Where Winter Meets the Fairway: San Diego’s Top Golf Courses
With perfect weather year-round and breathtaking ocean views around every turn, San Diego is a dream destination for golfers — and the journey to the green is just as spectacular as the game itself. Tee off at some of the most scenic and challenging golf courses in Southern California, where coastal breezes, lush fairways, and unforgettable views create an experience unlike any other.
When it comes to planning the ultimate golf getaway, the Pacific Terrace Hotel sets the standard. Located directly on the sands of Pacific Beach, our oceanfront hotel places you close to San Diego’s world-class golf courses while surrounding you with resort-style amenities, luxury beachfront accommodations, and panoramic coastal views. As a proud AAA Four Diamond Award recipient, Pacific Terrace offers the perfect blend of comfort, style, and location — everything you need for a seaside golf escape you won’t soon forget.
Best Golf Courses in San Diego Near the Pacific Terrace Hotel
Riverwalk Golf Club (8.5 Miles from Hotel)
Located in Mission Valley, just minutes from the Pacific Terrace Hotel, Riverwalk Golf Club features a premier 18-hole, par-72 resort-style course that is popular with locals and visitors of the area. This popular San Diego golf course is known for its challenging and fun to play course, exceptional amenities, and impeccable guest service. The golf club also offers a double-sided, night-lit driving range and short game area, as well as The Golf Learning Center, and a clubhouse with a full-service golf shop, and amazing dining options.
Torrey Pines Golf Course (10.2 Miles from Hotel)
Touted as one of the nation’s best golf courses, Torrey Pines Municipal Golf Course is the perfect place to spend the day teeing off in the California sunshine. Offering majestic views of the Pacific Ocean, Torrey Pines has been home to the U.S. Open several times as well as the Farmers Insurance Open (happening this January) and is one of the best golf courses in San Diego for challenging play with stunning ocean views that are simply breathtaking. Designed by legendary course architect William P. Bell, Torrey Pines opened in 1957, and today it offers two 18-hole Championship courses — the North and South courses — which offer a challenge with tight fairways, deep rough, bunkers galore, and amazing length. Golfers can also enjoy the driving range, practice putting greens, food and beverage carts, and a full-service restaurant by the Lodge at Torrey Pines.
Balboa Golf Course (11.8 Miles from Hotel)
Offering stellar views of some of San Diego’s most iconic attractions, like downtown San Diego, Balboa Park, Point Loma and the Pacific Ocean, Balboa Golf Course is the oldest public golf facility in San Diego. The challenging par-72 course also offers a driving range, Pro Shop, coffee shop, and practice putting greens, along with a 9-hole executive course. If you don’t have your own, you can rent clubs at Balboa Golf Course to use during your visit and also get lessons from a professional golfer in San Diego during your golf vacation.
Coronado Municipal Golf Course (14.7 Miles from Hotel)
This popular San Diego golf course is commonly rated as one of the best public golf courses in the nation, and we are so lucky to have it so near to us at the Pacific Terrace Hotel. Located in Coronado, a favorite golf destination for locals and celebrities, the waterside course has views for days and offers a fun play with user-friendly fairways, making it a relaxing day on the course. Located just minutes from downtown San Diego over the historic San Diego Coronado Bay Bridge, Coronado Municipal Golf Course offers beautiful San Diego harbor and downtown views and is sure to be a favorite course for any golf lover. The par 72 offers immaculate greens, wide fairways, dramatic panoramic views, and the amazing weather helps make this one of the best golf courses in San Diego for year-round play.
Experience a PGA Event at the Farmers Insurance Open in San Diego This January
For golfers as well as those who love to watch golf instead of actually teeing off in a foursome, we invite you to visit San Diego this winter to see the Farmers Insurance Open, happening January 29 through February 1, 2026. This exciting golf event takes place at Torrey Pines Golf Course and there are still plenty of good tickets left to experience this popular PGA event. From single-day tickets to VIP Packages, there are a variety of ticket options to fit every need. And don’t forget that the Pacific Terrace Hotel is just 10 miles from all the PGA Tournament excitement! Book your suite today for the best rates!
Are You Ready for a Golf Escape to Sunny San Diego?
Grab your clubs and your favorite golfing partner and head to sunny California for some fun in the sun at one of the best golf courses in San Diego! The fun starts when you check into your oceanfront suite at the Pacific Terrace Hotel and doesn’t end even after you have scored that first birdie! Choose a luxury oceanfront suite with the perfect views and plan the golf weekend in San Diego you have been dreaming of today! You will also enjoy the perfect onsite resort-style amenities at the Pacific Terrace Hotel, including a relaxing hot tub with ocean views to soak in after a long day on the golf course. Other amenities include complimentary bicycle rental, direct beachfront access, ocean view pool, massage therapy services, electric vehicle charging, complimentary refreshments, a fitness center, and more!
