Special Local Restaurants:
In addition to the Spud Point Crab Co.,already mentioned, you have:
Terrapin Creek Cafe, a small, intimate restaurant, good art on the walls, owned and run by young culinary couple. (Eastshore Rd).
The Bluewater Bistro at Bodega Harbor: great ocean views.
The Duck Club at Bodega Bay Lodge and Spa (for high end dining) .
Try the new 'Cioppino', site of the former Claudio's for great Italian, including pizza. (along Hwy 1).
And for wine-tasting: Gourmet au Bay, wonderful back deck over the harbor for sunset happy hour. (along Hwy 1).
Art Galleries:
In Bodega Bay:
Local Color Gallery.
The Bodega Bay Heritage Gallery: amazing historical collection of California artists.
The Ren Brown Collection.
In Valley Ford:
The West County Gallery: fine woodwork, ceramic, and painting.
Please Note::
No dogs are allowed on Salmon Creek Beach due to protection of the Snowy Plover bird.
However, dogs on leash ARE allowed on adjacent beaches: Bodega Bay Dunes State Park (south) and Wright's Beach (north).