We are going to be driving down to California to watch a few of the Tour of California stages. We will be staying in Bodega Bay and driving out somewhere in between there and Santa Rosa to see the first stage (go Levi!).

I was hoping someone who had been there could give us some sage advice on a great place to go watch and when to get there? The web page for the tour doesn't really address spectators at all. Do we have to get there super early in the day? Is it hard to find parking? Tons of traffic to watch out for? And most importantly, are there toilets nearby???

The other stage we are heading for begins in Palmdale. We used to live down that way, so we are more familiar with that area. Even though it's been 25 years and probably has changed dramatically since then!