Van Damme State Park Tours

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An outing to Van Damme State Park is the ideal remedy to hectic city life. Slow things down, lace up your hiking boots and explore this area of natural beauty.

This protected natural landscape is located in Little River. If you're traveling on a budget, you'll be pleased to know you can visit for free. When you've finished exploring Van Damme State Park, look up other attractions in the area. Mendocino Headlands State Park, Point Cabrillo Lighthouse and Russian Gulch State Park are our recommendations.

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SCP Mendocino Coast Lodge

SCP Mendocino Coast Lodge

3 out of 5
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Feb 13 - Feb 15
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9.2/10 Wonderful! (225 reviews)
This is a beautiful lodge with amazing views!! Very friendly and wonderful staff. We will definitely be staying there again.

Reviewed on Nov 29, 2025

The Inn at Newport Ranch

The Inn at Newport Ranch

4 out of 5
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Jan 31 - Feb 2
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Los Angeles (LAX) to Santa Rosa (STS)
9.6/10 Exceptional! (35 reviews)
Breath taking views, great high end accommodations, excellent food.... Colby our evening waiter could not have made a better stay for us. He is very cool, yet refined, kind and respectful. Could not recommend this property enough. We will be back!!!

Reviewed on Sep 17, 2025

Cottages at Little River Cove

Cottages at Little River Cove

3 out of 5
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Feb 13 - Feb 15
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Los Angeles (LAX) to Santa Rosa (STS)
9.4/10 Exceptional! (49 reviews)
What an amazing find! Great layout so pretty much everyone gets a view - common area is perfect for beach gazing and sunsets. Check in process was easy and the staff very responsive and helpful. Make sure you have everything you might need because it’s not close to stores (I consider that a huge plus) I can’t wait to stay here again!!!

Reviewed on Oct 7, 2025

Reviews of Van Damme State Park

4.4
Top Destination
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5 - Excellent 48%
4 - Good
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4 - Good 42%
3 - Okay
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3 - Okay 9%
2 - Disappointing
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2 - Disappointing 1%
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5/5 - Excellent

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Beautiful fern forest with 1st and 2nd growth redwoods-- can get a day pass and take the hike and spend time on the beach across the street ( Highway 1) which is also part of Van Damme State Park

2/5 - Disappointing

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Dogs are not permitted.

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Temple of Kwan Tai

Temple of Kwan Tai

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Temple of Kwan Tai
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Mendocino Headlands State Park

4.5/5(347 reviews)

Hike through this scenic park for its excellent views and beaches and browse the fascinating exhibits in the visitor center.

Mendocino Headlands State Park
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Point Cabrillo Light Station State Historic Park

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Point Cabrillo Light Station State Historic Park
When visiting the quaint coastal town of Mendocino, this is a great place to stroll and enjoy the fantastic views, even on a cloudy day.

Point Cabrillo Lighthouse

4.5/5(170 reviews)

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Point Cabrillo Lighthouse

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4.5/5(120 reviews)

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Big River

Ford House Visitor Center and Museum

5/5(11 reviews)

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Ford House Visitor Center and Museum

Best Lodging Options Near Van Damme State Park

Heritage House Resort & Spa

Heritage House Resort & Spa

4 out of 5
5200 N Highway 1 Little River CA
Heritage House Resort & Spa
SCP Mendocino Inn and Farm

SCP Mendocino Inn and Farm

2 out of 5
8205 CA-1 Little River CA
SCP Mendocino Inn and Farm
Seafoam Lodge

Seafoam Lodge

3.5 out of 5
6751 N HWY 1 Little River CA
Seafoam Lodge
Cottages at Little River Cove

Cottages at Little River Cove

3 out of 5
7533 California 1 Little River CA
Cottages at Little River Cove
The Inn at Schoolhouse Creek

The Inn at Schoolhouse Creek

3.5 out of 5
7051 Shoreline Hwy Little River CA
The Inn at Schoolhouse Creek
Mendo Bungalow

Mendo Bungalow

3 out of 5
44951 Larkin Rd Mendocino CA
Mendo Bungalow
Dennen's Victorian Farmhouse

Dennen's Victorian Farmhouse

2 out of 5
7001 N HWY 1 Little River CA
Dennen's Victorian Farmhouse
Little River Inn

Little River Inn

3.5 out of 5
7901 N Highway 1 Little River CA
Little River Inn
The Stanford Inn By The Sea Eco-Resort

The Stanford Inn By The Sea Eco-Resort

4 out of 5
44850 Comptche Ukiah Rd Mendocino CA
The Stanford Inn By The Sea Eco-Resort
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