There are over 200 scenic places where you can ride horses throughout the state of California. Some take you along wooded trails in the Sierra foothills, and others guide you through redwood forests that are dark, cool, and too beautiful for words.

One of the most romanticized places to ride horseback is the beach. All along the California coast there are horseback riding adventures that allow day visitors to experience a one hour to half day ride. Are you ready to mount that “stallion” or pretty pony, let the ocean breeze blow through your hair and on your skin, and ride like the wind? Get going!

Among the places you can rent a horse and ride are Malibu Lagoon State Beach, Pismo State Beach, Salinas River State Beach, Half Moon Bay, and many more!