Bay Area & Peninsula
California (CA)
California (CA)
The Bay Area & Peninsula region blends refined suburban living with a long-established equestrian presence. Historic horse communities in Woodside, Portola Valley, Los Altos Hills, Saratoga, and the surrounding foothills offer properties with acreage, private barns, and direct access to preserved open space. Homes range from wooded rural estates to modern residences tucked into trail-connected neighborhoods, creating a unique environment where riders can enjoy both privacy and proximity to major employment centers, coastal routes, and urban amenities. This region appeals to those seeking an elevated lifestyle rooted in convenience, natural beauty, and an enduring commitment to trail access and open-space preservation.
Santa Rosa
Charles M. Schulz - Sonoma County Airport (STS)
San Francisco
(SFO) for national and international flights
Sacramento
Sacramento International Airport (SMF)
San Mateo County
Woodside
Portola Valley
La Honda
Half Moon Bay (outskirts)
Montara
Pescadero
Santa Clara County
Los Altos Hills
Saratoga
Los Gatos
Almaden Valley
Morgan Hill (northern areas)
Contra Costa County –
Walnut Creek (rural outskirts)
Danville / Alamo / Blackhawk (rural pockets)
Clayton
Alameda County –
Castro Valley (equestrian center/hills)
Pleasanton (rural outskirts)
Sunol
Local Horse Networks & Clubs
Sonoma County Horse Council
HALTER Project
Wine Country Arabian Horse Association
Napa Valley Horsemen's Association
Petaluma Riding and Driving Club
Sebastopol Wranglers
Marin Horse Council
Novato Horsemen
Russian River Riders / Hoofbeat Park
Napa Skyline Riders
Russian River Riders / Hoofbeat Park
Napa Skyline Riders
4-H Clus with Horse Projects
FFA
Jack London State Historic Park
Annadel State Park (designated horse trails)
Point Reyes National Seashore (permitted areas)
Crane Creek Regional Park
Tolay Lake Regional Park
Shiloh Ranch Regional Park
Sugarloaf Ridge State Park
Doran Beach Regional Park
Skyline Wilderness Park
Lynch Canyon Open Space Park
Lagoon Valley Park
Multiple mobile veterinarians serve Marin, Sonoma, Napa, and Solano counties
Haul-in access is available to major equine hospitals and surgery centers throughout Northern California, including facilities in the greater Sacramento and Davis areas.
Petaluma Equine offers elective and emergency surgical referrals
Circle Oak Equine is a well-known destination for rehabilitation and layup care
Local 4-H and FFA programs thrive across the region, showcased each year at the Sonoma–Marin Fair, Sonoma County Fair, Solano County Fair, Dixon May Fair, and Napa Town & Country Fair. These events highlight youth agriculture, livestock, and horsemanship—celebrating the area’s strong rural and equestrian roots.
Cloverleaf Ranch has been part of the local horse community for generations. Family-owned since 1947, it offers camps, riding programs, and a variety of seasonal events that have become tradition for many families.