Catch A Canoe and Bicycles Too is an outdoor rental outfitter based on the banks of the Big River in Mendocino. The shop specializes in canoes, kayaks, and bicycles built for quiet exploration of the region’s trails and waterways. Outrigger canoes made from local redwood are available, offering added stability for families or paddlers bringing dogs—canine life jackets included.
Canoe routes follow the Big River Estuary, with chances to spot harbor seals, river otters, herons, and other seabirds along the shoreline. The landscape moves between coastal forests, open river bends, and shaded inlets. Calm waters and minimal current make it accessible for beginners, especially during morning hours when wind conditions are lightest.
On land, bikes can be rented to explore nearby trails and backroads throughout Mendocino. Rentals come with helmets and gear for half-day or full-day use. The shop provides recommendations based on weather and tides, and trip timing is often planned around estuary conditions.
Basic planning—water, sun protection, layered clothing—is advised, and reservations are recommended during peak seasons. The operation is low-frills and locally run, focused on giving visitors access to the kind of slow-moving, nature-driven experience the area is known for.
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