Roses, stone-edged flower beds, and a putting green beside the main house at Arky's B&B

Arky's Bed and Breakfast · Smith River, California

Our Smith River bed and breakfast, where river meets ocean

Quiet stays where the Smith River meets the Pacific

Ocean and estuary views in Smith River, California, with Brookings and the northern redwoods nearby, and the Chinese breakfast we make included

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Ocean & river viewsBreakfast includedRedwoods & coastQuiet setting

A real coastal stay

Ocean air, river light,
and a slower morning

We sit at the mouth of Smith River in California. You come for the water views, spotless rooms, and the daily home-style breakfast we make.

Ocean and riverfront rooms with peaceful views
Fresh Chinese breakfast prepared by Richard and Ana
A regional base for beaches, redwoods, scenic drives, and outdoor activities
Free high-bandwidth Wi-Fi and driveway parking

Deck view of the Smith River mouth and Pacific Ocean

Sunset over the river mouth with geraniums and driftwood

Mirror-calm river mouth and pebble beach

Flower-lined path from the garden to the beach

Main house at dusk with warm lights and putting green

Harbor seals and pelicans on a sandbar at the river mouth

Deck view over the Smith River mouth and the Pacific at Arky's B&B

Garden and putting green above the river mouth, with the ocean beyond

Sunset over the Smith River estuary from the garden at Arky's B&B

Golden evening light on the river mouth and offshore rocks

Garden lawn and putting green at dusk, facing the Pacific

Moonrise over the river mouth from the garden at Arky's B&B

Pink sunset reflected on calm water at the Smith River mouth

Morning view of the beach, river bar, and open Pacific

Shorebirds gathered on a sandbar where the river meets the ocean

Birds on a sandbar with surf and offshore rocks

Moon over the rocky beach and tidal pools near Smith River

Low sun over the Pacific and rocky shoreline

Moon above the river with forested hills on the horizon

Plan the trip

A coastal stay for the northern redwoods and Brookings

We welcome you to Smith River, California, at the meeting of the river and the Pacific. From here, plan a day among the northern redwoods or head toward Brookings, Oregon. Our two local stay guides can help you choose the right base for your trip. If you have been comparing hotels, motels, and inns, we are a bed and breakfast: a quieter place to stay, with ocean and estuary views.

Northern redwoods

A Smith River base for days in Jedediah Smith and the northern redwoods. We are outside the parks, not a hotel in the forest.

Stay near the northern redwoods

Natural sea arch and offshore rocks along the Pacific coast

Near Brookings

Our bed and breakfast is in Smith River, California, close to Brookings, Oregon. It is not a motel in town.

Our B&B near Brookings, Oregon

Choose your stay

Rooms for couples, families, and whole-house stays

The main house has ocean-river view and garden-view options, plus a family-friendly suite. House 175 offers a separate whole-house stay.

Ocean Riverfront Master Room

King bed, private deck, and ocean-river views.

Up to 2 guests $300/night

Ocean & Riverfront Suite

Two bedrooms for families who want more space.

Up to 4 guests From $270/night

Garden View Room

A quiet king room with a garden and forest outlook.

Up to 2 guests $250/night

Ocean & Riverfront House 175

A separate whole-house stay on the riverfront.

Up to 4 guests From $310/night

Fried rice and sweet rice dumplings with fresh roses on the breakfast table

Fresh breakfast included

Home-style Chinese dishes we make from family recipes, with your comfort in mind.

Breakfast menu

Coast and beaches nearby

Explore Tolowa Dunes, Crissey Field, Harris Beach, Samuel H. Boardman, and Highway 101.

Destination guide

Quiet, clean, relaxing

A calm alternative to standard lodging if you value a quiet setting.

Guest FAQ

Guest reviews

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Google out of 5 83 reviews as of Nov 8, 2026
9.7
Booking.com out of 10 194 reviews as of Nov 4, 2026
4.7
TripAdvisor out of 5 54 reviews as of Nov 8, 2026

Quiet Hours： 09:30PM-07:30AM Thanks for your Consideration

Checkin time : 3:00PM-10:00PM Please contact us for arrival questions

Checkout Time: before 11:30 AM .

May 1 – Sep 30 Open each year for the season

Animal-free, smoke-free property – see FAQ