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Sea Horse Ranch
Experience the beauty of Half Moon Bay on horseback with guided beach and trail rides.
2.8(5 reviews)
Business
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Experience the beauty of Half Moon Bay on horseback with guided beach and trail rides.
Sea Horse Ranch offers scenic horseback riding adventures along the stunning California coast in Half Moon Bay. We provide guided trail and beach rides for riders of all skill levels, with well-cared-for horses and knowledgeable staff. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced rider, enjoy breathtaking ocean views and a memorable outdoor experience. Our ranch focuses on safety, education, and creating lasting memories in a picturesque setting.
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Scenic horseback rides along the Half Moon Bay coastline with ocean views.
Explore local trails on horseback with experienced guides for all skill levels.
Professional photos taken during rides available for purchase as keepsakes.
Customizable riding experiences for individuals, families, or special events.
Learn about horse backgrounds and proper riding techniques from knowledgeable staff.
Not sure where to start about how negative my experience was with Sea Horse Ranch. If I could give zero stars I would but the minimum to review is 1 star. Called the morning of my booking, hours before as I had an issue with my car and would be delayed and did not want the staff to be waiting on me. The lady on the phone moved my booking which I really appreciated. Came to the ranch as soon as the car issue was solved, only to have the gate slammed at me as the lady working at the ranch was in a bad mood and did not want to deal with customers. I drove two hours, called over 11 times and emailed, and when I arrived the lady said the booking was cancelled and that I should have left a voicemail instead of calling or emailing.. how does that make sense. The lady dealt nicely with all the Caucasian clients, I felt she saw me and was racist. Terrible service.
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. You cannot bring bags or phones, so leave them in the car and enjoy the scenery. A photographer takes photos during the ride, and the pictures turned out so nice that I ended up buying mine. I will definitely be bringing friends and family here. Totally worth it, just make sure to check the Half Moon Bay weather before you book.
1 star for the view, 1 star for the cute horses, 0 star for the service. The welcoming and onboarding was rude and confusing. The guide yelled at everyone for not controlling the horse they just met...(so ridiculous. And the guide was super unprofessional- he fell off the horse in front of all of us and apparently the horse was uncomfortable. Their policy forbids you to bring any phone/electronic devices for "safety issue", but apparently they just wanted to sell you pictures with $76 dollars, otherwise you'll have to go home with NO PICTURE AT ALL after spending $300 for 2. The route was decent and my horse Roha was calm and cute, but I won't be back again.
I will NEVER go to Sea Horse Ranch or recommend them because of the treatment to their horses. I have photos and video of a black horse tied so tightly to the roof it couldn’t move! The horses head was 1’ from the roof to his head. His chin was tilted up! The poor horse was being punished bcuz they turn circles, so the caretaker tied theee knots to prevent him or her from turning! I saw this from the road! I pulled over and shouted for help. A man came and frantically undid the three knots, then he went to get the caretaker. He had been napping. He tried to tell me that it was the horse’s fault that the horse twisted the rope and there were no knots, but he lied. I have photos. I have proof on my phone. The other two horses there were standing in their own urine. They only had 3 feet of rope between them and a tree. The horses are tied up for 6 -8 hours a day. There was no water available for them, nor grass or hay. Horses should be able to roam and be in a pasture . I reported them to Animal Control, and waiting for a report of what they did. The first pic is most telling.
Horses were very well taken care of., also very gentle and easy going. Took our reservation same day, and was very accommodating. Our guide was very knowledgeable, kept an eye on us, while also educating us about the horses backgrounds, and what to do and what not to do. Took pictures for us with our phones and was just a very nice man. Will definitely return!!
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