5 attractions

Things to do in Bodega Bay with kids

Tours & cruises — 5 places to go with kids in Bodega Bay, California. 5 of them publish a price.

What’s on in Bodega Bay

Within 25 miles of Bodega Bay. Dates and wording are each venue’s own.

Bodega Bay offers a mix of water-based attractions centered on boats and fishing. Visitors can embark on excursions aboard the Miss Vic, a 28-foot Osprey Pilothouse cabin boat operated by Bodega Bay Whale Watching for whale watching charters. Miss Vic Sportfishing operates the same style of 28-foot Osprey Pilothouse charter boat from Bodega Bay, offering whale watching cruises and ash scattering services. Hagemann Ranch Trout Farm is a fishing operation where visitors catch trout in a stocked pond. Sonoma Coast Adventures operates boat tours departing from Bodega Bay along the Northern California coastline. BodegaBayTours offers tours and sightseeing. A rainy afternoon suits a trout fishing pond visit with younger children, while a full day on the water appeals to families seeking whale watching or coastal boat tours. Fishing charters work well for teenagers interested in open-water experiences.

What this list covers

Bodega Bay has 5 places to go, mostly tours & cruises (3).

5 of them publish an admission price, 5 publish opening hours.

Every figure here was read on the attraction’s own website, most recently on October 23, 2026.

Common questions

What kinds of attractions are included?
tours & cruises (3), farms & pumpkin patches (1), adventure (1).
Can we fish with our family in Bodega Bay?
Hagemann Ranch Trout Farm is a fishing operation where visitors catch trout in a stocked pond. Miss Vic Sportfishing and Bodega Bay Whale Watching both operate charter boats from Bodega Bay, though their primary focus is whale watching rather than sport fishing.
What boat tours are available for a family day trip?
Sonoma Coast Adventures operates boat tours departing from Bodega Bay along the Northern California coastline. Bodega Bay Whale Watching operates whale watching excursions aboard the Miss Vic, a 28-foot Osprey Pilothouse cabin boat. Miss Vic Sportfishing also offers whale watching cruises aboard a similar 28-foot cabin boat.
Are there other sightseeing options besides fishing and whale watching?
BodegaBayTours offers tours and sightseeing. Several operators also run boat tours along the coast, providing different perspectives on the Bodega Bay area for families seeking variety.