Golf Courses

Golf in California's Sweet Spot
The Santa Maria Valley is the center of the best with our moderate climate, scenic courses, and variety of accommodations.  Golf any time of year and choose from over 20 golf courses that surround our beautiful area. With so many golf courses to choose from, you can create a new experience each time you visit! Green fees are subject to change without notice.  Please contact the individual golf courses for updated pricing and availability.


Avila Beach Golf Resort
(18-holes, Par 71)
6464 Ana Bay Drive
Avila Beach
(805) 595-4000              

Nestled in the surrounding hills between San Luis Obispo and Pismo Beach, Avila Beach Golf Resort includes a 6,500-yard championship golf course with panoramic seaside and valley views, cool ocean breezes, and scores of neighboring wildlife, creating a pristine backdrop for this course. 

Terrain: Somewhat hilly with oak-lined valleys. The back nine transverses a tidal estuary.
Amenities: Pro shop.
Green Fees: $50/weekdays     $65/weekends
Seniors: $40/weekdays     $50/weekends
Cart Fee: $17 per player, optional 

BlackLake Golf Resort
(Lake course – 9 holes/Par 36)(Canyons course – 9 holes/Par 36)
(Oaks course - 9 holes/Par 35)

1490 Golf Course Lane
Nipomo
(805) 343-1214   

BlackLake Golf Resort boasts the only 27-hole golf course on the Central Coast.  Conveniently located between Santa Maria and Pismo Beach, BlackLake embraces a beauty and intimacy all its own.  California oaks, sparkling water pools and scenic coastal hills are all part of the natural surroundings of this unique golf course. 

Terrain: Somewhat hilly on Canyons and Oaks. Mostly flat by Lakes.
Amenities: Restaurant, with catering available for special events.
Green Fees: $50/Weekdays     $65/Weekends  & Holidays
Seniors: $40/Weekdays       $50/Weekends
Cart Fee:  $17 per person, optional

Cypress Ridge Golf Course
(18-holes, Par 72)
780 Cypress Ridge Parkway
Arroyo Grande
(805) 474-7979

Enjoy this 18-hole championship golf course -- the first Peter Jacobsen Signature Course in California. Cypress Ridge is certified as a Signature Sanctuary with the prestigious Audubon International, the thirteenth course in the world to receive this elite distinction.  Mature cypress trees, lush green fairways, and cool ocean air make Cypress Ridge a golfer’s paradise. 

Terrain: Hilly.
Amenities: Restaurant, with catering available for special events. Driving range and golf academy offered.
Green Fees: $72/Weekdays     $82/Weekends
Cart Fee:   $17 per person, optional

La Purisima Golf Course
(18-holes, Par 72)
3455 East Highway 246
Lompoc
(805) 735-8395

Enjoy the beautiful fairways with rolling hills and discover the challenge of this nationally acclaimed course. 

Terrain: Rolling contours.
Amenities: Restaurant, with catering available for special events.
Green Fees: $55/Weekdays     $70/Weekends
Cart Fee:  $15, optional 

Marshallia Ranch Golf Course
(18-holes, Par 72)
Near Lompoc, off Highway 1, exit San Antonio Road West, head down about three miles and follow signs to golf course.
(805) 734-1333

Characterized by spectacular views, this is one of the most challenging military courses in the world.

Terrain: Fairly flat.Eucalyptus trees border the fairway.
Amenities: Snack bar and pro shop.
Green Fees: $37/Weekdays     $37/Weekends
Cart Fee: $20, optional  

Monarch Dunes Golf Club 
(18-holes, par 71)
1606 Trilogy Parkway
Nipomo
(805) 343-9459

Surrounded by windswept dunes and eucalyptus trees, coastal vistas and amber-colored hillsides, Monarch Dunes Golf Club is reminiscent of the true links-style courses found in Scotland and a "must-play" for those who seek a challenging, yet amiable, unspoiled golf adventure.

Terrain: Rolling hills.  Eucalyptus trees border the fairway. 
Amenities: Restaurant, snack bar, pro shop, driving range and putting range.
Green Fees: All rates include green fee and cart fee.  Weekdays/$59     Weekends/$69

Pismo State Beach Golf Course
(9-holes, Par 27)
9 Le Sage Drive
Grover Beach
(805) 481-5215

Cypress trees and a meandering creek lie carpeted above the foredunes of Pismo Beach.

Terrain: Flat.
Amenities: Snacks and beverages.
Green Fees: $8.75/Weekdays per 9 holes     $9.75/Weekends per 9 holes
Seniors: $6.50/Weekdays     $7.50/Weekends     Juniors 16 and under $5.75
Cart Fee: $10, Equipment rentals (set of clubs):  $7.50

Rancho Maria Golf Course
(18-holes, Par 72)
1950 State Highway 1
Santa Maria
(805) 937-2019     

From flatlands to gently rolling terrain, take a memorable golf adventure at this popular golf course neatly tucked away within the Santa Maria Valley. Rancho Maria is a favorite site for tournament play and provides a challenge for all skill levels.

Terrain: Partly hilly.
Amenities: Restaurant.
Green Fees: $26/Weekdays     $32/Weekends
Seniors: $21/Weekdays
Cart Fee:  $20/optional; seniors $8

Rancho San Marcos Golf Course
(18-holes, Par 71)
4600 Highway 154
Santa Barbara
(805) 683-6334

Built on the site of the San Marcos Ranch, established in 1804, this Robert Trent Jones Jr. design rests among the dramatic setting of the Santa Ynez Valley.

With endless rolling hillsides and centuries-old trees lining the fairways, Rancho San Marcos possesses a "sense of place" unique to the sport of golf. Sitting high above Santa Barbara, near Lake Cachuma with awesome lake and mountain views, Rancho San Marcos meanders along the Santa Ynez River amid a forest of California oaks.

Terrain: Partly hilly.
Amenities: Lockers. Restaurant, with catering available for special events. 
Only non-alcoholic beverages are served.
Green Fees: $65/Monday-Thursday     $85/Friday–Sunday
Juniors 17 and up:  $25/Monday–Thursday     $45/Friday-Sunday
All green fee rates include cart, except juniors. 

River Course at the Alisal
(18-holes, Par 72)
150 Alisal Road
Solvang
(805) 688-6042 

Open since 1992, River Course has quickly become popular among California golfers seeking new destinations for two or three-day golf getaways.  The striking panorama of the Santa Ynez Mountains, together with miles of native landscape and frequent wildlife create a peaceful atmosphere for a casual game of golf.

Terrain: Mostly flat, with a few small hills.
Amenities: Restaurant, with catering available for special events.
Green Fees: $50/Weekdays     $60/Weekends
Seniors: $39/Weekdays $60/Weekends
Juniors: $39/Weekdays     $60/Weekends
Cart Fee: $30, optional (electric carts GPS)

Sunset Ridge Golf Center
(9-holes, Par 28)
1424 W. Fairway Drive
Santa Maria
(805) 347-1070

Tucked within a eucalyptus grove, this course embraces a feeling of its own.  Enjoy the convenience of this in-town 9-hole, Par 28 executive golf course with a lighted 27 stall driving range. 

Terrain: Flat.
Amenities: Snacks and beverages. Pro shop.  Course may be rented for tournaments.
Green Fees: Weekdays:  $7 for 9 holes, $8 for 10 holes , $10 for 18 holes                        Weekends: $10 for 10 holes
Seniors & Juniors: Weekdays: $6 for 10 holes     $8 for 10 holes
Weekends: $7 for 9 holes      $10 for 18 holes
Driving Range fees: bucket of balls for $3-$6
Cart Fee: $5, optional for 9 holes (for seniors and handicapped only)


Santa Maria Valley Chamber of Commerce and Visitor & Convention Bureau
614 South Broadway, Santa Maria, CA 93454-5111
Phone: 800-331-3779
Fax: 805-928-7559
info@santamaria.com


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