North Peak Equestrian

(2 reviews)

0.7 mi

Bryerly Review. I…read morekeep pinching myself in order to believe that we have these majestic animals so close to home. When my husband & I went for our first meditation session we were warmly received by Anne and introduced to a few of the horses after which we watched the sun at this charming ranch. I love coming here and can't wait to spend more with these healing animals.

Today was my daughter's last day before starting Kindergarten and I wanted to take her to real farm…read morewhere she can see some chickens and maybe pick some vegetables. We arrived at Bryerly Farms and it was nothing like we expected (not a farm in the traditional sense) BUT it more than made up for it in hospitality and the majestic horses we got to meet - most of which were wild rescue horses. Anne was so warm, very patient with my daughter and her one thousand questions about farm life and she introduced us to all the beautiful horses and ponies by name! On our way home, my daughter kept saying their names and how she wants to take riding lessons with one of the ponies. We're looking forward to going back soon , as we've been invited for an Autumn party and to pick prickly pears :)

Nice day at Bryerly Farms!

Horse and rider

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Big Barn

Sunny Hill Farm

(1 review)

1.0 mi

I was only at Sunny Hill for about two months because I am moving to San Diego, but it would be…read moredifficult to imagine a better place to board during my layover. The large jumping arena, the small covered dressage court and the full sized mirrored dressage court and lunging arena are groomed and watered every day, sometimes twice a day. They have an aggressive fly prevention system and haul off all manure. There are hardly any flies and you don't leave the barn covered in dust, which is rare on the west coast. When I was at Sunny Hill, most barns on their road had between 7-10 cases of pigeon fever, Sunny Hill had none. Jennifer the owner, goes above and beyond in horse care. They will even feed your horse out of a slow feeding hay bag so he can eat at a more natural rate throughout the day. Top quality care, pristine boutique facility, oh and did I mention you can ride a short distance to Mt. Diablo trails? Not bad..

Nice covered dressage arena.

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De Vito Equestrian Center

4.8

(5 reviews)

1.5 mi

Lisa DeVito is a wonderful horsewoman who has a beautiful facility with great care for the horses…read moreand people who board their horses or lease a horse. It's comfortable for horses and people. I've known Lisa for the past 25 years and you could not find a more generous and giving person. She really loves horses and is especially great with children and people who are learning how to care for a horse or pony. The property is lovely and Lisa makes it special. She's the best.

This is a nice barn that is very conveniently situated in walnut creek close to treat and ygnacio…read moreboulevard. it has great trail access and has a nice almost all year round outside riding arena, also a nice sand round pen and a turnout pasture. It has one main barn and then pasture boarding (pasture is more like dirt enclosures for 2 or multiple horses) It is mainly a jumping barn that offers group and private lessons to young people. there are a few adults but is mainly for the younger school crowd as they have lessons. Think of this as the saddle club. 3 large german shephards are the staple of the barn as well as a beautiful duck pond. if you like to jump do hunters and trail ride this is the place for you. here is pricing info: Pricing is as followed: Stalls, 10'x12' $ 440.00 Stalls with attached paddocks 12'x50' $ 485.00 Pastures with shelter (groups of three horses) $ 380.00 Extra large stalls for broodmares in foal 10'x24' $ 550.00

Jumping arena

Main barn Devitos

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Large turn-out pastures

Napa Valley Trail Rides

4.9

(70 reviews)

31.6 mi

Me and my gf had an amazing experience horseback riding with the help of Kiera and Katie, guiding…read moreus through and making sure we are comfortable and safe. I had a wonderful time with Dozer! I highly recommend trying this experience as a beginner like me :))

Katie and Kiera were awesome! Beautiful experience and lovely setting. Highly recommendread more

Wine

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Summit Ranch Equine Center

4.3

(13 reviews)

2.0 mi

I was hired in 1982 to break and train all the yough horses at what was called Simpson Bridges…read moreArabians. I've been around and watched this professional family oriented ranch till now. Take a tour you'll be happy to join the Summit Team.. TCorreia Performance Horses

I have never visited the place, it's 6hrs away from me. And somehow they have my credit card…read moreinformation on file and they have billed me twice in the past 30 days. November 14 & December 22nd. I am looking into having a fraud and theft investigation launched against this company. I would not trust this company with debit card or credit card information. Any company that allows their employees to manually enter your credit card information is not trustworthy.

This is professional horse trainer instructor Tanya Correia-Hansen with Rebecca Esslinger and Bold Eagles McCoy

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Christopher James Horsemanship

(1 review)

19.4 mi

A couple a months ago we had trouble trailer loading. Chris fixed the issue in less than 30…read moreminutes. Lifesaver!

From the owner: ~ Mobile Horse Trainer at Your Service ~ I love supporting…read morehorse owners in building stronger and safer bonds with their horses. I'm an experienced colt starter and re-starter of horses that may have told you "buck no." I use natural horsemanship skills to build leadership skills and teach softness and the ability within your horse to use the correct side of their brain. Contact me today to chat about your horse's needs. I would be honored to be apart of your horseman journey.

Mr Otto and Mr

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Shell Ridge Open Space

4.5

(62 reviews)

0.8 mi

In the past few years, I've explored many different entrances to this open space. Surprisingly,…read moremany of the entrances are close to or even on private land, with an easement. For example, the entrances nearby Walnut Avenue are often interspersed among largest estates. Generally, the trails are well marked. But not always. And sometimes trails do not show up on the official Park map. Having said that, this is a delightful Park with tons of interesting trails. In most areas there are no facilities or water, so keep that in mind.

Was in the area and looking for a place to take my dog for an off leash walk and this was it. It…read morewas after some rains, so lots of muddy spots on trails. We did a nice mile and a half loop, perfect length for my small dog. I got parking, but there are not many spots, so that could be an issue. I also didn't see any bathrooms, forcing me to figure out alternatives. Rolling hills, but nothing too bad. Some native plant restoration work was being done and everybody I passed by was polite and pleasant. The trails are very exposed, so I would limit my hiking here to days with more mild weather, but it wasn't busy a really nice change of scenery for me.

Shell Ridge Open Space #EarthDay2024

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The Majestic Rider

(14 reviews)

2.0 mi

Gaye is a wealth of information on gaited horses and everything to do with them. She is great at…read moreteaching and is kind when others make mistakes. Wonderful horse trainer!

There is so much to tell you about Gaye, I don't know where to begin. For starters she will always…read moreshot you straight which is so rare in this world. She will tell you if a horse is right or wrong for you, if it's you or the horse and won't sell you a song and dance to get you into a horse that is wrong for you. I bought my horse Cash from her 10 years ago, and he has been truly the best horse in the world. Go watch him on her YouTube channel (https://www.youtube.com/c/GayeDeRusso) and you will see the progress we have made. And let me just tell all you Cash fans out there...no he is not for sale LOL. I always wanted a trainer that could help me get my gaits right, truly on point. She focuses on YOU AND YOUR HORSE, and no other non sense. If I could send everyone to her I would.

Gaye Derusso

Gaye and Sundance

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Sienna Ranch

3.8

(35 reviews)

5.6 mi

My kids favorite summer camp for multiple years in a row. They got to hold chickens, milk goats,…read moretake adventurous hikes, and learn to ride horses. The counselors are great with the kids.

Highly recommend sending your child here! I've been sending my oldest here for years now and she's…read morelearned so many valuable skills on how to take care of animals and herself if ever in the wild. She especially loves the horse and archery program. All the years we've been here the staff has been nothing but nice and welcoming! My oldest was having a hard time figuring out what she wanted to do after school and this has been the perfect solution! She's loved every bit of it! Thank you Sienna Ranch for all these amazing years!

The Lookout Tower

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Chickens!

Larkey Park Swim Center

3.8

(27 reviews)

4.6 mi

The Larkey Swim Center is a community pool in Walnut Creek that's great for kids and adult beginner…read moreswimmers. We came here a few times on a Saturday near the end of summer. It's adjacent to Larkey Park, so if the shared parking lots get full, you'll find plenty of free street parking. The pool itself is divided into several section - beginners (3.5 to 4.5 feet max depth), diving, and for lap swimming. They have lifeguards everywhere and they do a fine job of maintaining order. The water temperature was perfect. Our 5yo son seems to have a natural inkling for water but he enjoyed the pool far more than the splash pad, which is also popular with young kids. I tried carrying him up on the water slide but he refused. Note: for taller folks, they have a pretty intense water spray on top of the slide that can blind you. Imagine max shower pressure right on your face, LOL! Other amenities are large locker and changing rooms with clean showers, small picnic areas for sun tanning or relaxing, and plenty of benches and tables to store your bags or snacks. They also have a vending machine for cold drinks. Definitely plan on returning when the pool opens up again (9/27/25 was the last day for the summer). A definite bargain at just over $20 for a family of three.

Great splash park but very little shaded seating makes it difficult for older grandmas to watch the…read moregrandkids without wilting during the many hot days of summer!

Several life guards on duty, all around the pool

Entrance to 3.5-ft deep section of pool - great for toddlers and adult beginners

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Splash Pad with some serious water pressure

Shell Ridge Open Space

Shell Ridge Open Space #EarthDay2024

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Lafayette-Moraga Regional Trail

4.2

(22 reviews)

4.4 mi

I love visiting the east bay city of Lafayette. There are so many beautiful outdoor trails and the…read moretown itself is adorable. I was looking to get a morning walk in and a family member brought me to this trail which she typically runs. We parked at the community center off of St Mary's road. Just one of many locations that you can catch the trail. Plenty of parking was available. The 7.65 mile trail runs on both sides of St Mary's road through Lafayette and Moraga We decided to cross over to the other side of the street from the community center and walk towards Moraga. The paved trail can be used for biking and horses as well. The trail towards Moraga has quite a bit of inclines and makes for a good workout. I went 2 miles in and turned around at Rheem Blvd for a 4 mile round-trip walk. Beautiful scenery and lots of people walking their dogs.

I Have biked and hiked and geocached on this trail numerous times. It's t's one of my favorite…read moreplaces to visit, but I don't think there's any bathroom facilities along the way. If you're looking for a beautiful bike ride, this is a great option.

Benches sprinkled throughout

Famous bird houses.

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Larkey Park

4.3

(45 reviews)

4.6 mi

So, lately I've been on this local park hype, and I have to say that Larkey Park ranks up there as…read moreone of my favorites. This little park has got it goin' on! It's the perfect spot for a picnic, a party, a walk, for dogs, to take your kids... just about everything! Lots of big grassy fields and tall trees that provide a ton of shady areas. There are tons of kids play areas with slides, swings, and other rides that I'm still trying to figure out?! Yeah... some of those rides look a little strange, but I digress... They have picnic tables galore! You can reserve one of the picnic areas for special events and parties. The last time I was here, someone was throwing a party for their little girl here. It's truly the best spot to do it at! You have a grill and so many tables to host people. This park is connected to a small swim center that has a pool and the most adorable little water slides! It's a hop and a skip away from the Lindsay Wildlife museum. There's a basketball, tennis, and volleyball court on site and restrooms are easily accessible. What I love about this park is that one of my favorite walking and hiking trails runs right through it: the Briones to Mount Diablo Trail! You can park at Larkey Park and take this trail all the way to Acalanes Ridge and even to the backside of Briones Regional Park! It's apart of Walnut Creek open space. There are a few other local walking trails that connect here as well. On nice sunny days, this park fills up with a ton of locals but it never feels overcrowded. Sometimes they have community activities that can be seen on their posted calendar. There's a small parking lot off of 1st and Buena Vista Street but there's also plenty of street parking on many of the side streets. It's a great local park with tons of activities.

Larkey Park is a cute mid-sized park that's right next to Lindsey Wildlife Museum…read more They have a massive swath of grass and quite a few older trees, but it mainly seems to be used as a dog run and children's play space since the play sets take up quite a bit of the available real estate. I don't tend to come here much as the grass bothers my allergies, but it's a lovely walk in Fall and hooks right up to the nearby trail.

Nice hidden gym. Very clean

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Rebel Art School

4.8

(41 reviews)

3.3 mi

I am so incredibly grateful I found this place! I'd been searching for a ceramics class that I…read morecould take with my mom, who has some cognitive impairment, and this school has been a total blessing. The teachers here are phenomenal. They are kind, incredibly generous with their knowledge, and created such a welcoming environment for both my mom and me. There is a really nice variety of workshops too and I'm hoping they add even more for evenings. I recently took the holiday linocut workshop and had the best time! It wasn't just about learning a new craft; the vibe was so social and upbeat. The teacher was wonderful and the other students were a blast to hang out with while we worked. Their approach to teaching really builds your confidence. For the first time, I actually felt like an artist rather than just a hobbyist. The atmosphere here is creative, supportive, and fun. I'm constantly checking their calendar for new classes and workshops to be added. Check them out if you or your kids (or your mom!) want a community as well as an art school.

We are currently attending this art school, and I want to share our experience, especially…read moreregarding their make-up class policy. They only allow one make-up class--ever. I understand policies exist for a reason, but what happens when a child is sick? Are parents expected to bring their sick kids just so they don't lose a class they already paid for? I tried requesting an earlier time due to a legitimate scheduling issue, but was told no because we had already used our one make-up. So if my child gets sick again, we simply lose the class. As for the teaching, I honestly can't even say if it's great since this is our first time enrolling. But it's sad that because of this strict policy, it just doesn't seem like it will work for us. It's ultimately my fault for not reading the make-up policy closely, but after this experience, we won't be returning. We still have two classes left, which we will attend, but that will be the end for us. My friend's child is actually in the ceramics program at this same art school--she's the one who referred me--and even she thinks the policy is too rigid. If you have a very healthy child and know you'll make every session, then this school might work for you. Otherwise, there are other art programs--like Damoya Art in Danville--that are far more flexible with scheduling. When I spoke with Alex, I was told that other art schools don't even offer any make-up classes at all, as if I should be grateful for the one they allow. But for a kids' program, flexibility matters. Unfortunately, this school has just lost a customer.

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GrowFit- Walnut Creek

4.6

(19 reviews)

2.8 mi

I can't say enough positive things about Grow Fit Camp. My daughter had a tough time adjusting at…read morefirst, and Eric the camp leader, personally reached out to make sure they were doing everything possible to help her feel comfortable. They truly care about the kids and prioritize their well-being, and their communication is excellent. I would highly recommend this camp to any family!

Parents beware. My four year old walked away from camp on the first day to find home (even after…read moretelling the director I had a concern about this, and him coming up with a "plan"), and he was found by neighborhood teenagers and the police at a major traffic crossing after several calls were made by passersby. The camp is not licensed, nor are the teenage counselors properly trained to care for such young children. It was traumatic beyond belief, and I would highly encourage ANY parent looking for summer camp to ask the right questions about safety and staff/child ratio, especially in regards to preschool-aged children.