Pasatiempo Golf Club, located in Santa Cruz, California, is considered one of the best public-access golf courses in the United States. The course was designed by acclaimed golf course architect Alister Mackenzie of Augusta National and Cypress Point fame. A spectacular elevated tee shot on the first hole overlooking the Pacific Ocean sets up golfers for a thrilling round full of imaginative, undulating greens and artistically-crafted bunkers. Pasatiempo is in between the San Francisco and Monterey Peninsula, so the golf course can be experienced coming or going from Pebble Beach or visiting the Bay Area.

DeLaveaga Golf Course is perched atop the hills surrounding Santa Cruz, California, providing championship caliber golf and excellent service to residents and visitors alike. As one of the top ranked public courses in California, DeLaveaga combines natural striking beauty with a challenging and thoughtful course design.

Peacefully tucked in and around the hills, a short drive south of fast-paced Silicon Valley, Cinnabar Hills Golf Club blends championship-caliber golf with spectacular views. San Jose's first public course to open in 30 years was designed by award-winning architect John Harbottle III. Each hole has been crafted to maintain the natural slope of the area and to protect the wildlife residing here. Hundreds of old oaks were incorporated into the layout and seedlings from those oaks were nurtured and planted to further enhance the landscape. Inspiring the golf club's logo, red-tail hawks can be seen flying over the course or even perched in a tree. Named for the rich, red ore mined here during the 1800's, Cinnabar Hills offers golfers three distinct nines: the Canyon, the Lake and the Mountain. To warm-up and/or perfect your game, Cinnabar Hills boasts a grass-tee driving range, chipping area and three putting greens surrounding a stand-alone snackbar ready to serve you.

Santa Teresa is home of one of the finest par 3 short courses in Northern California. "Shorty" has water hazards on 4 holes and sand traps abound. "Shorty" is a great place for beginners and seasoned golfers alike to practice their short game.“Shorty” is a walk-on course, so the tee time does not guarantee you the time you book.

Our par 71, 6742 yard course is one of the most popular and challenging courses in the Bay Area. Santa Teresa is a pleasingly designed course surrounded by many beautiful trees. Golfers will enjoy the wide fairways, fast greens and strategically placed hazards. Along with the main course, Santa Teresa is home of one of the finest par 3 short courses in Northern California. "Shorty" has water hazards on 4 holes and sand traps abound. "Shorty" is a great place for beginners and seasoned golfers alike to practice their short game. No need to book a tee time, “Shorty” is a walk-on course.

Take a walk on the wild side.With eagles soaring and deer roaming, our wild side is actually a bit more on the tame side.At Eagle Ridge Golf Club, take in the beauty of mountain ranges, natural creeks and beautiful wildlife, as you are invigorated by 18 holes of spectacular golf.Our 18 hole championship golf course is designed by golf legend Johnny Miller and Johnny Miller Design Ltd., in collaboration with the internationally renowned architects Ron Fream & David Dale - Golfplan.

Pacific Grove Golf Links offers spectacular views of the Pacific Ocean, Lover's Point, Point Pinos Lighthouse and Asilomar Beach's natural sand dunes. Originally designed by Amateur Champion H. Chandler Egan in 1932, the first nine holes takes you through the forested areas of Pacific Grove and reflects the charm of a classic rural English course. The back nine was designed by Jack Neville, original designer of the Pebble Beach Golf Links and offers spectacular views of the Pacific Ocean while taking the player on a trip through a traditional Scottish style links course. Play a round and Experience Golf As It Should Be! The Pacific Grove Golf Links also includes a full service Golf Shop, driving range and practice greens. The Point Pinos Grill is open for breakfast, lunch and early dinner while offering the perfect setting for your next event. Featuring fresh, locally sourced ingredients and a inventive menu, the Point Pinos Grill is the perfect place to begin or end your round!

Del Monte is an exciting 18 hole regulation course located at the Del Monte Golf Course facility in Monterey, CA. From the longest tees it presents 6,357 yards of golf for a par of 72. The course was designed by Charles Maud and opened in 1900. The course rating is 71.6 with a slope rating of 125. Del Monte is a daily fee golf course with a 'Open to Public' guest policy. Del Monte Golf Course is managed by Pebble Beach Resorts. The course contact is Neil Allen, Head PGA Professional.

Discover a public golf treasure in the heart of the Monterey Peninsula! In 1970, Robert Trent Jones Senior and Junior crafted 18 beautiful holes that follow the natural terrain of the oak-studded coastal hills along the Monterey-Salinas corridor. You get a lot of great golf for your green fee at Laguna Seca Golf Club!The magnificence of the Monterey Peninsula is reflected in 18 holes that once formed part of a historic California land grant rancho.With typical Jones artistry, this spectacular venue features many elevated tees and a bevy of strategically placed bunkers that guard almost every green.Yes, you will have to play every club in your bag in order to conquer this challenging course that earns its slope rating of 127!

The 18-hole "Quail Lodge" course at the Quail Lodge Golf Club facility in Carmel, California features 6,515 yards of golf from the longest tees for a par of 71 . The course rating is 71.9 and it has a slope rating of 126. Designed by Robert Muir Graves, ASGCA, the Quail Lodge golf course opened in 1963.

San Juan Oaks Golf Course is nestled within the quiet, natural foothills of the San Juan Valley. The course is designed by PGA TOUR legend Fred Couples and award-winning course architect Gene Bates. The front nine plays through a valley of lakes, interconnecting streams and native grasslands. The back nine takes the golfer 150 to 200 feet above the valley floor for some spectacular views of the pristine San Benito County countryside. The course offers five sets of tees on a layout that measures 7000 yards from the back tees and 4,770 from the front, allowing golfers of all abilities to enjoy the course. A full-length driving range with all grass tees and five target greens provide ample practice area, with teaching professionals available on staff. Be sure to put San Juan Oaks on your list of must play golf courses.

Behind the welcoming gates of the vast, 1700-acre estate known as Carmel Valley Ranch lies a world of refreshing natural beauty.Majestic oaks, verdant fairways and brilliant flowers are set against the rugged hills of the Monterey Peninsula, just six minutes east of the beaches and galleries of Carmel-by-the-Sea. And because Carmel Valley Ranch is on the sunny side of the peninsula, even the weather smiles on the guests who come from around the world to bask in the secluded luxury of this tranquil California countryside.Pete Dye`s 18-hole championship golf course was ranked by Golf Magazine as one of "Monterey`s must-plays." The front nine holes meander along the Carmel River, while the heavily forested back nine offer stunning panoramas...shared only with the deer, fox, and wild turkey that make the course their home.

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