Coyote Valley Sporting Clays

Coyote Valley Sporting Clays has operated since 1992 on land that feels like its own private valley—rolling terrain, oak trees, and views that make you forget you're near the Bay Area. They run a full facility with two Sporting Clay Ranges, two Skeet fields, Trap shooting, and a 5-Stand course. Open to the public, but with real safety standards enforced.

• •Two Sporting Clay Ranges – Golf-course style courses where you move from station to station
• •Skeet & Trap – Traditional fields for classic clay shooting
• •5-Stand – Compact setup for mixed shooting scenarios
• •Private Instruction – One-on-one coaching from experienced instructors
• •Group Instruction – Team events and group packages
• •Gun Rentals – Available on-site if you don't have your own
• •Pro Shop – Ammunition, targets, gear, and advice
• •On-Site Dining – Grill with food and drinks (weekend service)

Repeat reviewers mention instructors by name—Irene, John, Ron—because they actually teach why you're doing things, not just barking commands. People come back specifically asking for them. One first-timer wrote: "She doesn't just tell you to do this or that, she tells you why we do this and teaches you how to do it right."

First-come, first-served for walk-ins. Weekend mornings fill up by mid-morning—arrive before 9 AM if you want no wait.

"It's like a high-end golf course for shooting clays. The people who run it are super friendly and the courses are both well laid out and maintained. Great for beginners or well seasoned shooters."

This isn't a hole-in-the-wall range. The grounds are groomed, the equipment works, and staff know their job. It's priced fairly for what you get. The setting is genuinely beautiful—bring a camera. And yes, the BBQ is actually good.