Horseback Riding in Bodega Bay, California

Gaze at the scenic views of the Sonoma Coastline and the Pacific Ocean as you ride high on the back of a handsome horse. Walk or trot your horse on the white sand beach as the sun lowers in the horizon amid a kaleidoscopic display of fiery orange, yellow and red. Enjoy a thrilling guided horseback ride through grassy meadows and coastal dunes, or along lofty mountain tops that offer sweeping coastal scenes. Spend a leisurely day on a real western horse ranch, watching the poetic beauty of horses at work and at play.

The wonderful Chanslor Ranch in Bodega Bay is where all these unforgettable equine memories (and more!) are made. This is a full service working horse ranch with numerous activities for horse lovers of every age and ability. In addition to the guided horseback rides along the picturesque Sonoma Coast, the ranch has many miles of trails that experienced horseback riders can explore on their own.

Guided trail rides are really the best way to explore and enjoy the splendor of the Bodega Bay coastline. Chanslor Ranch offers guided Bodega Bay horseback rides ranging from short 1/2 hour jaunts to longer 1-1/2 hour rides. Their most popular is the "Beach Ride," which follows trails through State Park sand dunes towards the beach and includes a scenic ride up the coast with breathtaking views.

Other Bodega Bay horseback rides offered by Chanslor Ranch are the "Eagle's View," a scenic jaunt along the Sonoma Coast. This one-hour ride is suitable for beginning riders and children; The "Wetlands Ride" is a must for nature lovers, and suitable for beginners and kids. This relaxing half-hour horseback ride puts you up close and personal with nature as you travel through the Wetlands Wildlife Preserve. The "Salmon Creek Ride" is a one-hour Bodega Bay horseback excursion that follows Salmon Creek Canyon and then heads into the hills where views of the coast and western Sonoma County are awe-inspiring.