Mendocino Canoe Rental: Polynesian Canoe Experience

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Experience one of the most beautiful canoe adventures in California with Catch a Canoe & Bicycles, Too at the Stanford Inn by the Sea. These canoes are extremely stable and can even fit your pets! Fill out a reservation request form, arrive at the loading dock, get inside this amazing canoe and feel like a true explorer on the river. Hear your paddle going through the smooth water and enjoy the silence of nature. The experience is so relaxing and effortless. Glide through the Big River, meet local marine mammals, and enjoy nature!

4.8 ● Google reviews

Supreeth Prasad

4 months ago

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.
Valeria Garcia

2 weeks ago

It was a fantastic experience! We managed to see a river otter eating fish, and several seals chilling while floating. We had zero experience and the canoe was stable and in good shape, so we managed ourselves better than we expected. They had life vests even for dogs! We got so excited that we kept rowing, so the way back, windier than anticipated, was a bit tough for the inexperienced and weak, but we succeeded, and felt very proud of ourselves 🙂
Kevin Knauss

a year ago

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.
R Danda

5 months ago

Nice experience, though we did not have reservation they accommodated us. Bit pricy but we had great time on the water.
Elaine Mari

2 years ago

We absolutely loved the cruiser canoe that they gave us. It was 3 of us from LA with no experience, and they explained everything, and it was tough, but we got a hang of it. The environment is definitely worth it. We saw sea lions and otters which was great. Lots of birds and ducks. Definitely recommend this for beginners or just to have fun and go on the water.

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What should we wear?

Are you pet friendly?

What boat(s) should we rent?

We offer several options including kayaks, canoes and SUP’s. Our speciality are the locally made redwood outriggers. Designed and created especially for Catch a Canoe from reclaimed redwood barns. Ultra-stable yet narrow and efficient, these beautiful canoes provide a safe and special experience while exploring the undeveloped Big River Estuary. Different models accommodate couples, families and pets and can seat from 2 to 7 paddlers.

What’s the best time to go?

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What weather should we expect?

Summer time highs range from about 60 to 75 degrees, while wintertime highs are usually in the fifties. The California rainy season is from November through April and rain may happen, but we remain open for those who don a rain jacket and want to get out on the water. Other times of the year it may be foggy on the coast and clear upriver to the east. Hot tip—canoeing in the rain can be a magical experience!

Do we need experience?

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What can we bring on board the boats?

Are rental boats allowed in the ocean?

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What time do the rentals need to be returned?

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