How long is the drive to Bodega Bay from Dublin, CA?

About 2h 01m, roughly 94 miles.

How much does a family trip to Bodega Bay cost?

Around $1,200–2,500 for 2 nights, family of four, including lodging, food and activities.

Bodega Bay with kids

Bodega Bay is a 2h 01m drive from Dublin, CA (94 miles) and rates 3.4 out of 5 for families with young kids. A working crab port with a sheltered beach - the best seafood on the coast road, and little else. Good for 1–2 days. Budget roughly $1,200–2,500 against a fixed yardstick of 2 nights, family of four. Best months: August / April.

Bodega Bay Harbor & Pacific Coastline

Drive from Dublin, CA

2h 01m

Recommended stay

1–2 days

Best for ages

2-10

Distance

94 mi

Cost, 2 nights, family of four

$1,200–2,500

Kid score

3.4/5

Grown-up score

3.2/5

Best window

August / April

Route: CA-37 W → US-101 N → CA-1 N
Written 2026-07 · drive time routed · prices checked 2026-08.

What to do with kids in Bodega Bay

Bodega Head Free
Whale-watching platform & tide pools with flat short walk.
Doran Beach $8–12 day use
Long flat sandy beach with calm protected bay water safe for wading.

Prices link to the operator, last checked 2026-08. They change - check before you go.

Where to eat

Spud Point Crab Company — Legendary clam chowder & Dungeness crab sandwiches
Bodega Bay Oyster Company — Fresh oysters

How it scores

Weighted for families with kids aged roughly 3-8.

Things kids enjoy3

Logistics & naps3

Food4

Drive ease3.9

Value4

The same destination, scored for a trip without the kids.

Dining3

Romance4

Scenery5

Walkable2

Nightlife0

Weather by season

Month	High / Low
Apr	57/46°F
Aug	63/52°F
Dec	54/44°F

Common questions

How long is the drive from Dublin, CA?
About 2h 01m - roughly 94 miles.
What does it cost for a family of four?
Around $1,200–2,500 for 2 nights, family of four, including lodging, food and activities. Not the cost of the stay we recommend.
When is the best time to go?
August / April.

This trip appears in

Doable in a day · Beach days that actually work with kids · Trips you can do for under $1,500 · Best in April · Best in August

What we checked, and when

Fact	Where it comes from	Checked
Drive time	routed from Dublin, CA	Jul 2026
Attractions still open	operator sites and park agencies	not yet
Attraction prices	operator sites, linked above	Aug 2026
Opening hours	we do not publish opening hours	-
Restaurants	from the guide	not yet
Watch-out notes	we found nothing to flag	-
Trip cost	our own estimate	not yet

True on the dates above. Prices and opening hours change without notice - check with the operator before you drive.

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