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Horseback riding in Costa Mesa, CA

We list 4 stables in Costa Mesa, California. Per their reviews or their own websites, all 4 give riding lessons. Stables are ordered by Google rating times review count.

OC Fair & Event Center Equestrian Center

905 Arlington Dr

Lessons
4.3Rating
81Reviews
1Services

Zequestrian

905 Arlington Dr

LessonsBeginnersSummer camps
4.6Rating
18Reviews
4Services

Johnny 6 Stables

905 Arlington Dr Gate 9

LessonsBeginnersSummer camps
5Rating
6Reviews
6Services

Pacific Star Riding Club

905 Arlington Dr

LessonsPony ridesSummer camps
—Rating
—Reviews
4Services

The "Local fave" rosette marks the Costa Mesa stable with the highest Google rating times review count. It's a ranking of public numbers, not an endorsement.

What Costa Mesa stables offer

Trail rides, lessons and boarding are listed apart. A service shows here only when the stable's Google reviews or its own website mention it.

Trail rides

None of the 4 Costa Mesa stables we list mention guided trail rides in their reviews or on their websites. That doesn't mean it isn't offered: call and ask. 267 stables across California do.

Trail rides in California

Riding lessons in Costa Mesa

All 4 stables here mention riding lessons:

Also mentioned here: beginner riders (2), English riding (2), Western riding (1), pony rides (1), summer camps (3).

“If you guys are looking for horseback riding lessons, this is the place to go!”

Google review of OC Fair & Event Center Equestrian Center
Riding lessons in California

Horse boarding

None of the 4 Costa Mesa stables we list mention boarding in their reviews or on their websites. That doesn't mean it isn't offered: call and ask. 652 stables across California do.

Horse boarding in California

Compare Costa Mesa stables

StableRatingReviewsRidesLessons and programsBoarding
OC Fair & Event Center Equestrian Center905 Arlington Dr 4.3★ 81 — Lessons —
Zequestrian905 Arlington Dr 4.6★ 18 — Lessons, Beginners, Summer camps, Good for kids —
Johnny 6 Stables905 Arlington Dr Gate 9 5★ 6 — Lessons, Beginners, Summer camps, English, Western, Good for kids —
Pacific Star Riding Club905 Arlington Dr — — — Lessons, Pony rides, Summer camps, English —

A service shows only when the stable's Google reviews or its own website mention it; the review sentence or website note is on each stable's page. A dash doesn't mean a stable lacks it, so ask.

What riders say about Costa Mesa stables

OC Fair & Event Center Equestrian Center

I have been going here for a couple of weeks, and I would say excellent experience! I ride horses there, I go there every Sunday, and it has been an amazing experience. My trainer is really educated and really kind and teaches me a lot of stuff that I didn’t know. I love it.

★★★★★ Juanita, Aug 2022

Zequestrian

Took my son to his first lesson with Sara and I have to say she is the absolutely AMAZING! She is so knowledgeable and so good with kids. She made my son feel so comfortable his first time on a horse. I would highly recommend!! -Emily Tueller

★★★★★ Kolton, Aug 2025

Johnny 6 Stables

We’ve had such a wonderful experience with this barn! My son is taking horseback riding lessons with Johnny, and she is absolutely amazing. She’s incredibly knowledgeable, patient, and clearly passionate about what she does.

★★★★★ Amanda, Apr 2026

Excerpts from public Google reviews.

Top-rated in California

Up to 10 California stables ranked by Google rating times review count, each with 10 or more Google reviews.

Top-rated stables in California

Horseback riding near Costa Mesa

Stable count and straight-line distance between city centers.

Costa Mesa horseback riding FAQ

How many riding stables are in Costa Mesa?
We list 4 stables in Costa Mesa, out of 1,566 stables in 408 cities across California.
Which Costa Mesa stable ranks first on Google numbers?
By Google rating times review count, OC Fair & Event Center Equestrian Center comes first, with 4.3★ from 81 reviews. For star rating alone (10+ reviews), Zequestrian is highest at 4.6★ from 18 reviews.
Where can I go on a guided trail ride in Costa Mesa?
None of the 4 Costa Mesa stables we list mention guided trail rides in their reviews or on their websites. 267 stables across California do: see trail rides in California.
Where can I take horseback riding lessons in Costa Mesa?
All 4 Costa Mesa stables give riding lessons, per their reviews or their own websites: OC Fair & Event Center Equestrian Center, Zequestrian, Johnny 6 Stables and Pacific Star Riding Club. Ask each about English or Western, private or group, and openings.
Where can I board a horse in Costa Mesa?
None of the 4 Costa Mesa stables we list mention boarding in their reviews or on their websites. 652 stables across California do: see horse boarding in California.
Are there pony rides, horse camps or therapeutic riding in Costa Mesa?
Pony rides: Pacific Star Riding Club. Summer camps: Zequestrian, Johnny 6 Stables and Pacific Star Riding Club. Each comes from the stable's reviews or its own website.
Are Costa Mesa stables open today?
Each stable's page shows its Google hours where Google has them, and the cards above show whether a stable is open now. Stables change hours with the season and the weather, so call before you go.
How much does horseback riding cost in Costa Mesa, and are there age or weight limits?
We don't list prices or rider limits. Each stable sets its own rates and rules for riders, so ask the stable when you book.
What other towns near Costa Mesa have riding stables?
Newport Beach (1 stable, 4 mi), Huntington Beach (11 stables, 7 mi) and Laguna Woods (1 stable, 11 mi).

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