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Stanford Inn by the Sea
Mendocino, California, United States · Independent · Accessible Luxury
Stanford Inn by the Sea is a family-run vegetarian inn on Mendocino's Big River, with organic gardens, a llama pasture, and canoes at the bank. The Ravens has long cooked plant-based meals on a coast famous for its fish houses. Wood-burning fireplaces heat the rooms, and AAA rates the house Four Diamond.
- Neighborhood: Big River
About Stanford Inn by the Sea
- Canoes launch from the inn onto the Big River, and the rooms look across the water toward Mendocino village.
- The Ravens kitchen has built its reputation on plant-based cooking beside organic gardens and a llama pasture.
Restaurants and bars
- Ravens Restaurant — Restaurant · plant-based
Experiences
- Creative playshops, art classes and retreats — Art classes, retreats and workshops on organic gardening, cooking and sustainable living.
- Signature cooking classes — Cooking classes offered at Ravens Restaurant.
- Paddling Big River by canoe or kayak (rented at Catch A Canoe & Bicycles) — Big River is an ecological treasure easily explored by canoe or kayak, rented at Catch A Canoe & Bicycles.
- Canoeing and biking — Equipment and guidance provided for canoeing, biking, hiking and exploring beaches and redwood forests.
- Bluff-top hiking and mountain biking — Trails on the Mendocino Headlands with views of seabirds, seasonal gray whale migration and spring wildflowers.
- Horseback riding on the beach — Offered at MacKerricher State Park by Lari Shea.
Amenities
- Heated pool and hot tub
- Sauna
- Free WiFi
- EV charging stations
- Complimentary bicycles
- Outrigger canoes
- Organic gardens
- Spa services
- Wedding and elopement venue
- Made-to-order organic plant-based breakfast included with stay
- Complimentary afternoon tea for guests, 4:00 pm to 4:45 pm daily
- Nutritionist available to review menu for dietary needs
- Pet-friendly
Awards
- AAA Four Diamond (2026)
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