Horseback Riding in San Francisco

About Horseback Riding in San Francisco

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 San Francisco from the ocean view bluffs of Bodega Bay to a vineyard ride in Saratoga.

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Chanslor Guest Ranch - Bodega Bay is located off Highway 1 at the north end of Bodega Harbor. The stables at Chanslor Guest Ranch offer guided horseback riding along the Sonoma Coast including a trail ride through Salmon Creek Canyon where you'll see Native American village sites. They also offer group rides, private rides, sunset & campfire rides, room & ride packages, camp & ride packages and more. All trails reward ocean views.

Chanslor Guest Ranch
2660 North Highway 1
Bodega Bay, CA 94923
(707) 875-2721
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Five Brooks Ranch - Point Reyes is located off Highway 1 south of Tomales Bay, in the heart of Point Reyes National Seashore. The stables at Five Brooks Ranch offer 1-hour to all-day guided horseback riding. Destinations include lush fern & wooded forests to beach rides along the Pacific. Private horse riding is also available.

Five Brooks Ranch
8001 State Route 1
Olema, CA 94950
(415) 663-1570
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Triple Creek Horse Outfit - Napa / Sonoma has stables situated in three State Parks in the Napa/Sonoma region; Jack London State Historic Park, Bothe-Napa Valley and Sugarloaf Ridge. The stables at Triple Creek offer guided horseback riding from one to three hours. Riders traverse open sunny meadows, cool shady redwood forests, and over babbling creeks. Some trails lead to hilltop vistas with panoramic views, skirt world-class vineyards and go by historic Native American and early California sites.

Triple Creek Horse Outfit
Jack London State Historic Park
Bothe-Napa Valley State Park
Sugarloaf Ridge State Park
(707) 887-8700
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SkyHorse Ranch - Bodega is located off Highway 1, southeast of Bodega Harbor. The stables at SkyHorse Ranch offer 1/2 to 2 hour guided horseback riding along the headlands of the Sonoma Coast. Fifteen minute pony rides for young-uns.

SkyHorse Ranch
13950 Highway 1
Bodega, CA 94922
(707) 876-1908
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Fashion Stables - Petaluma is located off Highway 101/116 just north of Petaluma. The stables at Fashion Stables offer guided horseback riding in the scenic Liberty Valley. Also available are pony rides and a petting zoo.

Fashion Stables
430 Sprauer Road
Petaluma, CA 94952
(707) 665-0600
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Miwok Livery Stables - Mill Valley is located off Highway 1, northwest of Sausalito. The stables at Miwok Livery offer 1 to 1.5 hour guided horseback riding through Golden Gate National Recreation Area. Enjoy expansive hilltop views of Mt. Tamalpais, San Francisco Bay and the Pacific Ocean while riding horseback.

Miwok Livery Stables
701 Tennessee Valley Road
Mill Valley, CA 94941
(415) 383-8048
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Las Trampas Stables - San Ramon is located off Interstate 680, northwest of San Ramon. Situated just outside the entrance to Las Trampas Regional Park, The stables at Las Trampas offer horseback riding access to hundreds of miles of parkland trails.

Las Trampas Stables
18015 Bollinger Canyon Road
San Ramon, CA 94583
(925) 862-9044
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Western Trail Riding Services - Sunol is located off Interstate 680 between Sunol and Milpitas. Situated in Sunol-Ohlone Regional Park, The stables at Western Trail Riding Services offer 1/2 hour to all-day horseback riding through the park. Enjoy traversing through redwood and eucalyptus forests, stream crossings and hilltop vistas while riding horseback.

Western Trail Riding Services
Geary Road
Sunol, CA 94586
(925) 862-9044
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Golden Gate Park Stables - San Francisco is situated within Golden Gate Park, which spans over 400 square blocks in western San Francisco. Meander the trails of the park while riding horseback as you pass by lakes, gardens, museums and more.

Golden Gate Park Stables
Golden Gate Equestrian Center
San Francisco, California 94121
(415) 668-7360
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Mar Vista Stable - Daly City is located off Highway 1, west of Daly City. The stables at Mar Vista offer one to two hour horseback riding along Ocean Beach. Riders are encouraged to wander into the waves if they like, or just stroll through the sand and enjoy the Pacific views. Pony rides are also available for young-uns.

Mar Vista Stable
2152 Skyline Boulevard
Daly City, CA 94015
(650) 991-4224
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Sea Horse Ranch - Half Moon Bay is located off Highway 1 on the north end of Half Moon Bay. The stables at Sea Horse Ranch specialize in 1 to 2 hour horseback riding on the beach. In business for over 20 years, they claim 'to have the very best guided horseback riding on the beach anywhere in California'.

Sea Horse Ranch
1828 Cabrillo Highway N
Half Moon Bay, CA 94019
(650) 726-9903
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Garrod Farms - Saratoga is located off Highway 85 northwest of Saratoga. The stables at Garrod Farms offer guided horseback riding through Cooper-Garrod Estate Vineyards and the Fremont Older Mid-Peninsula Open Space Preserve on the eastern slopes of the Santa Cruz Mountains. Ponies are available for young-uns.

Garrod Farms
22647 Garrod Road
Saratoga, CA 95070
(408) 867-9527
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Calero Ranch Stables - San Jose is located off Highway 101 south of San Jose, next to Calero Reservoir. The stables at Calero Ranch offer one to two hour guided horseback riding through Calero County Park. Explore the Santa Cruz Mountain foothills along back country trails while riding horseback.

Calero Ranch Stables
23201 McKean Road
San Jose, CA 95141
(408) 268-2567
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