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mendocino big river catch a canoe bicycles too things to do mendocino coast ca skip to content the stanford inn resort search for home visit stanford inn welcome stay dine resort rent boats bikes rental boats rental bicycles guided tours faqs about catch a canoe overview wildlife our history contact maps search for home visit stanford inn welcome stay dine resort rent boats bikes rental boats rental bicycles guided tours faqs about catch a canoe overview wildlife our history contact maps experience big river catch a canoe observe the abundance of wildlife rent an outrigger bicycles too the stanford inn resort catch a canoe owned by stay the night dine at ravens restaurant home innlight 2026 06 03t00 30 09 07 00 welcome to the stanford inn s catch a canoe bicycles too boat bike rentals and guided tours are available for stanford inn guests and the general public immerse yourself in the most exquisite natural experience ever the stanford inn resort located on the spectacular mendocino california is known for its unique blend of hospitality sustainability and natural beauty since 1980 joan and jeff stanford along with their staff have been creating a magical and memorable stay for guests from around the globe catch a canoe bicycles too was an early addition to the many diverse amenities and activities offer by stanford inn resort outriggers and other watercraft are available for inn guests as well as the general public explore this website to learn about catch a canoe big river and the rich history of the mendocino area days hours we are open everyday from 9 5 rental boats rental bikes guided tours wildlife about stanford inn resort proudly presents catch a canoe bicycles too nestled in a small cove on big river estuary just before it flows into mendocino bay is the adventure destination for outdoor enthusiasts established in 1982 catch a canoe and bicycles too offers ultra stable redwood outriggers kayaks catamaran canoes and traditional canoes we cater to families pets and their owners singles couples and groups bicycle rentals are complimentary for stanford inn guests and are available as rentals for anyone who wants to explore beautiful big river and beyond we offer maps and insight into the history and geography of big river and the mendocino region video created by rick hemmings catch a canoe bicycles too big river estuary the second longest in california remains undeveloped throughout it s 8 3 mile length in 2002 the adjacent lands were purchased through a massive local fund raising effort and are now a part of the mendocino headlands state park a gentle rolling bike trail follows big river as it meanders eastward into a secluded redwood canyon where several trails interconnect big river is a tidal estuary and a gentle class 1 waterway harbor seals playful river otters and a variety of birds can be seen on your journey read more paddle a single or double kayak or perhaps try a stand up paddle board guided tours aboard the 9 person solar wind tribrid are offered daily during the summer months and feature wind and solar electric power for effortless cruising the stars of the show at the stanford inn s catch a canoe bicycles too are the locally handcrafted redwood outrigger canoes ultra stable yet narrow and efficient each one has an intuitive foot controlled rudder for ease of steering designed in house and constructed by local artisan bob cummings from re purposed redwood barns these unique boats are only available here in mendocino several configurations are available which can accommodate families and friends from 2 to 7 persons the pet friendly canine series are the only canoes worldwide that are designed for both humans and dogs gliding silently along big river canyon in a beautiful redwood outrigger is one of life s simplest pleasures and can be the highlight of your vacation in mendocino contact us the stanford inn s catch a canoe bicycles too 1 s big river road mendocino california 95460 707 937 0273 mendocinocanoe gmail com www catchacanoe com quick links boats bikes faqs contact maps reviews canoes that can t tip miles of a gorgeous river super down to earth and friendly staff members yes and more bring a picnic and camera for the seals hanging out on your left and right yelp google tripadvisor yelp facebook copyright 2026 by the stanford inn elegant website design innlight marketing photography rick hemmings david collier and daniel turbert toggle sliding bar area about mendocino california mendocino sits atop beautiful ocean bluffs surrounded on three sides by mendocino bay and the pacific ocean the bluffs comprise the mendocino headlands and offer walking trails that afford incredible views of the ocean and the lovingly restored 1850 s new england style victorians which now house restaurants specialty shops galleries and provide lodging for mendocino artists historic buildings line the cliffs at times the pacific roars and crashes against the headlands with such force spindrift floats up to main street the air tastes salty in a complex surrounding what was once a victorian carriage house is the mendocino art center described by the national endowment for the arts as a rural miracle the mendocino art center serves area artists as well as artists and aspiring artists throughout the united states all this is the nature of mendocino located about 150 miles north of san francisco on highway 1 besides the natural beauty visitors to mendocino will find a variety of things to see and do the history of mendocino and its founding families can be explored at the ford house and the kelley house museums the mendocino community presents a variety of events from monthly art openings that celebrate art on the second saturday of every month to the annual mendocino music festival providing performances in a huge tent on the headlands in july other annual events include a whale festival the mendocino art center s garden tour featuring exquisitely created home gardens with a luncheon at the stanford inn s raven s restaurant an old time 4th of july parade the renown art in the gardens presented by the mendocino botanical gardens winesong celebrating fine wines and local culinary talents in a tasting followed by an auction and celebrations of the christmas holidays with lights and singing at the inns and lodges of mendocino little river and elk and much more hikers and mountain bikers enjoy bluff top excursions to view seabirds the seasonal gray whale migration and spring wildflowers nearby big river beach is ideal for family picnics and big river is an ecological treasure which is easily explored by canoe or kayak which can be rented at catch a canoe bicycles too montgomery woods up comptche ukiah road offers virgin redwood groves with the tallest living tree in the world redwoods and douglas firs dominate the russian gulch state park as well as other nearby state parks including van damme and hendy woods many of these parks allow dogs on their trails and at mackerricher state park lari shea offer horseback riding along the beach the town is compact and shopping and dining destinations are within easy walking distance of one another mendocino is an art collectors dream coast artists show their works at the mendocino art center and in the scores of privately owned galleries performing arts include productions by the mendocino theatre company visit mendocino enjoy a stay at the stanford inn by the sea explore big river on a bicycle or kayak and dine at ravens restaurant what could be better page load link go to top