Los Angeles International Airport
LAX provides direct flights to cities in North America, Latin America, Europe, Asia and the Middle East. Airlines that use this California airport include United Airlines, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Southwest Airlines and Virgin America. Located 16 miles from Downtown LA, LAX has various private transportation options to and from your accommodations.
Westchester Golf Course, a 15-hole executive golf course is only seven minutes from LAX. The course is flat and wide and they have putting greens and driving ranges. Call (310) 649-9173 for more information.
Los Angeles International Airport
1 World Way
Los Angeles, California 90045
(310) 646-5252
lawa.org
Sacramento International Airport
This Northern California airport, located in the state's capital, is 12 miles from downtown Sacramento. This airport provides non-stop services to New York City, Washington, D.C., Atlanta, Dallas, Guadalajara, Honolulu, Las Vegas, Seattle, Phoenix, and major California cities. Southwest Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, JetBlue Airways and Alaska Airlines use this airport. Seven car rental companies work out of the airport.
Teal Bend Golf Club, an 18-hole course about 15 minutes from the airport, contains wetlands along the fairway. Call (916) 922-5209 about "Country Club for the Day."
Sacramento County Airport System
Sacramento International Airport
6900 Airport Boulevard
Sacramento, California 95837
(916) 929-5411
sacairports.org
San Francisco International Airport
This airport is about 13 miles south of San Francisco, California. San Francisco provides flights to destinations within the United States, Europe, Asia and Australia. Major airlines that use this airport include United Airlines, Virgin America, Alaska Airlines, Air Canada, Japan Airlines, JetBlue Airways and Air New Zealand. Passenger services include shops, a travel agency and a medical clinic.
Gleneagles Golf Club, 16 minutes from the airport, has an 18-hole, par-72 course with a view of flatlands and mountains. Call (415) 587-2425 for more information.
San Francisco International Airport
PO Box 8097
San Francisco, California 94128-8097
(650) 821-8211
flysfo.com
San Diego International Airport
This California airport, known as Lindbergh Field is three miles northwest of central San Diego. The airport offers more than 40 non-stop destinations throughout the United States, including Phoenix, Honolulu, Atlanta, Las Vegas, Boston, Houston and Salt Lake City. Airlines using this airport include Southwest Airlines, AirTran Airways, JetBlue Airways, Frontier Airlines, Aeromexico, Air Canada and Alaska Airlines. They provide shuttle vans and public transportation.
Sail Ho Golf Club, 9 minutes from the airport, offers nine holes of golf. They provide golf lessons for golfers of all levels. Call (619) 222-4653.
San Diego International Airport
P.O. Box 82776
San Diego, California 92138-2776
(619) 400-2400
san.org
Palm Springs International Airport
Visitors from more than 500 cities around the world come to Palm Springs, and the airport is located two miles from Palm Springs business district. Non-stop flights include Bellingham, Dallas/Fort Worth, Las Vegas, Minneapolis, Chicago, Portland, Phoenix, Alberta, Calgary and Vancouver. Transportation services include shuttles, taxis, limousines, and buses and trains.
Desert Princess Resort and Country Club, 11 minutes from the airport, offers 27 holes of golf and has 21 lakes and a mountainous backdrop. The facility offers golf lessons taught by PGA professionals. Call (760) 322-1655.
Palm Springs International Airport
Suite OFC
3400 East Tahquitz Canyon Way
Palm Springs, California 92262
(760) 318-3800
palmspringsca.gov
About The Author
Based in Tucson, Ariz., Cicely A. Richard has been writing since 1996. Her articles have been published in the “Arizona Daily Star” newspaper and “ForeWord Magazine.” Richard earned Bachelor of Arts degrees in English and journalism from Louisiana State University.
