Bodega Harbor, Natural harbor in Bodega Bay, United States.
Description
Bodega Harbor is a natural harbor on California's Pacific coast with about two square miles of protected water. The depth varies from zero to roughly six feet, and two marinas plus several fishing ports serve commercial and private vessels here.
History
Russian fur traders established operations at the harbor between 1811 and 1840 as part of their Ross Colony activities along the California coast. This period shaped the early European presence in the region.
Culture
The harbor holds a place in film history as the setting for Alfred Hitchcock's 1962 movie The Birds. This connection remains part of how locals and visitors understand the place today.
Practical
The harbor is easy to reach by local roads and offers several locations for anchoring and launching boats. Visitors should pay attention to tidal changes, as these significantly affect water depths.
Did you know?
The harbor sits within a depression formed by the San Andreas Fault, making it a protected area that today serves as a site for marine research stations. This geological feature enabled the harbor's development in the first place.
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