Golf Courses

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Santa Barbara golf courses are known for their scenic locations and varied terrain, ranging from coastal layouts within earshot of crashing surf to inland courses nestled in the foothills. Whether you’re looking for a full 18-hole round or a quick nine, you’ll find public courses just a short swing from Santa Barbara’s downtown hotels and attractions. Plus, the area’s mild weather means golf is a year-round option, with cool morning tee times, sunny afternoons and some of the best sunsets you’ll see from a course. 

Courses Close to Town

Santa Barbara boasts six public 18-hole courses, four of which are a short drive from downtown. Each course offers a different style of play, from open layouts with coastal breezes to more technical designs with tighter fairways and elevation shifts. Looking for a shorter game? A variety of nine-hole courses make it easy to squeeze in an afternoon round or sharpen your skills with a practice session. Whether you’re new to the game or a seasoned player, Santa Barbara golf courses offer challenges for every skill level.

Ideal Conditions YEAR-ROUND

Santa Barbara’s weather is one of the city’s biggest draws. With mild temperatures and plenty of sunshine, conditions stay consistent across all seasons. Morning rounds tend to be cool and calm, while afternoons are typically warm and dry. Whether you’re planning a winter escape or a summer weekend, the courses are in play year-round.

Golf in Santa Barbara


SwingPath Golf Club

SwingPath GOLF CLUB is Santa Barbara's premier indoor golf facility and event space located downtown near The Funk Zone. The club contains two spacious golf simulator hitting bays powered by Trackman technology, viewing areas with bar…


Glen Annie Golf Club

Glen Annie Golf Club is a championship golf course situated in the rolling foothills of scenic Santa Barbara. This challenging layout is enhanced by breathtaking panoramic ocean and mountain views and is always maintained with the highest…


Sandpiper Golf Club

The championship golf course at Sandpiper has been rated by Golf Digest in the top twenty five public golf courses in the nation. It was designed by William F. Bell and opened in 1972 featuring beautiful rolling fairways and challenging greens in a…


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