Sunset Ranch Hollywood Horseback Trail Rides

Discover the allure of the Wild West in the heart of Hollywood at Sunset Ranch. Set amidst the picturesque Griffith Park, this ranch offers guided trail rides that take you on a thrilling journey through the Hollywood Hills. Since its move from Culver City in 1954, Sunset Ranch has been a favorite among those in search of a Western escapade.

Over the years, the ranch has been used for horseback riding lessons, film shoots, and scenic rides in Griffith Park.

Sunset Ranch offers riders a choice of one or two-hour trail rides into Griffith Park. The staff is amicable and will try to match you up with a horse that matches your personality. If you have never ridden horseback, stick to the one-hour ride.

The minimum age for a rider is eight (under 15 must be accompanied by an adult riding). Day rides require no reservations; evening dinner rides do require reservations.

Sunset Ranch stables are located on Beachwood, a trendy spot to view the Hollywood sign. Canyon residents and visitors to the ranch have to navigate tourists who park just about anywhere to snap a picture of the character. If you decide to take the trail ride, you will see Hollywood a lot closer than the tourists on Beachwood Drive.

You don’t have to be an experienced rider to go on this trip; the horses know the route. All you have to do is hold on. Go as early as possible, and the weather will be cooler, especially during the summer. Later in the day, riders can get up to 10 people in a group, and if you’re at the end of the line, you will get dusty.

Sunset Ranch Dinner Ride

Sunset Ranch also offers its famous dinner ride. Climb aboard your horse and head up and over the hills to Burbank, where you will dine at Viva Fresh Mexican Restaurant in Burbank. Total ride time is about five hours, with the return trip getting you back to the ranch at about 10:30 pm.

If you are not used to riding, the return trip in the dark can be a little scary. An experienced wrangler accompanies all rides, and the minimum age for the riders is 16. Dinner is not included in the cost of this ride.

Sunset Ranch Day Rides

Day rides take you to Griffith Park to view Hollywood and Los Angeles. Dinner rides reservations are required every night except for Friday. Friday night sign-ups begin each Friday at 4:30 pm, and the last ride leaves no later than 5:30 pm.

Evening rides are expensive; plan on spending over $200.00 for two people. Gratuity for the guides is expected, and dinner is not included. Wear jeans, good tennis shoes or boots, bring a scarf or bandanna (it gets dusty), bring a camera for great photos (day rides) of Los Angeles and Hollywood, and don’t forget to tip your guide.

Sunset Ranch Hollywood 3400 Beachwood Drive Hollywood, CA 90068. Ranch website. Sunset Ranch sits at the top of Beachwood Dr. in the Hollywood Hills. Go through the gates at the end of the street. Parking for the ranch is on the right-hand side after you pass through the gates.

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