Little River Inn

Little River Inn is a historic coastal inn in Little River, California, built in 1853 and welcoming guests since 1939. Set along the Mendocino coast on a rural stretch of coastline, the property offers ocean and garden views with a vintage, Victorian-era character, and features both indoor rooms and outdoor garden spaces for weddings.

Couples can choose from several distinct spaces on the property. The Abalone Room is a wedding-cake white room with French doors, ocean views and a redwood-framed fireplace, seating up to 120 guests when its deck is opened for the celebration. The Garden Patio is a covered terrace with twinkle lights, heaters and a dance floor for up to 60 guests, while the Pro Shop offers an outdoor, game-day style setting with lawn games and fire pits for up to 120. Mallory Bluff is a seaside meadow with panoramic Pacific views that can host ceremonies and receptions for up to 200 guests. Additional ceremony sites include the North Lawn, overlooking Van Damme State Park, and Twin Court Gardens, set beneath Monterey cypress trees. Across the property, the venue can seat up to 200 guests.

All catering at Little River Inn is handled in-house; outside alcohol is not permitted except through a corkage arrangement for wine. Every wedding package includes a day-of coordinator, setup and cleanup, tables, chairs and linens, cake cutting, and on-site security. Couples and their guests can stay on site across the inn's rooms and cottages, and every package requires a two-night minimum lodging stay. Events must wrap up by a 10pm quiet hour.