Why Book a Golf Break in Los Angeles
The extremely reliable sunshine of southern California makes it a popular winter getaway, and what's more, the coastline extending north and south from Los Angeles is the ideal place to combine sightseeing and golf with some time in the sun.
Where the mountains come so close to the shoreline, an amazing landscape is created that can be shaped artfully by the most imaginative golf course designers. This rings true when you consider some of the more prominent golfing destinations; with easy access to the city of Palm Springs, or the beaches of San Diego.
Downtown Los Angeles is where you can find all the famous attractions, from hiking up to views of the Hollywood sign, to driving through the luxurious Beverly Hills. However, within a 2 hour drive of Los Angeles you can find some of the finest resorts, including The Resort at Pelican Hill perched upon over 500 acres of unrivaled coastal beauty. And this is just the beginning, with plenty of golfing opportunities along the coast in Newport Beach all the way up to Santa Barbara.
The enormous resort is built into the terraced hillside, where 2 outstanding golf courses lie. The South Course is a Fazio original design, with the North course a premier championship layout.
The world-class Ojai Country Club was one of the first great golf courses in Southern California., built back in 1923. Course designer G.Thomas, was also part of designing the Riviera & Bel-Air courses.
Perched upon the jagged California cliffs, just south of LA airport, the Trump National course features the most incredible views from every hole of the magnificent ocean.
Downtown Los Angeles is bursting with tourist attractions, Disneyland and Universal Studios is great for family days out, or just for those looking for the thrills on the rides. Drive through Beverly Hills to get an insight of how the rich and famous live, but a hike or drive up to the Griffith Observatory is an absolute must, to witness the dramatic views over the whole city and especially onto the famous Hollywood sign.
Along the California coastline from Newport Beach all the way up to Santa Barbara, there are plenty of nightlife options, from thriving clubs in downtown Los Angeles, to relaxing cocktail bars in Newport Beach. Rooftop bars are also a huge attraction when going out for a couple drinks on the Los Angeles coast, including Mama Shelter in Los Angeles with views of the Hollywood Sign, or The Bungalow in Huntington Beach with a backdrop onto the beach.
The food is to die for along this stunning stretch in California, with all the different hotel and resorts boasting a wide range of menus from Mexican to Asian Cuisine. If you are easy going, there are plenty of quality fast food restaurants from Panda Express to Chick-fil-A. For those looking for a more formal environment, Sushi Note is just outside of central Los Angeles, or try out The Gables in Santa Monica.
Nothing says ‘America’ like cruising down the highway, heading somewhere awesome. Take a look at drive times from Los Angeles to key attractions to visit during your stay.
Drive Times by Car
1 hr
2 hrs
2 hrs
Flying to Los Angeles couldn't be easier, with regular direct flights to Los Angeles International Airport, then within a 20 minutes drive you are in Santa Monica. Take a look at some key flight details, with tips of when the best time of year is to travel.
Flights & Weather
11 hrs
Los Angeles International - LAX
March - October
19-30° C