We’ve been hosting generations of families for more than 80 years, and we think this is a pretty great place for all ages. Whether it’s our on-site golf course, hiking in Van Damme, playing on Van Damme Beach, riding the Skunk Train, walking the Botanical Gardens, or getting out on the water – there’s a world of experiences to be had!
There are a lot of great options for kids on our main menu, and we welcome families.
Different families have different needs, and we have many options. If you’re traveling with a larger group, you may want to look at one of our elegant Ocean View Traditional rooms with Two Queen Beds, or Ocean View Deluxe rooms with Two Queen Beds. Feel like a bit more privacy (or noise control)? Check out our two-bedroom Rosie’s Cottage. And of course, cribs are available!
Some of the favorite activities in the area that kids and their parents have told us they love over the years.
Van Damme State Beach – Little River right on Highway 1
Caspar Beach – on Point Cabrillo Drive off Highway One
Big River Beach – just north of the bridge in Mendocino
The Haul Road at Big River – keep going past the beach parking lot
Pygmy Forest – 3 miles up Little River Airport Rd, left at “y”, then immediate left
The Fairy Trail – inside the Botanical Gardens in Fort Bragg
Jug Handle State Preserve – just north of Caspar on Highway One
Skunk Train – off Main Street in Fort Bragg
The Point Cabrillo Light House – on Point Cabrillo Drive off Highway One
Bryan Preserve – in Point Arena
Glass Beach – Turn left on Elm north end of Fort Bragg
CV Starr Aquatic Center – top of Maple Street and Lincoln in Fort Bragg
Mendocino Community Center – School Street in Mendocino
Wiggly Piggly Playground – on Laurel Street in Fort Bragg
Out of this World – Main Street in Mendocino
Village Toy Store – Lansing in Mendocino
Christmas is fast approaching – and a Gift Card from the Little River Inn makes the perfect stocking stuffer! Choose an amount between $5 and $500 and select either a digital or physical card to make someone’s Christmas morning extra special!