With pristine golf courses by the beach and more, Santa Barbara golf is a sure hole in one.
If you think golf courses are just different combinations of grass and sand, you haven’t experienced golf in Santa Barbara. Yes, you’ll find lush fairways and smooth, fast greens. But you’ll also find two courses, just a short drive from one another, in one of the best vacation spots around. Simply put, there’s no other golf destination like it.
Santa Barbara golf courses range from greens to blues, hillsides to countrysides. It only makes sense that The American Riviera possesses some of the most incredible golf courses in the country. Santa Barbara offers six public 18-hole courses, four of which are a short drive from downtown Santa Barbara. There are also several nine-hole golf courses that include practice facilities.
From the rolling greens of Glen Annie Golf Club to Sandpiper Golf Course, which is just within earshot of the crashing surf, golfing in Santa Barbara is always a memorable experience.
Golf and wine, a unique chance to taste the greatest Santa Barbara Wines after playing golf in pristine courts
Santa Barbara Golf Club
One of the longest “short courses” in Southern California at 6,009 yards, the Santa Barbara Golf Club provides the most affordable golf experience in the area. Prime time play between 7am-9am daily. Tee times available one week in advance; weekend times available the Monday prior. Resident discounts available.
3500 McCaw Avenue
Santa Barbara, CA
https://www.playsantabarbara.com/
Sandpiper Golf Club
he championship golf course at Sandpiper has been rated by Golf Digest in the top twenty five public golf courses in the nation. It was designed by William F. Bell and opened in 1972 featuring beautiful rolling fairways and challenging greens in a seaside links style layout.Most recently, it was rated in the Top 100 Public Golf Course for 2015/2016 Gold Digest!Sandpiper’s dynamic design attracts players of all skill levels including players of the highest caliber. Measuring over 7,000 yards with a championship rating of 74.5, Sandpiper has challenged the abilities of PGA and LPGA players alike, playing host to several professional tournaments including: The PGA Tour Tournament Players Series, The LPGA Tour Santa Barbara Women’s Open, and the prestigious final stage of the PGA Tour Qualifying.
Sandpiper combines a tradition of championship golf and spectacular surroundings to provide its visitors with something much more than a round of golf.
In addition, you can also enjoy another inspiring combination of challenge and beauty by visiting Rancho San Marcos Golf Course. This course offers traditional golf with spectacular settings!
7925 Hollister Ave
Goleta, CA
Glen Annie Golf Club
Glen Annie Golf Club is a championship golf course situated in the rolling foothills of scenic Santa Barbara. This challenging layout is enhanced by breathtaking panoramic ocean and mountain views and is always maintained with the highest standards. The clubhouse with its award winning architecture looks out onto this magnificent landscape that features a cascading lake, colorful flowers and majestic trees. After your round have a drink on one of Santa Barbara’s most scenic patios or satisfy your appetite with the creative cuisine.
Glen Annie Golf Club is the ideal location for golf tournaments, weddings, corporate outings, banquets and meetings
405 Glen Annie Rd.
Goleta, CA
