I recently found out about this place from a friend's Instagram story when they went. So I made…read moresure to plan a hike here for when I had time. I was able to come here in the middle of the week around noon. The GPS made this place easy to find. There is plenty of parking here at pena adobe park and lagoon valley park. The hike is located at lagoon valley park, so don't mix those up. You do have to pay $5 for parking, and the machine kiosk was broken when I went, but you can still pay through the park mobile app, which is what I did. The hike is listed as moderate, but felt borderline difficult to me (maybe I'm just out of shape). There is a lot of up hill when you first start, and because there wasn't a lot of shade combined with me going on the hottest day of the week (low 80 degrees), it did make it feel more difficult. After I parked, I was a bit confused on where to go so had to ask someone finishing up their hike for the direction. I was instructed to go up the main trail past the gate for the main trail to the lighthouse at the top. There are lots of trails here, but the one to the top of the hill is the most popular, and probably the most difficult). Once you park in the lot by the lake/pond, you cross the road to the grassy side and follow that trail to the gate that keeps the cows inside. There is another easier hike/walk your can take around the lake/pond, which is mostly flat. The views on this hike are great. Despite it being a little warmer, the breeze helped a lot. I liked the views and made it to the top after about 1 and a half hours. In total, it took me about 2 hours to finish the hike. And that's with a 20 minute break halfway going uphill. Going downhill is a lot faster. I'll be back for one of the other trails and how to bring family and friends to join.

We made a quick stop here so that I could do some birding while on a roadtrip through the area…read more What a great park! There is a great trail around the lake where you can view many waterbirds. Trees and bushes hide smaller birds and provide shade in spots. It looked like they had lots of picnic tables, playgrounds for kids etc. We were not here long, so I'm sure there was a lot more to see and do.

As an Equestrian with my own ranch~I would love to live here! This place is absolutely beautiful…read more The equestrian facility is so clean and the trail horses are well groomed horses~I could tell they had great training before they were beautifully retired to trail rides at this most special winery estate. I researched hard to find a great place like this to ride and I will be back! Thank you to the great staff that also made this experience amazing! The food, service and ambiance of the estate was wonderful..Enjoy! worth every penny! Janise Msh, Florida

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

We have 3 kids 9,7 and 5 who take lessons here. We homeschool and are with Visions in Education. I…read morelove that they are a vendor. My kids love their lessons here. It's a lovely place the instructor Lorraine is so good with the kids. She truly cares about the horses and her students. They get to learn how to ride and also how to actually take care and saddle the horses which is so important and awesome. We love the nature, they have other farm animals hanging around and a pond plus a little stream of water that my kids love to play in they bring their net and enjoy nature. If you are looking for your children to learn about horses how to ride and take care of them this is the place !

I cannot say enough wonderful things about this horseback riding school. My grandson is autistic…read moreand intellectually disabled, and he does not learn quickly. From the very beginning, the owners Ellen and the instructors Bri, Lorraine, and Charlotte have shown incredible patience, kindness, and understanding. They truly take the time to work with him at his own pace, never rushing him and always encouraging him. Because of their dedication, he has gained confidence, skills, and joy through horseback riding that we never thought possible. It is rare to find people who are not only skilled instructors but also genuinely caring and compassionate. We are beyond grateful for everything they have done for my grandson. I highly recommend this school to any family, especially those with children who need extra patience and support.

we love spirithorse my five year old daughter has been riding there for about two years now…read moreestablishing our connection to the program for not only her but for my son and myself has been amazing and life changing! we eagerly await our lesson morning on the weekends all week it's truly the highlight of our weekend getting to go out there to such a beautiful chunk of land to watch her lesson and visit and be around the horses and all the amazing instructors it's definitely so peaceful for all of us!! my daughter has gained so much confidence from horses especially the horses out at spirithorse it has also taught her about patience,team work, respect for these amazing beautiful creatures she's always surrounded by very encouraging motivating teachers out there at the stables we just love everything about spirithorse and truly can't recommend them enough!!

This place is so special. Equine assisted therapy with horses, ponies , goats, pigs all rescued…read more There's riding lessons, volunteering opportunities, after school programs, events and much more. Charlotte and her team are amazing.

Professional, friendly, patient and great for ANY level rider!! Helped me get comfortable and…read moreconfident with both my older horse and younger filly.

From the owner: What problems can I solve for you? * Do you have a child…read morebegging to get a pony or horse but dont want to invest your money to buy the horse just to have your child's interest fizzle out? * Are you looking for an outlet to build your child's self-esteem? Do you want to get your child into barrel racing, Jr/High School rodeo or into a horse show but dont know where to start? Come to me, I am your solution For the Adults out there * Are you looking to get back into horses but do not have the time to take care of a horse full time? * Have you always wanted to learn to ride a horse or own one of your own? * Are you a barrel racer that has hit a plateau in your progression and just need some outside perspective? * Do you need a fellow barrel racer to ride with to build your confidence back ? Come to me, I am your solution

Amanda is a very sweet, patient horse owner with a kind, gentle horse named Buckwheat. Buckwheat…read morewas calm and easy for my 3- and 6-year-olds to ride (with Amanda's assistance!). It's a nice way to ease kids into feeling comfortable with a horse. The facility is huge and has a covered area to ride on hot days.

I have been taking riding lessons from Amanda for 18 months. I've had nothing but positive…read moreexperiences with her and have grown, as a result, to absolutely love horses and the sport of horseback riding. Safety is a primary concern along with an enjoyment of each lesson. I am 65 and had never ridden before my lessons with Amanda. She has never made me feel that I am too old to learn and her teaching style is wonderfully catered to each individual's needs. I highly recommend Amanda and Jarose Training.

I've been taking my endurance horse to be trimmed and shoed by Kirk Adkins for three years now and…read moreit's been great all around. He has 40 years of experience as a farrier and has seen the good, the bad and the ugly - and has used the knowledge he has gained to develop a great product, the "sneaker." These shoes work so well for my mare that I'll probably never go back to anything else. Kirk is extremely knowledgeable when it comes to a horse's anatomy and physiology and can come up with a plan very specific to your horse's needs and discipline. He does not have a one-size-fits-all approach at all and takes pride in doing an excellent job. I can highly recommend him.

Charlie is the BEST driver ever. Personable , kind, professional and. EEG helpful. He was the…read morehighlight of our long weekend. I wish we were lucky enough to find a Charlie in every city !

Our experience with Beau Wine Tours turned into an unforgettable Napa getaway -- thanks almost…read moreentirely to our incredible driver, Terry. I'll be honest: the planning phase started off a little strange. Molly was my point of contact, and then she suddenly disappeared from the process. Fortunately, everything eventually came together, and we ended up with an amazing six-day vacation, including visits to eight wineries over three days. But the real highlight -- the reason this is a 5-star review -- is Terry. Terry was amazing. Super friendly, super nice, and honestly a good-lookin' guy (even if he did tell us he gained 70 pounds after quitting smoking in 2019). He anticipated every single need before we even had to ask. He brought us breakfast when we were too lazy to get out of bed. He brought us pizza when we were too exhausted to make it to our dinner reservations. He's charismatic, charming, and funny as can be. Even on Thanksgiving Day, he made us feel important and cared for -- you'd never know he was missing a holiday with his own family and friends. He took great photos, insisted on making us feel special at every stop, and truly elevated our entire trip. And the best part? He refuses to accept more than an 8% tip. (Kidding... mostly.) Terry made our vacation. Hands down the best driver we've ever had. If you book with Beau, do yourself a favor: ask for Terry.