Tee Off at Santa Barbara Golf Courses

Golfers will delight in the variety and challenges of the golf courses in the Santa Barbara area. Santa Barbara golfing not only offers great courses, but splendid views of beaches and mountains as well. Several public courses are available, as well as a few semi-private courses that offer some tee times to the public. Whether you're an occasional golfer, or golfing is your passion, you're sure to be thrilled with Santa Barbara golfing.

Glen Annie Golf Club
The Glen Annie Golf Club, a semiprivate facility, is just as well known for its picturesque setting, outstanding service, and first-class amenities as it is for its championship layout. The 18-hole golf course has a yardage ranging from 5,036 to 6,420. Even nongolfers make trips to the club's Frog Bar and Grill for its outstanding cuisine and panoramic views. The golf club is located at 405 Glen Annie Road. Call the club at (805) 968-6400 for more information.

Hidden Oaks Country Club
Hidden Oaks Country Club has nine holes and measures 1,118 yards. The country club is located at 4760 Calle Camarada in Goleta. Call the club at (805) 967-3493 for more information.

Ocean Meadows Golf Club
The Ocean Meadows Golf Club is a relatively flat course that features tree-lined fairways and mountain views. The course features lateral water hazards for added challenges. Ocean Meadows golfers often spot wildlife on this nine-hole, regulation course. The golf club is located at 6925 Whittier Drive in Goleta. Call the course at (805) 968-6814 for more information.

Rancho San Marcos Golf Course
Rancho San Marcos Golf Course is set amid mountains and majestic oaks. It is built on the site of the historic Rancho San Marcos - remnants of 19th-century adobe structures and the San Marcos State Coach Trail remain today. The beauty and history of the course is rivaled only by its challenges. The golf course is located at 4600 Highway 154, 12 miles from downtown Santa Barbara. Call the course at (805) 683-6334 for more information.

Sandpiper Golf Course
The challenges of Sandpiper Golf Course, one of the top-rated public golf courses in the United States, lure professional golfers - it is the frequent host of PGA and LPGA championships. However, players of all skill levels can appreciate its artfully designed layout, which features gorgeous mountain and ocean vistas. Many of the course's 18 holes amble along cliffs overlooking the Pacific Ocean. Sandpiper is a links-style course that measures 7,000 yards. The golf course is located at 7925 Hollister Ave. Call the course at (805) for more information.

Santa Barbara Golf Course
Santa Barbara Golf Course is located in the foothills above Santa Barbara - giving visitors views of the Pacific Ocean and the Santa Ynez Mountains. This 18-hole course measures 6,037 yards, but it seems longer because its Kikuyu grass keeps golf balls from rolling. Amenities include a restaurant with banquet facilities, golf shop, practice putting green and driving range, and power golf carts. The golf course is located at 3500 McCaw Ave. at Las Positas. Call the course at (805) 687-7087 for more information.

Twin Lakes Golf Course
The main emphasis at Twin Lakes Golf Course is improving your play, whether you are a novice golfer or an experience player hoping to hone your skills. The course has expansive practice facilities with state-of-the-art amenities, and employs three Class A PGA professionals that provide top-notch instruction. The nine-hole course has two great par-4 holes, with a total par of 29. It measures 1,501 yards from its blue tees. Twin Lakes Golf Course is located at 6034 Hollister Ave. in Goleta. Call the course at (805) 964-1414 for more information.