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Monterey Bay Equestrian Center

19805 Pesante Rd., Salinas, CA 93907
(831) 663-5712
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Ranked #4 of 14 attractions in Salinas
Type: Horseback Riding Stables
Owner description: Our stables is located as published but our horseback rides on the beach are located at the Molera Lot of the Salinas River State Beach. It can be... more » Owner description: Our stables is located as published but our horseback rides on the beach are located at the Molera Lot of the Salinas River State Beach. It can be found at the end of Monterey Dunes Way. Please rely on the directions found using the map to the beach link on our website. « less
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Waxhaw, North Carolina
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 2, 2013

Riding a horse - on a beach at sunset - was on my bucket list. This is strange since I don't ride horses. But they are such majestic animals, and the thought was soothing. So, during a vacation to the Monterrey area, I talked my husband into joining me on this adventure of a lifetime (btw - he doesn't ride... More

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Horseyeller, Owner at Monterey Bay Equestrian Center, responded to this review
May 8, 2013

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Garden City, New York
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 13, 2013

My husband and I took our family ( us plus 4 daughters from 11-17) on a beach ride with Monterey Bay Equestrian. At first I thought the price was a little steep, but so glad we decided to splurge. We went out at 5:00 at night (5:30 by the time we were all saddled up) and rode until 6:30. The... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed August 29, 2012 via mobile

My husband and I Had an absolutely wonderful ride on the beach. Horses where great and mike the owner was great very friendly. We had a fabulous time. Had a few good gallups. I've now ticked it of my bucket list. Would definitely recommend it.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed August 6, 2012 via mobile

The location was nice and we basically had the horses and beach to ourselves. We were given great directions and good instructions. It was a ride that anybody should enjoy.

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Atlanta, Georgia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed July 26, 2012 via mobile

My daughter dreamed of cantering on the beach so when we traveled to California we promised we find a center that would allow her to do that. Was harder than we anticipated because my daughter is experienced rider but we , her parents were not. We were so lucky to find this organization. Our guide Linda was wonderful and managed... More

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abu dhabi, united arab emirates
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed July 8, 2012

Called at 9am and they got us in for a ride at 12:30 which was nice because we had a long drive back to san diego. The horses were well trained and the beach is amazing and isolated so not busy. A beautiful one hour, refreshing ride on a beautiful beach surrounded by sand dunes and rolling waves. There were... More

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Mountain View, California
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 24, 2012

This is the one to book if you actually want to ride horses on the beach.

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massachusetts
2 reviews
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed April 12, 2012

Owner stated during phone conversation that the beach ride for 1.5 hours and $85 would include cantering on beach. She ,specifically, questioned my riding ability. She said the other riders in the group were prepared to canter. I stated I would not be interested in a walk only ride as I am an experienced rider. We could only walk because... More

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California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 9, 2012

I have been on several guided horseback rides, and this was one of the best. It was only an hour long, but that was plenty long to enjoy the sights and sounds of the beach, as well as walk, trot, lope and take pics. I was willing to pay extra for a private tour, but they arranged it so that... More

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california
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 27, 2012

It's not everyday you get the opportunity to ride a horse in the surf, but that's exactly what we did this weekend! :) My husband and I have been on a few rides, but we're not really experienced riders at all. The horses were well-behaved and our guide Mike was very friendly and knowledgable. He's been around horses all his... More

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