California Golf Trips | Courses, Stay & Play Packages

7447 Batiquitos Dr, Carlsbad, CA 92011, USA

The only Arnold Palmer–designed course in San Diego, Aviara is a resort-style championship layout near Carlsbad. With rolling hills, lush landscaping, water hazards, and native vegetation, the course is both beautiful and strategically demanding — especially around the undulating, well-bunkered greens.

67603 30th Ave, Cathedral City, CA 92234, USA

Cimarron Golf Resort features two of the top courses in Southern California. The Boulder and Pebble courses offer challenges for golfers of all abilities. The Boulder course continues to be renowned for having “the best greens in the entire valley.” The Pebble course is a favorite for couples, juniors, and skins games.

1111 Desert Falls Pkwy, Palm Desert, CA 92211, USA

Desert Falls Country Club offers beautiful desert scenery, spectacular views, and great, 18-hole, championship golf. The 7,000-yard, link-style, par-72 course features superb Tifdwarf greens and five tee placements on every hole.

28555 Landau Blvd, Cathedral City, CA 92234, USA

Desert Princess Country Club boasts 27 holes of championship golf designed by David Rainville and Billy Casper. With meticulously maintained greens, breathtaking mountain views, and a challenging layout that caters to all skill levels.

Desert Willow Dr, Palm Desert, CA, USA

he Firecliff golf course, measuring 7,056 yards, is a true test of skill where golfers must negotiate their way around extensive natural areas, numerous water features and more than 100 bunkers/waste areas.

Desert Willow Dr, Palm Desert, CA, USA

The Mountain View course at Desert Willow Golf Resort was designed to highlight rolling fairways, flowing water features, and natural desert floral. Beautifully framed mountain views, undulating greens surrounds give the course it's unique personality.

1275 Quail Gardens Dr, Encinitas, CA 92024, USA

A classic coastal bluff course with constant ocean views, making it one of the region’s more scenic public tracks. Often described as “playable and fun” while still offering a coastal challenge.

1100 Clubhouse View Dr, Palm Springs, CA 92262, USA

This Nicklaus Design golf course is noted for its unobstructed sightlines, generous driving corridors & the overall strength of its design. With back tees stretching to nearly 7,200 yards, this layout offers a formidable test for the skilled player. Call now & let our golf coordinators book your Escena Golf Club tee time.

5300 Grand Del Mar Ct, San Diego, CA 92130, USA

San Diego’s only Tom Fazio-designed course, located at the luxurious Fairmont Grand Del Mar resort. Known for dramatic elevation changes, subtle bunkering, lush fairways, and premium resort-style service — favored by local pros and resort guests alike.

1097 E Murray Canyon Dr, Palm Springs, CA 92264, USA

Indian Canyons Golf Resort boasts two world-class courses. The North Course offers a challenging layout with stunning mountain views, while the South Course provides a more forgiving experience with beautiful desert surroundings. Both courses promise an unforgettable golfing adventure in the heart of the valley.

44-500 Indian Wells Ln, Indian Wells, CA 92210, USA

Featuring undulating fairways, and flowing water in the form of streams, brooks, and split-level lakes connected by striking waterfalls, with vibrant floral detail. From start to finish, the Celebrity Course offers an unmatched golf experience.

44-500 Indian Wells Ln, Indian Wells, CA 92210, USA

The Players Course features a classic American design complete with sculpted bunkers in a style reminiscent of Riviera and Winged Foot golf courses created by Dr. Alistair Mackenzie. Most of the holes are oriented to take full advantage of jaw-dropping views of the San Jacinto, Santa Rosa, and San Bernardino mountain ranges.

9002 Shadow Ridge Rd, Palm Desert, CA 92211, USA

Six-time major champion Nick Faldo is known for his unstinting pursuit of excellence as a player, and one of the reasons he was the 2008 European Ryder Cup Captain. Marriott's Shadow Ridge Golf Club is evidence of his same high standards as a golf designer.

70705 Ramon Rd, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270, USA

Imagine breathtaking views, waterscapes and waterfalls with the peaks of the San Jacinto Mountains as your golfing backdrop. Gorgeous sunsets and sunrises are unlimited. Gary Player fit his signature course into the natural surroundings, taking advantage of the California desert.

Bob Hope Dr, Rancho Mirage, CA, USA

27 holes of championship golf on three distinct rotations – North, South and West – wind through palm tree-lined fairways and gently rolling terrain, surrounded by amazing views of the San Jacinto and San Bernardino mountains.

Kingston Heath, La Quinta, CA 92253, USA

The newest course at PGA WEST and the only Greg Norman-designed golf course in the Coachella Valley is aptly described as being very "challenging but fair." The demands of this target-style course are a challenge for players of all levels.

Pga Blvd, La Quinta, CA 92253, USA

A true ball strikers' golf course, The Nicklaus Tournament Course along with The Stadium Course is the annual host of the American Express PGA Golf Tournament.

Avenida Vista Bonita, La Quinta, CA 92253, USA

This 72-par course, designed by Pete Dye, offers traditional rolling-links style golf with Scottish and Irish flair. PGA WEST Pete Dye Dunes Course has hosted both the PGA Club Professional Championship and the Californian State Open.

Avenida Vista Bonita, La Quinta, CA 92253, USA

The Mountain Course, nestled at the base of the picturesque Santa Rosa Mountains, is famed for its Pete Dye design, playability, and stunning visuals. This ultra-challenging course features pot bunkers, rock formations, elevations of tee boxes and well-bunkered greens.

Pga Blvd, La Quinta, CA 92253, USA

Home of the American Express PGA Golf Tournament, this par-72 course designed by Pete Dye provides the ultimate golf experience. Walk in the footsteps of golf legends on the Pete Dye Stadium Course at PGA WEST, ranked among some of the best courses in the world. Book a La Quinta tee time with our fast & easy service.

17550 Bernardo Oaks Dr, San Diego, CA 92128, USA

A classic 18-hole championship layout north of downtown San Diego, recently renovated. Tree-lined fairways, elevated tees and a traditional parkland feel make it a favorite daily-fee course for locals and visitors alike.

1150 Fashion Valley Rd, San Diego, CA 92108, USA

Conveniently located near downtown in Mission Valley, Riverwalk Golf Club sits on land that once hosted the 1950s San Diego Open. It’s one of the most accessible courses to the airport and city center, making it a great quick tee time for travelers.

73800 Ironwood St, Palm Desert, CA 92260, USA

Shadow Mountain is built for golfers of all levels. This walkable par 70 requires strategy and thought. With over 700 mature palm trees you will enjoy beautiful scenery. Well placed bunkers and challenging greens are a delight.

79179 Ahmanson Ln, La Quinta, CA 92253, USA

Set against the backdrop and natural beauty of the Santa Rosa Mountains, SilverRock Resort's Arnold Palmer Classic Course is a challenging 7,239 yards, sprawling over 200 acres with massive native bunkers and stunning water features.

3007 Dehesa Rd, El Cajon, CA 92019, USA

Two distinct 18-hole championship courses operated by the Sycuan Casino resort. Both offer well-maintained fairways, friendly rates, and a good blend of challenge and playability. Great value for both locals and visitors.

3199 Stonefield Dr, Jamul, CA 91935, USA

A dramatic Gary Player–designed 27-hole club east of San Diego (Jamul), with steep elevation changes, many bunkers and water hazards, and three unique nine-hole loops (Canyon, Ranch, Vineyard). Great for a rugged, tournament-quality round.

1885 Golf Club Dr, Palm Springs, CA 92264, USA

For millennia, Tahquitz Creek has consumed the souls of those foolhardy enough to enter his canyon. Nestled in the San Jacinto mountain range, the course will provide the framework for incredible vistas while tales of the banished shaman, Tahquitz, will keep your imagination running wild.

44501 Rainbow Canyon Rd, Temecula, CA 92592, USA

Temecula Creek Golf Club is a Southern California classic. Each nine of the championship 27 hole course has its own unique character. They received the coveted Four Star rating from Golf Digest Places to Play.

Classic Club Blvd, Palm Desert, CA, USA

This nationally recognized championship course designed by Arnold Palmer creates a new spin on desert golf with rolling terrain, wide landing areas, 30 acres of water features, 14 bridges as well as an abundance of pine trees, pine straw ground cover with 5 sets of tees on each hole.

5800 The Crossings Dr, Carlsbad, CA 92008, USA

A scenic course built on the hills of Carlsbad with ocean-coast vistas. Overlooks the countryside and even Legoland — great for travelers wanting coastal SoCal views while staying in North County.

11480 N Torrey Pines Rd, La Jolla, CA 92037, USA

The North Course offers a more forgiving, slightly shorter complement to the South. While still long and well-designed, it tends to play easier — yet it retains scenic terrain, gentle coastal breezes, and plenty of character, making it a very enjoyable public-course experience.

11480 N Torrey Pines Rd, La Jolla, CA 92037, USA

A world-class, championship-level public course perched on cliffs above the Pacific — famously one of the most challenging and prestigious municipal courses in the U.S., having hosted multiple U.S. Opens and the Genesis Invitational. Expect dramatic ocean views, narrow fairways, strong winds, and very demanding approach shots.

71333 Dinah Shore Dr, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270, USA

The Pete Dye Resort Course at the Westin Rancho Mirage first opened in 1987. One of the more tame Pete Dye designs in the portfolio, this Dye course is best described as "Potentially Diabolical, Yet Indescribably Playable.