Let's go and see what to do in Bodega Bay. In the United States, Bodega Bay is a small, shallow entrance of the Pacific Ocean. Almost two hours north of San Francisco, on the Sonoma Coast, is a primarily fishing community. The community welcomes tourists to a once-in-a-lifetime journey and is surrounded by water and land on all sides. Bodega Bay is a wonderful vacation spot for people who enjoy the outdoors since it has clifftops, undiscovered beaches, and coves.