Enjoy a canoe excursion for four (4) courtesy of The Stanford Inn's Catch a Canoe. 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, canoe, SUP and bicycle rentals to both inn guests and for anyone who wants to explore beautiful Big River and beyond. 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.