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If a coastal landscape of California is what you need, leave home at Bodega Bay and the north. Stunning scenery, historic sites and charming bed & breakfast inns awaiting exploration.

The unit starts Bodega Bay, just 22 miles across the hills of Petaluma and Route 101. For us the Bodega always reminds us the famous movie by Alfred Hitchcock, The Birds, which was, of course, was filmed in Bodega Bay. Although its been more than 50 years since he was Cary Grant in the city shooting Film, doubts remain Bodega birds are a big company.

You can not cross the street without a reminder that the movie was filmed there. Restaurant Tides prominently in the film now has an unusual gift shop which looks almost like a museum with his clothes bird linked to many posters, pictures and toys. "Of course, regardless of whether the" real "restaurant burned down long ago and the replacement buildings do not resemble those used in the film.

What remains is the same and peaceful seaside village that appeared in the film. Down in the restaurant Tides, there are still a little taste side the ocean seen in the film. trawlers bring their fresh catch to a seafood company in the spring, and there is always plenty of barking sea lions in the hope of eating the leftovers. In the film, Tippy hedron hire a small motorboat dock in front of the car through the bay home new boyfriend.

About 20 miles north of Jenner, Bodega is a small coastal town with panoramic views of the Russian River and the ocean Pacific. Vacation rentals are very popular in Jenner, and you'll be tempted to stop at ibex State Park a favorite of photographers with their point of view of pure rock towers threat dramatically as a result of the foaming waves.

About 12 miles north of Jenner, we stopped Fort Ross State Historic Park, beautifully preserved piece of the history of the California coast. One of the oldest parks in the state system Fort Ross made his debut in 1812 when a group of 25 Russians joined Alaska Natives 80 to begin the construction of a blockhouse fortress and a palisade registration and several buildings. They chose a relatively flat bluff overlooking the Pacific, which offers plenty of space for American Indian camps arise with the strong.

Fort Ross was established as a colony of California for the Russians, who could not produce enough food to stay Alaskan. Not only is this area a source of food, but the sea otters, which proved very profitable for the Russians. Today, visitors can visit the buildings, some of which offer authentic samples artifacts such as guns or gun 19th century tools and other household items actually used by the Russians. Outside in the yard, we realized there was more we know that the real weapons are real, because employees Park Service to retire on a firing demonstration by a group of schoolchildren. The park, in general, a value of $ 6 per car admission.

Go north on Highway 1 is seen almost continuous sea, including numerous opportunities for beach access. On the day we were on tour, a thick layer of fluffy white cloud was near the coast and had fallen enough that tourists can stop at the sight of the coast and actually despise the clouds.

Another 40 miles of spectacular views and we approached the area from Point Arena, where he intended to spend the night. About a mile from the road Arena Cove is perched on a hill overlooking the area of study was the Coast Guard House Historic Inn, a popular bed and breakfast which occupies an important place in these areas history.

The Coast Guard has been preceded by the U.S. The rescue service has been established in the late 19th century as a means of providing relief for the sailors lost many ships and had trouble in fog or stormy seas adjacent to the question. In 1901, the building style Cape Cod now known as the House of Coast Guard Station was built as an operation Rescue – a place for members of the ambulance services for a living. As the fire stations today, rescue workers lived together and available at short notice in case of emergency. In those days, they rowed for vessels involved in long boats that looked almost as dangerous as the vessels they were rescued.

The historic building is a charming inn where the innkeeper Kevin Gallagher offers its customers a choice between the independent cottages and rooms in the main building. We enjoyed a small, unique accommodation called flag of the room was perfect for a couple or alone. The room is essentially a double bed, private bathroom and a dining room / library, which includes a bank as a sofa, table and three large windows overlooking the sandy bay and the sea area bedroom, everything seems small and open, as was also a wall full of Windows. Furniture plants – Everyone in this room is luxurious.

Judging from the conversation at the breakfast table, you can not find the hotel of your choice. Over a Tortilla develop Spanish-style pasta, juice and coffee, received extended family who had booked several Rooms in the group where they visited California, with members of the family of Israel. Guests who have stayed in the chalets have breakfast in their room. Innkeepers As with many bed and breakfast inns, a native of Philadelphia Gallagher – is a pleasant and friendly host who made a point to know each of your guests, either breakfast or enjoying quiet time in the Reading Room.

Apart from the rescue station, a beam of intense light is needed to guide ships away from coastal hazards are numerous. During the 1860s, ships carrying timber stranding Point Arena lasted almost every week. It was thus in 1866 the government funded the Point Arena Lighthouse. Although the original was damaged beyond repair the earthquake of 1906, the lighthouse was replaced so far and is a popular stop a few miles north of the town of Point Arena.

Almost Basic Lighthouse Point is a trendy little museum and gift shop where visitors can spend a few minutes until the next tour of the lighthouse. With more than one hundred steps, stairs to the upper part can be a challenge for older visitors, but the spiral staircase leads to a unique look near the famous Fresnel lens that makes the light visible 18 miles at sea are beautiful views of the coast from the top, but the best photo opportunities are just a quarter mile or so the lighthouse where you can look over the rocks and pools.

Perhaps the best place to see everything the rocky coast is the Stornetta Public Land, a short stroll along a path located on the first corner on the road as soon as you leave the lighthouse. For wide open beaches, there is no better place in the Manchester State Park, with its dunes and scenic views of Point Arena Lighthouse.

A GLANCE

WHERE: The tour begins Bodega, a half-hour of Petaluma, and there are breathtaking views of the coast and places of interest all the way to Point Arena and beyond. Higher up the road is Mendocino, famous for its scenery along sea and excellent restaurants and accommodation.

WHAT: La Bodega to Point Arena is a hard drive easily half a day is ideal for hiking week-end, or, better yet, an overnight trip to Point Arena and return the next morning.

WHEN: Year-round, although the time along the coast may change quickly and be very unpredictable.

WHY: the coast of California is a national treasure, and raises the spirits just to see what Mother Nature gave us along the stretch of highway 1 superb.

HOW: For more information on the Heritage House Inn Coast Guard, telephone 707-882-2442 or visit www.coastguardhouse.com.

About the Author

Cary Ordway is a syndicated travel writer and president of Getaway Media Corp, publisher of http://www.californiaweekend.com, which features California getaway ideas, and http://www.northwesttraveladvisor.com, which focuses on Oregon travel as well as travel in Washington, Idaho, Montana and British Columbia.

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