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    Double J Ranch

    5.0 (12 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Feeding time!

    What a great place to let children get to know horses! On Mondays, Double J Ranch invites kids to sign up for The Good Alibi Club. They show the kids how to brush and feed the rescue horses and get to know about them. They learn the names of the different tack and how to measure out supplements to feed the rescues' different dietary needs. If the kids stay interested and keep coming back to learn they get taught more, such as how to lead a horse. My son stuck with it and showed dedication in learning the ropes and he rode a horse for his first time this week. He was thrilled to be lead around the arena and taught how to maneuver. Since they're a non-profit with a good cause you can give donations through their website. They never ask for donations though which is nice to not feel pressured. Their main goal seems to be helping horses and helping children learn about them. They are totally awesome! They also give lessons! Such a great place!

    George C.

    My daughter (7yo) has been getting her horsemanship lessons at Double J for more than two months now. Joe and Arlene are friendly and professional, but also stern in their teachings. I especially appreciate letting the little one learn from her mistakes and getting hands-on with all horsemanship activities, where a modern parent like me often gets too involved in what she should already be doing on her own. The little one's face has been covered behind the mask due to the pandemic. Only recently we start to feel more comfortable removing the masks given the distance and vaccinations. I can see her smiling side to side the entire hour, whether she was cleaning the hoofs, putting on/off equipment, instructing the horse with a lunge whip, or riding the horse. Even with just an hour a week, I have seen tremendous improvement in her confidence and communication presence. The horses are all well taken care of and the equipment is clean. I frequently see the horses eating, napping, or just wandering around the ranch. These magnificent beasts are friendly and I get to interact with them while waiting for the little one to finish up her lessons. All around a great experience and I would recommend anyone to start learning horsemanship with Double J.

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    Sun Valley Equestrian

    Sun Valley Equestrian

    5.0
    (8 reviews)

    We love this place! My daughter has been taking lessons here for a few months and I couldn't say…read moreenough nice things about this place. Diane and my daughter's instructor Kailey have been such a huge part of my daughter's healing and happiness. I do believe that horses provide therapy and this has seriously been life-changing for my daughter. In the short amount of time, she has learned so much about riding, horsemanship, and has a real passion to keep learning and going far in the sport. I haven't seen her so passionate about anything like this in a long time. They really take the time necessary to train each person on every aspect of horses and horse riding. It's beautiful to watch and I love having my daughter come home and tell me all of the things that she's learning. It's hard work but the feeling of accomplishment is like nothing you can imagine. I have seen several of the instructors and every single one of them is very positive and uplifting and I am not used to that because in the past when we have been around riding instructors, I have noticed that there has been a lot of negativity. Not at Sun Valley equestrian - it's all about positive energy and loving what you do. I just can't thank them enough for the impact they are making in my daughters life.

    I board my gelding at Sun Valley Equestrian and couldn't be happier. There is a wonderful arena to…read moreride in with beautiful scenery surrounding you. I've seen many riding academies and Sun Valley is one of the best out there. They have several different trainers to bring out the best in you and your horse. They are able to cater to beginning riders as well as advanced riders for lessons, schooling shows, etc. Their students are taught all aspects of horsemanship so they understand safety as well as a bond with the horse they are riding. The trainers are knowledgeable, friendly and always willing to give a helping hand if you need it. The trainers are highly skilled and each have their own specialty. There is a multitude of knowledge and years of experience in this barn. The owner, Diane, is a great business woman who cares about her staff, students, horses and her boarders. This is a rare thing to find. Her business is truly an equestrian family!

    Coastside Trail Rides

    Coastside Trail Rides

    4.7
    (15 reviews)

    Just finished a trail ride with David and his team. So much fun! David was very gracious with my…read morelast minute call. He did not make any promises but said he'd call me right back to let me know either way. He fit us in and we had a great time. Horses are well taken care of, they are healthy and not overworked. Trails were fun, views are beautiful and the guides are exceptional. This will be added to our local fun things to do list! We had a blast.

    Company no-showed 2x in one day!…read more We had a 12 pm horse ride confirmed with several reminders via texts and email. Our party showed up 30 minutes before the expect time, as instructed. There was no one there. I called the company. Brenda answered. I stated that our party is at the gate and waiting for a member or further instructions. She insisted that there was no booking for 12 pm. I had several confirmations, including an email. I had a difficult time trying to explain this as she kept insisting that there was no booking . I could not get a word in. When i tried to state my case, I was told that I was interrupting and was persistent about the booking mistake as though we were at fault. She gave us the option of rebooking. Since we were from out of town and had driven a distance, we said that 2 pm same-day would be okay. And that we would be back. She recommended a couple of areas to see, which we appreciated. We came back before 2 pm. No one was there. Called 3x, left voicemails, sent an email, sent a text. No answer until perhaps 2:45 pm with a text stating that a text-notification was sent. When I reviewed the text, it stated that we can reschedule or get a refund. However, it made no reference to what needed to be rescheduled: the 12 pm reservation (which was already rescheduled) or the 2 pm reservation. There was no further explanation. No apology for a second same-day cancellation. I understand if an emergency situation arises. But the least they could do was communicate BOTH of the cancellations better and more clearly. Answering phone calls would have also been a good business model. Several calls, voicemail, an email, texts from a customer only to be deflected. The owner needs to take accountability. I do not appreciate the gaslighting.

    Sea Horse Ranch

    Sea Horse Ranch

    3.2
    (604 reviews)

    Went here as a gift and we had a lovely time. I'm an advanced rider and my partner came who is a…read morebeginner, and the guides were super helpful providing him advice on saddle and rein position, etc. Similarly, they did a good job helping others who were not taking instructions very well. I see others on yelp have criticized this business for this very thing, but I suspect that people are upset bc they don't take constructive criticism well- these guides are giving instructions to keep the horses and humans safe we would definitely come back, the views are magnificent!

    I am finally speaking up about my experience in hopes that no other person or child experiences…read morewhat I did. The ride was beautiful and the weather was gorgeous. The horse I rode was an angel. BUT the ride almost didn't happen for me. Why? Because one one of the workers abused me by yelling at me in a loud, condescending, and absolutely terrifying way that left me with fright, anger, and tears in my eyes that I had to hide behind my sunglasses so that my daughter and her cousin wouldn't see. It was infuriating and 3 months later I am still a bit distraught. It was my very first time EVER on a horse and still to this day I am not totally sure what I did wrong which prompted the worker to abuse me but I assure you I did nothing intentionally bad. Perhaps I pulled the reigns too far back. I am not sure and there was a language barrier as well so I did ask "what?" and had some confusion as to what he wanted me to do or not to do. I do not remember the worker's name. But I will never forget the anger, rage, and terror he spewed toward me. My cousin after the ride even told me he heard him yell at me. Whatever I did "wrong" there was no justification to be treated the way I did by this person. And for this I will never go back to this place nor will my child. The feeling I experienced after getting berated all the while trying to navigate a whole new feeling and experience of being on a horse for the FIRST time was overwhelming to say the least. I almost quit right there but I did not want to take away from my child's or family's experience. I also had looked forward to this adventure as I had gone through cancer treatment prior and what better way to celebrate than to ride a beautiful horse on beautiful Half Moon Bay...? THANK GOD there was another worker who was an absolute joy full of smiles and KIND who helped ease my angst and made the experience enjoyable. I'm glad I did it and completed it but BOY what a horrible horrible start. I hope this company takes a look at their workers and re-evaluates them because I will never return or suggest this place to anyone. I can NOT imagine if the person who yelled at me yelled at another person who was more vulnerable than I OR at a child god forbid. THIS is why I am finally writing something. I just had my family that went on the ride visit me recently and we were talking about the incident and my cousin's wife said ..."you know what, leave the review..what if that person treats a child like that in the future?" And so here I am letting people know that there is a worker out there who is totally completely out of line. I understand safety first BUT this was NOT the way in which to handle a situation not in dire need. The horse was at a standstill. I did not yank or do anything abrupt or out of line to warrant the horrid behavior spewed toward me. Even If the situation was dire or dangerous there should have been a totally different way to approach it. He ruined a part of a very meaningful experience. However, I'm glad I found the strength to go on and persevere and create memories with my family. The ride was in November 2025.

    Lessons With Denise

    Lessons With Denise

    4.4
    (9 reviews)

    Denise has been very helpful to me in taking care of my horse. She is conscientious about making…read moresure my horse is well cared for and I have come to trust her advice even though I have a lot of experience around horses myself. I believe she shares a wealth of good knowledgeable about horses and equestrian skills to her students.

    I am so grateful I found Denise. Her lessons are exactly what I had always been looking for. I have…read morebeen taking lessons with Denise and her horse Lobo for nearly a year now. As background - I am a complete beginner rider. Denise is an incredibly knowledgable and experienced instructor who is also patient, trustworthy, and teaches important foundational riding and horsemanship from the ground up. Along with her knowledge, she has a very realistic/no BS approach to the way she teaches. She tells you how it is and will always point out improvements in a supportive and constructive way. All her lessons build upon each other and focus on important skills like balance, general groundwork, reining, communication, having a good seat, and of course riding at various gaits. Denise teaches practical skills of how to be around horses and know what to do in different situations. She also focuses on safety first for both the horse and rider at all times. I also love how comprehensive her lessons are. She teaches how to groom and tack up a horse along with riding, which only makes the experience feel more realistic and complete. Denise is also very responsive and is able to work with you when it comes to scheduling, which I appreciate so much. My riding lessons are one of the very few places in my life where I truly shut off from everything and am completely immersed in the moment. My mind doesn't trail off, but rather is focused on Denise and riding. It's an incredible feeling that not much else compares to. I absolutely love going to my lessons every week. Thanks for the amazing experience Denise! I'm looking forward to more

    HI Point Montara Lighthouse Hostel

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    4.2
    (89 reviews)

    Great non-profit hostel. The grounds are so beautiful, and the scenery is sublime. The staff was…read morehelpful, and love the kitchen (bring your own food) and common areas with games. A few small complaints - the bathroom sink required holding the lever down (annoying - had to turn on the shower to wash my face), and no USB port or power outlet near each bed like some other hostels, although they do have a power outlet in the room, and wifi. While you're in the area, check out Fitzgerald Marine Reserve during low tide to see the sea critters, and walk the Devil's Slide Trail. If you're new to hostels, google "tips for staying in a hostel". It's not a hotel.

    I was going to chalk my experience up to just a grumpy old lady but after chatting with another…read moregroup who went in after us I'm going to change that to grumpy old racist lady I proposed to my girlfriend down the street from here and we came here to take some pictures with the lighthouse, upon passing the gate we were almost immediately approached by this grumpy old lady. Huffing and puffing yelling at us that this is a private property. I (VERY NICELY) told her that we were under the impression that there was an easement to the beach (which is true), she then goes to say that we didn't sign the digital waiver at the door, ok fair enough, I immediately tell her that we will go right away back up to the gate and sign the waiver. She then proceeds to yell at us about how we are not allowed to do professional photoshoots, okay lady I get that maybe I do look like a model (especially compared to her) but some friends with a camera isn't a professional photoshoot. I once again, nicely explain to her that I just proposed and we're just trying to get a few pics of the location and we will go sign the waiver right away. She proceeds once again to repeat herself about the waivers which I don't understand because I already said we would go sign it right away and her talking is actually what is preventing from us from going to sign the waivers. She then ironically says "it's unfortunate that this is what you will remember from your engagement day" like what?! LADY if you know you're ruining our day why are you doing this? but fear not it did not ruin our day because I will not let some old hag ruin my day so I once again tell her we will go sign the waivers, she then has the balls to tell me that "this is a non-profit, there is a donation box at the door" ok PAUSE I would be MORE than happy to donate $50, even $100 to your location but not after the way you just treated us. We end up walking back up to the gate to sign the waivers and run into another couple making their way down the hill. I jokingly told them to make sure they signed the waiver or they would get yelled at to which they told me they didn't and proceeded down the hill. We ended up running into them at the parking lot again and they told us that they lady gave them no trouble even though they didn't sign the waiver. I jokingly said to them it's probably because of race (we are asian, they were Caucasian) to which they replied that they really may have been the case because they had no trouble at all. It's unfortunate such a beautiful location is run by such an old grumpy lady. I 100% own it that we should have signed the waiver upon entry but if rules exist they should apply to everyone regardless or age/race/gender/etc.. and on top of that once I already told her we would go sign the waivers she could have easily sent us about our way but I can't imagine why she felt the need to continuously lecture and yell at us.

    Double J Ranch - horsebackriding - Updated June 2026

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