Looking for golf courses in California to play? California is home more than 1000 golf courses and we’ve got a complete round up of the options available to play near you.

There are a great variety of golf courses offering a unique experience for golfers of all skill levels, from private members clubs to public courses open to everyone looking to tee it up.

Whether you are a beginner or an experienced player, there are courses across Calafornia that cater to your needs.

From the full list of California golf courses below, each has its own distinct features from layout and scenery to the level of difficulty. You can also see our top five best ranked courses in California.

List of Golf Courses in California

A full list of golf courses available in California is below:

• Lake Lindero Golf Course, Agoura Hills
• River Creek Golf Course, Ahwahnee
• Corica Park – South Course, Alameda
• Round Hill Golf & Country Club, Alamo
• Alhambra Municipal Golf Course, Alhambra
• Aliso Viejo Country Club, Aliso Viejo
• Altadena Golf Course, Altadena
• Arrowhead Golf Course, Alturas
• Chardonnay Golf Club, American Canyon
• Anaheim Hills Public Country Club, Anaheim
• Greenhorn Creek Golf Course, Angels Camp
• Antelope Greens Golf Course, Antelope
• Lone Tree Golf Course, Antioch
• Ashwood Golf Club – Mesquite/Sycamore Course, Apple Valley
• Seascape Golf Club, Aptos
• Arbuckle Golf Club, Arbuckle
• Santa Anita Golf Course, Arcadia
• Baywood Golf & Country Club, Arcata
• Sequoia Woods Country Club, Arnold
• Cypress Ridge Golf Course, Arroyo Grande
• Chalk Mountain Golf Course, Atascadero
• Rancho Del Rey Golf Club, Atwater
• Auburn Valley Golf Club, Auburn
• Catalina Island Golf Club, Avalon
• Avila Beach Golf Resort, Avila Beach
• Azusa Greens Country Club, Azusa
• Links at RiverLakes Ranch, Bakersfield
• Sun Lakes Country Club, Banning
• Marine Memorial Golf Course, Barstow
• Morongo Golf Club at Tukwet Canyon – Champions Course, Beaumont
• Bell Gardens Golf Course, Bell Gardens
• Tilden Park Golf Course, Berkeley
• First Nine/Second Nine at Bermuda Dunes Country Club, Bermuda Dunes
• Bear Mountain Golf Course, Big Bear Lake
• Bishop Country Club, Bishop
• Feather River Park Resort, Blairsden
• Blythe Golf Course, Blythe
• The Links At Bodega Harbour, Bodega Bay
• Chula Vista Golf Course, Bonita
• Rams Hill Golf Club, Borrego Springs
• Boulder Creek Golf & Country Club, Boulder Creek
• Del Rio Country Club, Brawley
• Birch Hills Golf Course, Brea
• Brentwood Golf Club – Creekside/Diablo Course, Brentwood
• Yocha Dehe Golf Club at Cache Creek Casino Resort, Brooks
• Zaca Creek Golf Course, Buellton
• Lake/Valley at Los Coyotes Country Club, Buena Park
• DeBell Golf Club, Burbank
• Crystal Springs Golf Course, Burlingame
• Discovery Bay Country Club, Byron
• Calabasas Golf & Country Club, Calabasas
• Tierra del Sol Golf Club, California City
• Mount Saint Helena Golf Course, Calistoga
• Camarillo Springs Golf Course, Camarillo
• Cameron Park Country Club, Cameron Park
• Apple Mountain Golf Resort, Camino
• Camino Heights Golf Course, Camino
• Marine Memorial Golf Course, Camp Pendleton
• Canyon Lake Country Club, Canyon Lake
• Omni La Costa Resort & Spa – Champions Course, Carlsbad
• Carmel Valley Ranch Resort, Carmel
• Tehama Golf Club, Carmel
• Quail Lodge Resort & Golf Club, Carmel
• The Preserve Golf Club, Carmel
• Ancil Hoffman Golf Course, Carmichael
• The Links at Victoria Golf Course, Carson
• Redwood Canyon Golf Course, Castro Valley
• Cimarron Golf Club – Boulder Course, Cathedral City
• River Oaks Golf Course, Ceres
• Cerritos Ironwood Golf Course, Cerritos
• Highland Springs Village Golf Club, Cherry Valley
• Lake Almanor West Golf Course, Chester
• Bidwell Park Golf Course, Chico
• El Prado Golf Courses – Butterfield Stage, Chino
• Los Serranos Golf & Country Club, Chino Hills
• Western Hills Golf & Country Club, Chino Hills
• Pheasant Run Golf Course, Chowchilla
• Enagic Golf Club at Eastlake, Chula Vista
• Industry Hills Golf Club at Pacific Palms Resort – Zaharias Course, City of Industry
• Oakhurst Country Club, Clayton
• Nakoma Golf Resort – Dragon Course, Clio
• The New Vineyards Golf Course, Coachella
• Yosemite Lakes Park Golf Course, Coarsegold
• Black Rock Golf Course, Cobb
• Colton Golf Club, Colton
• Colusa Golf & Country Club, Colusa
• Compton Par 3 Golf Course, Compton
• Diablo Creek Golf Course, Concord
• Auburn Lake Trails Golf Course, Cool
• The Golf Club at Copper Valley, Copperopolis
• The Links at Rolling Hills, Corning
• Dos Lagos Golf Course, Corona
• Coronado Golf Course, Coronado
• Los Lagos at Costa Mesa Golf & Country Club, Costa Mesa
• Coto de Caza Golf & Racquet Club, Coto de Caza
• Kings Valley Golf Course, Crescent City
• Mount Huff Golf Course, Crescent Mills
• Deep Cliff Golf Course, Cupertino
• Blackberry Farm Golf Course, Cupertino
• Destroyer at Seal Beach Navy Golf Course, Cypress
• Lake Merced Golf & Country Club, Daly City
• Monarch Beach Golf Links, Dana Point
• Falls at Blackhawk Country Club, Danville
• Wildhorse Golf Course, Davis
• Furnace Creek Inn & Ranch Resort, Death Valley
• Delano Golf Course, Delano
• Lake Tamarisk Golf Course, Desert Center
• Desert Dunes Golf Course, Desert Hot Springs
• Diablo Country Club, Diablo
• Diamond Bar Golf Course, Diamond Bar
• Ridge Creek Dinuba Golf Club, Dinuba
• Dove Canyon Country Club, Dove Canyon
• Rio Hondo Golf Club, Downey
• Rancho Duarte Golf Club, Duarte
• Dublin Ranch Golf Course, Dublin
• Muroc Lake Golf Course, Edwards
• Cottonwood Golf Club – Ivanhoe Course, El Cajon
• Rio Bend Golf Course, El Centro
• Berkeley Country Club, El Cerrito
• Serrano Country Club, El Dorado Hills
• El Macero Country Club, El Macero
• The Lakes at El Segundo, El Segundo
• Emerald Lakes Golf Course, Elk Grove
• Cherry Island Golf Course, Elverta
• Encinitas Ranch Golf Course, Encinitas
• Encino at Sepulveda Golf Complex, Encino
• Escalon Golf Course, Escalon
• Castle Creek Country Club, Escondido
• Eureka Municipal Golf Course, Eureka
• Exeter Public Golf Course, Exeter
• North Ridge Country Club, Fair Oaks
• Meadow Club, Fairfax
• Rancho Solano Golf Course, Fairfield
• Fall River Valley Golf & Country Club, Fall River Mills
• Pala Mesa Resort, Fallbrook
• J B Golf Course, Farmington
• Empire Ranch Golf Club, Folsom
• Sierra Lakes Golf Club, Fontana
• Redwood Empire Golf & Country Club, Fortuna
• Mariner’s Point Golf Links & Practice Center, Foster City
• David L. Baker Memorial Golf, Fountain Valley
• Fremont Park Golf Course, Fremont
• Airways Golf Course, Fresno
• Eagle Springs Golf & Country Club, Friant
• Coyote Hills Golf Course, Fullerton
• Dry Creek Ranch Golf Course, Galt
• Benbow Valley RV Resort & Golf Course, Garberville
• Golden Era Golf Course, Gilman Hot Springs
• Eagle Ridge Golf Club, Gilroy
• Scholl Canyon Golf & Tennis Club, Glendale
• Glen Oaks Golf & Racquet Club, Glendora
• Encina Royale Golf Course, Goleta
• Plumas Pines Golf Resort, Graeagle
• Knollwood Golf Course, Granada Hills
• Granite Bay Golf Club, Granite Bay
• Alta Sierra Country Club, Grass Valley
• Pine Mountain Lake Golf Course, Groveland
• Pismo State Beach Golf Course, Grover Beach
• Wildwood Mobile Country Club, Hacienda Heights
• Half Moon Bay Golf Links – Ocean Course, Half Moon Bay
• Kings Country Club, Hanford
• Mission Hills of Hayward Golf Course, Hayward
• Healdsburg Golf Club at Tayman Park, Healdsburg
• East/South at Silver Lakes Country Club, Helendale
• Hemet Golf Club, Hemet
• Franklin Canyon Golf Course, Hercules
• Hesperia Golf & Country Club, Hesperia
• Hidden Valley Lake Golf Course, Hidden Valley Lake
• Burlingame Country Club, Hillsborough
• San Juan Oaks Golf Club, Hollister
• Barbara Worth Golf Resort, Holtville
• Highland Palms Mobil Homes, Homeland
• Meadowlark Golf Course, Huntington Beach
• Indian Wells Golf Resort – Celebrity Course, Indian Wells
• Golf Club At Terra Lago – North Course, Indio
• Castle Oaks Golf Club, Lone
• Rancho San Joaquin Golf Course, Irvine
• Steele Canyon Golf Club – Canyon/Ranch, Jamul
• Buckingham Golf & Country Club, Kelseyville
• Kern Valley Golf Course, Kernville
• King City Golf Course, King City
• Old Brockway Golf Course, Kings Beach
• Kings River Golf & Country Club, Kingsburg
• La Canada Flintridge Country Club, La Canada
• Westridge Golf Club, La Habra
• Hacienda Golf Club, La Habra Heights
• South at Torrey Pines Municipal Golf Course, La Jolla
• La Mirada Golf Club, La Mirada
• PGA WEST Pete Dye Mountain Course, La Quinta
• Marshall Canyon Golf Club, La Verne
• Ben Brown’s Golf Course at The Ranch Laguna Beach, Laguna Beach
• El Niguel Country Club, Laguna Niguel
• Laguna Woods Golf Club – 1 & 2 Course, Laguna Woods
• Bailey Creek Golf Course, Lake Almanor
• Lake Arrowhead Country Club, Lake Arrowhead
• Elizabeth Lake Country Club, Lake Elizabeth
• The Links at Summerly, Lake Elsinore
• Lake Forest Golf & Practice Center, Lake Forest
• The Links at Lakehouse, Lake San Marcos
• Barona Creek Golf Club, Lakeside
• Lakewood Country Club, Lakewood
• Lancaster Golf Center, Lancaster
• North at Alondra Park Golf Course, Lawndale
• Lemoore Golf Course, Lemoore
• Likely Place RV & Golf, Likely
• Turkey Creek Golf Club, Lincoln
• Little River Inn Golf & Tennis Club, Little River
• Chardonnay/Zinfandel at Poppy Ridge Golf Course, Livermore
• Crystalaire Country Club, Llano
• Adams Springs Golf Course, Loch Lomond
• Micke Grove Golf Links, Lodi
• La Purisima Golf Course, Lompoc
• Mt. Whitney Golf Club, Lone Pine
• El Dorado Park Golf Club, Long Beach
• Indian Creek Country Club, Loomis
• Los Altos Golf & Country Club, Los Altos
• Harding at Griffith Park Golf Courses, Los Angeles
• La Rinconada Country Club, Los Gatos
• Sea Pines Golf Resort, Los Osos
• Dragonfly Golf Club, Madera
• Sierra Star Golf Club, Mammoth Lakes
• Westdrift Manhattan Beach Golf Club, Manhattan Beach
• French Camp Golf Course, Manteca
• Manteca Park Golf Course, Manteca
• Plumas Lake Golf & Country Club, Marysville
• Mather Golf Course, Mather
• McCloud Golf Club, McCloud
• Beau Pre Golf Club, McKinleyville
• Winchester Country Club, Meadow Vista
• Menifee Lakes Country Club – The Lakes Golf Course, Menifee
• Sharon Heights Golf & Country Club, Menlo Park
• Merced Golf & Country Club, Merced
• Mill Valley Golf Course, Mill Valley
• Green Hills Country Club, Millbrae
• Spring Valley Golf Course, Milpitas
• Goose Creek Golf Club, Mira Loma
• Oso Creek Golf Course, Mission Viejo
• Dryden Park Golf Course, Modesto
• Shasta Valley Golf Club, Montague
• Northwood Golf Club, Monte Rio
• Montebello Country Club, Montebello
• Laguna Seca Golf Club, Monterey
• Monterey Park Golf Course, Monterey Park
• Rustic Canyon Golf Course, Moorpark
• Moraga Country Club, Moraga
• Rancho Del Sol Golf Club, Moreno Valley
• Coyote Creek Golf Club – The Valley Course, Morgan Hill
• Morro Bay Golf Course, Morro Bay
• Mount Shasta Resort, Mount Shasta
• Shoreline Golf Links at Mountain View, Mountain View
• Forest Meadows Golf Course, Murphys
• The Golf Club at Rancho California, Murrieta
• Eagle Vines Golf Club, Napa
• National City Golf Course, National City
• Rivers Edge Golf Course, Needles
• Friendly Valley Golf Course, Newhall
• Newport Beach Golf Course, Newport Beach
• The Ocean South at Pelican Hill Golf Club, Newport Coast
• River Oaks Golf Club, Nicolaus
• Lakes/Canyon at Blacklake Golf Course, Nipomo
• Hidden Valley Golf Club, Norco
• Mission Hills Golf Course, North Hills
• Porter Valley Country Club, Northridge
• Don Knabe Golf Center & Junior Academy, Norwalk
• Indian Valley Golf Club, Novato
• Oakdale Golf & Country Club, Oakdale
• The Metropolitan Golf Links, Oakland
• Arrowood Golf Course, Oceanside
• Ojai Valley Inn, Ojai
• The Links at Squaw Creek, Olympic Valley
• Whispering Lakes Golf Course, Ontario
• Orinda Country Club, Orinda
• Table Mountain Golf Club, Oroville
• River Ridge Golf Club – The Victoria Lakes Course, Oxnard
• Pacific Grove Golf Links, Pacific Grove
• The Riviera Country Club, Pacific Palisades
• Sharp Park Golf Course, Pacifica
• Hansen Dam Golf Course, Pacoima
• Avondale Golf Club, Palm Desert
• Indian Canyons Golf Resort – South Course, Palm Springs
• Antelope Valley Country Club, Palmdale
• Baylands Golf Links, Palo Alto
• Grape Ranch Golf Club, Palo Cedro
• Palos Verdes Golf Club, Palos Verdes Estates
• Tuscan Ridge Golf Club, Paradise
• Number One at Brookside Golf Club, Pasadena
• Hunter Ranch Golf Course, Paso Robles
• Pauma Valley Country Club, Pauma Valley
• Poppy Hills Golf Course, Pebble Beach
• Lake Wildwood Golf Course, Penn Valley
• Rooster Run Golf Club, Petaluma
• Pico Rivera Municipal Golf Course, Pico Rivera
• Pine Mountain Golf Club, Pine Mountain Club
• Mace Meadow Golf & Country Club, Pioneer
• Alta Vista Country Club, Placentia
• Cold Springs Golf & Country Club, Placerville
• Contra Costa Country Club, Pleasant Hill
• Callippe Preserve Golf Course, Pleasanton
• Mountain Meadows Golf Course, Pomona
• Seabee Golf Club of Port Hueneme, Port Hueneme
• River Island Country Club, Porterville
• Grizzly Ranch Golf Club, Portola
• Maderas Golf Club, Poway
• Mt. Woodson Golf Club, Ramona
• Red Hill Country Club, Rancho Cucamonga
• Desert Island Country Club, Rancho Mirage
• North at Rancho Murieta Country Club, Rancho Murieta
• Trump National Golf Club, Rancho Palos Verde
• East/South at Morgan Run Resort & Club, Rancho Santa Fe
• Tijeras Creek Golf Club, Rancho Santa Margarita
• Wilcox Oaks Golf Club, Red Bluff
• River Tasalmi Golf Course, Redding
• Redlands Country Club, Redlands
• Emerald Hills Golf Course, Redwood City
• Richmond Country Club, Richmond
• China Lake Golf Course, Ridgecrest
• Rio Vista Golf Club, Rio Vista
• Jack Tone Golf, Ripon
• Oak Quarry Golf Club, Riverside
• Whitney Oaks Golf Club, Rocklin
• Foxtail Golf Club – North Course, Rohnert Park
• Rolling Hills Country Club, Rolling Hills Estates
• Whittier Narrows Golf Course – Mountain/River, Rosemead
• Morgan Creek Golf and Country Club, Roseville
• Pajaro Valley Golf Club, Royal Oaks
• Alister MacKenzie at Haggin Oaks Golf Course, Sacramento
• The Club at Crazy Horse Ranch, Salinas
• Shandin Hills Golf Club, San Bernardino
• Talega Golf Club, San Clemente
• Mission Trails Golf Course, San Diego
• San Dimas Canyon Golf Course, San Dimas
• Gleneagles Golf Course at McLaren Park, San Francisco
• San Gabriel Country Club, San Gabriel
• The Country Club at Soboba Springs, San Jacinto
• Cinnabar Hills Golf Club, San Jose
• San Juan Hills Golf Club, San Juan Capistrano
• Marbella Country Club, San Juan Capistrano
• Monarch Bay Golf Club – Tony Lema Course, San Leandro
• Laguna Lake Golf Course, San Luis Obispo
• The Executive Course at Lakehouse, San Marcos
• CordeValle Golf Club, San Martin
• Poplar Creek Golf Course, San Mateo
• Palos Verdes Shores Golf Club, San Pedro
• Peacock Gap Golf Club, San Rafael
• The Bridges Golf Club, San Ramon
• Sherwood Forest Golf Club, Sanger
• River View Golf Course, Santa Ana
• Santa Barbara Golf Club, Santa Barbara
• Pruneridge Golf Course, Santa Clara
• Sand Canyon Country Club, Santa Clarita
• DeLaveaga Golf Course & Lodge, Santa Cruz
• Rancho Maria Golf Club, Santa Maria
• Forebay Golf Course, Santa Nella
• Santa Paula Community Golf Course, Santa Paula
• Valley of the Moon Golf Club, Santa Rosa
• Carlton Oaks Lodge & Country Club, Santee
• Saratoga Country Club, Saratoga
• Valley Gardens Golf Course, Scotts Valley
• The Sea Ranch Golf Links, Sea Ranch
• Old Ranch Country Club, Seal Beach
• The Bayonet at Bayonet/Black Horse Golf Course, Seaside
• Sebastopol Golf Course, Sebastopol
• Selma Valley Golf Course, Selma
• Simi Hills Golf Course, Simi Valley
• Lomas Santa Fe Executive Golf Course, Solana Beach
• River Course at Alisal, Solvang
• Saticoy Country Club, Somis
• Sonoma Golf Club, Sonoma
• Teleli Golf Club, Sonora
• South Gate Municipal Golf Course, South Gate
• Lake Tahoe Golf Course, South Lake Tahoe
• Arroyo Seco Golf Course, South Pasadena
• California Golf Club of San Francisco, South San Francisco
• Swenson Golf at Swenson Park Golf Course, Stockton
• Weddington Golf and Tennis, Studio City
• Green Valley Golf Course, Suisun City
• Cherry Hills Golf Course, Sun City
• Angeles National Golf Club, Sunland
• Sunnyvale Municipal Golf Course, Sunnyvale
• Diamond Mountain Golf Club, Susanville
• El Cariso Golf Course, Sylmar
• Buena Vista Golf Course, Taft
• Tahoe City Golf Course, Tahoe City
• Braemar Country Club – Masters Course, Tarzana
• Oak Tree Country Club, Tehachapi
• CrossCreek Golf Club, Temecula
• Los Robles Greens Golf Course, Thousand Oaks
• Ivey Ranch Country Club, Thousand Palms
• New Horizons Golf Course, Torrance
• Tracy Golf & Country Club, Tracy
• Pinnacle Hills Golf Course, Tres Pinos
• Trona Golf Course, Trona
• Coyote Moon Golf Course, Truckee
• Tulare Golf Course, Tulare
• Indian Camp Golf Course, Tulelake
• Turlock Golf & Country Club, Turlock
• Tustin Ranch Golf Club, Tustin
• Twain Harte Golf Club, Twain Harte
• Roadrunner Dunes Golf Course, Twentynine Palms
• Ukiah Valley Golf Course, Ukiah
• Upland Hills Country Club, Upland
• Cypress Lakes Golf Course, Vacaville
• Executive at Vista Valencia Golf Course, Valencia
• Blue Rock Springs Golf Course – East, Vallejo
• Native Oaks Golf Club, Valley Center
• Skyline Ranch Country Club, Valley Center
• La Contenta Golf Club, Valley Springs
• Eighteen Hole at Van Nuys Golf Course, Van Nuys
• Penmar Golf Course, Venice
• Olivas Links Golf Course, Ventura
• Green Tree Golf Course, Victorville
• Lakes/Valley at Valley Oaks Golf Club, Visalia
• Shadowridge Golf Club, Vista
• Royal Vista Golf Club, Walnut
• Diablo Hills Golf Course, Walnut Creek
• Warner Springs Ranch, Warner Springs
• Casserly Par-3 Golf Course, Watsonville
• Wawona Golf Course, Wawona
• Trinity Alps Golf Course, Weaverville
• Championship at Lake Shastina Golf Resort, Weed
• South Hills Country Club, West Covina
• Lakes/Valley at North Ranch Country Club, Westlake Village
• Lake Almanor Country Club, Westwood
• Shelter Cove Golf Course, Whitethorn
• Candlewood Country Club, Whittier
• Brooktrails Golf Course, Willits
• Bigfoot Golf & Country Club, Willow Creek
• Glenn Golf & Country Club, Willows
• Harbor Park Golf Course, Wilmington
• Windsor Golf Club, Windsor
• Middle/Lake at Woodbridge Golf & Country Club, Woodbridge
• Hanks Woodlake Ranch Golf, Woodlake
• Wild Wings Golf Club, Woodland
• Woodland Hills Country Club, Woodland Hills
• Menlo Country Club, Woodside
• Black Gold Golf Club, Yorba Linda
• Vintner’s Golf Club, Yountville
• Yucaipa Valley Golf Club, Yucaipa
• Hawk’s Landing Golf Course, Yucca Valley

Booking a Tee Time

Most golf courses allow players to book tee times online, by phone or in-person, but booking in advance of your round is crucial to ensure that you have a spot on the course and won’t be left disappointed if you turn up at the venue looking to book on the day.

Booking online is the most convenient way as it allows you to book at any time of the day, from anywhere. Many golf courses also offer mobile apps that allow you to book tee times, view course information, and even track your score.

You will also find aggregator websites that allow you to book online at discounted rates such as GolfPass, GolfNow and many others.

When booking tee times, it is important to consider the time of day and the season. During peak season, tee times may be more difficult to come by, and the course may be busier. It is also important to consider the weather conditions, as some courses may close due to inclement weather.

You will find that green fees or the cost of a round will be cheaper outside of the peak times of the day, and also that there is potentially more availability. Many golf courses also offer twilight rates if you are planning on playing later in the day.

It is also important to arrive on time for your tee time. Many courses have strict rules regarding tardiness and may give your spot away if you are not there on time. It is recommended to arrive at least 30 minutes before your tee time to allow time for check-in, warm-up and any necessary preparations.

By planning ahead and considering the time of day and season, you can ensure a successful and enjoyable golf outing.

Booking a Golf Vacation in California

If you are booking tee times for a golf vacation or holiday, it is important to remember that it requires careful planning and research to ensure you and your travelling party get to play the courses you want.

Consider the location, time of year and availability of tee times at the courses you wish to play before booking hotels, travel or time off work.

Many golf resorts offer packages that include accommodations and tee times, which can save time and money, but golf vacations can also be booked independently by choosing hotels and golf courses yourself and dealing directly with them.

It is important to consider the skill level of the players in your group, as some courses may be more challenging than others and make the golf trip less enjoyable.

When booking tee times for a golf vacation, it is recommended to book in advance to ensure availability. Many popular courses may have limited availability during peak season, so it is important to plan ahead.

Talk to a travel specialist company, particularly a golf vacation agency, and let them do the hard work and research for you and provide options regarding price, schedule, accommodation and golf courses.