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Filmed in 1963, Alfred Hitchcock's "The Birds" put Bodega Bay, CA, on the map. Explore some of the filming locations from the classic thriller while in Sonoma County.
Never had a director portrayed animals working in unison with intelligence. “The Birds” became the first horror/ fantasy film. Special effects, including mechanical birds, live and wild birds on strings, and optically altered film overlays of birds in flight made this a most frightening film.
Essentially a mood piece, DuMaurier’s story chronicles the struggles of a farmer and his family when murderous birds attack their English seashore village. Screenwriter Evan Hunter, whose credits include “The Blackboard Jungle” and “Last Summer,” changed the location to the California coast.
The Birds filming location: the restaurant: Tides Wharf and Restaurant, Bodega Bay, Northern California. The Tides Wharf Restaurant, in which the assorted locals shelter from the bird attacks, has expanded into an unrecognisable hotel complex since the film was made. The big surprise is that there is no town.
In the same way that “The Birds” captivated audiences, The Inn at the Tides merges the ordinary with the extraordinary. With its historic charm, modern comforts, and breathtaking Bodega Bay views, it promises an experience that resonates well beyond your stay.
Sep 13, 2022 · Alfred Hitchcock’s The Birds (1963), starring Tippi Hedren and Rod Taylor, is the famous director’s first horror film and perhaps one of the most industry-defining films in history. It was filmed just up the coast in the towns of Bodega and Bodega Bay in Sonoma County, making it just an hour-and-a-half drive from San Francisco.
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During a recent trip up Pacific Coast Highway, I decided to make a quick stop in Bodega to visit the famous schoolhouse from the classic Alfred Hitchcock movie The Birds; yes, the movie where birds attack people.
