Guided beach rides past sea stacks at sunset, operating on this coastline since 1979.
Bandon Beach Riding Stables has operated guided horseback rides on the Pacific coastline since 1979. The rides follow the beach past sea stacks and tide pools, covering terrain that is best experienced at the slow pace a horse provides. One-hour rides cost $60 and 90-minute sunset rides cost $80. Cash only.
The operation is suitable for beginners ages six and older. No prior riding experience is required, and the guides match horses to rider experience levels. The sunset ride, departing at 6 PM during daylight saving time months, is the version worth booking. The light along this stretch of coast in the evening is the same light that makes the Beach Loop Drive compelling, but experiencing it from horseback along the waterline adds a dimension that a car cannot provide.
Rides depart at 10 AM, 12 PM, 2 PM, 4 PM, and 6 PM (the 6 PM ride operates only after daylight saving time begins). Booking in advance through bandonstables.com is recommended, particularly for sunset rides in summer. The stables are located at 54629 Beach Loop Road. Cash only; there is no card processing on site.
The beach ride is the most popular companion activity near Bandon and the one most likely to leave a lasting impression on a non-golfing travel partner. The sunset ride, in particular, offers a perspective on the coastline that no other activity in the area can match.