California Ranch Vacations

Alisal Ranch sits just outside Solvang, California, on over 10,000 acres of rolling meadows, mountainsides, and lush river valleys. It’s a jewel in the already decorated crown of the Central Coast of California and convenient to Santa Barbara and the greater Los Angeles area.

Alisal Ranch is part guest ranch, a five-star resort, and an all-inclusive getaway no matter what form your vacation takes. Alisal Ranch offers accommodations, breakfast, snacks, and dinner, as well as all of the beverages of your choosing. The dining experience is outstanding, with their chefs...

Just west of Santa Barbara, up the range from Refugio State Beach, you’ll find Circle Bar B Ranch. This idyllic, 60-acre ranch sits only 2 hours from the heart of Los Angeles.

Circle Bar B Ranch is in a gorgeous spot for horseback riding, and it’s one of the best parts of staying here. The views to the south of the coastline, flanked on all sides by the descending slopes of the mountain range from the top of your horse is the stuff of legend. Accommodations range from beautiful cottages...

Located in the Lost Sierra Forest of Northern California and close to Sacramento and the Lake Tahoe area, Greenhorn Ranch has over 600 acres to serve as your ranch getaway. If the total land of the ranch wasn’t enough, it’s surrounded on all sides by over 500,000 acres of national forests and public lands.

Greenhorn Ranch is a family-friendly, outdoor-lovers paradise, encouraging guests to get out and enjoy what this area of the Sierras has to offer in abundance. Horseback riding or mountain biking, fishing or hiking, shooting sports or...

Hunewill Ranch sits on the border of Yosemite National Park, nestled in the foothills of the Eastern Sierras. Cowboys and cowgirls can find over 26,000 acres featuring picturesque meadows and tree-clad mountainsides in all of California. This will serve as your playground for one of the best dude ranch vacations in California, whether it’s for a weekend, 5-day, or 7-day retreat.

The best way to experience Hunewill Guest Ranch is by visiting in the summer for one of their 7-day, all-inclusive stays. All the meals, drinks, and activities you could...

In the heart of Northern California, between state wilderness areas and national parks, you can find Marble Mountain Ranch. The name comes from the peaks that sit in the not-so-distant skyline to the southeast of the ranch.

Marble Mountain Ranch is for folks who want to disconnect from the world at home and reconnect with nature. The location is absolutely perfect for this, sitting low in the Klamath River valley with forested mountains full of trails ready to hit on horseback or hike. The river valley also provides a fantastic...

Rankin Ranch sits comfortably between mountain peaks just east up the hills from Bakersfield in Caliente. Since 1965, this family-owned guest ranch has opened its gates, and it’s 31,000 acres of bliss to families, businesses, and weekend warriors.

Outdoor activities rule the days spent at Rankin Ranch, and a primary focus is horseback riding for riders of all skill levels, young and old. The wranglers who work the ranch are also responsible for guests’ safety and training and take the job seriously.

After being paired with an equine companion, you’re...