Beach Horseback Riding Vacation on California’s Central Coast
You won’t find a stable or ranch on the beaches of Morro Bay or Los Osos that offer horseback riding vacations. I’ll let you in on a secret. Jean Wyly of J & J Riding brings the horseback riding vacation experience to you. This former Fairbanks, Alaska resident followed her daughters to California’s San Luis Obispo and hasn’t looked back.
Open Horseback Riding on Morro Bay Beach
Wyly operates these one hour beach horseback riding vacations seven days a week from Morro Bay and Los Osos on California’s Central Coast. She owns 25 horses and rotates them so that all horses remain healthy and happy. Indeed, I didn’t notice any barn sour horses on our horseback ride.
This is no nose to tail horseback riding vacation. J & J Riding offers open riding on the beach, with horses matched to rider, from beginner to advanced equestrians. We had eight horseback riders in our group, ranging from first-time-on-a-horse to advanced riders. We were able to trot and lope on our own, or we could walk the entire way, taking in the beautiful Central California Coast scene from the back of a horse.
Stretch Your Buck on this Horseback Riding Vacation
“To stretch your buck a little further,” says Wyly, “I make my horseback rides 75 minutes instead of an hour.” The cost of this 60-75 minute beach horseback riding vacation is $65 per person. J & J Riding is open year round and there is no age restriction on the horseback riders. “I leave that to the discretion of mom and dad,” notes Wyly.
What are your favorite things to do in Morro Bay, California?
If You Go: J & J Riding
Update: I have removed J & J Riding phone number, as it appears the number has been disconnected with no further information. If you find a horseback riding opportunity in the area, please feel free to leave information in the comments and I’ll try and check it out.
FYI, I’m a travel writer. I do not own any horseback riding operations.
can i bring my own horses and is there a place to put them with water i can bring my own food and a place for me and my husband to camp with out horse trailer?
@Vikki
I suggest you connect with J & J Riding, as she is based in Morro Bay area. I’m a travel writer based in San Francisco.
i would like to bring my own horses and ride is this possible do you have a place for them and can we stay in our trailer on the property if not do you know of any camp grounds in the area that have the correls and water for horses and horse trailer in morro bay to ride
@ Vikki
Did you see the “If You Go” contact information for J & J Riding at the end of the post? I’m a travel writer based outside of San Francisco. I don’t own the property, it is public beach access. Nancy
I was just wondering is there a weight limit for riding your horses. I have seen some areas require weight limits of no more than 250 lbs. I am 270 lbs. and would love to do something like this. I have never ridden a horse before and because of my weight, it looks like I never get to chance to in my life seeing that I am now in my late 40’s.
@Alvin
You’ll need to contact the owner directly. Please click on the link under “If You Go.”
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