This is a wonderful place. Nan, the manager, is extremely intuitive and develops a unique…read morerelationship with each horse. That says, she can tell when even the slightest thing is off with them. Tons of trail access a huge plus.

I am so lucky to have landed at MSR! Nan is truly wonderful, extremely knowledgeable and a crazy…read moreawesome cook too! Lots of trails to ride, good friends to ride with and peace of mind knowing my two boys are well cared for, are just a few of the many reasons I love it here!!

Did an hour long trail ride and had a wonderful time. Great with inexperienced riders. Stunning…read moreviews. They clearly love and care for their horses. Would highly suggest checking this place out.

This is a no frills boarding stables as far as facilities go, but the care they provide is above…read moreaverage. You can tailor your horse's diet the way you want (with choices of alfalfa, grass hay, and oat hay) and they will even supplement your horse (you provide) with no charge. My horse was out in pasture right and they limit the # of horses to 8 in the 7 acre field. They also have free trailer parking (although the parking lot gets VERY crowded during the weekends). The three stars are from the following negatives: snobby boarders. Amazing how just a few people can ruin your experience. Just because my horse is in pasture and yours looks like Malibu Barbie's horse protected from head to toe in blankets doesn't mean that I'm lower on the totem pole. The road going up to the ranch will DESTROY the shocks on your car. It's also very narrow and I have gotten my 3/4 ton truck STUCK on the side when I was letting a huge trailer pass by (they had to pull it out with a tractor). No back shoes on horses in pasture. I endurance ride, I need shoes.

Kim replied quickly to my text, and we were able to set up the ride that same afternoon. The ranch…read moreis tucked into a small valley with quick access to the highway and Moss Beach, so it was easy to find but felt quiet and peaceful once we arrived. We were paired with two beautiful horses, including an enormous draft horse named Buck. Kim, the trainer, was warm, welcoming, and clearly loves her horses. She guided us through the foothills and into cool forest trails, where we even stopped to visit other horses along the way. Ashley the 2nd trainer joined us on the ride, and she was kind, supportive, and helped make the experience even more enjoyable. The entire afternoon far exceeded my expectations. From the breathtaking scenery to the comfort and confidence we felt with the horses, it was unforgettable. I highly recommend Moss Beach Ranch if you're looking for a truly unique and memorable riding adventure.

Had a great trail ride with Kim and Ashley! My wife and I hadn't ridden in a decade, and they put…read moreus right at ease with their friendliness and expertise. We had a very nice time riding into the hills, through wildflowers and past very nice vistas of Half Moon Bay. Our horses were great, the easy-going coaching of Kim and Ashley was appreciated- such a wonderful afternoon!

Laura runs a great little barn where riders have fun and horses are treated like owners' horses…read more Could not commend more! Safe place for riding and have fun at the barn!

I have been riding a few horses for some horse owners at Millwood Ranch for the past five months…read more I have enjoyed the incredible trails and met some really nice people while I was there. I know that they are in the process of improving the Ranch itself. For instance the footing in the Arena's is not the best but the management is aware and working to improve the situation. The ranch staff does groom the arena's keeping them clean and tidy. There is another gentleman that pays constant attention to the details of ranch landscape. He keeps the weeds at bay and plants flowers that actually bloom which is very impressive to me since I have a difficult time keeping any plant alive. The paddocks, from what I understand, used to be very muddy and now they have changed it so much I really do not see how the barn could have any problem with mud in the winter for the horses. They management has been doing a lot of work on the drainage so that when it does begin to rain the runoff comes no where near the arena's or the paddocks. I have not attempted to turn the lights on in the arena's but I know that the lights are there to be used. The owner and his wife have been so friendly to me and I have really enjoyed every interaction that I have been fortunate enough to have with both of them. The owners have saved many horses that have been abused, bringing them to their ranch providing them with a safe and happy home. They encourage Volunteers to come in and care for these once abused horses. The Volunteers that I have met that are doing this for these horses prove to be the kindest of souls and have the biggest hearts. I have watched as several of these horses have gained confidence, trust and lots of weight, this has been a sight to treasure. I knew Nona the new Ranch Manager from at Park Pacfica Stable when I boarded my own horse at that barn from 1994 to 1998. She and her sister were and are avid horse owners who always pay close attention to detail. If I ever I had a concern about a horse both Nona and her sister would never hesitate to take time out of their day to help me. A special thanks to both of you. The Ranch Staff has always been extremely attentive and show great care for not only each and every horse but to the riders and visitors alike. I appreciate the time that the staff has taken to say hello to me and make me feel at home. Thank you to all of the Staff and a special thanks to the owners of this Ranch for opening it to the public for all of us to enjoy. Do to the kindness of the people at this particular barn I have been able to once again enjoy a peaceful and safe environment to enjoy riding. The real treat for me has been the amazing trails on the Ranch itself. Thank you again.

I visited Millwood ranch today with my wife and my year-old toddler and the first thing we are told…read moreby a staff member was "why are you here? This is private property". If that is the case, just have a sign up-front which mentions "Private Property. Keep Out!" We live in the neighborhood and just came up to look at the ranch and enquire about the classes being offered for adults and children. But expecting basic civil conversation is probably a tall order for the staff at Millard. I would like to point out that this was a lady who is supposedly a trainer there. There were a few other bystanders (possibly staff) who just kept quiet and chuckled. STRONGLY AVOID!

My 9yo and I had a fantastic ride with Dave and Julia on a Saturday in November. We are beginners…read moreand they were so patient with us. They are truly kind people who know who to work with kids who need a little extra help. We also loved our horses Whiskey and Blackjack! It was a great day. Moss Beach is a short, scenic drive from SF. We also got to stop at the distillery after our ride. Fun day, thanks to Coastside Trail Rides.

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.

Great facilities and they have an area for retired horses to roam…read more Pens are bigger than most. They offer turn out, feeding and cleaning as part of their daily program.

Johnny and Jennifer Cozzolino were very good about keeping an eye on my horse during the time we…read morehad our horse Gunner there. If anything appeared different, Jennifer would contact me to let me know that there was a change. Most boarding facilities don't do that. Both Johnny and Jennifer are very nice people and that's who you want to care for your horses. The only reason we moved was to be closer to my house otherwise we would still be there. Most of the boarders have been there a long time. I recommend this facility for boarding your horse.

A staple tourist type of activity for you or a group of friends / family to do while you're in the…read morearea. The horses are trained to go on the same trail in a single file line. Being a moderately experienced rider, it was a great introduction for my friends and an awesome experience. The primary guide was friendly and attentive.

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.

I contacted Joe to set up a party for 10 year olds and he was very responsive and helpful. We…read morevisited the ranch to check out the facilities and he let my daughters take a quick ride and watch a horse feeding. When the party date arrived the place was decorated and the girls had a wonderful time taking turns riding a horse and a pony. They even had a horse kissing booth which the girls found fun and engaging. It was a wonderful experience with smiles all around. I plan on having my younger daughters party there in a few years. I also discovered they have weekly ridings and even a Halloween riding event so I will definitely be bringing the kids back soon.

Friday afternoons at 4pm they host an open house where you can come meet the horses and help feed…read morethem! We brought our toddlers and had a great time! Thanks, Joe & Arlene!