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MARCH 2 & 3
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MENDOCINO, Calif. —
Explore the beautiful village of Mendocino where
there are plenty of whales to view from the
surrounding Mendocino Headlands State Park,
while tasting chowder and wine, and discovering
art exhibits, local shops and Inns.
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MAJOR EVENTS
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MORE WHALE FESTIVAL EVENTS:
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Whale
Watching Docent-led whale watch walks are
scheduled at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. on Saturday, March
2nd, and 11 a.m. on Sunday, March 3rd. A limited
number of binoculars and spotting scopes are
available. Meet at the Ford House.
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Wildlife Art
Exhibit The exhibit can be viewed at the
Mendocino Art Center (45200 Little Lake Street)
10:00am–5:00pm daily.
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Plein-air
Artist Display (Weather permitting) See artists
in their natural habitat and in action.
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Point
Cabrillo Light Station State Historic Park The
Coast Guard Auxilliary will give lens tours, on-site
docents will be available to answer questions, help
visitors find whales and tell stories about the
Station and its history.
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MARCH 9 & 10
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LITTLE RIVER, Calif.
— A sampler of hospitality and adventure in Little River
is served up for your convenience all in one weekend.
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MAJOR
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Whale of a Deal!
Stay at two nights during the Little River Whale
Festival at any Inn in Little River and get the
third night free!
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Taste of Little
River: (Saturday only, 1 - 4) Discover the many
flavors of Little River as local gourmet chefs show
off their specialties paired with local wines.
Advance tickets available at Little River Inn and
day of the event at the Andiron. Fundraiser for
Mendocino Area Parks Association and the
preservation of the Spring Ranch Barns at Van Damme
State Park. $25, includes Whale Festival
Commemorative wine glass.
Download Brochure Here
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Little River
Improvement Club presents “Tales from Little River”
(Sunday, only, 11)
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Kayak Mendocino Sea
Cave Tours: Paddle through sea caves and meet
the harbor seals, sea stars, algae and shorebirds.
Saturday & Sunday 11:30 & 2, $50
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Adventure Passport:
Explore Little River’s classes, art studios, trails
and tours collecting a sticker at each. Attend three
or more events for a chance to win a local prize.
MORE WHALE FESTIVAL EVENTS:
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Docent Led Whale Watch
Walk (free)
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Walking tour of Spring
Ranch property (free)
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Mendocino Rotary Club
Hosts Vegas Night (Saturday only 6:30pm) Crown
Hall, Mendocino. Texas Holdem, Wheel of Fortune,
Black Jack and more. Refreshments, music, silent and
noisy auctions great prizes.
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Watch for other
additional Little River discounts and specials
during the Festival.
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MARCH 16 & 17
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FORT BRAGG, Calif.
–—Enjoy Wine, Chowder and microbrew tasting while visiting our
local shops and Inns, and whale watch from the Pomo Bluffs Park
in Fort Bragg, as well as from miles of beaches. |
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MAJOR EVENTS INCLUDE: |
MORE WHALE FESTIVAL EVENTS:
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Point
Cabrillo Light Station State Historic Park The
Coast Guard Auxilliary will give lens tours, on-site
docents will be available to answer questions, help
visitors find whales and tell stories about the
Station and its history.
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MacKerricher State
Park: Scavenger hunt, paint the whale skeleton
and more.
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Whale slide show
7 pm (3/15) at the Mendocino Coast Photography Guild
and Gallery in Fort Bragg.
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