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Golf in San Luis Obispo County

From Avila Beach's coastal fairways to Hunter Ranch's championship layout and wine-country golf in Paso Robles, San Luis Obispo County delivers scenic, year-round golf. Destination resorts, beloved county munis, private clubs, and approachable beginner-friendly rounds — all under that golden Central Coast light.

🏛️ 4 Municipal🌐 5 Public🏨 3 Resort🔒 1 Private⛳ 14 Total

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All Golf Courses(14)

Morro Bay Golf Course — Municipal Golf Course in Morro Bay, CA
Municipal
Featured
18-hole

Morro Bay Golf Course

Morro Bay·$ – $$ (affordable county rates)

A county-operated hilltop course famous for spectacular views of Morro Rock and the bay on nearly every hole.

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Dairy Creek Golf Course — Municipal Golf Course in San Luis Obispo, CA
Municipal
Featured
18-hole

Dairy Creek Golf Course

San Luis Obispo·$ – $$ (affordable county rates)

A rolling, links-style county course in the green hills near San Luis Obispo — natural terrain, a winding creek, and a relaxed Central Coast feel.

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Monarch Dunes Golf Club — Public Golf Course in Nipomo, CA
Public
Featured
18-hole (Old Course) + 12-hole par-3 (Challenge Course)

Monarch Dunes Golf Club

Nipomo·$$ – $$$

A dunes links-style public club in Nipomo with the acclaimed Old Course and the par-3 Challenge Course — native scrub, sand, and rolling terrain.

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Avila Beach Golf Resort — Resort Golf Course in Avila Beach, CA
Resort
Featured
18-hole

Avila Beach Golf Resort

Avila Beach·$$ – $$$ (seasonal & twilight rates)

A scenic oceanside resort course where fairways stretch alongside San Luis Obispo Creek and the estuary, framed by coastal hills and the Pacific.

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Hunter Ranch Golf Course — Public Golf Course in Paso Robles, CA
Public
Featured
18-hole

Hunter Ranch Golf Course

Paso Robles·$$$ (premium public)

Paso Robles wine country's championship-feel public course — dramatic elevation, oak-studded hills, and one of the Central Coast's most acclaimed layouts.

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Chalk Mountain Golf Course — Municipal Golf Course in Atascadero / Santa Margarita, CA
Municipal
18-hole

Chalk Mountain Golf Course

Atascadero / Santa Margarita·$ – $$ (affordable county rates)

A mature, tree-lined county course tucked into oak-dotted hills with a creek running through — the third of SLO County's Central Coast golf trio.

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Laguna Lake Golf Course — Municipal Golf Course in San Luis Obispo, CA
Municipal
9-hole

Laguna Lake Golf Course

San Luis Obispo·$ (city muni rates)

San Luis Obispo's approachable city-run course — flat, walkable, and beginner-friendly beside Laguna Lake with a mountain backdrop.

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Cypress Ridge Golf Course — Public Golf Course in Arroyo Grande, CA
Public
18-hole

Cypress Ridge Golf Course

Arroyo Grande·$$ – $$$

A coastal-influenced public course in Arroyo Grande lined with cypress and pine — rolling fairways and cool South County air.

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Blacklake Golf Resort — Resort Golf Course in Nipomo, CA
Resort
27-hole (three nines)

Blacklake Golf Resort

Nipomo·$$ (resort value rates)

A tree-lined resort course in Nipomo with three nine-hole layouts, lakes, and oaks — flexible, scenic South County golf.

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Paso Robles Golf Club — Public Golf Course in Paso Robles, CA
Public
18-hole

Paso Robles Golf Club

Paso Robles·$ – $$

A classic, mature tree-lined public course in the heart of Paso Robles wine country — friendly, walkable, and affordable.

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The Links Course at Paso Robles — Public Golf Course in Paso Robles, CA
Public
18-hole

The Links Course at Paso Robles

Paso Robles·$ – $$

An open, links-style public course in Paso Robles with native grasses and wine-country views — a different feel from the area's tree-lined tracks.

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Sea Pines Golf Resort — Resort Golf Course in Los Osos / Baywood Park, CA
Resort
9-hole executive

Sea Pines Golf Resort

Los Osos / Baywood Park·$ (executive value rates)

A relaxed, oceanview executive course in Los Osos near Morro Bay — short, walkable, and ideal for casual and beginner golfers.

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Pismo State Beach Golf Course — Executive Golf Course in Grover Beach / Pismo Beach, CA
Executive
9-hole

Pismo State Beach Golf Course

Grover Beach / Pismo Beach·$ (walk-friendly value)

A flat, walkable, beginner-friendly nine-hole course near the Pismo dunes — easy, affordable, and steps from the coast.

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San Luis Obispo Country Club — Private Golf Course in San Luis Obispo, CA
Private
18-hole

San Luis Obispo Country Club

San Luis Obispo·Members & guests (private)

The county's prestige private club — manicured fairways set against oak-studded hills with a classic clubhouse and full member amenities.

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Golf in San Luis Obispo County — A Local's Guide

San Luis Obispo is a Central Coast golf destination where the coast meets wine country. With mild year-round weather, morning coastal fog, eucalyptus- and oak-lined fairways, and vineyard backdrops, the county delivers every kind of round — from scenic oceanside resorts to the beloved county golf trio and approachable munis for every skill level.

The county golf system anchors the region with Morro Bay, Dairy Creek, and Chalk Mountain — the recognizable Central Coast trio. Avila Beach Golf Resort and Morro Bay Golf Course are called out for scenic ocean and estuary views, while Hunter Ranch delivers a public-access championship experience. Paso Robles wine country adds Hunter Ranch, Paso Robles Golf Club, and The Links, and the South County rounds out the lineup with Cypress Ridge, Monarch Dunes, and Blacklake. For quick, affordable rounds, Laguna Lake Municipal and Sea Pines complete the picture.

County Tee Times

All three County of San Luis Obispo courses — Chalk Mountain, Dairy Creek, and Morro Bay — offer public tee-time access and affordable rates. Booking ahead, especially for the coveted weekend morning tee times, is the smart local move.

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