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Big River Beach Viewpoint – Beach Overlook loop from Mendocino

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Mendocino County

Big River Beach Viewpoint – Beach Overlook loop from Mendocino

Easy

5

hikers

Big River Beach Viewpoint – Beach Overlook loop from Mendocino

00:44

2.70km

30m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 19, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

437 m

Big River Beach Viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

Here, you'll discover a vast sandy beach nestled below the cliffs, just down from the village of Mendocino. Keep in mind that the beach's shape can change from year to …

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2

1.81 km

Sinkhole

Highlight • Natural Monument

Visit the Sinkhole and see a special place formed by the powerful waves of the Pacific Ocean. Look at the blowhole, where the sea has made a hole in the …

Tip by

3

1.87 km

Double-Natural Arch and Sinkhole - Mendocino Headlands Park

Highlight • Natural Monument

A wide bikeable dirt trail leads to the rocks reaching out into Mendocino Bay. The waves have eroded underneath the bluffs, and a sinkhole collapsed in the middle, creating two …

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4

1.99 km

Beach Overlook

Highlight • Viewpoint

Here, you're treated to breathtaking views of Portuguese Beach, spread out below the towering cliffs. It's a great place to pause, take a break, and enjoy the picturesque town above.

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5

2.00 km

Mendocino Headlands State Park overlook

Highlight • Viewpoint

Views of the beach below the tall cliffs and the town nestled on the plain above.

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B

2.70 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.40 km

146 m

122 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.40 km

165 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

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