River Bend Kayaks
- MIL BEND RD, Gualala, CA 95445, USA
- (707) 835-3970
- 09/30/2026
Catch a Canoe & Bicycles, Too! at the Stanford Inn and Resort
Description
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.
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44900 Comptche Ukiah Road at, S Big River Rd, Mendocino, CA 95460, USA
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Hobb3s
The staff here is so friendly! Both our young son and our dog had an absolute blast—even when our pup accidentally fell in the water and learned a quick lesson! The canoe was super stable and didn’t feel like it would tip over at all, making it very safe and easy even for beginners.
They provided light paddles (I think ours was carbon fiber) and life vests for both the kiddo and the dog. They even offered a mini paddle for my little one, though I declined so it wouldn’t end up at the bottom of the water!
The built-in rudder made steering a breeze. We started at 12:40 PM and had smooth sailing on the way out. Heading back against the wind and current was a bit of a workout, but it was still a great experience. Highly recommend!
Supreeth Prasad
Definitely a worthwhile experience if you’re ever in Mendocino. Dog friendly so that’s plus. Instructions were easy to follow, the river was straightforward to navigate and overall it was an upper body workout! Absolutely recommend.
R Danda
Nice experience, though we did not have reservation they accommodated us. Bit pricy but we had great time on the water.
Kevin Knauss
Super pleasant experience with one of their outrigger canoes. It was easier to glide through the water than we expected. We paddled 2.25 miles up Big River to where the river takes a southward bend. We saw cormorants and osprey. The return trip was more difficult with an onshore breeze and incoming tide requiring more effort with the paddles. Steering the canoe was easy with the foot peddles connected to the rudder. Quite the enjoyable morning, even if my shoulders were dog tired the next 2 days.