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Horseback riding in Half Moon Bay, CA

We list 5 stables in Half Moon Bay, California. Per their reviews or their own websites, 1 offers guided trail rides, 4 give riding lessons and 3 board horses. Stables are ordered by Google rating times review count.

Sea Horse Ranch

1828 Cabrillo Hwy N

Trail ridesLessonsBoarding
4Rating
632Reviews
5Services

Maloney's Horses and Ponies

1820 Cabrillo Hwy N

Lessons
4.6Rating
13Reviews
1Services

Lazy H Ranch

3100 Miramontes Pt Rd

LessonsBoardingBeginners
4.8Rating
11Reviews
5Services

Kastl Rock Ranch

12150 San Mateo Rd

Boarding
5Rating
8Reviews
1Services

lessonswithdenise.com

1828 Cabrillo Hwy N

Lessons
5Rating
1Reviews
1Services

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

What Half Moon Bay 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 in Half Moon Bay

1 stable here mentions guided trail rides:

Also mentioned here: beach rides (1).

“Don’t let anyone on here complaining about the wranglers or their own stupid shoes (just wear boots like a real rider) or phones sway you.”

Google review of Sea Horse Ranch
Trail rides in California

Riding lessons in Half Moon Bay

4 of the 5 stables here mention riding lessons:

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

“He tailored the lesson to my skill level and goals, making sure I gained confidence and improved my riding abilities.”

Google review of Lazy H Ranch
Riding lessons in California

Horse boarding in Half Moon Bay

3 of the 5 stables here mention boarding:

Horse boarding in Half Moon Bay

Compare Half Moon Bay stables

StableRatingReviewsRidesLessons and programsBoarding
Sea Horse Ranch1828 Cabrillo Hwy N 4★ 632 Trail rides, Beach rides Lessons, Beginners Boarding
Maloney's Horses and Ponies1820 Cabrillo Hwy N 4.6★ 13 — Lessons —
Lazy H Ranch3100 Miramontes Pt Rd 4.8★ 11 — Lessons, Beginners, Summer camps, Western Boarding
Kastl Rock Ranch12150 San Mateo Rd 5★ 8 — — Boarding
lessonswithdenise.com1828 Cabrillo Hwy N 5★ 1 — Lessons —

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 Half Moon Bay stables

Sea Horse Ranch

Amazing experience! I had such a great time at Sea Horse Ranch. Booking online was simple, and the instructions they sent made everything easy. The staff were friendly, the horses were well cared for, and the trail and beach ride was absolutely beautiful. The sunny weather made it even better.

★★★★★ Amy, Nov 2025

Maloney's Horses and Ponies

A family of four we had an excellent time at Maloney's Horses and Poney's class in horsemanship and horseback riding. Trainer Danielle and the staff provided very clear instructions so that we managed to have a fast learning of basic horseback riding skills.

★★★★★ Soulsurfersantacruz, Jul 2018

Lazy H Ranch

Tucked off highway 1, just south of downtown HMB, this place is a slice of paradise! My kids attended "pony camp" for a week; they learned so much and are asking to go back next year. Breen & his team of counselors are so patient with the kids.

★★★★★ Stephanie, Jul 2023

Excerpts from public Google reviews.

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Horseback riding near Half Moon Bay

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Half Moon Bay horseback riding FAQ

How many riding stables are in Half Moon Bay?
We list 5 stables in Half Moon Bay, out of 1,566 stables in 408 cities across California.
Which Half Moon Bay stable ranks first on Google numbers?
By Google rating times review count, Sea Horse Ranch comes first, with 4★ from 632 reviews. For star rating alone (10+ reviews), Lazy H Ranch is highest at 4.8★ from 11 reviews.
Where can I go on a guided trail ride in Half Moon Bay?
Sea Horse Ranch mentions guided trail rides, per its reviews or its own website. Ride lengths and rider rules vary, so ask the stable.
Where can I take horseback riding lessons in Half Moon Bay?
4 of the 5 Half Moon Bay stables give riding lessons, per their reviews or their own websites: Sea Horse Ranch, Maloney's Horses and Ponies, Lazy H Ranch and lessonswithdenise.com. Ask each about English or Western, private or group, and openings.
Where can I board a horse in Half Moon Bay?
3 of the 5 Half Moon Bay stables board horses, per their reviews or their own websites: Sea Horse Ranch, Lazy H Ranch and Kastl Rock Ranch. Compare horse boarding in Half Moon Bay.
Are there pony rides, horse camps or therapeutic riding in Half Moon Bay?
Summer camps: Lazy H Ranch. Each comes from the stable's reviews or its own website.
Are Half Moon Bay 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 Half Moon Bay, 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 Half Moon Bay have riding stables?
Moss Beach (4 stables, 5 mi), Montara (1 stable, 7 mi) and Pacifica (2 stables, 9 mi).

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