Temps here on Saturday had soared into the mid-90s and we were due for the same Sunday, so we loaded up the Sammiemobile and headed for the coast. Our destination? Bodega Bay - about an hour's drive northwest - and where "The Birds" was filmed (see here for more info if you like.)
Once leaving 101, the countryside is bucolic - old chicken coops (Petaluma was once famous for it's chickens and eggs) and farms, pretty dairies and even newer spas and retreats. 
We stopped in the actual town of Bodega, about 5 miles inland from Bodega Bay. Above lower right is Potter's Schoolhouse and right is St. Teresa of Avila Catholic Church, both in the movie.
We were headed for Doran Beach, a Sonoma County park and beach. The air was fresh and cool - whew!!! What relief!
Oh yeah! Love the beach! Gotta show Av the nuts and bolts of waves and sand.
Don't have my kong today, but this stick is perfect!
Salty and fibrous - yeaaahhhh... most excellent!
Hey there - pull that harness up, girl!
Sakes! You're embarrassing me!Okay, okay... maybe I just embarrassed myself! We have to leave now, but let's check out the camping scene before we go!
Wow! Look at these guys! They have got it going on! I would love to live in that house on the beach with that front yard full of doggehs! How cool was that?
It was time for lunch. I wasn't allowed. Bummer. So after Dad ordered some goodies, we took a walk to check out the place.
Bodega Bay is truly charming - a little fishing town really, but the tourists have found out all about it.
Look at these! We couldn't get any closer, but I sure thought they barked funny. I woofed back a proper woof, but they're apparently slow learners. It was time for lunch.
And Dad shared a bit with me (heheh!) and ohhhhhhhh.... yummalicious fishie with a chip or two. Mmmmmnnnnnn. Then we drove home... except it was still too hot.
Soooooo.... we motored down to Sausalito, as we knew the temps were cool by the water. Here, we got another amazing treat. Boy, Dad and Momzers were in a great mood! Me and Avalon got scrumptialicious Strawberry Frozen Yoghurt with Strawberry Sorbet Swirl in it. Oh. My. Dog. We licked and licked and Avalon finished first. Then she tried to steal mine. Just like a little sister, huh! But we even got lots of pats from humans, big and small as we strolled down the streets of this also-charming (and waaaay too touristy) town. What a cool day!
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Wow, what a cool adventure! My mom loves that "The Birds" movie! Were there still a lot of birds hanging around? Spooky!
Those zoomies on the beach look like a blast!!!!! I would have LOVED to zoom with you! And perhaps share your frozen yogurt! That pic of Av trying to steal yours is really cute!
Play bows,
Zim
That looks like a completely perfect day to me! Oh, the zoomies on the beach, the ice cream, the time with the parents, I can't decide what would be best!
Tee hee! Enjoy it while it lasts! Soon Avalon is going to be running circles around you!
Bunny
Woof! Woof! What FUN Trip!!! My mom remembered that movie, Birds. Av is loving following you ... it is so cute. Lots of Golden Woofs, Sugar
That Hitchcock movie was a favourite of our mums so very cool to see where it was filmed.
Thanks for that.
We loved the pics of you two on the beach what fun.
It is our turn to say the video isn't playing but we will try again tomorrow!
Drives you mad when that happens.
That ice cream/yogurt looked delicious.
love
Martha and Bailey xxx
Oh, that looks like a positively lovely day out for you two. I'm not a fish fan, but those fried fishy things look absolutely scrumptious...
Beach looked like a lot of fun. So nice of you to play with your new sib. My mom got an IG pup and her 2 dogs won't play with him at all.
What a fantastic day out you had - the beach, great treats and lots of fun!
take care
Clive and the NSLM
Life is a Beach, huh?
You lucky pupppers!
Licks and sniffs,
Zack, Sassy, and Buddy
WOW!!! What a fun trip and adventure that had everything!!! THANKS for taking us all along, I really loved seeing your pictures and hearing about your trip!!
Isn't summer wonderful!
Excellent post, love the zoomies and puppy fun on the beach. Bodega Harbour Golf course is one of my favorite course anywhere. Such a nice area, off the beaten path (for being so close to metro Bay Area)!!
Sammy, if you're ever in the Sacramento area, let me know. I'd love for you to teach my Trixie that other dogs aren't scary!!
Looks like you had a great time!
What a fun and pur-fect day!
Wish we could escape the heat here..
Cheers,
Maxx
What a GReat day fur two GReat GiRls!
Thanks fur sharing
AND
Fur being patient with that sisfur!
Hugz&Khysses,
Khyra
Oh Sammie! That looks like the most fantastic outing! Zoomies at the beach and fish & chips and ice-cream too!!! Thanks for sharing those great pics - I feel like I was right along with you!
Slobbers,
Honey the Great Dane
Sure looks like a lot of fun, and I am drooling for all the good snacks your parents shared with you!
Wags and Kisses,
Wrigley
What a perfect day for you and little sis! Surf, sand, frozen treats, car ride...all that and a bag of chips!
Wyatt
Wow those fish and chips are almost as golden as you are! That makes me really hungry!
Sonic
Nice cool mud between your toes. Great on a super hot day.
Slobbers,
Mango
OMDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDD!!!!!
That's life!!!!!!!!!!!
What a perfect day you had!!!!!!!
We would love soooooooooooooo muche were with you and have such a refreshing bath in the sea!!!
And what a great town!!!
And you eaten such a delicious ice cream!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Ehy girls...........next time can we come with you????
And Avalon is sooooooooooooooooo beautiful!!!
She remembers us our Maya when she was a puppy like her!!!!
Soooooooooooooooooooo fluffy and sooooo crazy too!!!!!
Hiiihihiiiiiiiiii!!!!
Sure Sammy will have lots of things to teach her!!!
And your humans look soooooooooooo happy with you both!!!!!
Have fun all together!!!
We hope to meet you again soon!!!!!!!!
WE MISS YOU TONS dear dear dear friends!!!!
Tons of love...cuddles...huge hugs and sweet kisses and licks!!!!
WE LOVE YOUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU And you're always in our thoughts!!!
ZZZZZZZZZOOOOMIESSS :D
Kissslobbers
El'bow & Hauwii
What a fun, fun FUN day Samantha. I bet it wore miss Avalon out too!!
Smileys & Snuggles!
Dory, Bilbo and Jacob
That DOES look fun! Alfie wishes he were allowed fish and chips too...grr... ;-)
hello sammie its dennis the vizsla dog oh hay wow bodega bay!!! isnt that ware the villanus khan wuz frum??? oh wayt that wuz botany bay wel ennyway it sort of rimes so i wood keep an eye owt for him if i wer yoo!!! ok bye
What a fun day! Sammie, we got a little dizzy watching you in the video. :)
We've nefur been to the beach before. Mom better take us soon.
Sam & June
It sounds like you had a glorious day. We are dreaming of warmer weather at the moment.
Sending lotsaluv to you all.
MAXMOM IN SA
Man that looks like such a cool place!
We got dizzy watching you run in circles in your video!
What a great place to escape to! Thanks for all the photos, including the beautiful blue skies they were set against! We've seen SO much rain the last two weeks (yes, every day) that we've started to forget what the sun looks like! Thanks for reminding us!
Snorts-
Brutus the (traveling) Frenchie
What a super fantastic day!! Love the beach video with you and your sis, Sammie :) Sausalito is nice...we always feel like tourists there...
Hope to catch up on some zoomies with ya soon pal :)
Hugs and snaggle-tooth kisses,
Sierra Rose
If I never take another vacation I'll just camp out on your blog. Lovely area - and I don't blame you for wanting to escape the heat. We have the same weather coming this weekend and I'd love to be where you were!
What a fun weekend Samantha!! Looks like you had a great time on the beach!
Woofs and Kisses!
The Fiesty Three
Looks like the perfect way to beat the heat. Such pretty pictures!
Pat
www.critteralley.blogspot.com
What a great way to stay cool. We sure wish we could have went with you... All that beautiful scenery and yummy food...
Big Sloppy Kisses
Gus, Louie and Callie
We arr soo beehind on bloggies dat we didn't even see dat woo had a noo seestur! She is so kyoote!
Wooks wike yoo had a grreat trip. Mommee sed dat she wood like dat town, but she iz afrayd of Da Birdz and da moovee wood mayk hur hav bad dreemz dere.
Wat a grrreat day woo had!
Wuv,
Gus and Waldo
What a beautiful day you had. Our peeps sort of miss living in CA, but we know they are happy here in VA. But occasionally Mom gets that wistful look in her eyes and we saw it as she was reading this post - we think she needs a vacation.
XOXO
Lilly, Piper, Carrleigh and Ruairi
Sammie,
What a wonderful trip you had!You're lucky puppies! Beautiful pictures!
oh, wow, what a grrreat beach trip, miss sammie! i am totally jelly! i love how in the video miss avalon is chasing you, and then she gets super pooped and stops and just watches you. heehee. that strawberry frozen yogurt looked so yummy, too...i'm droolin' in my mama's lap!
*woof*
the booker man
That looks like so much fun!!! I'm so glad you had such a nice adventure.
That is one awesome day out!
You sure know the best way to stay cool, Sammie! Your strawberry yogurt looks delicious!
Love ya lots
Maggie and Mitch
Hi Samantha,
The Missus has seen William Entent Cordiale, Avalon's Dad! That was about a couple of years ago at Crufts. Boy, William is handsome! I suspect we have the same grandfather? Mine is ENGLISH CH. Xanthos Tom Foolery J.W. 1cc and my Dad Willowlawn Cast A Spell, is now in OZ. What a conincidence! I pressume Avalon had to fly all the way from England to US? I would love to know more.
Love,
Homer
Alrighty. You two gals have way more fun than I do! LOL Great pictures!
It looks like you had a furry good time!!
Rudy
Oh love the video!!! Little Avalon is precious and Sammie looks like she is loving being a big sister!!!! Oh how we miss you!!! Hugs Joey and Kealani
Gosh, what a Most Marvelous trip! It was like something out of a movie! Well, I guess it really was out of a movie, huh? Did you saves any yogurt for me?
Wiggles & Wags,
mayzie
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