A red ranch house among oak trees above a lawn and swimming pool.Photo: Circle Bar B Guest Ranch
Family ranch

Goleta, California

Circle Bar B Guest Ranch

Family-run Gaviota Coast ranch near Goleta with cabins, two meals a day and its own rides.

Recreation-focused stay

Season
Not stated
Ages
Riders 7+

What you'll do

  • Rides on the ranch's own 1,000-plus acres, led by its wranglers
  • A pool and hot tub
  • Breakfast and dinner, included in the room rate

When to go

  • The ranch publishes no closed season
  • Rides go out seven days a week

Who it's for

  • Families and couples who want a ranch near the Santa Barbara coast
  • Riders 7 and up

Good to know

  • Riding costs extra: rides are booked and paid separately
  • Riders are limited to 265 lb on the 90-minute ride and 235 lb on the others
  • The stable also takes day riders, and the ranch hosts weddings
  • Hot tub
  • Pool
  • Trail riding
Circle Bar B Guest Ranch brand: A circle joined by a short bar to a B set slightly high

Ride for the brand. No branding required.

Brand
Circle Bar B
Burned on
Left hip
On record
2010 California Brand Book (opens in a new tab)To find it:
  • Printed page 279, left column
Look for Brown, James A, Rt 1 Box 252-B, Goleta.