Riding Horseback on the Beach

There are many ways to experience California's natural beauty and the Pacific Ocean provides one of the most exhilarating, exciting adventures to see. Why not see it on horseback, moving faster, swifter, and higher than you can on foot?

Shown in the photo is Salinas River State Beach, part of Monterey Bay's unique coastal dune system--a great spot to ride horseback! The beach is a popular fishing site and also home to many species of birds, including the California brown pelican, red-tailed hawk, American kestrel, western snowy plover and many more. Dogs are not allowed at this location but horses are.

The beach is located one mile south of Moss Landing. Take Potrero Road from Highway 1.

Beaches Permitting Horseback Riding:

Humboldt County

Trinidad State Beach Humboldt County

Mendocino County

Russian Gulch State Park - Mendocino County

Monterey County

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Moss Landing (State Beach) Monterey County
Salinas River State Beach
Zmudowski SB Monterey County

San Luis Obispo County

Oceano Dunes State Beach
Pismo State Beach
Morro Strand (State Beach)

San Mateo County

Montara (State Beach) San Mateo

Sonoma County

Salt Point State Park