The Westerbeke Ranch and Conference Center is tucked away in the hills of Sonoma. It offers fresh and healthy foods and massage services. The ranch has a hot tub and pool.
Right off Highway One and just a little out of town, The Sea Horse and Friendly Acres ranches offer one of the biggest tourist draws of the area. In business since 1963 (coming under new management in 1989), these ranches give quality horseback riding tours from experienced guides. You will ride on one of the most scenic stretches of land in the world. Along the beach or on a trail, the ocean is always in view. Many riders have a chance to see wildlife swimming in its natural habitat (seals, sea lions, dolphins, whales).
A lunch can be provided for the ride and during the summer a horsemanship camp is given in weekly sessions. Check their website for rates and availability (rides can fill up in advance).
The Morning Sun Ranch, located in the Watsonville Hills, offers a horse smarts program to all ages and levels. Since 1988, the school has offered riding lessons in English or Western style and also has a "free lesson" deal for new comers. Other services include full care boarding, as well as horse training and clinics.
Sunset Ranch is located on Beachwood Drive, high up in the Hollywood Hills, under the iconic Hollywood sign. It consists of 52 miles of horseback riding trails in Griffith Park. Services include hourly horse rentals, lunch and dinner rides, lessons and sales. Discount cards for $2 off per hour are available. A single discount card is valid for an entire party. All riders must be at least eight years old and less than 240 pounds. Sunset is also a full boarding facility.