The sea cave tours are the highlight of any trip to the Mendocino Coast. Departing daily from Van Damme State Beach, just down the hill from the Little River Inn, and only minutes from the Village of Mendocino, these are a once-in-a-lifetime treat. You’ll make your way out with your group over calm waters, entering a string of sea caves to discover what wonders they have to offer. The first two caves on the tour are filled with sea stars and bright vibrant algae, and the route offers an incredible view of basking harbor seals. You’ll continue on your exploration, discovering amazing views as you exit the caves, and see the Mendocino Coast from one of the most unique vantages available.

When the ocean is a bit too rough to visit the caves Kayak Mendocino offers tours of the Albion River estuary. Here you’ll enjoy incredible birdwatching, spot seals basking in the sun, and pass by houseboats that seem truly from a different time. Although quite a different experience from the standard ocean tour, it’s equally beautiful in its own right and a great way to see the river ecosystem of the Mendocino Coast.