Best Public Golf Courses in Santa Barbara County, California (2026)

15 golf courses · Rated by golfers

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1
Sandpiper Golf Course
Goleta, CA
8.7
12 ratings
2
La Purisima Golf Course
Lompoc, CA
8.8
3 ratings
3
River Course at The Alisal
Solvang, CA
9.2
2 ratings
4
The Mission Club
Lompoc, CA
7.7
3 ratings
5
Santa Barbara Golf Club
Santa Barbara, CA
8.1
2 ratings
6
Glen Annie Golf Club
Santa Barbara, CA
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7
Hidden Oaks Golf Course
Santa Barbara, CA
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8
Ranch Course At Alisal
Solvang, CA
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9
Ranch Course at The Alisal
Solvang, CA
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10
Ranch Course at The Alisal - Back 9 (PLAYED TWICE)
Solvang, CA
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11
Rancho Maria Golf Club
Santa Maria, CA
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12
River Course at Alisal
Solvang, CA
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13
Tee Time Practice Center
Carpinteria, CA
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14
Twin Lakes Golf Course
Goleta, CA
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15
Zaca Creek Golf Course
Buellton, CA
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