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

Shoreline Golf Links at Mountain View: Shoreline at Mountain View
4.5
Semi Private
Par 72
18 Holes
Mountain View, CA
Bayonet/Black Horse Golf Course: The Bayonet

#232 best public golf courses in California

Bayonet/Black Horse Golf Course: The Bayonet
4.5
Semi Private
Par 72
18 Holes
Seaside, CA
Fairmont Golf Course: Fairmont Park (Alternate Tees)

#233 best public golf courses in California

Fairmont Golf Course: Fairmont Park (Alternate Tees)
4.5
Public
Par 72
18 Holes
Riverside, CA
The Resort at Pelican Hill: Ocean North

#234 best public golf courses in California

The Resort at Pelican Hill: Ocean North
4.5
Semi Private
Par 71
18 Holes
Newport Coast, CA
Willowick Municipal Golf Club

#235 best public golf courses in California

Willowick Municipal Golf Club
4.5
Public
Par 71
18 Holes
Santa Ana, CA
Westchester Golf Course

#236 best public golf courses in California

Westchester Golf Course
4.5
Public
Par 64
18 Holes
Los Angeles, CA
Shadow Mountain Golf Club

#237 best public golf courses in California

Shadow Mountain Golf Club
4.5
Semi Private
Par 70
18 Holes
Palm Desert, CA
Jack Tone Golf

#238 best public golf courses in California

Jack Tone Golf
4.5
Semi Private
Par 62
18 Holes
Ripon, CA
Santa Clara Golf & Tennis Club

#239 best public golf courses in California

Santa Clara Golf & Tennis Club
4.5
Public
Par 72
18 Holes
Santa Clara, CA
Chardonnay Golf Club & Vineyards

#240 best public golf courses in California

Chardonnay Golf Club & Vineyards
4.5
Semi Private
Par 72
18 Holes
American Canyon, CA

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