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A Self-Guided Audio Tour Around Bodega Head

Q: Where does this tour start?

This tour starts at: The tour starts above a wave-filled sandy beach near the Bodega Bay Trailhead, at the picnic tables on the north side of the parking area. Before arrival, please install the mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket..

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Overview

Explore the untamed beauty of California's north coast on this self-paced audio walking tour of Bodega Head, with spectacular surf, views of passing whales and hillsides of seasonal superblooms on the edge of the continent. This 60-minute loop takes you along panoramic viewpoints atop cliffs carved by endless waves, as California naturalist Stephen Nett shares stories about the Head’s remarkable life and rich past. Discover incredible biodiversity, from migratory birds on the Pacific Flyway to coastal wildflowers that comb moisture from the mist. Learn how Coast Miwok people thrived here for 8,000 years, see the San Andreas fault, and visit the water-filled "Hole in the Head". Discover how Russian potatoes, spawning salmon and generations of native and migrant families built the tiny fishing port at Spud Point. By tour's end, you'll understand how this protected peninsula reflects the entire California story in one remarkable place.

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What's Included

✓ Included

Lifetime access to this tour in English before your booking date and after it
Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
App for Android and iOS
Flexibility to explore at your own pace with a self-guided GPS tour
Directions to the starting point so that when you’re in the right place, the tour will start

✗ Not Included

Smartphone and headphones
Personal expenses for attractions not included during the tour
Food and drink
Transportation

Itinerary

Stop 1

Begin your journey at this scenic starting point overlooking a wave-filled sandy beach. From here, you'll embark on a loop trail around the peninsula with endless views of surf and rugged coastline.

Stop 2

Explore this dramatic headland jutting into the Pacific, formed by the San Andreas Fault and offering breathtaking panoramic views. Experience one of California's most spectacular coastal landscapes, where wildflowers bloom abundantly amid constant ocean breezes

Stop 3

Pass this water-filled crater, the abandoned site of what was once planned to be a nuclear reactor in the 1960s. Learn about the grassroots battle that saved Bodega Head from becoming an "Atomic Park" and preserved this natural treasure for generations to come.

Stop 4

Look down on this sheltered sandy beach nestled against the headland with calm waters and excellent tidepooling opportunities. Learn about the diverse marine life that thrives in this protected cove, from tiny hermit crabs to colorful sea stars.

Meeting & End Point

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Meeting Point

The tour starts above a wave-filled sandy beach near the Bodega Bay Trailhead, at the picnic tables on the north side of the parking area. Before arrival, please install the mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket.

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End Point

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Good to Know

Service animals allowed
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Limited public transportation options are available. The Bodega Head area is best accessed by private vehicle, as public transit to this remote coastal location is minimal.

Known For:

Private Sightseeing Tours in Napa & Sonoma, Audio Guides in Napa & Sonoma, Walking Tours in Napa & Sonoma, Historical Tours in Napa & Sonoma, Nature Walks in Napa & Sonoma

Special Instructions

VOICEMAP CODE
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Please check your email at the address you provided when you made this booking. You've been sent an eight character code you'll need to redeem your tour.

DOWNLOAD INSTRUCTIONS

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Once you've received your code, please follow these steps:

Install the VoiceMap Audio Tours mobile app

Create an account

Select Tour Codes from the menu, then select Enter Codes

Enter your code then select Download Now

PLEASE NOTE
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You can download the tour at any time, before or after your booking date. It’s best to download the tour before you set off for the starting point.

This tour follows a set route and includes turn-by-turn directions. It works best if you start it in the right place and follow the directions from one location to the next.

When the download completes, you’ll see a screen with a photo of the starting point and directions to it. The red start button will become active when you are at the starting point.

Remember to bring your own headphones, unless you have booked a driving tour.

SUPPORT
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For technical support and other queries, please email support@voicemap.me