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Horseback Riding in the Central Coast




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Horseback riding is a great way to get outdoors and explore backcountry regions without hassling with backpacks and uncomfortable hiking boots. Horses can cover great distances in much less time than hiking. Generally, guided groups head for the most breathtaking lookout points and other points of interest that the region has to offer. Most of the stables in California offer trips from one to two hours and provide helmets for rider safety. Although any equestrian riding can be unpredictable, the horses are generally of calm temperament and disposition making them easy even for inexperienced children to ride. Below we've listed many of the stables in the Central Coast from the Giant Redwood forests of Santa Cruz to the expansive ocean view of Santa Barbara.

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Redwood Riding Adventures - Felton is located off Highways 9 or 17 north of Santa Cruz. The stables at Redwood Riding Adventures offer guided horseback riding in a redwood park.

Redwood Riding Adventures
365 Manzanita
Felton, CA. 95018
(831) 636-9600
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Monterey Bay Equestrian Center - Monterey is located off Highway 101 north of Salinas. The stables at Monterey Bay Equestrian Center offer horse riding on the beach and horse-drawn carriage rides for special occassions.

Monterey Bay Equestrian Center
19805 Pesante Raod
Salinas, CA. 93907
(831) 663-5712
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Holman Ranch - Carmel Valley is located off Carmel Valley Road east of Carmel-by-the-Sea, in Carmel Valley. The stables at Holman Ranch offer half-hour to 3-hour horseback riding in the oak studded hills with hilltop vistas of Carmel Valley. Half-hour pony rides are available for lil' backaroos.

Holman Ranch Equestrian Center
60 Holman Road
Carmel Valley, CA 93924
(831) 659-6054
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Molera Horseback Tours - Big Sur is located in Andrew Molera State Park along the Big Sur Coast. The stables at Andrew Molera offer many varieties of riding adventures including horse riding on the beach, through a redwood forest, and sunrise & sunset rides. Tours last from 1 to 2.5 hours.

Molera Horseback Tours
Andrew Molera State Park
Big Sur, CA 93920
(800) 942-5486
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Outback Trail Rides - Cambria is located south of Cambria off Highway 1. The stables at Outback Trails Rides offer 1 or 2 hour horse riding on a working cattle ranch. Traverse rolling hills, shady canyons and coastal bluffs.

Outback Trail Rides
Cabrillo Highway 1
Cambria, CA 93428
(805) 286-8772
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Work Ranch - San Miguel is located north of Paso Robles off Highway 101. The stables at Work Ranch invite guests to bring their own horses or join one of their guided horse riding tours to explore this 12,000 acre cattle ranch. Traverse the rolling hills of central coast wine country on 1.5 hour horseback tours. You don't have to be an overnight guest to partake in their horse riding adventures but the ranch also offers accommodation options which include everything from a guest house to tent or trailer stay on the property.

Work Ranch
75903 Ranchita Canyon Road
San Miguel, CA 93451
(805) 467-3233
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Shangri-La Ranch - Santa Margarita is located off Highways 101 and 58, northeast of San Luis Obispo. Situated less than a mile from Santa Margarita Lake, the stables at Shangri-La Ranch offer group and picnic horseback riding tours by the lake. Traverse the horse trails around the very picturesque Santa Margarita Lake by the comfort of horseback.

TIP: Shangri-La Ranch is located directly across the road from Santa Margarita Lake KOA Campground where they will bring horses directly to your campsite for guided horse riding.

Shangri-La Ranch
4720 Santa Margarita Lake Road
Santa Margarita, CA 93453
(805) 438-3895
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Pacific Dunes Ranch Riding Stables - Oceano is located south of Pismo Beach off Highway 101. Follow a natural creek to the ocean where you'll ride along water's edge and through Oceano Dunes. The stables at Pacific Dunes Ranch offer guided horseback riding tours from 1 to 1.5 hours.

Pacific Dunes Riding Stables
1205 Silver Spur Place
Oceano, California 93445
(805) 489-8100
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Circle Bar B - Goleta is situated in the canyon above Refugio State Beach, off Highway 101. The stables at Circle Bar B offer guided horseback riding from 1.5 hours to halfday. Expect to see a panoramic ocean view along mountain trails with streams, waterfalls and lush canyons. You don't have to be a guest at the ranch to partake in their horseback riding but they also offer accommodations which includes ranch rooms, detached cabins, creekside cottages and hillside homesteads.

Circle Bar B Guest Ranch & Stables
1800 Refugio Road
Goleta, CA 93117
(805) 968-3901
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Captain Jack's - Santa Barbara offers many unique tour options including wine tasting, kayaking, sailboat, off road and more. Captain Jack's offers combination kayak & horsback riding or kayak, horseback riding & wine tasting tours. Paddle out in the morning from Smuggler's Cove at Refugio State Beach. By afternoon you'll be riding horseback through mountains and canyons on a private guest ranch overlooking the Pacific Ocean. Some tours finish the day wine tasting at nearby wineries.

Captain Jack's Santa Barbara Tours
415 E. Montecito Street
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
(805) 564-1819
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Rancho Oso - Santa Barbara is located off Highway 154 southeast of Lake Cachuma. This all-inclusive resort offers several horseback riding options among many other activities. The stables at Rancho Oso offer horseback riding from 1 hour to half-day and traverse the Santa Ynez River Valley. Rancho Oso also offers accommodations including cabins, covered wagon tents, RV and tent camping. Amenities include a heated swimming pool, camp store and laundry facilities. Other activities include a pool table, mini-golf course, tennis court, horseshoe pits, volleyball, basketball, game rooms and more.

Rancho Oso Guest Ranch & Stables
3750 Paradise Road
Santa Barbara, CA 93105
(805) 683-5110
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Ojai Valley Trail Riding Company - Ojai are located where Highways 150 and 33 converge, north of Ventura and east of Santa Barbara. The stables at Ojai Valley offer half-hour pony rides and 1 to 2 hour horse riding along the Ventura River, through Rice Canyon and over the Topa Topa Mountains.

Ojai Valley Trail Riding Company
Ojai, CA 93105
(805) 890-9340
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