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Sunset Ranch Hollywood

3400 Beachwood Drive, Los Angeles, CA
323 469 5450
Ranked #23 of 92 tours in Los Angeles
3.5 of 5 stars 26 Reviews
Type: Horseback Riding Stables, Tours
Activities: Horse riding
Description: Tour LA on horseback: saddle up and ride over the ridge into Burbank, have a Mexican meal and ride back to the stables by moonlight.
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London
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27 reviews 27 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
27 helpful votes 27 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2012
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Did the 1-hour ride as they recommended that instead of a 2-hour ride after telling them that I was a beginner. Just most recently went at the Grand Canyon two years ago and then about 28 years before that. The horse does walk right at the edge of the trail where there is a big drop. I felt at ease... More

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Mke
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15 reviews 15 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 May 2012
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person found this review helpful

This was so much fun! We enjoyed seeing the hollywood sign from the horseback vantage point. This was a fun afternoon. We would do it again next time we're in L.A. We did have some trouble catching a cab back to our hotel though. Entrance is at the bottom of a big hill in deep into a residential area. I... More

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Tampa, FL
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2012
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If you are looking for something unique to do while in the Los Angeles area, I highly suggest Sunset Ranch. They offer several horseback riding trips through the Hollywood Hills. The scenery is gorgeous and the staff is professional and courteous. The trails meander through Griffith Park, and offer close up views of the iconic Hollywood sign, Griffith Observatory and... More

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8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 January 2012
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This was my first time horseback riding. I had an amazing time. The views were absolutely breath-taking. The horses are trained to ride close to the edge, it's not soo scary but you should be prepared for that. They discouraged me from doing the two hour tour first time, and I slightly regret it. Overall it was a great experience.

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Boston, MA
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Reviews in 59 cities Reviews in 59 cities
155 helpful votes 155 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 January 2012
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We asked the concierge at our hotel to recommend the best place to get close to the Hollywood sign so we could take some pictures. He said we needed to go up N Beachwood Road to a parking lot near the Sunset Ranch and we could take some fairly close pictures to the sign. When we went up there, I... More

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Los Angeles, California
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10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 December 2011
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This is NOT really a ride TO the Hollywood sign. The best views of the actual sign are on your drive up to the park. On the ride, however, the views of the city are gorgeous. The gentleman on the phone was extremely nice and helpful. The only impolite person was the woman at the window who, granted, was busy,... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 November 2011 via mobile
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Great, fun, unique family experience. Million dollar views from the top of the hill. Priceless memories, and everyone in our group of 5 had a terrific time. Not an easy or common task!!!

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Southampton
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32 helpful votes 32 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 October 2011
3
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Simple and fantastic views! great hosts who took photos whilst we were riding and were informative about the views and the local area. Gentle horses and despite initially feeling scared as we were so close to the edge, you soon realise that the horses arent going to jump off the edge! A great way of seeing the hollywood sign!

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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 August 2011
3
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I agree with what a few people have said: - no safety instructions were given - horses left with saddles on - horses not matched (i was given an 17hand horse and i'm 5ft) - smelly area - you also have to give a tip which pushed the cost up considerably However, the ride was good, the girls who were... More

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Cleves, Ohio
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Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 August 2011
6
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My wife and I went to Sunset Ranch on a friday morning and took the two hour ride. The horses we had were great and gentle, the guide was very friendly, and the views were awesome. Our guide gave us a lot of history of Griffith Park and the Hollywood hills. We loved the ride and we will do it... More

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