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Circle Bar B Stables, Santa Barbara, CA
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Circle Bar B Stables

Circle Bar B Stables is an outdoor activity in Santa Barbara, CA, part of the Central Coast guide. Cost: $50 or more.

1800 Refugio Rd · Santa Barbara, CA

Why you should go…

Circle Bar B Riding Stables is a public horseback riding operation on more than 1,000 acres in Refugio Canyon, about 20 miles north of Santa Barbara off Highway 101. Rides range from 1.5 to 4 hours and pass through Indian Canyon's waterfalls before climbing to views of the Santa Ynez Mountains, the Pacific Ocean and the Channel Islands. The stable offers personalized rides, sunset and sunrise rides, riding instruction, and group rides for ages 7 and up.

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  • #hiking
  • #scenic views
  • #ranch
  • #outdoor

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