2026 Best Public Golf Courses in California

The best golf courses in California, based on user reviews and rankings

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The best public golf courses in California, ranked by locals

Pebble Beach Resorts

#1 best public golf courses in California

Pebble Beach Resorts
5.0
Semi Private
Par 72
18 Holes
Pebble Beach, CA
Spyglass Hill Golf Course

#2 best public golf courses in California

Spyglass Hill Golf Course
5.0
Semi Private
Par 72
18 Holes
Pebble Beach, CA
Pasatiempo Golf Club

#3 best public golf courses in California

Pasatiempo Golf Club
5.0
Semi Private
Par 70
18 Holes
Santa Cruz, CA
Encinitas Ranch Golf Course

#4 best public golf courses in California

Encinitas Ranch Golf Course
4.5
Public
Par 72
18 Holes
Encinitas, CA
Monterey Park Golf Course: Monterey Park (Alternate Tees)

#5 best public golf courses in California

Monterey Park Golf Course: Monterey Park (Alternate Tees)
4.5
Semi Private
Par 58
18 Holes
Monterey Park, CA
Navy Golf Course: Destroyer

#6 best public golf courses in California

Navy Golf Course: Destroyer
4.5
Military
Par 72
18 Holes
Cypress, CA
Rancho Bernardo Inn Golf Resort & Spa

#7 best public golf courses in California

Rancho Bernardo Inn Golf Resort & Spa
4.5
Semi Private
Par 72
18 Holes
San Diego, CA
Diablo Hills Golf Course: Diablo Hills (Alternate Tees)

#8 best public golf courses in California

Diablo Hills Golf Course: Diablo Hills (Alternate Tees)
4.5
Public
Par 68
18 Holes
Walnut Creek, CA
Muroc Lake Golf Course

#9 best public golf courses in California

Muroc Lake Golf Course
4.5
Military
Par 72
18 Holes
Edwards, CA
Sebastopol Golf Course: Sebastopol (Alternate Tees)

#10 best public golf courses in California

Sebastopol Golf Course: Sebastopol (Alternate Tees)
4.5
Public
Par 62
18 Holes
Sebastopol, CA

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