Little River Inn: Local Flavors and Majestic Views of Mendocino Coast

This episode of “Kitchen Chat” embarks on a journey to the enchanting Mendocino Coast, where we will explore the legendary Little River Inn, perched on a hillside with sweeping views of the Pacific Ocean. The tranquility, beauty and hospitality of Little River Inn have welcomed guests for nearly a century. It doesn’t matter if you are traveling solo, as a couple or with a family, Little River Inn can customize all that Mendocino Coast has to offer you such as outdoor excursions and culinary adventures.

Here’s our video chat:

Join Margaret McSweeney as she learns about the inn’s history from the gracious Cally Coombs-Dym, the fifth generation of the Coombs family and twice-great granddaughter of Silas Coombs, who built the main house in 1863.

Discover how generations of the family have nurtured the inn’s legacy, meticulously preserving its timeless charm while embracing contemporary comforts. Relax in a rocking chair overlooking the majestic Pacific Ocean and sip a crafted cocktail featuring Mendocino Spirits partnership with Little River Inn that even includes Cally’s pickled produce from her organic kitchen garden.

Savor the local flavors with dishes created by Executive Chef Marc Dym, a graduate of the esteemed Culinary Institute of America and his Chef de Cuisine, Sebastian Kaplan.

Flash fried calamari with Jalapeños and Chermoula Aioli

Expand your palate and participate in one of the food festivals hosted by Little River Inn, including the Mendocino Coast Purple Urchin Festival. Executive Chef Dym collaborates with local chefs to create dishes with purple sea urchins which are destroying the kelp forests. Little River Inn also hosts a special tasting of foraged mushrooms with beer. From the freshest seafood to the finest wines, each dish is a celebration of Mendocino’s bounty and the family’s Finnish and Golden State traditions, reflected in signatures like Ole’s Hot Cakes, which offer the “miner 49-er Spirit.”

Beyond the culinary delights, guests can Indulge in rejuvenating spa treatments, unwind on the pristine beach, embark on a scenic hike through the redwood forests, and even play on the property’s golf course which is designated as an Audubon Certified Sanctuary. Whether you’re seeking an intimate escape or a memorable family vacation, Little River Inn promises an unforgettable sojourn on the captivating Mendocino coast.

Savor the Day and Savor the Sip!

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