A getaway to the great outdoors feels especially right at this moment and early fall is a delicious time of year to explore and enjoy the wide-open spaces of the splendidly uncrowded Mendocino Coast with your dog.
It’s about a three-and-a-half-hour drive from San Francisco to the windswept coast of Mendocino County, where you will find the historic Little River Inn’s quaint white Victorian perched over the Pacific, surrounded by rolling lawns for your furry friend to romp on.
Fifth-generation owner and Innkeeper Cally Dym says, “Our dogs have always been part of our family and we know many of our guests feel the same way, which is why we do more than accommodate furry family members—we welcome them.”
In addition to the acreage to roam on the property, miles of hiking trails surround the inn and a pet-friendly beach is just across the street. There are no size or breed restrictions for dogs who visit the Little River Inn. The inn furnishes rooms with a towel for after-adventure clean up, covers for the furniture, a water and food bowl, waste pick-up bags … and, of course, tasty treats.
The charming inn is a hit with humans, too. There is a 9-hole Audubon-certified golf course and regulation tennis courts. Every room has ocean views and their award-winning, chef-driven restaurant takes advantage of seasonal local bounty, such as mushrooms, crab, and salmon. Pooches and people can dine together in an outdoor heated, tented dining area in the gardens.
The crown jewel of the inn’s furry friend-centric philosophy is the inn’s Water Dog Package, which features a kayak trip with a pooch in a super-stable craft. The package includes a two-night stay in a pet-friendly Ocean View Gas Fireplace room, a kayak tour for two people and a dog (guests choose from the Albion River Nature tour or the Sea Cave tour), a $120 dinner voucher that can be used towards dinner to go or with the dog in the gardens, and a goodie bag for Fido including treats and a fact sheet about where to hike, bike, and boat with a canine companion.
The River Dog Package for two starts at $745. More luxurious pet-friendly rooms are available for an additional price. The Albion River Tour is available October 1 through April 30 and the Sea Cave Tour is available May 1 through September 30. Reservations must be made at least three days in advance. Book this package online or call 888- INN-LOVE or 707-937-5942.
Little River Inn was proud to celebrate its 80th anniversary in 2019! The Inn is located two miles south of the town of Mendocino overlooking the Pacific Ocean at 7901 N. Highway One in Little River.
For reservations, including booking the River Dog Package, and for additional information: www.littleriverinn.com
Published on September 23, 2021
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