Horseback riders on the westside Kaua‘i coastline at Whoa Dea Ranch
Waimea · Westside Kaua‘i

Ride where the ranch meets the reef.

Coastal horseback rides with sweeping ocean views, gentle horses, and real aloha — sunrise, sunset, and once a month, under the full moon.

All levels welcome Ages 10–72 Safety gear included Full moon rides monthly
Choose Your Ride

Six ways to saddle up

Every ride runs along Kaua‘i's stunning westside coast with expert wranglers, gentle horses, and safety gear included. Book online — instant confirmation via FareHarbor.

Golden morning light over a trail horse Sunrise Light from$220

Morning Saddle Up

1 hr 20 minAges 10–72

Start the day in the saddle — cool air, golden light, and a breathtaking coastal ride perfect for every skill level.

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Riders at Whoa Dea Ranch on the Waimea coast Sun-Kissed from$220

Midday Saddle Up

1 hr 20 minAges 10–72

A sun-drenched coastal adventure with the Pacific glittering beside you the whole way. Bring the whole crew.

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Fiery sunset over open country Most Loved from$275

Sunset Saddle Up

1 hr 20 minAges 10–72

Westside Kaua‘i throws the best sunsets on the island — watch it burn across the water from horseback.

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Portrait of a dark horse in dramatic light Just Your Crew from$320

Private Saddle Up

1 hr 20 minAges 10–72

The coastline to yourselves — trot, canter, and lope in complete privacy with a ride exclusively for your group.

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Turquoise water and golden sand on a Hawaiian beach Keepsake 2 hrs

Horseback Photoshoot

2 hoursGolden hour

Two hours of coastline, horses, and dramatic westside light — the photos you'll frame, not just post.

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Lush green Kaua‘i coastal cliffs Little Riders from$70

Keiki Saddle Up

20 minYoung kids

A safe, one-on-one horse ride with a wrangler in a designated ranch area — first-saddle memories for the littlest cowpokes.

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Whoa Dea Ranch horses on the coast
WaimeaWestside Kaua‘i
The Ranch

Where the paniolo spirit meets the Pacific

Salt air. Hoofbeats. A coastline most visitors never see.

Whoa Dea Ranch sits on the ocean side of the highway just before Kikiaola Small Boat Harbor — westside Kaua‘i, where the crowds thin out and the views open up. Our rides trace the coast with the ocean beside you and the ridgelines behind.

  • Gentle, well-trained horses — calm partners matched to your experience, first-timers included.
  • Expert wranglers on every ride — real guidance, real stories, real aloha.
  • Safety gear included — helmets and a full briefing before every saddle up.
  • Full moon rides, once a month — an exclusive night ride under the moonlit sky.
Reserve Your Saddle

Ride under the full moon

Once a month, during the full moon week, the ranch opens after dark — moonlight on the water, and the coastline all to yourselves. 8:00–9:30 PM. It books out. Every time.

Claim a Moonlit Saddle
Ready When You Are

The horses are saddled. The tide's coming in.

Spots fill fast — especially sunset and full moon weeks. Book online with instant confirmation, or call the ranch directly.

Find the Ranch

Ocean side of the highway, Waimea

Location

Ocean side of the highway, just before Kikiaola Small Boat Harbor — Waimea, Kaua‘i, HI

Phone(808) 347-5079
Heads up: GPS apps can drop a pin in the wrong spot. Use the map here — we're on the ocean side of the highway just before Kikiaola Small Boat Harbor.