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Sea Island offers five-star resort amenities as well as five miles of private beach.
beach rides
Epic shoreline rides on Georgia’s soft white beaches are the perfect way to soak in the southern sunshine and glorious scenery.

SEA ISLAND, GEORGIA
Five star luxury, gracious southern hospitality and a sprawling resort including The Cloister at Sea Island, The Lodge at Sea Island Golf Club, The Spa at Sea Island, and the Georgian Room restaurant, make Sea Island, Georgia, a spectacular vacation destination. Horseback rides along the south end of Sea Island are an unparalleled way to enjoy the gentle coastline, explore the natural shoreline habitat, and get your horse fix.  Beach rides can be tailored for experienced and/or new riders (10 and up) and both western and English tack is available.  In addition,  horsemanship lessons and arena rides  for  individuals and families—including a tiny tykes program for equestrians as young as 3—make sure every member of the family is horse-happy.  Sea Island  is the only resort in the world to have received four Forbes Five-Star awards for seven consecutive years, for its accommodations, golf, spa, and dining experiences.  In addition to horseback riding on the beach,  the Broadfield Sea Island Sporting Club and Lodge offers upland game bird hunts, a rifle and pistol range and 5-stand shooting, and freshwater fishing excursions.  Afterwards, retreat to the 65,000 square foot destination spa for a massage, yoga class, or  to mindfully walk the soft grass labyrinth.  A multitude of dining options complete this fantastic family and couples escape.  seaisland.com

beach rides
For those who want to ride on the beach –and in the ocean– Bradenton, Florida’s Beach Horse adventure program actually allows riders to swim horses in the warm waters of Palma Sola Bay.

BRADENTON, FLORIDA
On Florida’s famous Gulf Coast, BeachHorse outfitters offers seashore rides that go above and beyond—the beach that is. This is a two-part experience: the first segment is a picturesque beach ride, and experienced cowgirls are allowed to canter or lope.  (Photography can be arranged  to catch all the action.) The second segment includes riding the horses 200-300 yards out into the protected waters of Palma Sola Bay, where guides chaperone a short swim on horseback.  Experiencing the sand drop away and the unique feeling of your horses legs swimming beneath you is absolutely exhilarating! The wrangler to rider ratio is one-to-one, so riders always have a personal helper nearby who knows the underwater topography and the depth.  You will get soaked, but the tropical climate of Bradenton (south of Tampa) makes a dip in the sea refreshing.  Rides are on a public beach, so guests must arrange for their own accommodations and travel. beachhorses.com

beach ridesOREGON
Dramatic, romantic and rugged, the Oregon coast can be rough in the winter,  but warm summer days transform this windswept shoreline into a hot, zero-humidity paradise—and the wide, uncrowded beaches are perfect for horseback riding.  Green Acres Beach & Trail Rides in Pacific City, Oregon is a favorite for their friendly wranglers and customizable activity based on riding skills—they even have experience with special needs riders.  Afterwards, watch the surfers shred just offshore, or enjoy a artisan beer at the local brew pub. beach-rides.com

beach ridesPEBBLE BEACH, CALIFORNIA
Pebble Beach, perched on the California coast between Monterey and Carmel, is famous for its legendary golf links.  Riding amongst the rugged cypress-studded cliffs and sandy dunes, —with the Pacific ocean churning  against the rocky beach below—is an equally extraordinary experience! Pebble Beach Equestrian Center offers both group and private beach rides along the Pacific coast. Rides do descend to the sandy beach, where sea otters and pelicans play. Nearby accommodations include a variety of upscale golf resorts and charming B&Bs.  A fun day trip to the Monterey  Bay Aquarium will provide an enhanced appreciation of this unique ecosystem. pebblebeach.com

beach ridesSAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA
Look southward down the beach on this San Diego ride and you’ll see the Pacific coast of Mexico.   The winding trail that descends from San Diego’s Tijuana River Valley to the southernmost beach in the United States feels almost like a tropical jungle, with bamboo-esque trees and vivid nasturtium flowers lining the sandy path.  San Diego Beach Rides offers private beach rides, sunset rides, riverbed rides and what they call their “Swim Adventure” where clients can take the horses chest deep into the sea (at low tide). sdbeachrides.com

beach ridesTEXAS
From Galveston in the north down to South Padre Island, the big beaches of  Texas’ Gulf Coast are ideal for galloping the day away.  A variety of outfitters specializing in beach rides cater to cowgirls, such as South Padre Island Adventure Park and Horses on the Beach (in the south) and Beach Bum Horse Rides in the North.  At Crystal Corral Stables in the Galveston area, you can even bring your own horse and board for a few days of sand and surf, cowgirl-style.

beach ridesBAHAMAS
If you take your beach rides tropical, the bathtub-warm waters of the Bahamas are a dream come true.  The brilliant turquoise sea, shallow shorelines, and relaxed island attitudes make this a true bucket-list buster. Visit bahamas.com for information on rides on Nassau, Grand Bahama, and Abacos. Several cruise lines also offer beach rides at Half Moon Cay in the Bahamas, such as the Carnival Cruise excursion shown below.