The moment you bite into a fish taco at The Tides Wharf & Restaurant in Bodega Bay, time seems to slow down as the perfect harmony of crispy batter, tender fish, tangy slaw, and zesty sauce creates a coastal California experience that will haunt your food dreams for months to come.
There’s something profoundly satisfying about enjoying seafood with the soundtrack of crashing waves and crying seagulls, especially when that seafood was swimming in those very waters just hours before landing on your plate.
The journey to this unassuming coastal gem is part of the magic – winding along Highway 1 with its heart-stopping ocean vistas and hairpin turns that make you grip the steering wheel a little tighter while simultaneously reaching for your camera.
When you first spot The Tides, you might wonder if your GPS has led you astray…