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Beach horseback riding in California

43 stables in California offer beach rides, out of 1,566 stables we list in the state. Each one is here because a customer review or its own website mentions beach rides, and the proof is under each stable.

43Stables
29Cities
1,566All stables in CA

Top 12 by rating and reviews

Ranked by Google rating × number of reviews (10 reviews or more). The other 31 stables are listed by city below.

Open-now times come from Google; call the stable before you go.

Malibu Riders

2056 Westwood Blvd

Trail ridesBeginnersBeach rides
4.9Rating
865Reviews
5Services
Beach rides: mentioned in a customer review

Sea Horse Ranch

1828 Cabrillo Hwy N

Trail ridesLessonsBoarding
4Rating
632Reviews
5Services

The staff were friendly, the horses were well cared for, and the trail and beach ride was absolutely beautiful.

★★★★★ Amy, Nov 2025

The stable's website says so too.

Chanslor Ranch

2660 CA-1

Trail ridesBoardingBeginners
4.7Rating
227Reviews
5Services

Our family of 4 was able to reserve a last minute beach trail ride and can't stop reflecting on how amazing the experience was for us.

From a Google review

Ocean View Stables

2152 Olympic Way

Trail ridesLessonsBoarding
4.3Rating
236Reviews
9Services
Beach rides: per the stable's website

Los Padres Outfitters

Greenwell and, Asegra Rd

Trail ridesBeginnersBeach rides
4.9Rating
200Reviews
5Services

I had been planning a surprise engagement for my now-fiancée and wanted to propose during a horseback ride along the beach, something neither of us had ever done before.

★★★★★ Sam, Oct 2026

The stable's website says so too.

Los Angeles Horseback Riding

2623 Old Topanga Canyon Rd

Trail ridesLessonsBeginners
4.7Rating
167Reviews
5Services
Beach rides: per the stable's website

Horse N Around Trail Rides

17135A Bodega Hwy

Trail ridesLessonsBeginners
4.8Rating
156Reviews
4Services

Even with no reservations, Hannah, one of our trail guides, was able to get us a beautiful 90- minute beach ride for our anniversary.

From a Google review

Pacific Dunes Riding Ranch

1205 Silver Spur Pl

BoardingBeach ridesMountain rides
4.3Rating
144Reviews
3Services

When you get to ride horses on the beach, you really can’t have a bad experience!

★★★★ Tiffany, May 2019

Beach Rides Monterey Bay Equestrian Center

9000-, 9004 Monterey Dunes Way

Trail ridesLessonsBeginners
4.6Rating
130Reviews
5Services
Beach rides: per the stable's website

Blanco Brothers Ranch

2181 Hollister St

Trail ridesBeginnersBeach rides
4.9Rating
105Reviews
3Services

The views were beautiful - you can see the border to Tijuana, and the beach, omg - I cried running the horse on the beach.

From a Google review

Chaparral Ranch

5358 Sheridan Rd

Trail ridesLessonsBoarding
4.3Rating
90Reviews
10Services
Beach rides: per the stable's website

Ross Ranch

16401 CA-1

Trail ridesBeginnersBeach rides
4.8Rating
75Reviews
4Services

I highly recommend Ross Ranch for a memorable trail ride on the beach!

From a Google review

The stable's website says so too.

More beach horseback rides in California, by city

Aptos 1 stable

Arcata 1 stable

  • Boots and Beaches Trail rides1785 Victor Blvd, Arcata · ★ 5 (2)

    She was willing to ride in the rain to make sure we got in a beach ride on our honeymoon.

    ★★★★★ Grace, Sep 2026

Arroyo Grande 1 stable

  • Mindy Smith Equine Services1865 Hi Mountain Rd, Arroyo Grande · ★ 5 (11)

    I’ve wanted to ride on the beach all my life and am so grateful to have found Mindy to lead me on this adventure.

    From a Google review

Bodega Bay 3 stables

  • Chanslor Stables2660 CA-1, Bodega Bay · ★ 4.8 (45)

    The beach ride with our guide Scott was absolutely amazing!

    From a Google review
  • Bodega Bay Equestrian Trailhead1717-1737 Bay Flat Rd, Bodega Bay · ★ 4.9 (37)

    Riding a horse on the beach was an amazing experience.

    ★★★★★ Jonathan, Oct 2023
  • Five brooks bodega bay2660 CA-1, Bodega Bay · ★ 4.6 (34)

    The horses were already fully tacked up, and for the beach ride they trailer the horses out, which meant we didn’t lose any ride time.

    From a Google review

Buellton 1 stable

Canyon Country 1 stable

Carpinteria 2 stables

  • Sunnybrook Farm & Ranch215 Toro Canyon Rd, Carpinteria · ★ 4.7 (14)
    Beach rides: per the stable's website
  • Whitney Ranch401 Lambert Rd, Carpinteria · ★ 4.6 (10)

    We were searching for an on-the-beach ride and was able to connect with the Whitney Ranch.

    ★★★★★ Sharon, Jul 2024

Daly City 1 stable

  • Leyden Horsemanship2152 Skyline Blvd, Daly City · ★ 4 (19)
    Beach rides: per the stable's website

Fort Bragg 1 stable

Gilroy 2 stables

Goleta 1 stable

Los Osos 1 stable

  • The Horse Experience1872 Mountain View Dr, Los Osos · ★ 5 (13)
    Beach rides: per the stable's website

Marina 1 stable

  • Marina Equestrian Center Park5th Ave, Marina · ★ 4.7 (67)

    I love your fun energy and your loud voice lol would definitely go for another ride whenever I'm back, hopefully next time, a ride on the beach

    From a Google review

Martinez 2 stables

Olema 1 stable

  • Five Brooks Ranch8001 Shoreline Hwy 1, Olema · ★ 4.7 (132)
    Beach rides: per the stable's website

Salinas 1 stable

  • Monterey Bay Equestrian Center19805 Pesante Rd, Salinas · ★ 4.6 (60)

    The rides take place on a secluded beach near Moss Landing and if you ever dreamed of a beach ride this is the place to go.

    From a Google review

San Diego 5 stables

  • Surfside Ranch2225 Hollister St, San Diego · ★ 4.5 (234)

    We had a great time on our beach ride, everything I expected and more.

    From a Google review
  • D and J Stables2810 Hollister St, San Diego · ★ 4.6 (19)
    Beach rides: per the stable's website
  • San Diego Riding2020 Hollister St, San Diego · ★ 4.9 (15)

    I have taken lessons and done a beach ride, and my experience has been incredible!

    From a Google review
  • South Coast Equestrian5275 Del Mar Mesa Rd, San Diego · ★ 4.5 (13)
    Beach rides: per the stable's website
  • Egger Ranch1760 Saturn Blvd, San Diego · ★ 4 (12)
    Beach rides: mentioned in a customer review

Santa Barbara 1 stable

  • Cannon Trails1095 Mockingbird Ln, Santa Barbara · ★ 5 (27)

    Riding a horse on the beach was a bucket list item for my mom, and I surprised her with this gift for Mother’s Day this year.

    From a Google review

Silverado 1 stable

Topanga 1 stable

  • Malibu Horse Riding2550 Old Topanga Canyon Rd, Topanga · ★ 4 (3)
    Beach rides: per the stable's website

Watsonville 1 stable

  • Gaited Pleasure Horse Ranch110 Paddon Rd, Watsonville · ★ 4.8 (12)

    This evening (12/7/25) I enjoyed a very special sunset trail ride along the beach on Monterey Bay with my 2 grandsons, thanks to Terry.

    ★★★★★ Steve, Dec 2025

Yorba Linda 1 stable

  • Heavenly Horses LLC18245 Bastanchury Rd, Yorba Linda · ★ 4.9 (35)

    The horses are amazing and they have so many extra fun things to do (summer camps, holiday camps, drill team, trail rides and beach rides).

    From a Google review

Before a beach ride

  1. Book ahead. Beach rides in popular places can fill up, especially in summer.
  2. Wear long pants and closed shoes. Even at the beach. Sandals and flip-flops don't work in a stirrup.
  3. Protect your phone. Sand and salt water are hard on phones. Use a pocket that zips, or leave it in the car.

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Beach rides in California, by city

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