Big river beckons at Catch a Canoe

Dog and person on outrigger in Big River

Photo by Catch A Canoe & Bicycles, Too.

There’s something magical about the Big River estuary near Mendocino—and something ingenious about the “canine cruiser” that transports two- and four-legged visitors down the calm and inky river to the sea. Read more.

Water Dog package at the Little River Inn

Rosie at Little River Inn. Photo by Little River Inn.

The Little River Inn brings back its very popular Water Dog package at the Little River Inn Resort & Spa, perched on a bluff overlooking the Pacific. You’ll enjoy a two-night stay in a pet-friendly guest room, a Kayak Albion River Nature Tour, a goodie bag with dog treats and info on where to hike and boat with dogs—plus a $120 dinner voucher good for takeout dining and in-person outdoor dining under the big white tent!

Walking trails and waggin’ tails near the Stanford Inn

Stanford Inn Wellness Programs Director Sid Garza-Hillman oversees experiences that help resort guests recharge, revive and restore their health. Read more.

Rest and recharge in coastal Mendocino at the Stanford Inn!

Stanford Inn offers a landscape of wooden buildings set against a rocky hillside. The area features diverse greenery, colorful flowers, and trees. A wooden bench provides a vantage point for the scene under a clear sky.

Tucked between old-growth trees and USDA-certified organic gardens, this dog-friendly destination weaves wellness, relaxation and only-in-California recreation into each stay. Read more.

Wellness by the sea at the Stanford Inn

While many spa and wellness resorts push guests toward fixed goals, the Stanford Inn by the Sea breaks healthy living into manageable, easy-to-integrate steps. Read more.