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Little River Blowhole

SANDEE RATING: 81 / 100

LocationBlowhole Trail, 7300 Shoreline Hwy, Little River, CA 95456, USA

Overview

Located in the small town of Little River, Little River Blowhole is a naturally occurring sinkhole that has a very small and narrow beach that is situated in front of Little River Cemetery.  Also known as Little River Blowhole Beach and Little River Punchbowl, Little River Blowhole was formed when the waves from the North Pacific Ocean created a depression in the middle of a forest of pine trees.  Although Little River Blowhole does not have lifeguards, it welcomes dogs on leash and offers few amenities including rock tunnels and hiking trails.  There are many fun activities at Little River Blowhole including swimming, hiking, beach exploration, and beach walking.  Getting to Little River Blowhole requires a little bit of work – the beach is located at the intersection between Shoreline Highway and Little River Airport Road and you can use the free parking spots available along the highway that are located outside Little River Cemetery’s gates.After parking, you will need to climb down a short trail named Blowhole Trail using ropes to get to the beach.Please note it is not safe to descend to the beach without ropes because the trail is quite steep and very slippery.


Attractions

If you are looking for attractions near Little River Blowhole, you can drive 12 minutes to Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens that is spread across 47 acres and features canyons, wetlands, coastal bluffs, a closed-cone pine forest, and many plant collections including magnolias, dahlias, camellias, maples, and fuchsias.  Russian Gulch State Park is a fun tourist attraction that offers hiking, biking, and horseback riding trails, a campground, and a 36-foot-tall waterfall.Jug Handle State Natural Reserve is 776 acres and contains five marine terraces with each having a different plant community such as prairies, a redwood forest, a pygmy forest, pines, and dwarfed shrubs.  Another great attraction near Little River Blowhole is the Skunk Model Train Museum that is home to one of the largest collections of railway locomotives, streetcars, electric cars, buildings, and other artifacts. 

Restaurants

If you get hungry, you can drive six minutes to many restaurants near Little River Blowhole.  The American restaurant Albion River Inn Restaurant offers burgers, sandwiches, French fries, ceviches, pies, salads, and drinks.  Albion River Inn Restaurant has a nice menu which focuses on locally grown produce and ingredients, wild mushrooms, creative food items, and desserts.  The seafood restaurant Noyo Fish Company serves fish ‘n chips, chowder, oysters, shrimps, prawns, and desserts – it also has patio seating with amazing sea and cliff views.  Flow | Restaurant & Lounge is a family restaurant with amazing ocean views and indoor as well as outdoor seating.  The restaurant offers pasta, noodles, chicken, and beef dishes along with special items for vegans.  Another good restaurant near Little River Blowhole is The Brickery that started in 1990 and sold homemade breads only then – it is now a pizza restaurant featuring homemade pizza, garlic bread, burgers, breadsticks, and chicken wings.

Hotels

If you are looking for a hotel near Little River Blowhole, you can drive four minutes to the 4-Star Brewery Gulch Inn that is located on a hill, is surrounded by gardens, and overlooks the incredible Mendocino coast.  Brewery Gulch Inn features a restaurant, breakfast buffet, and hiking and wine tasting tours.  Ocean View Lodge is a 3-Star hotel that showcases the essence of the nearby area through its wooden-décor oceanfront rooms – it also provides hiking and fishing tours.  If you are looking for affordable hotels near Little River Blowhole, the 2-Star pet-friendly hotel Holiday Inn Express Fort Bragg has a pool and gym and offers tours to the Northern California Redwoods, horseback rides along the ocean, and trips to the historic shops of the Mendocino Village – and Motel 6 Fort Bragg is a 2-Star pet-friendly hotel featuring a pool, restaurant, and fitness center.  Motel 6 Fort Bragg has beautiful rooms and suites with modern décor, bright colored walls, fine finishes, and city views. 

Amenities


LGBTQLGBTQ

Yes

DisabilityDisability

NO

ATMATM

No

BarbecueBarbecue

No

Blue FlagBlue Flag

No

Boat RampsBoat Ramps

No

Party SceneParty Scene

No

DogsDogs

Yes

Fire PitsFire Pits

No

NudeNude

No

Free ParkingFree Parking

Yes

Paid ParkingPaid Parking

No

PlaygroundPlayground

NO

RestroomsRestrooms

No

ShowersShowers

No

Stairs To BeachStairs To Beach

No

Street ParkingStreet Parking

No

Picnic TablesPicnic Tables

NO

Wi-FiWi-Fi

No

Activities


ATVATV

No

Bike PathsBike Paths

No

CampingCamping

No

All-Terrain VehiclesAll-Terrain Vehicles

NO

FishingFishing

No

HikingHiking

Yes

Jet SkiingJet Skiing

No

Kayaking / CanoeingKayaking / Canoeing

NO

Paddle-boardsPaddle-boards

No

SailingSailing

No

Scuba DivingScuba Diving

No

SnorkelingSnorkeling

No

SurfingSurfing

No

SwimmingSwimming

No

VolleyballVolleyball

No

Water SkiingWater Skiing

No

WindsurfingWindsurfing

No

Rentals


Lounge Chair RentalLounge Chair Rental

No

Beach Mat RentalBeach Mat Rental

No

Umbrella RentalUmbrella Rental

No

Transportation


Bike AccessBike Access

Yes

Bike RacksBike Racks

No

Car AccessCar Access

Yes

Fishing BoatsFishing Boats

No

Foot AccessFoot Access

Yes

Bus StopBus Stop

Yes

RV ParkingRV Parking

No

BoatsBoats

No

YachtsYachts

NO

Food


BarsBars

No

Beach VendorsBeach Vendors

No

RestaurantsRestaurants

NO

Basic Details


Phone

Phone

No
Hours

Hours

24 / 7
Cell Reception

Cell Reception

Weak
Parking

Parking

Yes
Size of the beach

Size of the beach

0.03 mi
Sand Color

Sand Color

Sand Texture

Sand Texture

Smooth
Entry Fee

Entry Fee

No
Public or Private

Public or Private

Public

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