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Van Damme Beach is a lovely day-use beach located within Van Damme Beach State Park, located at the edge of the Little River near the town of the same name. The beach is a popular spot for beginner swimmers, kayakers, and scuba divers due to its calm water conditions, created from rocky shields on either side of the beach that protect waters from strong waves. Families can also hike, mountain bike, fish, and wildlife watch within the state park's nearby grounds, which including a quarter-mile ADA-accessible boardwalk within a beautiful pygmy forest. ( Map)
Camping areas include hike-in sites within a spectacular redwood forest area, located within easy walking distance of the beach. Summer interpretive programs are offered for young visitors ages seven to 12, including campfire programming and junior ranger activities.
8001 Highway 1, Little River, CA 95456
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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