Mendocino – Little River Inn Weekend
START Location:
Parking lot at Railroad Square Downtown Santa Rosa
9 4th St, Santa Rosa, CA 95401
Map link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/wAB3xFNu82b3E8gQ6
Lodging arrangements [book immediately to ensure availability]:
July 10 - July 12, 2026 (2-nights)
We have up to 10 Ocean View Traditional Kings held for our group at a discounted rate.
Use the access code: ALFA26 when booking online.
For call-in reservations, call 888-INN-LOVE and mention you are with the Alfa Romeo Association group to be sure to get the negotiated room rate.
Our contact is:
Terra Wagner, Lodging Manager
P O Drawer B, Little River CA 95456
707-962-2180 Office
Website: https://www.littleriverinn.com/
Route map overall: https://maps.app.goo.gl/cjuLGL3b78wxJoXy9
DAY 1:
Gather at 8:45am in Santa Rosa at Railroad Square parking lot:
https://maps.app.goo.gl/WWtCyQWbGfAeo32T6
Driver’s meeting and confirm reservations and release forms signed.
Drive off at 9:15am.
Route map – DAY 1 ONLY: https://maps.app.goo.gl/wteTKpjojr5tsps56
Pitstop in Cloverdale at Starbucks https://maps.app.goo.gl/qqGM81HwTz2wAr5YA
Arrive at Goldeneye Winery by 11:00am for wine tasting [optional – extra cost]
https://maps.app.goo.gl/YBGm2SgrAweh5tAG9
Lunch stop afterwards in Philo at Jumbo’s Win Win https://jumboswinwin.com/, courtesy of the Club https://maps.app.goo.gl/orPyfQHSsyfCZNuD6
After lunch drive to The Little River Inn in Little River https://maps.app.goo.gl/LzuVkrsyWPPLZqmCA
Check-in to rooms and settle in.
Relax, explore the grounds, easy hike to Van Damme State Park, visit the beach…
Play golf or tennis https://maps.app.goo.gl/oqDtx3FLQN9z3cJ36
Meet in Ole’s Bar at 5:30pm for views of the ocean and cocktails.
Dinner in the dining room at 6:30pm, courtesy of the Club.
DAY 2:
Breakfast is on your own, [can be pre-ordered from the restaurant the night before for room service], in the hotel dining room or elsewhere at your option.
Breakfast suggestion in Mendocino: Goodlife Cafe and Bakery - https://maps.app.goo.gl/4AdfGiUbHhwYY4bx7
NOTE: Get there as early as you can, very popular, but worth it!
After breakfast/coffee, gather outside in parking lot at 10:30am for Day 2 drive.
Route map – DAY 2 Little River Inn to lunch: https://maps.app.goo.gl/66eupaoXYC5qcWJV7
Lunch in Willits at Loose Caboose Café https://loosecaboosecafe.com/
https://maps.app.goo.gl/cG89YXYXGC7tPaeA6
Route map – DAY 2 return to Little River Inn: https://maps.app.goo.gl/wJSkzuRqyZ4vx7vh7
Free time for dinner and hiking in Mendocino or nearby beaches and parks. Dinner in the hotel dining room or elsewhere at your option. Gather for après-dinner drinks at Ole’s Bar optional, timing flexible.
DAY 3:
Breakfast is on your own, [can be pre-ordered from the restaurant the night before for room service], in the hotel dining room or elsewhere at your option.
Check-out by 10:00am.
Suggestions for Day 3:
Plan a day in Fort Bragg or Mendocino.
Head up Hwy1 to Fort Bragg.
Fort Bragg suggestions:
HarborView Bistro and Bar https://maps.app.goo.gl/Gsq6t3o9okhXBHdZ7
The Pub at North Coast Brewing Co. https://maps.app.goo.gl/8tV7zwjpjX3NRwFi8
Noyo Harbor https://maps.app.goo.gl/8tV7zwjpjX3NRwFi8
Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens https://www.gardenbythesea.org/
https://maps.app.goo.gl/HtcZhMpZnsWZiqJX6
Summer Fruit Tree Pruning Event at MCBG Sunday
https://www.gardenbythesea.org/summer-fruit-tree-pruning
Mendocino suggestions:
Big River Beach at Mendocino Headlands State Park https://maps.app.goo.gl/FooakwtwvC5xeE6P8
Mendocino Cliffs Trail https://maps.app.goo.gl/zfVLWeyrt6UWetrb9
Flow Restaurant & Lounge https://maps.app.goo.gl/8v23Stjo3HAy19p47
Patterson’s Pub https://maps.app.goo.gl/zWqjbDNyMJxdYRFLA
Cafe Beaujolais https://maps.app.goo.gl/yQogFh5Wf2JypbXD8
Luna Trattoria https://maps.app.goo.gl/wXTRA3BWQDkSYxeR8
OPTIONAL: Gather after lunch in Little River Inn parking lot for return drive back to Santa Rosa, timing is flexible.
Route map – DAY 3 Little River Inn back to Santa Rosa [reverse of trip up]: https://maps.app.goo.gl/hrHVYnRHv5LizFbr6
After return to Santa Rosa, stay in town for a late lunch or early dinner on/near 4th Street if so inclined, or make your way back home via your own route and schedule.
Santa Rosa lunch/dinner suggestions:
LoCoco’s Cucina Rustica https://lococos.net/
Jackson’s Bar and Oven https://jacksonsbarandoven.com/
Khoom Lanna Thai Restaurant 707.545.8424
Chevy’s Fresh Mex https://www.chevys.com/
Grossman’s Noshery and Bar http://www.grossmanssr.com/
A’Roma Roasters Coffee Shop https://www.aromaroasters.com/
Omelette Express https://omeletteexpress.com/
…and many more…
Thank you for joining us! Drive safely on your way home!