Sunday getaway to Bodega Bay
Why now: One of the fastest ways to give your world a three-day holiday weekend makeover — and get a jump on summer — is to head out on Bodega Bay in a kayak or SUP. It’s easy to do, the location is gorgeous, and, with just a few paddle strokes, the change in how you feel is immediate.
What you see: The northern end of Bodega Bay has a channel edged by tidal flats and saltwater wetlands. That combination attracts an array of marine birds, harbor seals and sea lions. At times — usually at high tides on flat, calm mornings — paddlers can see bat rays hovering across the flats. You also get long-distance water views across the coastal hills.