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Little River at Van Damme (Mendocino)


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Little River at Van Damme (Mendocino)

Epic Mendocino area kayaking destination going N or South out the Van Damme State Beach front. Sea arches, caves, rock-gardening options. Protected and exposed nooks to explore.

Van Damme State Beach (at Little River): https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=433

Big beach. Big cove. Lots of kayaking visible right from the beach.

South of launch spot a few miles are great pour overs known by sea kayaking community as "Disney".

Some of the best protected arches without too much exposure to the South.

Lots of parking. Port-o-potty. Protected inland beach launch.

  • Difficulty: Sea Kayak III+, Sea Kayak IV/V
  • Length: 10.0 nm
  • Land Manager: California State Parks
  • Parking Permit Required: see Land Manager
  • Recommended Party Size: 12
  • Maximum Party Size: 20
  • Maximum Route/Place Capacity: 20
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