The Big River is a 41.7-mile-long (67.1 km) river in Mendocino County, California, that flows from the northern California Coast Range to the Pacific Ocean at Mendocino, Mendocino County, California. From the mouth, brackish waters extend 8 miles (13 km) upstream, forming the longest undeveloped estuary in the state.Put Big River and other Mendocino attractions into our Mendocino route maker app, and watch your holiday take shape.
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We walked down to this area where the river meets the ocean. People were surfing, paddle boarding and boating in kayaks. The beach area was immense. more »
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Big River, where the river meets the ocean, is a place of stunning beauty, not to be missed! The rock formations, the deep blue of the moving water, and the soaring birds make you feel as though you.... more »
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Awesome.
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