Top Rated Parks to Visit in Bodega Bay

"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."

"The 100-acre park is what remains of Spokane's Expo '74. Sprawling across several islands in the Spokane River, near the falls, the park…"

"Chef Gray Rollin is a private chef for rock and roll bands part of the year. Since 2011 he has toured with Linkin Park to more than 40 countries, but before that toured with Motley Crue, KISS, Black Eyed Peas, Sarah McLachlan, the Rockettes, Katy Perry, Blink 182, Godsmack, and Tori Amos. I understand the draw, after trying the food at Belly, I would bring him along on my next trip if I could afford him."

"This old-fashioned Santa Rosa landmark has become a hipster heaven of sorts due to its innocently retro bar. Featuring full dinners that begin with appetizers, soup and salad, and bread and butter, Willie Bird’s is all turkey, all the time, from barbecued to teriyaki-style to the kind of open-faced-white-bread-and-gravy dinners that Grandpa knew."

"Overlooking the new Courthouse Square in the former Christy’s on the Square, this is a solid date spot for its good drinks, fresh seafood, and parallel play side-by-side window seating. Not having to watch each other eat the surprisingly tender calamari can sometimes be helpful."

"If a bakery has been open since 1923, as this one has, it has to be doing something right. Just one example of that something is pie, made with wholesome fresh ingredients including pure butter, farm fresh eggs, real vanilla, and unbleached flour. Classic fruit pies are deep-dish 8-inch flaky buttery crust models with seasonal fruits like pumpkin."

"Costeaux is the sweetest French bakery that I love to stop by for brunch (I love their quiche) or afternoon coffee and a treat. They also so boxed lunches, so it’s a perfect spot to pick up a delicious sandwich to enjoy at one of the many Healdsburg tasting rooms that offer outdoor seating for picnics."

"Locals flock to this open-air bistro at lunchtime for the chicken salads, French onion soup, and the artisan breads. We like to order the Cousteau French Dip, with thinly sliced rib eye, Roquefort aioli, and caramelized onions on a classic sourdough roll."

"You would think it would be easy to find a good dog in town, however this just isn't the case at most places. Then I found a dog a day, ordered a Ca..."