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

Las Positas Golf Course: Regulation

#491 best public golf courses in California

Las Positas Golf Course: Regulation
4.5
Public
Par 72
18 Holes
Livermore, CA
PGA West: Jack Nicklaus Private

#492 best public golf courses in California

PGA West: Jack Nicklaus Private
4.5
Semi Private
Par 72
18 Holes
La Quinta, CA
Carmel Valley Ranch Resort

#493 best public golf courses in California

Carmel Valley Ranch Resort
4.5
Semi Private
Par 70
18 Holes
Carmel, CA
Shorecliffs Golf Club

#494 best public golf courses in California

Shorecliffs Golf Club
4.5
Semi Private
Par 72
18 Holes
San Clemente, CA
Apple Valley Country Club

#495 best public golf courses in California

Apple Valley Country Club
4.5
Semi Private
Par 71
18 Holes
Apple Valley, CA
Poppy Ridge Golf Course: Merlot

#496 best public golf courses in California

Poppy Ridge Golf Course: Merlot
4.5
Semi Private
Par 36
9 Holes
Livermore, CA
Alisal Guest Ranch & Resort

#497 best public golf courses in California

Alisal Guest Ranch & Resort
4.5
Semi Private
Par 72
18 Holes
Solvang, CA
Mission Bay Golf Course

#498 best public golf courses in California

Mission Bay Golf Course
4.5
Municipal
Par 58
18 Holes
San Diego, CA
Ponderosa Golf Course: Ponderosa (Alternate Tees)

#499 best public golf courses in California

Ponderosa Golf Course: Ponderosa (Alternate Tees)
4.5
Public
Par 70
18 Holes
Truckee, CA
Lake Wildwood Golf Course

#500 best public golf courses in California

Lake Wildwood Golf Course
4.5
Semi Private
Par 72
18 Holes
Penn Valley, CA

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