Jaz Creek covered arena at dusk

About 1 hr 15 min from San Francisco

Horse Boarding Near San Francisco

Country space and full care for your horse, north of the city across the Golden Gate. A weekend-friendly barn with trainers on site.

30,000 ft²Covered arena & barn complex
165′ × 270′Outdoor arena, custom footing
40 stalls12×12 and larger
5-horse68′ Centaur Equineciser

Why Bay Area owners choose us

Built for owners who can’t be there every day

Boarding near San Francisco usually means small paddocks, high prices and long waitlists. Jaz Creek gives city and East Bay owners a real country setting with experienced staff caring for their horses every day.

Many Bay Area boarders ride on weekends. Make a day of it: ride in the morning, then have lunch in Petaluma or the Sonoma wine country.

Drive times from the Bay Area

1 hr 15 minfrom San Francisco
1 hourfrom Sausalito
1 hourfrom Richmond
1 hr 10 minfrom Berkeley
1 hr 15 minfrom Oakland
Outdoor riding and jumping arena

Arena & training facilities

100′ × 200′ covered arenaInside a 30,000 ft² complex, enclosed on two sides, sand-and-textile footing
165′ × 270′ outdoor arenaCustom sand blend and professional-grade jumps
5-horse Centaur EquineciserFor conditioning and rehabilitation
90′ round penFor training and longeing
A mile of trailsHill fitness track and hacking through the property
Grass turnout below the hills

Horse care & boarding options

40 stallsPrimarily 12×12, limited 12×16, all with automatic waterers
All-weather paddocksYear-round turnout on well-drained, rolling ground
Turnout to suitIndividual paddocks to large grass pastures
24-hour on-site careExperienced staff on the property
Modern amenitiesHeated wash racks, crossties, secure tack rooms

Training & lessons

Lessons, even before you own a horse

Ijula Equestrian has school horses, so you can start lessons before you buy. Training rides keep your horse fit between visits.

  • All ages and levels
  • Private & group lessons
  • School horses available
  • Show coaching
“Jaz Creek offers the highest quality care, individual attention, safety, and the happiest horses in the Bay. Owned and managed by the nicest, most professional folks in the area. No drama; horses come first.”
— Dani, long-time client

Full-care boarding

Everything your horse needs to thrive

Daily stall cleaning and fresh bedding
Quality hay and customized feeding
Daily turnout in all-weather paddocks
Automatic waterers checked daily
Blanketing and supplements
Coordinated vet and farrier care

Specialized services

Care for every stage of a horse’s life

Dressage welcome

We’re best known for hunter/jumpers and proudly welcome dressage horses, with a boutique dressage program, quality footing and dressage letters in the covered arena.

Foaling & broodmare care

One of the few Bay Area facilities offering full foaling care, with round-the-clock supervision for expecting mares and newborn foals.

Layover & short stays

Short-term boarding for horses traveling through Sonoma County or in town for local shows and clinics, when stalls are available.

“Jaz Creek provided perfectly suited accommodations for all four of my horses, ranging from special-needs bonded retirees to both English and western show horses. Immaculate stalls, good quality hay, grass pastures and superb staff make it the best boarding facility I’ve ever experienced.”
— Cherie C.

Directions

Getting here from San Francisco

From San Francisco

≈ 1 hr 15 min
  1. Cross the Golden Gate Bridge and take US‑101 north through Marin
  2. Turn left onto West Railroad Avenue
  3. Turn right onto Stony Point Road
  4. Turn left onto Roblar Road
  5. Jaz Creek is about 0.7 miles ahead on the right, at 3392 Roblar Road

From the East Bay

≈ 1 hour
  1. Take I‑580 west over the Richmond–San Rafael Bridge to US‑101 north
  2. Turn left onto West Railroad Avenue
  3. Turn right onto Stony Point Road
  4. Turn left onto Roblar Road
  5. Jaz Creek is about 0.7 miles ahead on the right, at 3392 Roblar Road

What sets Jaz Creek apart

Modern infrastructureRebuilt in 2022, with every barn, arena and paddock brought up to current standards
Weather-proof ridingThe covered arena is enclosed on two sides, so rain and wind don’t cancel your rides
Conditioning optionsA five-horse Equineciser, round pen and hill track, rare at Bay Area boarding barns
Everything in one placeFrom foaling to competition to retirement, all on one property
Experienced staffMore than 30 years of hunter/jumper experience in barn management
“Jaz Creek provided perfectly suited accommodations for all four of my horses, ranging from special-needs bonded retirees to both English and western show horses. Immaculate stalls, good quality hay, grass pastures and superb staff make it the best boarding facility I’ve ever experienced.”
— Cherie C.

FAQs

Questions from Bay Area horse owners

How far is Jaz Creek from San Francisco?

About 1 hr 15 min via the Golden Gate Bridge and Highway 101, without traffic. Weekend mornings are usually quickest.

What about the East Bay?

Richmond is about 1 hour via the Richmond–San Rafael Bridge; Berkeley is about 1 hr 10 min and Oakland about 1 hr 15 min.

Will my horse be well cared for if I only visit on weekends?

Yes. Full care covers daily turnout, feeding, stall cleaning and health checks, plus 24-hour on-site care. Training rides can be arranged.

Can I take lessons without owning a horse?

Yes. Ijula Equestrian has school horses for riders of every level.

Do you have openings?

Availability varies. Please call (415) 716-8905 or use the form below to ask about current openings.

Plan your visit from the city

Stall availability changes often. Call for the quickest answer, or send a note and we’ll get back to you.

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