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 Vineyard Golf Club at Escondido: The Vineyard at Escondido

#81 best public golf courses in California

The Vineyard Golf Club at Escondido: The Vineyard at Escondido
4.5
Public
Par 70
18 Holes
Escondido, CA
Ancil Hoffman Golf Course

#82 best public golf courses in California

Ancil Hoffman Golf Course
4.5
Public
Par 72
18 Holes
Carmichael, CA
Soule Park Golf Club

#83 best public golf courses in California

Soule Park Golf Club
4.5
Semi Private
Par 72
18 Holes
Ojai, CA
Brookside Golf & Country Club: C. W. Koiner

#84 best public golf courses in California

Brookside Golf & Country Club: C. W. Koiner
4.5
Public
Par 72
18 Holes
Pasadena, CA
River Oaks Golf Course

#85 best public golf courses in California

River Oaks Golf Course
4.5
Public
Par 19
6 Holes
Paso Robles, CA
Temecula Creek Inn Golf Resort

#86 best public golf courses in California

Temecula Creek Inn Golf Resort
4.5
Semi Private
Par 36
9 Holes
Temecula, CA
Kern River Golf Course

#87 best public golf courses in California

Kern River Golf Course
4.5
Public
Par 70
18 Holes
Bakersfield, CA
La Purisima Golf Course

#88 best public golf courses in California

La Purisima Golf Course
4.5
Semi Private
Par 72
18 Holes
Lompoc, CA
PGA West: Nicklaus Tournament

#89 best public golf courses in California

PGA West: Nicklaus Tournament
4.5
Semi Private
Par 71
18 Holes
La Quinta, CA
Mare Island Golf Club

#90 best public golf courses in California

Mare Island Golf Club
4.5
Semi Private
Par 70
18 Holes
Vallejo, CA

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