Its was very unique experience place to celebrate my friends birthday go riding on horses. We really enjoyed our the moment which we will never forget. The staffs are very professional about their job.

I always have so much fun here! I love the sunshine (sit in the front row for max exposure time before the shadow moves toward the track). I love the pretty view. And I love the rituals of the racing. The way they warm up the horses, number the horses, walk the horses, then the trumpeter does his thing, then they tether the horses, walk them to the gate, load them into the gates, run, weigh jockey, photograph winner. Repeat. Its nice, and theres a peaceful, graceful rhythm to it. And the horses are really beautiful to watch.

My experience here was so great! The ride was worth every penny! Misty was such a great guide and kept the tour so fun and relaxing. She made us so comfortable we never had the chance to have nerves about being so far in the air on only a horse lol. The horses were very calm and personable which truly shows they’re genuinely cared for!When I’m back in LA I will definitely be back!

This place is amazing! The best views, we had the best tour guide! Shout out to Carla our tour guide. We are for sure coming back!

Searched out this place specifically based on the reviews and we were not disappointed. The horses are amazing and the staff could not do enough to make your visit memorable. For my first horse ride this was epic. Wouldnt hesitate to recommend and definitely on the list for a longer return visit.

My horse, Sylvester was very well trained. The sunset ride is a fun date idea!

Great horse riding experience. Very knowledgeable and helpful staff. Great attitude altogether. Will definitely go back.

Had my daughters 5th birthday party here today, and had a wonderful time! The picnic area was shady and spacious, and had everything we needed. There was so much for the kids to do, we were there 3 1/2 hours and didnt even get to everything.

The tour ride was awesome. Who knew such a cool place was hidden in Hollywood. Will definitely be back with more friends. Staff was friendly, funny and very attentive to everyone. Great job!!

I loved this place so much best views of the city! Carla was the beat rour guide ever! Awesome experience. Are horses were great. Coming back again for SURE!!!

This is the second time my family has been to Sunset Ranch on vacation, and it was just as great this time as the first. We did the one hour tour and had a great experience. The people working at the ranch make you feel comfortable on the horses, even if you have never rode on a horse before in your life. The views on these trails are amazing. There were people walking the trails in Griffith Park, but there’s no doubt that it’s a better experience with the horseback tour with Sunset Ranch. The prices are super reasonable, and it will always be a must-do for my family every time we visit the Los Angeles area.

I loved my time there. I took my husband there as part of a birthday gift. We had the VIP package where you get to dine in the club and watch the race from there. The club was huge and food was ok. I wasnt expecting great food since it was about the race. We betted a few and won some $. Later on, we sent down to the track to watch the race which had an entirely different feel to it. All the staff were very friendly and helpful.

Family enjoyed it. Prices are fair and affordable. Attractions are fun and kids love them. Would recommend for family with small children

This tour was amazing! Booking was easy and the pricing was correct. This ranch is a hidden treasure in LA. The staff was wonderful and related to young and old. They picked the horses to match personalities. If you are terrified of heights, this may not be for you. This was one of the best experience.

I was pleasantly surprised with this place. I have been to many tracks back east and in the south and this one was less blue collar than what I expected. My only complaint is not enough actual tellers. Most windows are automated for use with credit card. Dollar days are awesome! !!

Ive never done horse racing before, but learning how to here was a blast. I went during dollar days for a friends birthday party and it was a ton of fun. You buy tokens for a $1 and then turn in the tokens for beer, hot dogs, soda or water. My advice is to not buy too many tokens to start with. You can always get more and the lines move quickly.

Back again on a beautiful August afternoon! This time, my 16 y.o. is now 19 y.o....and shes still got it! She can pick a top horse pretty much every time. She has a blast placing $2 bets and seeing how that horse does. Shes usually right and is all smiles the entire time we are there!

This place is fantastic! A hidden gem right in L.A. You feel like you are in the mountains, but you are right in Hollywood. Its a nice little getaway that isnt far. Me and 2 of my friends booked a 2 hour tour and it was so fun! Misty was our guide and she was fantastic! Everyone at Sunset Hollywood Ranch was so friendly and knowledgeable. They all work very hard and treat the animals so well. If you are an animal lover or just looking for something different to do, I highly suggest this place. Its not very expensive at all and its a great time! Thank you Sunset Ranch!

Love love love the Sunday races!! What a deal! If theres $5 in your pocket youve got beer and bets for the day. Can never go wrong with a Sunday afternoon at the race track!

Kind Friendly Volunteer Staff That Are Patient And Full Of Information About The Area And Trails... I Went On Thanksgiving 2020

Its relaxing and feels good to spend time with nature. Ginger is a beautiful strong and loving horse. With a colorful personality .Thank you Steve for a wonderful experience.

Definitely Sunset Ranch Hollywood depressing than an active zoo. I like to climb around, pretending to be an escaped gorilla. And if you show up daytime in October, you get an intimate, firsthand look at Griffith Parks Haunted Hayride decor!

Absolutely the worse experience I’ve ever had. The service was horrible everyone seem like they hated their job. In Particular Erica employee there was completely disrespectful to the group I came with. Would never spend my money here again.

We started our LA VACAY with a ride at Sunset Ranch. It was a great decision! We got to see the Hollywood sign without hiking up. With 3 smaller children, it was the best decision. There is ample parking and some great photo ops. The staff was friendly and the horses were great. Our guides were amazing and made us feel welcome. You can tell they love their job! Only thing I can tell you is go the restroom before you hit the ranch, there are only port-a-potties that can be too large for a kid to use comfortably. Do not think twice about booking here, you will love it!

Super friendly woman took care of the details in the office. Beautiful two hour ride! They had a special running buy one get one! Had a great time! Guide Jamie was lovely. If you are afraid of heights this is not the ride for you!

My toddlers loved the pony and train rides. We got the unlimited wristbands through groupon

Really great experience. I cant wait to come back. It was my first time horseback riding. The staff were all very friendly and professional! They ask you your riding level and then choose a horse that is suitable for you. No experience required. They teach you some basics on how to hold the reins.My friend and I got there early for our tour and while we waited we were welcome to chill on the ranch and visit the horses that were hanging out in stalls. They let us pet the horses and feed them.Our guide was great. Very knowledgeable and professional and fun! I felt that I was in good hands.I was nervous in the beginning because the horses, as I learned, like to walk at the edge of the cliff because they instinctively feel safer that way. It was scary to me at first! After a while I was encouraged to trust that the horse knows what its doing. Once I did that, it was a beautiful experience, with an excellent view of Los Angeles. If you can get over your fear of heights, its really fun! The guide helped take pictures of me and my friend (without charging us extra like many places). I really appreciated it! I had a great time. I cant wait to come back again.

Sunset Ranch is a beautiful place for some casual horseback riding. Located up in the hills you get to see some amazing sights of DTLA as well as on a very clear day (2-3 after a good rain) you can even see as far down as the coast. Not to mention its horseback riding, whats not to love. If I could give it 6 stars I could. T.I.P though, the guide will adress you by the name of the horse NOT your name, so just be prepared to remember the name of your horse when you get on.

My horseback riding tour was awesome. I use a wheelchair and have a brace on my right leg because I cant really control it. They said that I could try and see if I would be able to get on and they were extremely helpful. Like way more hands on than anything else Ive done where I needed help. So I was able to get on and they made adjustments to the saddle. They also let us drive up to the ranch area to park because the parking area was further down and wouldve required a steep roll to the ranch area. Kelsey was my tour guide and was really nice and made sure we all stuck together and were comfortable. Overall, the experience was amazing and Im so glad they were patient enough to let me at least see if I would be able to do the tour.

Had an Amazing time at Sunset Ranch. Decided very last minute and they accommodated me as a walk-in guest. Its a very casual place and they were all lovely chill staff. Cassandra was our guide and she was brilliant, matched us up with horses of the correct temperament. 1hr was plenty for me. Really would recommend again and again. Great views of observatory and LA.

$1 beer, hotdogs, and cracker jacks!! Uh yes please! Nachos poured from the heavens like champagne as well. Didnt win, but thats okay! I had a great time and will certainly go again...

I guess you start with the tradition of the Track, the history of hows its been here for almost a century, and provided relief and recreating for millions over that time frame. Through wars, the depression, and more people have been at the honorable track cheering on one of the worlds most beautiful animals.

Awesome spot for a Sunday. $1 parking, entrance, hot dogs, beer, and soda. Totally worth it. If youre looking for something different on and a new experience I would definitely try it.

Terrible time! The horse I was given (Anna) refused to go on the trail and I did everything the guide told me to do but she was not having it! She stopped after each minute of walking. I even mentioned I wasn’t having a good time. This was going on for 30 mins and I paid for 1 hour private ride with my husband. The guide was only a volunteer so she looked super confused when my horse didn’t want to participate on the trail. Not the greatest customer service at all.

Great for hiking and there are always productions being made here. And dont miss Shakespeare in the Park. Be careful around the cages, you will find some open and you can explore but they are full of broken glass and wild animals so enter at your own risk.

We did the 1 hour tour. It was nice and scary. It was nice because of the views. It was scary because the horses walk close to the edge of the mountain. The guides were great and attentive to the inexperienced and fearful riders. However, the care of the horses should be attended to more often. One of the horses was dragging its feet, kept stopping and kept tripping on its feet. You can tell there was something wrong with the horse. I hope with my complaint they allowed the horse to rest and to check on it to ensure its health and safety for other riders.

Nice day came out with some friends. Good mimosas lot of people! Food is horrible eat before coming. Surprisingly people and staff is nice.

What else do you have to do on a lazy Sunday? ...laundry? ... it can wait! So I went here this past Sunday for the first time. I went with several friends and we all took our kids. Heres the breakdown for an afternoon of good times.....

Not very clear with there instructions. Weight limit Is BS they expect a 64 person to be under 240lb. Pretty much just have bones.

Great experience! My nine year old cried the entire first half and the guide was so patient and helpful. By the end of the ride she asked to go out again! The horses were very calm and obviously well cared for. All the staff is so helpful and extremely patient considering the variety of people they must encounter. They ensure an authentic experience that takes you to another world even though your in the hills of LA.

1 word - Misty! I have been here quite a few times and enjoyed each visit, however, my 2-hour private ride to the Hollywood sign w/Misty was the first time a review was completely warranted. Super honest, transparent and just a dope human being. She also saved me when my horse tried to hide in a pepper tree w/me on it! It was the most hilarious/nervous moment, yet she never left my side and held onto the reigns until Pepper behaved lol. She even taught me how to go in circles when Pepper had a change of heart. She fully explained horse behavior and gave me a few laughs along the way to ease me. She also gave me check up moments to make sure I was comfortable and Ok. No other guide Ive had has been so on it! 50 stars Misty! I hope one day you get your own huge ranch, cause girl you can teach!! And youre a fast thinker in unexpected scenarios w/horses. Horses dont follow a script, but she followed safety to a T.

Wonderful experience. The people were great!

Staff was friendly. Woody and Thor were adorable

We had a fabulous time on this one hour trail ride in the foot hills below the Hollywood sign. Our tour guides were Lauren and Eve. Our guides were very experienced and did an amazing job on arranging our group together after we were on the trail. They explained that the horses like to travel in a single file as a protection. The lead horse keeps his ears and head forward to be aware for the group so that the group is aware of what is happening in the front. The rear most horse keeps his ears alert for protection for the rear of the group. The horses in the middle keep their ears focused for the lateral sounds and possible dangers for the group. Even though the horses walk along the edge of the roads with steep drop offs they know exactly what they are doing and they protect themselves and the riders. The horses like to be able to see what is below them in the trails and bushes. I totally trusted Little Bro and allowed him to take care of me. It was a very enjoyable ride. The guides did a great job of pairing the horses with the riders abilities and took pictures of the ride.Jason manages the ranch and has many years of experience as a cowboy. Sarah took care of the safety briefing and the introduction of the guides and ensuring all of the paperwork was properly completed.Even though I had some experience with horseback riding it had been so long that I almost felt like a beginner and actually listed myself as such. I felt totally comfortable during the ride.Sunset ranch staff are amazing! I highly recommend them. You will have a memorable experience.

More fun than I thought it would be! The guides and staff made the experience very enjoyable and everyone was pretty helpful. The check-in process was a bit of a cluster and parking is kind of weird, but other than that, overall, a great time. Absolutely beautiful views of the entire city and valley once you get to the top of Mount Hollywood. Horses are easy and are quite used to the ride. None of them bolted off, nor even hinted that they would misbehave. Have a great time!!

My daughter(14 years old) and I took for the hills astride the very sweet and lovely Farrah and Paris and enjoyed the breathtaking view with the iconic Hollywood sign directly above us.Our guide was an experienced and friendly leader who informed and entertained us with fun facts about the area and its history.It was a terrific little L.A adventure! We will be trotting back for another ride soon!

ALWAYS a GREAT time!!! Whether youre there for the betting or the horses your heart will be racing.

Wonderful workers! Horses are very fun. Great view of LA while taking the tour. Definitely leave too for the tour guides

Was an amazing time! Visiting from Canada and my family and I decided to do this tour for fun. Highly recommended to everyone. Our tour guide Chris was unbelievable! Extremely down to earth and friendly, gave us some very good restaurant recommendations and explained where all the sights were! Horses were very well taken care of! Very healthy and very very tame horses. Excellent job by everyoneThank you Chris for providing the best hospitality!

Our guide for the day was Casandra and she was AMAZING! She was very interactive told us some history as well as pointing out some cool plant life. The ride itself was majestic, calm and relaxing. Highly highly recommend!

Wonderful experience !!.. me and my daughter got lost at first and missed our appointment . But they were kind enough to let us take the next ride . At no extra charge !! Beautiful scenery , wonderful staff . Will come back very soon !!!.....

I am a regular hiker on Mt. Lee and always have to dodge the dropping of Sunset Ranch Hollywood’s horses. There has to be a mutually-beneficial solution that does not leave hikers walking through piles of feces and swarms of flies. Please clean up after your horses in our shared space!

Seemed nice. Gave different guides in training different riding tests, rather than just one and the tests given werent dependent on riding skills. They said they would teach you the riding skills you need to become a guide at the beginning of the day and towards the middle of the day theh said they bo longer had the time to teach you. One of the guides tried to walk me through what to do during my riding exam, while I was still on the horse; however the main test takers disapproves of that and then had him show me what to do by having me watch him preform the maneuver, which was way less helpful.

Thanks to everyone at Sunset Ranch for the great experience and memory!Had an hourlong afternoon ride. There were a total of seven in my group. Cassandra was our guide and Jeronimo was my horse. Both of them were so cool and awesome to spend time with. Im a beginner and was a little nervous but the ride was so relaxing and fun. Cassandra gave us a lot of interesting information about the park and spent time chatting with us. She took pictures of everyone for them too.I would absolutely recommend Sunset Ranch if youre thinking about horseback riding in LA.

It is an fun and calming experience. Every one is really nice and the horses are very easy-going and calm

We had a ball. Maddie, our guide, was the best. We did the one hour tour which was perfect for us. We rode close enough to the Hollywood sign, got to feel a bunch of animals after the ride, and the conversation was simply delightful. May have been the highlight of a trip that included lots (Disneyland, Universal Studios, Hollywood, etc.). Only negative, now my daughter wants to get a horse. Thanks so much. We loved it.

Its $50 an hour per person plus tip the tour guides. It was chill, got that off my bucket list. Pretty nice view, was happy to be on a my horse was pretty slow tho.

We had the most amazing experience here! Our guide Brendan was so nice and laid back and very knowledgeable. The horses were so well trained and sweet, they are all cared for and loved by the ranch. Some of the most amazing views of Los Angeles are seen on this trip. We highly recommend anyone to do this, no experience required!

My wife and I did the 1 hour horseback ride. Even though it was gloomy, the views of Griffith park were beautiful. The staff at Sunset Ranch was friendly and welcoming.

Our experience at Sunset Ranch was the highlight of our stay in L.A. Yes, you may ride at home, you may even own horses-as we do, but you will never experience anything quite as breathtaking as the views on this trail ride. Our guide, Eve, was kind and knowledgeable and worked so well with a little boy who appeared to be hesitant in our group.All of the employees at the ranch are friendly and mindful. We found the horses to be a great match for us and they all appear to be well maintained-they look great! Don’t hesitate! This is a great experience at a reasonable price.

A great LA experience and unless youre hiking in the hills youre not going to get a better view of the Hollywood sign! The ranch has around 80 horses and offers 1 hour and 2 hour rides daily, the staff are super friendly and the ranch is well maintained.I would recommend going earlier rather than later as it can get quite warm and I happened to be the only guest rider that day which made the ride all that more personal.

Friendly staff & beautiful horses! Well organized

Fantastic establishment! Great service, lovely staff who care a lot about providing everyone with a great and memorable experience. Horses were quite easy to ride, but took a little getting used to at the start.Wouldn’t recommend if you have a fear of heights - you are climbing a mountain and the horses typically like to walk on the very edge of the path (right near the cliff), so it can be pretty terrifying. Also the sun will literally blare down on you, so come prepared with sun screen and water. They do require you to wear pants for the ride.Really fun and unique experience, definitely recommended.

Views are amazing the tour guides are amazing and knowledgeable.

Amazing time and great staff

Really enjoyable couple of hours there. Guides knowledgeable and fun.

Very magical, fun and beautiful experience!!! Guides are super friendly and knowledgeable. Beautiful horses

What a amazing experience. I was a last minute walk in party of one and they squeezed me in with the next group tour. You get to ride along the edges of griffith park. It is amazing even if you are a novice rider you are fine. U get some pictures along the ride taken by the guide. Bring cash for tip. Normally $5 to 20 customary tip. They have parking on site that is free. You can lyft and uber there to. Friendly guides. Next time ill be back for the 2 hour tour.Fyi pee at home. Only portajohns here

Im a horse, its true. And yet, despite my penchant for all things equine, Id never been to a horse race before. This all changed a couple weeks ago.

Great place place to visit hollywood sign. If you are like to hike this is best place but week end very crowded . Better go early morning. They post sign say they have mountain lion. One time i hike 5 am but i didnt see any. When you hike early morning during dark make sure not to go alone. Also be aware about rattlesnake. Sunset ranch horses . They have many different rides. You can horse backride.Ride up in the Hollywood Hills, where you will get unforgetable views of the LA Basin and the Hollywood Sign.have many placese you can get a nice pictures . While walking in trail you can see the city of los angeles and other side city of burbank along with the 5 freeway. You can walk all the way back to the hollywood sign near by the communication towers.

This place is incredible. The location is fantastic. You are literally up the road from the city and incredible homes, but feel like you are out in the country. The guides are helpful, kind and knowledgeable and its clear they care about the horses. The ride is beautiful and it gives you time to appreciate the valley around you. The two hour trip takes you up higher than Griffith Observatory. I would recommend this to anyone I know who is visiting the LA area.

The tour was amazing. The team was awesome. We had six much fun. Lets dont again.

Great experience, knowledgeable guides, and happy, healthy horses. As a horseperson myself I was very pleased with my dinner ride. Loved my mount. Buster was well trained, but still had spunk and personality, not some broken spirited pony ride.

Although they dont say the guides work of commission one of the guides got a little friendly with my husband

I really like it!It was fun

If you have never been riding, do not worry! It was my first time ever getting on a horse and honestly it was such a great first experience. The guides here are really helpful and the horses are so sweet. You’ll get a beautiful view while riding and though it is along the edge of the road, don’t be afraid because the horses are smart enough not to walk off (if that’s what you’re worried about, because I was haha)

Great time. Took the 2 hour ride.

The people who work there are fabulous, the horses are wonderful, the ride was awesome, the views are amazing. Loved this part of our trip!

Beautiful well cared for horses, good service level but poor restroom facilities for customers!

We are very happy with the tour, guide and horses. So beautiful. Especially Jasmine!!

We went horse back riding!!!

Great horses and very cool guides.

Tons of fun riding a horse In the middle of LA!

This is one of my best experience ever. Riding the horses and visiting the Hollywood on the top of the mountain was amazing. Id like to go back again.

Tour volunteers were awesome!!

DH and I head to GGF once, perhaps twice, a year for a weekend outing. The first time was several years ago after we received a promotional mailing for the Turf Club. We have been fans ever since.

Had a wonderful timeAnd our guide was very sweetAnd comforted me when I was afraid of being so close to the edgeThank you girlyHer pic is in my photos#JerseyGirl #HoustonVisitor

This tourist trap that doesnt pay their employees at all. Rode with a large group at night that made no attempts to share the trail safely with the pedestrians using the park. I wished I had been on foot to get good shots of the hollywood sign.

Amazing Place to go Horse back riding. Our tour guide Cassandra was very friendly, informative and fun. The horse were extremely well behaved, and the 2 hour tour was Awesome. What a life Experience.

Didnt even know this was an activity. We were headed downwards after seeing the hollywood sign and we stumbled onto Sunset Ranch.Such an amazing experience. Riding horses on the trail is unique and unforgettable.We paid for one hour of riding which doesnt include the hollywood sign but thats ok because we hiked it beforehand.My horse was named Magic. Our guide was Rihanna and was great! She took some great pictures and was super nice and helpful the whole ride.It is a bit pricey but for a once in a lifetime activity like this, nothing beats it.I was in the back and received a lot of dust though and had a nasty cough for half the ride. So make sure you have a bandana or a mask to cover your nose and mouth.

Mikasa was an awesome trail guide! Great experience, do this!

Had a very good time the tour guiders are very patient lovely experience

Nice hike, not so physically demanding

Incredible views great experience! Casandra was an awesome guide I’d definitely recommend

A nice relaxed ride to the top of mountain, guide was very chatty, horses well behaved. Would have been nice to stop at the top and take some snaps, but I get it that the less experienced wouldnt be able to control their mounts. A good morning overall.

Guides were amazing! My boyfriend was freaked out so he wasn’t being very nice but the girls handled everything so well and helped him through the whole thing. I’m SO thankful! Views were beautiful

The best way to view the holly wood sign and Griffith observatory! My favorite part of my American holiday. Thanks for a great experience

Great time exploring a beautiful side of LA. Expansive views which are incredibly better in person while horseback.

We Loved the ride in the canyon with your beautiful horses. I recommend to anyone visiting Los Angeles.

We loved it.The ranch is really close to the Hollywood sign, there is park inside for your car. The staff is really friendly and helpful. During the ride they will give you some interesting info about the park, the city in general, the horses. Definitely an experience I would recommend.