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

The New Vineyards Golf Course: New Vineyards (Alternate Tees)

#251 best public golf courses in California

The New Vineyards Golf Course: New Vineyards (Alternate Tees)
4.5
Semi Private
Par 71
18 Holes
Coachella, CA
Little River Inn Golf & Tennis Club: Little River Inn (Alternate Tees)
4.5
Semi Private
Par 71
18 Holes
Little River, CA
Carmel Mountain Ranch Country Club

#253 best public golf courses in California

Carmel Mountain Ranch Country Club
4.5
Public
Par 72
18 Holes
San Diego, CA
Mountain Vista Golf Club: Santa Rosa

#254 best public golf courses in California

Mountain Vista Golf Club: Santa Rosa
4.5
Semi Private
Par 72
18 Holes
Palm Desert, CA
Winchester Country Club

#255 best public golf courses in California

Winchester Country Club
4.5
Semi Private
Par 72
18 Holes
Meadow Vista, CA
Recreation Park 18 Golf Course

#256 best public golf courses in California

Recreation Park 18 Golf Course
4.5
Public
Par 72
18 Holes
Long Beach, CA
Churn Creek Golf Course

#257 best public golf courses in California

Churn Creek Golf Course
4.5
Semi Private
Par 36
9 Holes
Redding, CA
The Golf Club at Brentwood: Hillside/Diablo

#258 best public golf courses in California

The Golf Club at Brentwood: Hillside/Diablo
4.5
Public
Par 72
18 Holes
Brentwood, CA
Anaheim Hills Golf Course: The Loop

#259 best public golf courses in California

Anaheim Hills Golf Course: The Loop
4.5
Semi Private
Par 20
5 Holes
Anaheim, CA
Escena Golf Club

#260 best public golf courses in California

Escena Golf Club
4.5
Public
Par 72
18 Holes
Palm Springs, CA

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