6 Sensational San Diego Golf Resorts

Two truths and a lie, San Deigo edition.

The Torrey pine is an endangered tree, and can only be found in San Diego County; more than half of California avocados come from San Deigo County; San Diego was discovered by the Germans in 1904.

More on that later, but one fact that cannot be debated is that San Diego is one of the best golf destinations in the United States.

Located near the iconic Torrey Pines Golf Course, this luxury resort offers stunning ocean views and world-class golf. The course is known for hosting the PGA Tour's Farmers Insurance Open and two U.S. Opens, including Tiger Woods’ dramatic 91-hole, broken-legged, U.S. Open triumph in 2008.

Torrey Pines Golf Course is a municipal facility with two courses, the North and South. When you stay at The Lodge at Torrey Pines, you can enjoy views of one of the most famous golf courses in the world right from your room, and the stay-and-play special offers you a complimentary round at Torrey Pines when you book a three-night stay.

The Omni La Costa Resort & Spa in Carlsbad boasts two championship golf courses, the Champions Course and the Legends Course. The property also features a spa, multiple swimming pools, and several dining options.

The Champions course is currently closed for renovations as Gil Hanse and his team get it ready to host the 2024 NCAA Division I golf championships, but the Legends course remains open, and stay-and-play packages are available to resort guests.

Located in the inland hills of San Diego, the Rancho Bernardo Inn offers a picturesque setting and 18-holes of championship golf. It provides a relaxing atmosphere, beautiful accommodations, and a full-service spa. Rancho Bernardo has hosted the world's best, staging the PGA Tour’s San Diego Open in 1964. 

For those looking to pack as much golf into their trip as possible, Rancho Bernardo just might have the best stay-and-play offer in San Diego. The Golf Escape package includes one-night lodging and unlimited golf for two adults. How can you beat that?

The private course offers resorts guests a Golf Getaway package that includes two rounds at The Grand Golf Club per day. The course itself is San Diego’s only Tom Fazio design and stretches 7,160 yards, sprawling over 380 acres.

Although not a traditional resort, Maderas Golf Club in Poway is a highly regarded course surrounded by natural beauty. It is often ranked among the top public golf courses in California.

If you prefer to hand-pick your accommodations and golf venues separately, Maderas Golf Club should absolutely be on your list. It’s also a great option for travelers staying at one of the above resorts who want to add an off-site golf experience to round-out their trip.

Despite its location just minutes from downtown San Diego, the distinct Southern California terrain that serves as the backdrop at Maderas GC, combined with the lakes and waterfalls throughout the course, will make you forget you’re anywhere near a city.