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Big Sur Ventana Wilderness Horseback — CA

Destination: Big Sur, CANights: 3Group: 4–8Season: March, April, May, June, September, October, NovemberEstimated: $1,800–$3,200 per person

Ride the ridgeline through old-growth redwoods, mist coming in sideways off the Pacific. Evening at Esalen for the sulfur baths. Post Ranch Inn spa treatments between.

What she'll do

Ventana Wilderness horseback

Ride the ridgeline through old-growth redwoods with a seasoned wrangler, mist off the Pacific coming in sideways.

Operator: Molera Horseback or Ventana Wildlife partners · Pair with: Afternoon at Esalen.

Esalen cliffside sulfur baths

Soak nude at 2am over the Pacific, sound bath optional, silence guaranteed.

Operator: Esalen Institute overnight workshops · Pair with: Post Ranch Inn or Alila Ventana.

Spa

Where she sleeps

· Post Ranch Inn

Where she eats

· Sierra Mar
· Nepenthe

Questions

Beginner riders?

Most stables offer steady horses. Confirm at booking.

Fog?

Summer morning fog is a feature. Afternoons typically clear.

Drive from SFO?

3.5 hours via the 1 or 4 via the 101.

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