

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Whale Watching Walk (Spring Ranch)
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 14 Mar, 2026 at 10:00 am – Sat, 14 Mar, 2026 at 11:00 am
- **Event Description**: Whale Watching Walks at Van Damme State Park (Spring Ranch)

Date: Saturday, March 14th, 2026

Time: 10:00 am -11:00 am

Location: Spring Ranch Property, Van Damme State Park 

Park at the Spring Ranch trailhead on the west side of Highway 1 at mile marker 49.00, across from Gordon Lane in Little River, California. GPS: 39°17'05.1"N, 123°47'36.4"W

Cost: free

RSVP: Please email director@mendoparks.org to reserve your spot (space is limited)

Program Description: 

Join a CA State Park Interpreter for a 0.75-mile hike along the Spring Ranch trail to look for migrating gray whales!  The guided portion of the hike will end at the coast, and visitors should plan to enjoy the 0.75-mile return hike at their own pace. The trail includes uneven surfaces and is not stroller or wheelchair friendly. This program will be cancelled for rain, severe weather, or park closure.

Parking is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Moderately difficult hike

Sturdy hiking shoes and layered clothing are recommended

No restrooms or water are available at Spring Ranch.

Ticks and poison oak may be present along the trail.

Dogs are allowed on a 6-foot leash.

Questions and/or Accessibility Info: Mackenzi.Lamb@parks.ca.gov
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/mendocino/whale-watching-walk-spring-ranch/200029786214112
- **Event Categories**: trips-adventures, trekking, dog
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 7

## Ticket Details

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## Event venue details

- **city**: Mendocino
- **state**: CA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Van Damme State Park
- **lat**: 39.305504505
- **long**: -123.796746504
- **full address**: Van Damme State Park, Mendocino,CA,United States

## Event Organizer details

- **affiliate_id**: 2
- **organizer**: Mendocino Area Parks Association (https://allevents.in/org/mendocino-area-parks-association/11116369)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Sat, 14 Mar, 2026 at 10:00 am
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Van Damme State Park, Mendocino,CA,United States
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Mendocino Area Parks Association
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** trips-adventures, trekking, dog
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Whale Watching Walk (Spring Ranch) ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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