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

Rancho Sierra Golf Club

#31 best public golf courses in California

Rancho Sierra Golf Club
4.5
Semi Private
Par 70
18 Holes
Lancaster, CA
Royal Vista Golf Club: East

#32 best public golf courses in California

Royal Vista Golf Club: East
4.5
Semi Private
Par 36
9 Holes
Walnut, CA
Skywest Golf Club

#33 best public golf courses in California

Skywest Golf Club
4.5
Municipal
Par 72
18 Holes
Hayward, CA
Golf Club at Terra Lago: North

#34 best public golf courses in California

Golf Club at Terra Lago: North
4.5
Semi Private
Par 72
18 Holes
Indio, CA
Tahoe Paradise Golf Course

#35 best public golf courses in California

Tahoe Paradise Golf Course
4.5
Public
Par 66
18 Holes
South Lake Tahoe, CA
Moorpark Country Club: Creekside / Canyon Crest

#36 best public golf courses in California

Moorpark Country Club: Creekside / Canyon Crest
4.5
Semi Private
Par 72
18 Holes
Moorpark, CA
Indian Camp Golf Course: Indian Camp (Alternate Tees)

#37 best public golf courses in California

Indian Camp Golf Course: Indian Camp (Alternate Tees)
4.5
Public
Par 56
18 Holes
Tulelake, CA
Mallard Lake Golf Center: Mallard Lake (Alternate Tees)

#38 best public golf courses in California

Mallard Lake Golf Center: Mallard Lake (Alternate Tees)
4.5
Public
Par 68
18 Holes
Yuba City, CA
Meadowlark Golf Course

#39 best public golf courses in California

Meadowlark Golf Course
4.5
Public
Par 70
18 Holes
Huntington Beach, CA
Classic Club

#40 best public golf courses in California

Classic Club
4.5
Public
Par 72
18 Holes
Palm Desert, CA

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