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Point Arena Lighthouse
Point Arena
Dramatically perched on a narrow peninsula, the Point Arena lighthouse was erected in 1879, destroyed by the 1906 San Francisco earthquake and rebuilt the following year of steel and concrete. It is maintained today by the non-profit Point Arena Lighthouse Keepers.
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Point Cabrillo Light Station
Caspar
In Caspar, Mendocino County, California Wine Country, the Point Cabrillo Light Station stands as a historic gem. The Point Cabrillo Preserve, a California State Historic Park, encompasses this picturesque lighthouse, constructed in 1909 on a stunning headland extending into the Pacific.
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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What every dog lover should learn from the Miranda’s case
A Humboldt County rescue that took 1,200-plus dogs from California shelters is under criminal investigation. Here's what the case reveals about the system — and how to vet a rescue yourself in 20 minutes.
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