Sonoma Coast State Beach, Bodega Dunes

During the winter, Bodega Head is arguably one of the best sites to whale-watch on the north coast. Though a seemingly perfect place to let pets run wild, animals must remain on leashes.

Make reservations in advance, as campsites fill up very quickly.

The View
Threaded tenderly between the chaparral-covered bluffs and the craggy coastline is a fantastic expanse of migrating sand dunes and seaside tranquility. Below the protruding,...