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Horseback riding in San Diego, CA
We list 24 stables in San Diego, California. Per their reviews or their own websites, 8 offer guided trail rides, 14 give riding lessons and 11 board horses. Stables are ordered by Google rating times review count.
Rancho El Camino Equestrian Horse Boarding and Lessons
Horseland San Diego
Martin Ranch
Equestrian Staging Area
What San Diego stables offer
Trail rides in San Diego
8 of the 24 stables here mention guided trail rides:
- Surfside Ranch per its website and 5 reviews
- Blanco Brothers Ranch per 3 reviews
- Driftwood Ranch per 1 review
- Southern Breeze per 1 review
- S&S Friendly Ranch per 1 review
- Rancho El Camino Equestrian Horse Boarding and Lessons per its website
- San Diego Riding per 1 review
- Opus Equinus Farms per its website
Also mentioned here: beach rides (6), sunset rides (1).
Trail rides in California“I would highly recommend this ranch and experience to anyone in/visiting the area looking for a beautiful trail ride, a great wrangler, and some awesome horses.”
Riding lessons in San Diego
14 of the 24 stables here mention riding lessons:
- Surfside Ranch per its website
- Southern Breeze per 2 reviews
- Canyonside Equestrian Center per 5 reviews
- Rancho El Camino Equestrian Horse Boarding and Lessons per its website and 16 reviews
- Flower Hill Farms per its website
- Carmel Creek Ranch per its website
- San Diego Riding per 10 reviews
- Healing Hands Valley Ranch per its website and 2 reviews
- and 6 more in the table below
Also mentioned here: beginner riders (9), English riding (8), Western riding (2), pony rides (3), summer camps (5).
Riding lessons in California“Look for Carolyn if you want lessons she is very sweet and the horses are taken care of really well.”
Horse boarding in San Diego
11 of the 24 stables here mention boarding:
- Suncoast Farms per its website
- Southern Breeze per 1 review
- Canyonside Equestrian Center per 5 reviews
- Rancho El Camino Equestrian Horse Boarding and Lessons per its website and 3 reviews
- D and J Stables per its website and 2 reviews
- Flower Hill Farms per its website
- Carmel Creek Ranch per its website and 2 reviews
- Carmel View Ranch • Horse Boarding per 8 reviews
- and 3 more in the table below
Horse boarding in San Diego“To have a horse boarding facility in suburban San Diego located right next to the trails of the Penasquitos Canyon Preserve is amazing.”
Compare San Diego stables
| Stable | Rating | Reviews | Rides | Lessons and programs | Boarding |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Surfside Ranch2225 Hollister St | 4.5★ | 234 | Trail rides, Beach rides, Sunset rides | Lessons, Beginners, Pony rides | — |
| Blanco Brothers Ranch2181 Hollister St | 4.9★ | 105 | Trail rides, Beach rides | Beginners | — |
| Driftwood Ranch2191 Hollister St | 4.6★ | 55 | Trail rides | — | — |
| Suncoast Farms2805 Hollister St | 4.3★ | 48 | — | — | Boarding |
| Southern Breeze1775 Leon Ave | 4.8★ | 40 | Trail rides | Lessons | Boarding |
| S&S Friendly Ranch2105 Hollister St | 5★ | 36 | Trail rides | Good for kids | — |
| Canyonside Equestrian Center12115 Black Mountain Rd #3600 | 4.6★ | 37 | — | Lessons, Summer camps | Boarding |
| Rancho El Camino Equestrian Horse Boarding and Lessons13998 Old El Camino Real | 4.8★ | 25 | Trail rides | Lessons, Beginners, English, Western, Good for kids | Boarding |
| D and J Stables2810 Hollister St | 4.6★ | 19 | Beach rides | Summer camps | Boarding |
| Flower Hill Farms13872 Old El Camino Real | 5★ | 17 | — | Lessons, Beginners, Pony rides, Summer camps, English | Boarding |
| Carmel Creek Ranch11500 Clews Ranch Rd | 4★ | 20 | — | Lessons, English, Western | Boarding |
| San Diego Riding2020 Hollister St | 4.9★ | 15 | Trail rides, Beach rides | Lessons, Beginners, English | — |
| Healing Hands Valley Ranch2180 Monument Rd | 5★ | 14 | — | Lessons | — |
| Carmel View Ranch • Horse Boarding6150 Del Mar Mesa Rd | 4.9★ | 14 | — | Lessons | Boarding |
| South Coast Equestrian5275 Del Mar Mesa Rd | 4.5★ | 13 | Beach rides | Lessons, Pony rides, Summer camps, English | — |
| Egger Ranch1760 Saturn Blvd | 4★ | 12 | Beach rides | — | Boarding |
| French Heritage Equestrian11500 Clews Ranch Rd Ste A | 5★ | 9 | — | Lessons, Beginners, English | — |
| Rancho El Camino Kids Riding School13998 Old El Camino Real | 4.5★ | 8 | — | Lessons, Beginners, Summer camps | — |
| Ridgemar Equestrian Center13872 Old El Camino Real | 5★ | 7 | — | Lessons, Beginners, English | Boarding |
| Horseland San Diego2454 Monument Rd | 4★ | 8 | — | — | — |
| Bravado Farms16622 Rio Vista Rd | 5★ | 3 | — | Lessons, Beginners, English | Boarding |
| Martin Ranch2180 Monument Rd | 5★ | 2 | — | — | — |
| Opus Equinus Farms13985 Old El Camino Real | 5★ | 1 | Trail rides | — | — |
| Equestrian Staging Area12000-, 12124 Black Mountain Rd | 4★ | 1 | — | — | — |
What riders say about San Diego stables
Eileen, Cynthia, and Lara are such kind and welcoming people!! This was my first time riding a horse, and I don’t think it could have gone any better anywhere else. They are very knowledgeable about their horses and also were very generous with their time.
Hands down one of the best horseback riding experiences. Chuy is amazing!!! Horses are well trained and taken care of and not over worked.The ride is spectacular with lots of breath taking views, especially once you hit the beach.
Very clean, spacious, relaxing and safe atmosphere for the horses and to horseback ride.
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 CaliforniaHorseback riding near San Diego
- Santee 1 · 9 mi
- Bonita 7 · 9 mi
- Spring Valley 1 · 12 mi
- El Cajon 3 · 15 mi
- Lakeside 13 · 16 mi
- Poway 17 · 16 mi
- Del Mar 6 · 17 mi
- Rancho Santa Fe 5 · 18 mi
San Diego horseback riding FAQ
- How many riding stables are in San Diego?
- We list 24 stables in San Diego, out of 1,566 stables in 408 cities across California.
- Which San Diego stable ranks first on Google numbers?
- By Google rating times review count, Surfside Ranch comes first, with 4.5★ from 234 reviews. For star rating alone (10+ reviews), S&S Friendly Ranch is highest at 5★ from 36 reviews.
- Where can I go on a guided trail ride in San Diego?
- 8 of the 24 San Diego stables mention guided trail rides, per their reviews or their own websites: Surfside Ranch, Blanco Brothers Ranch, Driftwood Ranch, Southern Breeze and 4 more. Ride lengths and rider rules vary, so ask the stable.
- Where can I take horseback riding lessons in San Diego?
- 14 of the 24 San Diego stables give riding lessons, per their reviews or their own websites: Surfside Ranch, Southern Breeze, Canyonside Equestrian Center, Rancho El Camino Equestrian Horse Boarding and Lessons and 10 more. Ask each about English or Western, private or group, and openings.
- Where can I board a horse in San Diego?
- 11 of the 24 San Diego stables board horses, per their reviews or their own websites: Suncoast Farms, Southern Breeze, Canyonside Equestrian Center, Rancho El Camino Equestrian Horse Boarding and Lessons and 7 more. Compare horse boarding in San Diego.
- Are there pony rides, horse camps or therapeutic riding in San Diego?
- Pony rides: Surfside Ranch, Flower Hill Farms and South Coast Equestrian. Summer camps: Canyonside Equestrian Center, D and J Stables, Flower Hill Farms and 2 more. Each comes from the stable's reviews or its own website.
- Are San Diego 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 San Diego, 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 San Diego have riding stables?
- Santee (1 stable, 9 mi), Bonita (7 stables, 9 mi) and Spring Valley (1 stable, 12 mi).