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Not many people know that there are many, relatively intact shipwrecks located along the shores of California. From huge ocean liners that crashed into rocks to military ships that were turned into entertainment venues, these shipwrecks all have fascinating stories.
- The History of Bodie Ghost Town
- Bodie Ghost Town FAQ
- What to See in Bodie State Historic Park
- Where to Stay When Visiting Bodie
- What to Bring on Your Bodie State Park Visit
The town of Bodie was named after Waterman S. Body who in 1859, discovered small amounts of gold in the hills north of California’s Mono Lake. Body himself perished when he attempted to return to the area. However, the gold was indeed there and in the 1870’s, the Bunker Hill Mine hit a big strike of gold and silver ore. Over the next 25 years, near...
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Bodie ghost town is roughly twelve square blocks of buildings in various states of decay. The adjacent mining operation can be viewed from behind fencing, but it’s not safe to walk around in that area. Be sure to also check out the cemetery, which is just southeast of the main site. If you want a lot of specific detail about the buildings, buy the ...
Camping Near Bodie
There is no camping on site at Bodie State Park. However, most the land surrounding Bodie ghost town is BLM land. You are allowed to do disbursed camping on BLM land as long as you are self sufficient and you are off the main road. There are several large pull-outs off the main road which would be suitable for RV boondocking. There are private RV campgrounds in and around both Lee Vining and Bridgeport. There are also many US Forest Campgrounds dotted along the western side of 395, such as Lu...
Hotels, Motels and AirBnbs Near Bodie
There is a small amount of Airbnb inventory in the area, but if you are just passing through, a hotel/motel would probably be easier and cheaper. For hotels and motels, check this listing on Booking.com or look at reviews on Trip Advisor. If you want something a bit funky, you can rent a night in a covered wagon at the Virginia Creek Settlement motel. Read More: Be sure to check out this guide for the ten best ghost towns in California. It includes some cool suggestions for Northern Californi...
Bodie is a ghost town, which means that the only businesses in town are boarded up and full of dust. You’ll need to bring everything that you’ll need for the day. So, pack a lunch, some water and snacks. You should also make sure that you aren’t low on gas. The mobile signals are also pretty sketchy out there, so you may want to cache any maps in a...
Dubbed “the most significant shipwreck on the west coast” by historians at the San Francisco Maritime Museum, the story of the Frolic was researched by Dr. Thomas Layton, an archaeologist and head of the anthropology department at San Jose State University.
- SS Monte Carlo, Coronado Island, San Diego County: The 1920s oil tanker was converted into a floating casino. In its heyday, the Monte Carlo floated off of Coronado Island, taking advantage of a legal loophole that allowed for gambling and prostitution so long as the ship was moored at least 3 miles off shore in international waters.
- SS Dominator, Palos Verdes Peninsula, Los Angeles County: The freighter was traveling to Los Angeles from Vancouver with a cargo of wheat and beef. Never making it to the port, Dominator ran aground on the Palos Verdes Peninsula on March 13, 1961.
- La Jenelle, Silver Strand Beach, Ventura County: Built in 1931, the 400-foot cruise liner was on the market to be sold when a storm buffeted the ship ashore at Silver Strand Beach in Oxnard in 1970.
- SS Winfield Scott, Anacapa Island, Ventura County: The steamship was owned by the Pacific Mail Steamship Company, one of the two primary steamship companies connecting the East and West Coasts during the California Gold Rush.
The Frolic was a brig which sank northeast of Point Cabrillo, near Caspar, California. Historians have called it "the most significant shipwreck on the west coast". [2]
Jul 12, 2021 · SFGATE's Obscure Bay Area series visits a famous Bay Area shipwreck that isn’t a shipwreck at all. By Tessa McLean, California Editor Updated July 12, 2021 12:40 p.m. The S.S. Point Reyes in ...
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Nov 4, 2015 · Beached on a sandbar in Inverness, California, the abandoned Point Reyes Boat would seem to be little more than a large piece of detritus littering an otherwise protected wetland, but don’t...
