10 Best Breweries and Beer Places in Bodega Bay

"When beer and a pizza are calling your name, the casual Russian River Brewing Company is sure to hit the spot. The menu features tasty meatball sandwiches, calzones, and chicken wings, along with a long list of beers on tap. If you just can’t decide which beer to accompany your meal, you can try up to 18 beers when you opt for their massive sampler tray."

"Just down the street from Tex Wasabi’s is Russian River, a local brewery that is a regular spot for most locals. They host live bands and have a full menu as well as an ever-growing selection of beer. If it’s your first time visiting, it’s recommended you go for the beer sampler."

"I would be remiss to not kick this all off with Santa Rosa’s gem, Russian River Brewing Company. The brewery first opened on the Korbel property along the Russian River in nearby Guerneville in 1997. Two decades later, it’s one of the best-rated breweries in the world."

"This dog-friendly brewing company in Santa Rosa is the perfect place to bring Fido for some beer tasting on the weekend. Order a Curt & Ernie (one of their Pale Ales) or the Bowie is a God IPA and snag some grub when the food truck stops by. The happy hour at Cooperage runs weekdays from 3 p.m."

"Fogbelt Brewing Company is by itself, about halfway between the cluster of breweries off Piner & the cluster downtown. It has more of a sports bar feel to it, but the place was hopping on a Saturday night. The bar has 12 taps of their own beer on offer."

"At BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse, we've been serving up a one-of-a-kind Brewhouse experience for over forty years. We pride ourselves in our craft and attention to detail"

"The organic-apple-based craft ciders (nearly two dozen) at this spiffy space south of Healdsburg Plaza really cleanse the palate after a day...Read More"

"Shady Oak’s sour and wild artisanal ales are not for the faint of heart, but beer connoisseurs go crazy for their beers made with wild yeast, Brettanomyces, and other bacteria that are used to make beers more acidic. While much smaller than its neighbors at Russian River and Bear Republic, Shady Oak is an up-and-coming brewery that is helping to make Santa Rosa the microbrew capital of the U.S. With no tasting room to visit, Shady Oak’s beers can be hard to come by, so keep an eye out for this unique Santa Rosa beer during your travels."

"Plow Brewing Company is located in between Moonlight & Cooperage in northern Santa Rosa. Like the other nearby breweries, the prices are very reasonable. Since was just $2 per beaker taster, I tried all 6 beers they had on at the moment."

"This circa-1869, salmon-colored Italianate Victorian is named after the more than 50 camellia plants that accent its gardens. The inn offers nine rooms in the main house, as well as five vacation rentals nearby. All guests have access to the on-site pool and on-site spa services, as well as a full and hearty breakfast and an evening wine-and-cheese hour in the parlor."

"We think it’s best to start with us when you are trying to decide on a Healdsburg Ca spa treatment. We offer everything from a Relaxing Swedish Massage, to a Deep Tissue massage or a Mother to be treatment. Out therapists at the Camellia Inn Healdsburg Ca Spa are highly trained in many different modalities of treatments."

"Famous for being the home of renowned horticulturist, Luther Burbank Home and Gardens in California pay homage to the place where he lived and worked for over 50 year, as well as his horticultural genius. Born in 1849, Luther Burbank was famous for his plant breeding experiments - he introduced more than 800 new varieties of plants to the world, including fruits, vegetables, nuts and grains that we grow and eat today. The house and gardens are a Registered National, State & City Historic Landmark and showcase Luther Burbank’s work over his time in Santa Rosa."

"The Luther Burbank Home and Gardens belonged to Luther Burbank who lived here for more than 50 years. Burbank was known for his love of experimenting with breeding different plants. This unique home is now a museum which you can wander at your leisure."

"A small but significant garden and history walk. Well labeled, constantly being improved and valued by the city. Worth going to for a short walk in a beautiful garden, and a bit of history."