Circle Bar B Stables

Specialties

Circle Bar B Stables is the oldest and finest public riding stable on Santa Barbara Countys South Coast. For nearly 80 years guest have been enjoying this pristine coastal mountain paradise. Our specialty is getting you out into nature and seeing the flora and fauna that you will only see from a horse. Just a few minutes from civilization you can see how nature was a hundred years ago! Our trail rides take you through the Coastal Santa Ynez Mountains up fern lined canyons, across streams, and past waterfalls to magnificent vistas of the Pacific Ocean and the Santa Barbara Channel Islands. Often times you can enjoy sightings of deer, bobcats, foxes, hawks and even a bear or mountain lion! We offer a variety of rides including 1 ½ hour rides, 2 ½ hour rides and ½ day rides. The Circle Bar B Stables also does private rides, company group rides and customized rides for special occasions. We have a great selection of horses for all ages, sizes and riding abilities.

History

Established in 1939.

The Circle Bar B Stables and Guest Ranch has been in operation for nearly 80 years. In the late 1930’s Florence F. Brown established the Circle Bar B just north of Santa Barbara in Refugio Canyon. Her grandson Pat Brown has continued this operation and is the third generation of the Browns to work the Ranch.

Before opening the Circle Bar B, Florence operated a guest ranch near Los Alamos 30 miles north of Refugio Canyon. In the late 1930’s Florence was drawn to Refugio Canyon on Santa Barbara’s scenic Gaviota Coast, because of the comfortables year-​around climate, the dramatic ocean and mountain views, and the beautiful scenery. She fell in love with the area, purchased the property, and opened the Circle Bar B Guest Ranch. Horses have always been a big part of the Brown family’s history, which spans three centuries in Southern California, and they look forward to sharing their ranch world with you!