What an amazing experience we had we rode horses for an hour and a half. The horses were all so…read morebeautiful and well taken care of everyone was so welcoming and helpful during the full experience. Our guide was Jimmy he was so great told us stories and some background of the horses and the ranch. After we went to their bar and had some drinks, they were a 10 out of 10. I would definitely recommend this to anyone looking for some fun or romantic experience. Thank you so much :)

Went horseback riding for a friend's birthday on Saturday and it was wonderful! Driving to the…read moreranch felt like entering a fairytale! The road was filled with streams, shady trees, birdsong, and gorgeous green countryside. We brought produce for the horses to snack on and got to feed them! We did the 1.5 hour trail ride and there were only 4 of us in our group, making it comfortable with fun conversation. It was such a beautiful day and beautiful trail. Our guide was funny and kind, and helpful when some of the horses were going a bit slow (shout out to Tot and 530, the horses!). Every cowboy we encountered were also funny and kind. We truly had a wonderful experience and wish we could've stayed the whole day just hanging out at the ranch!

This trail ride was perhaps the worst I've ever experienced for multiple reasons. Two of the…read moreemployees in particular were so rude, uptight, and condescending. I brought a water bottle attached to a lanyard and both of these employees felt the need to judgmentally ask me if I "really needed that water bottle" and "are you sure that won't fall off?" Of course, the water bottle did fall off. When we got back, the man rudely and unnecessarily remarked "I told you it would fall off." I was paired with a terrible horse who did not follow any of my commands, constantly ate the vegetation, pinned his ears at and would try to bite the other horses for no reason, etc. I have some experience riding horses and I was doing my absolute best with this out-of-control horse. In turn, I was continually being barked at by the guides to "pull up on the reins and release, don't let him eat, kick him, go to the back, catch up to the rest of the group, keep him away from the other horses" etc. In addition, we rode through a very busy freeway overpass with multiple onramps/offramps and cars everywhere. We also passed right next to an active railroad. Of course, a train roared past a mere ten feet away from us. The horses spooked and it was a miracle that no one was thrown off. We were not given any prior warning that we would be riding in the middle of these very dangerous environments. If there was a warning in the waiver, I wouldn't have known because we were so rushed to sign it and had no time to read it. We finally made it to the actual beach and spent a mere 20 minutes on the shore before riding back through the danger zones towards home. I spent the entire ride pissed off, disappointed and feeling unsafe.

Amazing ride, amazing views, went on the sunset beach ride, the sunset was beautiful, horses were…read moreshiny and beautiful, leaders are so nice (: Definitely recommend. I love this place, definitely going back to here! Good for beginners and intermediate!

We had a really nice time at Vino Vaqueros. Our group did the 9am ride, which ended up being a…read moregreat call as the weather was cool and comfortable, and it made the whole experience more enjoyable. Char was our guide, and she struck a good balance of keeping things relaxed while still making sure everyone felt comfortable, especially since a few people in our group hadn't been horseback riding before. I rode Boomer, who was steady and easy to ride, and we appreciated that they gave a simple safety overview before heading out. After the ride, we did a casual tasting of both a red and white wine and then chose a glass of our favorite to hang with. The setting was quiet and pretty, and it felt low-key in the best possible way. One of the dogs Nana even joined us for the ride. Overall, it was a calm, well-paced outing that felt thoughtfully run without being overly structured.

Had a lovely time on our trail ride! Some of the horses were a bit stubborn at times, but whatcha…read moregonna do? Just added some amusement and laughs to the experience hahaha. Our two guides were great and one took plenty of pictures during the ride, which was really nice because we got to have those memories documented without worrying about having our phones out while on horseback. The trail itself was a beautiful view of the springtime flower blooms on the hills. I'd recommend bringing a hat or sunglasses because it can be a bit bright, and there's room for a water bottle in the saddle bags.

DO NOT board here. I cannot even begin to start with the negative treatment Bethel (my 4 year old…read moreAmerican Quarter) received during her stay with Shoreline. The trainer was horrifying, just the meanest lady I have ever met. The 'trails' are actually just public land these people claim to be their's... And wouldn't let me walk alongside my horse on these trails because 'I am not trained for private property'... Two younger women (i'm assuming employees) told me all about the private trails in the first place, which is why I was interested in the facilities to begin with. But yes, they are literally just stealing land from the Shebaily's (aka. More Mesa) and charging you big bucks to do so. Under kept facilities, inhumane treatment. Just the worst

shoreline farms is the best barn i have ever ridden/boarded at! they always take the best care of…read morethe horses and the community there is so great. I have had nothing but good experiences from shoreline farms and i have been riding there for many years

Amber, a great guide and a long ride through beautiful terrain with views of the valley. Perfect…read moretime in the saddle. We will go back for sure. Myself, wife, and two adult daughters.

We had a great experience with Amber riding through the hills! Our horses were wonderful and the…read morescenes were incredible. 10 out of 10! We're looking to going back soon.

Scammed me and many others out of camp in summer of 2024. Came up with many excuses as to why she…read morecouldn't provide us the week camp. I showed up the day it was supposed to begin (earl Warren show grounds) and police were there escorting her off the property. Stay away!!!

Run away! Complete scam and theives. They never scheduled us fir a time to go horseback riding and…read morearchery after we paid the money for the experience and refused ti send the money back after being so aggressive on the phone as I asked for the money back due to the unprovided service. So unpleasant and uncomfortable

I love this place just for spending time with the animals, even though I haven't gone horseback…read moreriding yet. The kids love seeing the horses, goats, llamas, and much more up close. I know it's America and other places might see it as a liability, but I hope they continue to let people come and roam free!

This whole experience with Ojai Valley Trail riding Co has been amazing. Susan was great helping me…read moreschedule our trail ride. Then when we got there we met Dillon. He was our guide but even before that he was great. Super friendly and helpful. We walked around the ranch prior to our ride. All the horses seemed so happy and friendly. They all wanted to chat. The ride was great. Again, Dillon was super helpful on the ride. My son rode Dutch and I rode Mira. Amazing horses. My son cannot stop talking about Dutch. I cannot recommend this company enough.

My fiancé (then boyfriend) surprised me with a sunset beach horseback ride, where he ended up…read moreproposing. Our guide Lukas was great! Friendly and made the experience even more memorable for us. He took a ton of photos without us needing to ask him to and captured a wonderful video of the proposal. We had such a great time and we will definitely be back! Incredible experience.

Pure MAGIC! The sunset ride is a great mix of…read moretrail/orchard scenery and a good amount of beach time! Lukas was our guide and was very helpful- even took a ton of pics for us! He also knew the horses all very well in regards to their personalities. Definitely worth it as a bucket list adventure.

I am an extremely happy customer of Los Padres Outfitters! I had been planning a surprise…read moreengagement for my now-fiancée and wanted to propose during a horseback ride along the beach, something neither of us had ever done before. I spent quite a bit of time researching businesses in the Santa Barbara/Montecito area because I wanted everything to go as smoothly as possible. After reading some mixed reviews elsewhere, I expanded my search and came across Los Padres Outfitters. Their reviews were consistently great, and after experiencing it myself, I completely understand why. Planning a surprise proposal like this involves more than just finding someone to take you on a guided horseback ride. I also needed a photographer and, most importantly, a way to coordinate everything without ruining the surprise. Thankfully, Los Padres offered a package that handled all of it. We had a private guided ride with Shaeli, who was awesome, and they coordinated the photographer as well as another gentleman who helped secretly set everything up on the beach ahead of our arrival. The horses were also great! Rootbeer (Rupert) and Montana were very easy to work with and were a great time on the beach. Having Los Padres manage all of the communication and make sure everyone was on the same page took so much stress out of the planning process. Everything came together perfectly, and it was absolutely worth it to have one business coordinate the entire experience. They helped make an incredibly important moment in our lives feel effortless and unforgettable. I couldn't recommend Los Padres Outfitters enough. If you are thinking of doing horseback ride along the beach, a trail ride, or an engagement. Look no further than this group here, see the photos for yourself of the experience.

Loved this experience. My partner took me for a little anniversary surprise and was unforgettable…read moreadventure! The horses were very calm & comfortable the whole time! The trainers with us were also calm and informative. I never felt unsafe or scared. It drizzled a bit, however, still had a great time! We stopped to have a little picnic that they prepared for us! Overall very professional & great experience