2025 Whale Festival

The whales are still here and many  events are happening with regards to the whale migration, including guided whale walks and talks.  For information go to mendoparks.org/whale-festival,  https://pointcabrillo.org/self-guided-whale-trail/ the Noyo Center's website at https://noyocenter.org and the Mendocino Land Trust at https://www.mendocinolandtrust.org.

Little River Weekend!

Held in beautiful Little River, CA at the stunning Little River Inn, as part of the Little River Whale Fest, is the Margarita Madness Competition! Join the fun and watch the whale migration.

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March 7, 2025 

Event #1: Van Damme Beach Campfire Program

Time: 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Description: Join California State Park Interpreters for an evening of songs, stories, trivia, and s'mores celebrating the Whale Festival. Cozy up around the campfire, sip some cocoa, and watch the sunset on the beach in Van Damme State Park while learning why we celebrate the charismatic cetacean of the season- the Eastern Pacific Gray Whale! Free event.

Location: Van Damme State Park Beach- CA-1, Little River, CA

https://maps.app.goo.gl/SHEzcrxLeVXBjsUP7

*Program will be canceled for rain, severe weather/ocean conditions, or park closure

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March 8, 2025 

Event #2: Spring Ranch Whale Walks

Times:

Walk #1: 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Walk #2: 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Description: Scout for spouts on this guided walk through Van Damme State Park's Spring Ranch property! California State Park Interpreters will guide visitors through this stunning area to watch for the magnificent migrating Eastern Pacific Gray Whale. Join us to learn the incredible story of this fascinating population of cetaceans! 

• Free of charge

• Binoculars provided

• All ages welcome

• Donations to MendoParks accepted

• Dog friendly (leash required)

• Bumpy trail, strollers not recommended

Location: Spring Ranch Trail Head, Van Damme State Park- CA-1, Little River, CA

Parking is available on the west side, northern pull-out of Hwy 1 across from Gordon Lane. 

https://maps.app.goo.gl/NvfEgE4xnSDVQNNAA

*Program will be canceled for rain, severe weather/ocean conditions, or park closure

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