Horse Riding in Hout Bay: Numerous stables in Hout Bay and surrounding areas offer horse riding. Noordhoek, a short drive from Hout bay, is popular for horse-rides along a white sand beach that stretches for miles. As at Hout Bay, many of the residents of Noordhoek have their own stables. For visitors, there are a number of places where you can book your place on trails through the wetlands and along the beach. There are also riding schools in the area, for first-timers and for those who want to hone their skills.