beautiful and large rooms, with many offering ocean views. It has a nice and clean pool, and guests often comment on the friendly and helpful staff.

For hotels with ocean views in Bodega Bay, consider The Inn at the Tides, The Lodge at Bodega Bay, and the Standard King Room with Ocean View.


The Inn at the Tides, with a 9.4 rating, offers rooms that are spacious and clean, and guests frequently mention the superb location. Reviewers also highlight the friendly and helpful staff.


The 4-star Lodge at Bodega Bay, also rated 9.4, provides both partial and full ocean views. Many rooms include a private hot tub, and the hotel offers fitness facilities. Guests often comment on the beautiful location and comfortable beds.


The Standard King Room with Ocean View, rated 9.0, is situated near the ocean and offers ocean views from the room.

For a top-rated beach hotel with a pool in Bodega Bay, consider The Lodge at Bodega Bay.


The Lodge at Bodega Bay is a 4-star hotel with a 9.4 rating. While the beach is nearby, guests can enjoy an outdoor pool. Many rooms offer partial or full ocean views, and there is also a private indoor hot tub available.

For easy access to beaches, the best area to stay in Bodega Bay is the southern end of the bay, particularly around Bodega Dunes and Doran Regional Park.


This area is home to Doran Beach, a popular spot known for its long, flat sandy expanse that's great for walking, kite flying, and building sandcastles. The beach is easily accessible, with plenty of parking and amenities. Families often find this area ideal due to the calm waters of the bay side, which are suitable for younger children, and the expansive sandy areas for play.


Further north, still within easy reach, you'll find Bodega Head, which offers dramatic cliffside trails and access to more secluded coves and tide pools. This area is excellent for couples looking for scenic walks and breathtaking ocean views, especially around sunset.

In Bodega Bay, two top beach hotels offering water sport activities are The Inn at the Tides and Hotel Dega.


The 4-star Inn at the Tides, with a 9.4 rating, is located near the beach and offers access to kayaking, surfing, bodyboarding, sailing, and windsurfing nearby. Guests frequently comment on its spacious and clean rooms, as well as the friendly and helpful staff.


Hotel Dega, a 3-star property rated 8.2, provides on-site windsurfing and scuba diving, with snorkeling available nearby. This hotel features rooms with balconies or patios and has a hot tub for guests' use.

The most popular time to stay in a beach hotel in Bodega Bay is during July and August, when the coastal weather is at its warmest and clearest. Temperatures during these months typically range from 18°C to 22°C, creating ideal conditions for enjoying the stunning coastline and embarking on outdoor adventures.


This period is fantastic for families and couples looking to make the most of Bodega Bay's natural beauty. It's great for beachcombing, exploring the tide pools, or enjoying watersports like kayaking and paddleboarding. The longer daylight hours also mean more time for scenic coastal drives and soaking in the picturesque sunsets.


For a different kind of coastal escape, May presents a wonderful alternative. While still offering plenty of sunshine and comfortable temperatures around 15°C to 18°C, May allows for a more relaxed pace.

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For beach activities in Bodega Bay, you should definitely explore the expansive coastline, particularly Doran Regional Park and Bodega Dunes.


Doran Regional Park offers a two-mile-long beach with a jetty protecting the harbour entrance, making it a good spot for calmer waters. You can enjoy strolls along the sand, collect seashells, or watch for shorebirds. It's also a popular location for crabbing and fishing from the jetty. Access is easy, with parking available close to the beach.


Bodega Dunes provides a more rugged coastal experience with its vast stretches of sand and impressive dunes. It's ideal for those who enjoy long walks in a natural setting, perhaps even finding a secluded spot for a picnic. Horseback riding is also popular here, with trails leading through the dunes and along the beach.

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