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Location
Visitor tip
Book your trail ride for late afternoon to enjoy the beautiful San Diego scenery during golden hour, but plan to depart by 90 minutes before sunset to ensure you complete the ride safely with adequate daylight.
Visitor tip
Request experienced guides like Enrique by name if available—reviews consistently praise specific staff members for their knowledge and ability to make the experience enjoyable for both beginners and experienced riders.
Best time
Visit on weekdays during the 9am-5pm operating hours for a potentially more peaceful experience, as reviewers emphasize the ranch's value as a stress-relief escape from the city.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Horseback Trail Rides
- Location
- State Border Park, San Diego
- Hours
- Daily 9am-5pm
- Contact
- 619-443-3517
What visitors say
Had a wonderful experience. What lovely staff! Went for a trail ride with Enrique who was great company. The horses are lively. There is also a corral with cute animals like baby goats and mini horses. Would recommend!
We had such an amazing time horseback riding at this ranch! The tour guides were incredibly kind, knowledgeable, and made the whole experience so much fun. The horses were gentle, well-trained, and easy to ride—even for beginners. The…
Surfside Ranch is the best and most welcoming place to go. The horses and animals are beautiful and very well taken care of. You don’t even have to ride if you’re not ready they’re still so kind and welcoming. Just visiting, spending…
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Did You Know?
- Surfside Ranch features a petting corral with miniature horses and baby goats alongside their horseback riding program
- The ranch operates guided horseback trail rides through State Border Park nature trails with experienced guides assisting both first-time and experienced riders
- Last horseback rides depart 90 minutes before sunset, with operations running daily from 9am-5pm Monday through Sunday
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