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Little River, CA

Little River, CA

Where to stay in Little River

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Hannah Madison Cottage, a dog-friendly lodging in Little River, California

Hannah Madison Cottage

The Hannah Madison Cottage is a recent addition to the dog-friendly rooms and cottages offered by the Little River Inn.

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Heritage House Resort, a dog-friendly hotel in Little River, California

Heritage House Resort

The Heritage House Resort embraces decades of families and friends creating memories on the cliffs of our Northern California property. Ditto and Murray at Heritage House.

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Inn at Schoolhouse Creek, Little River

Inn at Schoolhouse Creek

Discover the dog-friendly charm of the Inn at Schoolhouse Creek in Little River, Mendocino County, California Wine Country. This bluff-top property offers 17 cozy cottages and rooms, along…

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Johanna Brock, a dog-friendly lodging in Little River, California

Johanna Brock

The Johanna Brock is a recent addition to the collection of dog-friendly rooms and cottages offered by the Little River Inn.

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Rosie at Little River Inn.

Little River Inn

Little River Inn is the only family-owned full-destination resort on the Mendocino Coast, featuring dramatic ocean views and a rich coastal history.

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Where to eat & drink in Little River

Restaurants, wineries & patios that welcome dogs

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Rosie at Little River Inn.

Little River Inn

Little River Inn is the only family-owned full-destination resort on the Mendocino Coast, featuring dramatic ocean views and a rich coastal history.

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5200 Lounge

5200 Lounge at The Heritage House Resort & Spa in Little River, Mendocino County, California Wine Country offers a delightful blend of timeless charm and modern sophistication.

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Circa ‘62, a dog-friendly restaurant in Little River, California

Circa ‘62

Tucked away in the charming town of Little River in Mendocino County, California, Circa ‘62 stands out as a delightful destination for both humans and...

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Trails, parks & water in Little River

Hikes, dog parks, off-leash spots & beaches

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Little River Blowhole, a dog-friendly hiking trail in Little River, California

Little River Blowhole

This trail is about 0.5 miles long, to the awesome Little River Blowhole and beyond to the bluff edge.

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Pygmy Forest Swamp at Van Damme State Park, Little River, CA
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Van Damme State Beach

Van Damme State Beach, located in the picturesque town of Little River, just 2-3 miles south of Mendocino on the California Coast, offers a serene retreat for water-loving…

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Van Damme State Park, a dog-friendly hiking trail in Little River, California

Van Damme State Park

Van Damme State Park campground offers a scenic beach, a lush fern-filled forest and year-round camping.

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Kayaks, canoes and ocean-view rooms

Kayaks, canoes and ocean-view rooms

Dogs love chasing tides and catching currents in Mendocino. Lucky us, Little River Inn gives pet parents curated access to two of the coast’s most memorable water adventures: kayaking the sea caves off Van Damme State Park and gliding up Big River by dog-friendly outrigger…

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Dogs get star treatment at the Little River Inn

Dogs get star treatment at the Little River Inn

Plenty of hotels permit dogs. Little River Inn has 80 years of hospitality history with a penchant for pups. Treats appear at check-in, fireplaces glow in ocean-view rooms and five heated cabanas let the whole pack dine together above the Pacific. The Water Dog Package…

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Paws up for more pet-friendly frolicking

Paws up for more pet-friendly frolicking

The paddle is the main adventure, but the Mendocino County itinerary extras are just as compelling. A footpath runs from Little River Inn straight into Van Damme State Park—redwoods on one side, surf on the other, no car keys required. Add the flat, walkable miles…

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Take it easy on a Big River outrigger

Take it easy on a Big River outrigger

Prefer flat water to ocean swell? Big River delivers. Climb into an ultra-stable outrigger canoe outfitted for dogs and paddle a redwood-lined estuary at the most relaxed pace on the coast. It’s made for first-time paddlers, older pups, kids and anyone who’d rather watch for…

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Kayak the sea caves of Van Damme

Kayak the sea caves of Van Damme

Few experiences anywhere let you paddle in a sea cave with your dog aboard—and this one launches from Van Damme beach, just minutes from the Little River Inn. A local guide leads you beneath towering cliffs and into protected coves, with incredible views at every…

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Just a few rooms left for Pup Palooza!

Just a few rooms left for Pup Palooza!

Little River Inn hosts Pup Palooza, a lively spring celebration benefiting the Mendocino Coast Humane Society. Dog painting, wine tasting, training workshops, and costume contests fill the day, and lodging packages make it easy to stay the full weekend.

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