HOME PROPERTY ROOMS DINING GOLF WEDDINGS PACKAGES BOOK NOW 888.INN.LOVE Family-Owned Families Welcome Book Now 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! BOOK There are a lot of great options for kids on our main menu, and we welcome families. MENU 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! BOOK 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 Safe, shallow cove with gentle wave breaks- campfire pits available On windy or colder days, go to the protected northern end of the beach Check out the tide pools on the south end during low tide Caspar Beach – on Point Cabrillo Drive off Highway One Fairly well protected from wind, soft sand, river Large beach so easy to keep little ones away from the waves Good rock and tide pooling during low tide Big River Beach – just north of the bridge in Mendocino The most popular beach with lots of activity- surfers, volleyball, etc Soft sand, river side is often warmer, currents can be dangerous The Haul Road at Big River – keep going past the beach parking lot Flat and straight, easy walk into the redwoods with a stroller Pygmy Forest – 3 miles up Little River Airport Rd, left at “y”, then immediate left Wooden walkway has educational signage about the pygmy forest Both walkway and trail are easy for shorter legs and strollers The Fairy Trail – inside the Botanical Gardens in Fort Bragg Discover fairy dwellings and other surprises The Gardens are hilly, so bring stroller or prepare to carry little ones Jug Handle State Preserve – just north of Caspar on Highway One Best example of an Ecological Staircase in the Western Hemisphere Great educational science hike for older kids Be sure to pick up the guide in the parking lot that explains everything Skunk Train – off Main Street in Fort Bragg A really pretty one-hour ride through the redwoods The Point Cabrillo Light House – on Point Cabrillo Drive off Highway One Go to website for schedule of events at PointCabrillo.org ¼ mile from parking lot to light house, uphill on the way back Bryan Preserve – in Point Arena Preserve and breeding of endangered African hoof animals Weekends, by appointment only The 2-hour Jeep tour better for older children Glass Beach – Turn left on Elm north end of Fort Bragg Just like it sounds, a beach with lots of sea glass- pretty magical CV Starr Aquatic Center – top of Maple Street and Lincoln in Fort Bragg Water park with lazy river, water slide (must be 48”), fountains, etc. Kid beach swim weekends 1-4 pm Mendocino Community Center – School Street in Mendocino Toddler play set and swings, sand box Big kid play set and giant see saw Check the bulletin board inside for current kid activities Wiggly Piggly Playground – on Laurel Street in Fort Bragg Bigger and newer playground- fenced in so no escaping! Two play sets, swings, and more… Out of this World – Main Street in Mendocino A must visit, specializes in science toys and games Village Toy Store – Lansing in Mendocino Awesome toy store, specializes in non-battery toys and kites CONTACT 7901 N. Highway One Little River, CA 95456 Little River Inn PO Drawer B Little River, California 95456 1-707-937-5942 1-888-INN-LOVE (Toll Free) EXPLORE Press Packages Weddings Pet Friendly Travel Family Travel Room & Property Accessibility Web Accessibility Statement Privacy Policy Property Map Zoom Backgrounds FOLLOW US BOOK A ROOM