We stopped by to inquire about the horseback riding. We were met by Caitlyn(spelling?) and she was extremely kind and knowledgeable. She was excited and happy to tell us about the rescued animals and the ranch in general. We will definitely book a ride next time we are in town based on our initial impression here! read more

This place was great! Our guide Allie was amazing!! I've grown up riding and haven't been on a horse in 17 years. My dad has ridden a little too but, my husband and two boys have never been riding and this couldn't have been a better first experience. My 14 year told us he wants to learn how to ride. Thank you Chanslor Ranch for bringing back memories for me and making my family's first time riding the best experience EVER! read more

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Had an amazing trail ride. Rained heavily the night before, thus, our guides, Rene and Jeff, did their best to keep us safe on muddy trails and still show us amazing views of the property and ocean. My two young children had a blast as well. One of their horses kept grazing (who could blame the horse, the grass was extremely lush). However, this started to make my girl a bit uncomfortable. Rene calmed her down quickly and ponied her horse the rest of the way. Rene was extremely accommodating and both, she and Jeff, made sure we had a great ride. I would highly recommend this location, especially if riding with children. read more

Our annual family reunion was enhanced by the horse riding experience at the Chanslor Ranch in Bodega Bay. Cheyenne, JC and Renee were excellent and informed employees and we enjoyed our Eagle View guided ride with them. We would definitely recommend Chanslor Ranch for first time riders and those with more experience will enjoy it as well. read more

Went recently on the Eagle View Trail and was really amazed by the gorgeous views! Cheyenne was our guide and was very helpful! I don't ride horses that much but she explained everything perfectly and helped me out so much. Felt really comfortable/safe on the horse. Would highly recommend. read more

Our amazing guide is named Cheyenne! She was so sweet and informative!! We did the Eagle View Trail and it was absolutely incredible!!!! The views were magically. We saw everything along the trail ride. All the horse on our group were so well behaved and sweet! I would absolutely go again, bring all my family and friends along too. It is worth it. read more

Been here few years back - talked to someone over the phone last week for horseback riding and renting one of their one room/buildings by the pond for camping. Lady on the phone said to make reservations on air BNB for camping, but horseback riding between 8:00 a 5:00 didn't required reservation. We decided to go there and arrived at 3:55pm - waited few min by the office for some lady to say they only do rides between 8:00 - 4:00 and her staff's been there all day and that they are tired. Left at 4:02 and never going back. read more

For our wedding anniversary my husband booked a room with an ocean view at Chanslor Ranch. The service was superb. The accommodations were comfortable, clean and perfectly appointed. This is not a glitz and glamor stay, it's down home on a working ranch. Loved it!!!! We booked an ocean trail horse ride and it was better than expected. Safe, fun and invigorating. Knowledgable and friendly horse handlers. Best weekend ever! read more

Chanslor Ranch - Guest Houses Near Me - Bodega Bay, California

Great experience. Dress in layers cause it can get windy out there. Our guide Taylor made the trip very easy for two people who haven't been on a horse in over 15 years. Lots of fun and the views were awesome. Definitely going to make my way out there again soon! Thank you Taylor and Chanslor Ranch for the memorable ride along the beach. read more

Chanslor Ranch - Guest Houses Near Me - Bodega Bay, California

I had reservations elsewhere this busy holiday weekend. Upon arrival I was turned away due to my coach size---even though I gave that info on the phone while making my reservation. I was bummed! I was determined to go camping still. A light bulb went off!! Chanslor Ranch came to mind. I looked for info on the web, with little luck. (I hear they are working on a web site, newer ownership) I decided to call, hoping to find a spot to camp. I got ahold of a very nice and helpful lady named Cathy, she told me to come on out they would make room for me. I asked if she was squeezing my in like a sardine and she promised me I would have plenty of room and a view. Yay! We arrived at Chanslor Ranch and was greeted by Donnie. What a terrific guy! He helped my husband get situated. Now that's service! I even ended up staying an extra night. Rest rooms were pretty clean and always had TP and PT. I can't speak for the horse rides or the little rooms they rent. From observation, it was all run very well. I look forward to camping here again soon. Thanks Donnie and Kathy for a great weekend. read more

Chanslor Ranch - Camping at Chanslor Ranch Memorial Day Weekend. - Guest Houses Near Me - Bodega Bay, California

My girlfriend and I were taken on a private beach ride by pinky (Linda sue) and it was absolutely amazing! The horses did great and Linda did an amazing job as a guide, it made my significant others vacation and we will be coming back! I couldn't recommend this ranch more! the private beach ride was a must! read more

Chanslor Ranch - Guest Houses Near Me - Bodega Bay, California

Did a horseback ride great and it was great. Very nice laid back people. It was not crowded and the barn had wifi which is cool!

Had the most incredible experience horseback riding at Chanslor Ranch. We did the hour ride with our trail guide Devon. She was super friendly and everything went smooth. The horses were perfect and were matched to us with our skill level. Most amazing views and we took lots of pictures. This is a memory I will have forever and would highly recommend this place!!! I felt very comfortable and would love to go back. read more

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It had been several years since my sister and niece had been horseback riding, so we made reservations and rode today at Chancellor Ranch. We had a great time. Tina is super sweet, JC, our guide was friendly, knowledgeable and helpful, and Rainy adjusted my stirrups perfectly! Took a beautiful trail ride through the hills over Bodega Bay. The horses were well behaved and obviously very well cared for. We will be going back! read more

We had a great ride today on the beach, thank you for fitting us in! Our guides Catalina and Rainy were awesome. We will come again. Please forward the pics if possible. read more

We stayed at one of the campsites (Red Tail Point) and it was delightful! It had everything we needed and best of all amazing views. We also did the horseback ride to the beach and it was wonderful! Charles and Anyel were our guides, they were so great, very sweet and helpful. They made us beginners feel comfortable and were very attentive, we highly recommend them. We had a wonderful time and it made for a great memory for our anniversary. read more

Its was a fabulous, exciting experiences for all our kids. Aged 9, 15, &16. Our guides Angel and Allie were very kind and VERY knowledgeable of their jobs as trail leaders.thank you so much We definitely will be back. read more

Chanslor Ranch - Oria 9yrs.old. riding on a wonderful horse named Kalua. - Guest Houses Near Me - Bodega Bay, California

The staff was incredibly friendly and accommodating, but this place really isn't worth the price. I stayed in the Tree Frog tent, which has parking and is nearest the bathrooms and office. It still felt private and quiet, though, with the exception of some late-night drivers on the road to the campsites. But here's the bad stuff... The bathrooms aren't very clean. Some mold on the bottom of the shower door and hair in the drain. There's only one hook and no shelves. You can't flush toilet paper so there's a covered plastic trash can for it. The lighting isn't great. No fans. There seem to be only two bathrooms. I was there at an off-time so I never had to wait for a bathroom, but that's not nearly enough bathrooms for the ranch at even moderately busy time. The whole bathroom experience is sort of gross. There's some firewood at the campsite but you'll probably need to gather more near the office. There isn't really any kindling, but another review mentioned that so I knew to bring my own. The fire pit was nice and deep, but the grill provided was too small to fit on top so you couldn't use it for cooking. There were no tongs or pokers. I tried the wood stove but couldn't make it work (probably my fault, but there was a packet of "firestarter as seen on Shark Tank" that was totally worthless, and a tiny packet of matches). The stove had some weird parts, like a faucet thing, but there were no instructions. I thought they advertised wifi, but it only works near the office. My tent was really close to the office but the wifi signal was too weak to use. My T-mobile cell phone worked but I was told most cell phone services don't. The electricity in the tent is battery-powered and not long-lasting. If you have something you really need plugged in, you should ask about it before you reserve. They give you a couple of battery lanterns which work fine, and you can charge your phone and laptop with the battery, but otherwise you can only plug in an electric kettle or something you only need for a couple of hours. Which leads me to: They advertise coffee and tea. There was a single tea packet and no coffee, but I didn't care because I brought my own tea. The thing is, there's no electric kettle. So you have to wake up, start a fire, boil some water, and then make your own coffee or tea. They don't seem to understand that the most important part of that equation is the hot water. If you're camping, you can bring your own coffee or tea! All you need is a kettle you can plug in! Another ridiculous item they provide is a wine bucket, but no ice. It looks glamorous in photos but it's basically useless. They do provide a large jug of water that is easy to use, though -- it was like having running water. There are cups and glasses, but no silverware or plates. (As one reviewer said, it *is* camping after all.) They do provide bathroom towels, hand towels, and washcloths. The bed doesn't have a headboard like it shows in the photos, so you can't sit up in bed and read or talk. That's annoying because the pillows keep falling behind the bed. The nightstands are just orange crates, so they're too small and too short. They should replace those with small tables. There are a couple of hooks (one was directly over the center of the bed, which I thought was odd) and only one small side table that already had a bunch of stuff on it. So there's no place to put anything unless you leave it outside on the picnic table. The setup is just really inconvenient. The photos show a bed with a headboard, a fluffy white comforter, and huge pillows, as well as a vintage mirror and colorful banners. Well, in truth the bedspread is a motel-room print, the pillows are small, there's no mirror or headboard, and the banner is kind of faded. The bed was super comfortable and warm, though. The bed linens didn't feel super soft (they advertise egyptian cotton), but they were fine. The only thing is, they're washed in something that smells really strong. Like scented bleach. The smell got all over our backpacks and we could still smell it at home. I honestly have no idea why they charge an extra $50 per night for a dog. The only possible thing the dog could affect is the bedspread, which I doubt they wash each time unless it's visibly dirty. I could understand a $25 flat fee, but $50 a night for what is basically a floor and a bed seems crazy. The site itself isn't that pretty. There was an old crushed beer can onsite, and it's basically weeds that are mown down. But in the distance you can see the ocean and the stars were gorgeous. There's still a little light pollution from the office lights that are on all night, but it's dark enough to see the stars well. As for hikes, it's not a pretty wilderness. Mostly scrub grass, swampy areas, and some poison oak. We drove to some nice cliff beaches. There's no cafe onsite, and most local cafes don't open early or have wifi. Unless you really want to camp, there are hotels at similar prices. read more

We have camped before here. Thought we would try the fancy ocean view ranch room. HUGE mistake! So filthy and unkempt. I really cannot believe health dept hasn't been in to shut down. Fire pit right next to pig pen. Shit smell all night. Horrid room with rat feces all over. No showering or, well, you'll see. Refund!!! Don't stay here! read more

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Went on a private beach ride....was amazing! Best day ever! Nice horses and staff.......!

Best time ever! Never been on a horse. My daughter and I felt safe - we were in control of the horses - one hour trail ride with a great guide Gina. Beautiful views of the bay. We even saw a red tail hawks and alpacas - we Road Jake and Daisy FYI - I'd go back for sure read more

LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this place. I've been coming here for years. I've ridden every ride on the menu and none of them disappoint. Friendly staff, Beautiful well taken care of Horses and the views are to die for. I've never had a bad experience. Devin is the best ! We love her! I wish I lived closer to visit more!!! read more

Chanslor Ranch - Guest Houses Near Me - Bodega Bay, California

I LOVED this place. Everyone was so professional and friendly. We had a group of 8 teenagers and they loved every moment of the tour. The horses seemed to be loved and well taken care of. I would recommend this place to anyone. We will definitely come again! read more

We had a wonderful time this morning riding horses in the west lands. It was amazingly beautiful. My 6 year old daughter was on Red, I was on Buddy and my mother in law was on Danny and boy were they perfect. The staff was super friendly and so patient with with my daughter. My family camps in Bodega Bay every year and we will come back here every year to ride horses. read more

I got to be a cowgirl for a day...and loved it! We went horseback riding through sand dunes and onto an almost people-less beach. The trot of the horse made me want to giddyup. The views of the ocean along the coast were awe-inspiring. The sound of the waves crashing against the surf was relaxing. Since this was a beach ride, we were only on asphalt for probably 30 seconds. But the clomping of the horseshoes against the asphalt got me all wild...I had to restrain myself from yelling repeatedly "I'm a cowgirl, yeah I'm a cowgirl...giddyup!" The wranglers were great, the horses were healthy and cared for, so whatcha waiting for...go giddyup! P.S. I think I know where I should retire. On a horse ranch next to the ocean. I'm meant for this life. read more

My aunt & uncle were driving their 40ft RV across the country and we recommended this location to them because we love to camp at Wrights Beach, which is very close, but they don't take 40 ft RV's. After several attempts to contact them by leaving messages and emails they were able to make reservations for mid April. Imagine their surprise when they drove up to Chanslors "Guest" Ranch only to have the person there say "Sorry, but we no longer take large RV"!!! But, we have a reservation!!!! Sorry, the large RV's ruin our grass. Can you imagine? I have reservations and am turned away, when they knew the size of the RV when I made the reservation. I would highly suggest NOT staying at this location. There are several other accommodating options in the area. read more

If you want to actually ride rather than walk behind a bored guide, this is the place to go. I took my 17 year old daughter this week and we got to actually run the horses on the beach, which is the exact experience we were looking for. Highly recommended! read more

My friend Lisa is Ms. Adventurous. She enrolled us in trapezing class once and for her birthday, we had a double date up at Chanslor Ranch for a one and a half hour horseback ride to the beach. Romantic, huh? We drove 1.5 hours up 101 to Petaluma and down Bodega to Bodega Bay. Found the ranch relatively easily, pulled up and since we were early, we just hung out at the barn and whiffed up the good ole country air. It cost $70 for this ride and we mounted up on horses. I had never done it before and yes, I was slightly apprehensive about getting on a horse. I had Honey, who loves to follow the leader. Fortunately I was right behind the leader and I was lucky to have a horse who mimicked every single step. You hold the reins and if you want to go right you pull it to the right and left for the left. You pull back to stop. Fortunately Honey followed Lucas almost to a tee, so I didn't have to worry too much about the reins. It was a beautiful ride, but definitely recommend long pants. You go over a lot of bushes and there are branches that stick out. I also recommend stretching before you get on a horse, because we were all sore afterwards on our rear ends and knees!! Our guide, Nance, was great and did a good job watching over us. We even trotted for a bit, which was kind of scary but fun at the same time. A definite must-do! read more

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Better than ever. I had visited for rides a few times since the 90's. Returned this weekend for my child to experience his first ride. Devon was helpful in setting up our ride. Our guide (Annabelle) was knowledgeable and friendly. We did the Eagle View trail and the ocean views were incredible as we saw Llamas and Yaks. Cannot wait to return as the Ranch is friendlier than ever and the horses seem happy. Def worth a visit. read more

Went here for my husband birthday & did a private beach ride . The guide we had was amazing & very friendly. She gave us some recommendations for dinner. Will be back for sure! read more

Had an incredible weekend camping at Chanslor Ranch. I have lived in Sonoma County for over 40 years, passed by this place a million times but never stopped here. I'm a single, middle-aged, woman and I recently bought a small trailer and wanted to take it somewhere close to home for the maiden voyage. Was pleasantly surprised with Chanclor Ranch! Reservations were super simple, the staff is amazing and so accommodating! When we arrived, the camp Host (Donnie) came out to greet us and help us set up. I was there with my trailer and my adult son, daughter in law, and their 2 boys with theirs. The sites were huge and with full hookups. Donnie spent a fair amount of time helping set up both campers for maximum views of the coastline. Turns out Donnie is a total gem! His help and wit were extremely valuable and made our stay so much fun! He even teased us with 3 scorpions he had in a bucket. The boys loved it! We pretty much had the campground to ourselves on Friday night but the place filled up like crazy on Saturday. Apparently when the state park fills up, people are desperate for a campsite and many look to this place for the night. Donnie and his wife were so awesome to get the tired families off the road and next to a roaring campfire in no time at all. The restrooms were very clean with plenty of hot water for showers. There is an overflow restroom in the barn. My only suggestion would be to add another restroom or two that does not include a shower in it because that seemed to keep the lines long for people that were waiting for the toilet only. The facilities are obviously new and well tended. Seems like there's a camping spot for everyone's needs, plenty of tent areas and of course the trailer sites with hook ups. The horse riding is run by a separate company and I took my oldest grandson for the hour ride around the property. Excellent time for us too! Can't say enough how helpful Donnie and his wife were... He even came by and helped me hookup my trailer making it super easy for me... He's an asset to the ranch that's for sure! I will definitely be staying there again, the price is right, the distance is super easy, and I know if I run into any trouble, the best camp host is there to help! read more

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My wife and I took a short belated honeymoon and she was a long time horse back rider. Me, never been on one :) But I wanted to... She booked a surprise trip up to Bodega Bay and a visit to Chanslor Ranch for a private ride. When we got there it was so beautiful. After signing in we met our guide Brite (I hope that you you spell it.) She introduce us to our horses (Ugg and Roscoe) took me over to get saddled up and then after a few quick instructions we were off!!! All I have to say that this was the best time ever, we rode for about 90 minutes, stopped took some pictures and had a blast. I would only recommend that you remember your sun screen ;) Even with cloud cover you can get cooked. Bottom line... WE WILL BE BACK! read more

I took my wife to Chanslor Ranch for her birthday as she really wanted to ride a horse on the beach. Our guides Jocelyn and Jesus (thank you both) were so nice, helpful and fun as they lead us through the dunes to the beach. We can't wait to come back again and ride and maybe do some glamping too! read more

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We called in the morning and arranged for a trail ride for two adults and two kids. The service on the phone and at the stable was impressive. Our entire family (mostly beginniner level) had a fabulous experience and will come back to this ranch whenever possible. The trail guides were friendly and helpful. They took great pictures of us and we have fond memories. Thanks! read more

We did the Chanslor Ranch beach ride back in 2009, and had a lot of fun. It was the first time either my girlfriend or I had been on a horse in over 20 years, but the staff made things easy and comfortable for us, and the horses were pretty mellow. As it turned out, we were the only ones doing the beach ride, so we basically got a private ride for the cost of a group ride, which allowed us to chat more with the guide. Once we were comfortable, she had us bring the horses to a trot several times, which was pretty cool (but a little strenuous trying not to bounce in the saddle). Even though it was a foggy day, it lifted enough for us to get some nice views, and an hour and a half was the perfect amount of time to ride. read more

Went to go on a ride with a gift certificate that was purchased 3 months before the new owner purchased the ranch and they would not honor the gift certificate. The owner was VERY rude and while we attempted to talk to her over the phone (she is on vacation in Hawaii) she informed us that she "can't feed her horses on somebody else's gift certificate." The ONLY thing that changed from the time the certificate was purchased to today is the owners name. They use the same horses, name, trail ride names, logo, etc. Very rude and unprofessional. I highly recommend taking your business to a more professional company. After posting my review here and on FB I was verbally attacked by the operators boyfriend. Here is an example of this companies professionalism: The ranch name has been the same for a very long time. The stable operator has not. The previous operator chose to use the ranch name, the current operation is Horse N Around Trail Rides. They provide trail rides both on the ranch as well as off-site. Clearly you are mistaken because in your own picture the telephone #s are different. Make all the impact you want sweetheart, positive or negative. I can assure you they neither need nor want business from customers like you. Another example: For the main ranch/accommodations it is unchanged. For the stables it is different. I wasn't defending her, I was just pointing out that you're not being very rational. Fortunately, trash like you rarely makes it out of the dumpster to attempt interrupting her very successful business. read more

Had a very good experience here. It was mine and my husband's first time riding horses and the folks here were understanding and made us comfortable. It was the 2 of us and another single gentleman on our ride, plus the guide made 4 people. We had a very nice 75 minute ride on the Salmon Creek Trail. The horses were all very nice and cooperative as well. The only tough part about this, and perhaps about any horse guided tour, is that there isn't much guiding. We really didn't learn anything about where we were or what we were looking at. This may not be the fault of our guide, but rather just the way it has to be when everyone is in a line and the guide is at the front. Can't exactly talk to the group or explain anything. So it was a quiet and peaceful ride, and we very much enjoyed it. Plus we did pull over at one point and the guide took some pictures of us on the horses. I would recommend it for beginners or people looking for a different type of activity. read more

We took our kids here (ages 9, 11, & 15) and we went on the beach ride! It was amazing! The trail was beautiful! We each had to guide our own horse, which was a lot of fun! We have very little experience with horses & our guide (Danny) did an awesome job of helping us & teaching us how to guide our horse. This was the highlight of our trip & I highly recommend the beach ride to families & couples! Everyone was very friendly! We will be back!! Thank you for a wonderful experience! My kids are still talking about their horses!! read more

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We went out on the Salmon Creek Trail horseback riding and had a blast! Our guide was super knowledgeable as well as kind and patient. We are both beginner riders and the horses were friendly so there was not much to fear there! The trail ride was gorgeous and we would both recommend it to anyone in the area! read more

We had an amazing afternoon of riding on the beach and dunes in Bodega Bay! Devin got us checked in, she was friendly and made sure we got just the right horses for our ability. Anyel was our guide, she was knowledgeable, informative, fun and very engaging. Our horses were not only beautiful, but well trained, healthy and spirited. If you're in Bodega Bay do yourself favor and take in this incredible activity. read more