bodega bay is a fishing village fifty miles north of san francisco. it is the site of the first russian structures built in california, erected in 1809 by the russian-american company prior to the establishment of fort ross. the village is also the location of scenes for the birds, a 1963 suspense/horror film directed by alfred hitchcock, loosely based on the 1952 story by daphne du maurier. the film features the screen debut of tippi hedren who continues to visit bodega bay to meet fans of the film. the hamlets of bodega and valley ford are just a few miles inland from the coast. pacific gas & electric planned to build the first commercially viable nuclear power plant in the usa on bodega head in bodega bay. the proposal was controversial and conflict with local citizens began in 1958. this ended in 1964 with the forced abandonment of plans for the site. however, a pit had already been dug for the foundation of a cooling tower near the tip of bodega head in campbell cove. since then, the pit has filled with freshwater and become a pond, informally called the "hole in the head", and is a rest stop for migrating birds. bodega head offers visitors excellent vantage points for the viewing of migrating whales. the university of california-davis, bodega bay marine laboratory is located on bodega head and is dedicated to understanding environmental processes at the land-sea interface on california′s north coast which is an area known for the productivity and diversity of its marine and terrestrial ecosystems. the small coastal community of salmon creek is located just north of the village of bodega bay where salmon creek meets the pacific ocean. the area at the mouth of salmon creek was once the location of a coastal miwok tribal village called pulya-lakum. the communities of sereno del mar and carmet are located farther north up the coast between salmon creek and jenner. all of these areas are considered part of bodega bay.
This utterly unique custom home stands as a familiar landmark aside an undulating ribbon of the famed Pacific Coast Highway. Savor spectacular vistas of the coastal hills, Pacific Ocean, and the rugged elevations north of the Russian River. The upper level is accessed by an open staircase constructed of raised-grain fir and custom metalwork. The living areas are open and airy with panoramic views, warmed by a wood-burning fireplace and passive solar heat from the south-facing Palladian windows. Tucked away is the primary bedroom with bath en suite and walk-in closet. A wrap-around observation deck is shared by the living area with the primary suite. Ascend even higher to a loft with built-in daybed and access to the rooftop balcony that affords impressive bird′s eye views. The reverse floor plan accommodates two comfortable guest bedrooms on the lower entry level, accompanied by a spacious guest bath. Here you′ll also find a bright and spacious laundry room with work station, as well as access to a two-car garage with a workbench and storage room. There′s plenty of parking in the gated driveway for hosting guests. Enjoy close proximity to all Bodega Bay amenities, the Community Center with its seasonal farmers market, and the Sonoma Coast Parks including nearby Coastal Prairie Trail.
