Walking Guide

Walking-Friendly Golf Courses in Santa Barbara, CALIFORNIA

Walking the course is one of the best ways to save money on golf — skipping the cart typically saves $10–$20 per round. It also means a more relaxed pace and better exercise. Not all courses allow walking, particularly during peak hours, so this list focuses on Santa Barbara courses that explicitly permit walkers. We found 16 walking-friendly courses in Santa Barbara, with weekday rates starting at $41. Some courses offer a dedicated walking rate — check each listing for details.

16

Walking courses

$41

Lowest walking rate

$10–$20

Typical cart savings

#1

Rancho Maria Golf Course

Best Walking Rate

Santa-Barbara, CA · 18 holes · Par

Walking allowed Twilight $354.2 (277)
Listed on course website · Checked Apr 28, 2026
$41
weekday 18 holes
$49 weekend
+cart fee
#2

Santa Barbara Golf Club

Santa-Barbara, CA · 18 holes · Par

Walking allowed Twilight $344.4 (258)
Listed on course website · Checked Apr 28, 2026
$49
weekday 18 holes
$55 weekend
+cart fee
#3

Glen Annie Golf Club

Santa-Barbara, CA · 18 holes · Par

Walking allowed Twilight $404.4 (318)
Listed on course website · Checked Apr 28, 2026
$80
weekday 18 holes
$86 weekend
#4

Sandpiper Golf Club

Santa-Barbara, CA · 18 holes · Par

Walking allowed Twilight $954.4 (329)
Listed on course website · Checked Apr 28, 2026
$170
weekday 18 holes
Walking rate: $170
$205 weekend
+cart fee
#5

Ocean Meadows Golf Course

Santa-Barbara, CA · 18 holes · Par

Walking allowed5.0 (1)
No public pricing found · Call to confirm rates
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weekday 18 holes
— weekend
#6

SwingPath GOLF CLUB

Santa-Barbara, CA · 18 holes · Par

Walking allowed5.0 (8)
No public pricing found · Call to confirm rates
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weekday 18 holes
— weekend
#7

Rancho San Marcos Golf Course

Santa-Barbara, CA · 18 holes · Par

Walking allowed4.6 (85)
No public pricing found · Call to confirm rates
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weekday 18 holes
— weekend
#8

Hidden Oaks Golf Course

Santa-Barbara, CA · 18 holes · Par

Walking allowed4.3 (29)
No public pricing found · Call to confirm rates
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weekday 18 holes
— weekend
#9

Marshallia Ranch Golf Course

Santa-Barbara, CA · 18 holes · Par

Walking allowed3.3 (9)
No public pricing found · Call to confirm rates
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weekday 18 holes
— weekend
#10

River Course At Alisal

Santa-Barbara, CA · 18 holes · Par

Walking allowed4.5 (250)
No public pricing found · Call to confirm rates
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weekday 18 holes
— weekend
#11

Ranch Course at the Alisal Guest Ranch & Resort

Santa-Barbara, CA · 18 holes · Par

Walking allowed4.7 (73)
No public pricing found · Call to confirm rates
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weekday 18 holes
— weekend
#12

Zaca Creek Golf Course

Santa-Barbara, CA · 18 holes · Par

Walking allowed4.5 (51)
No public pricing found · Call to confirm rates
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weekday 18 holes
— weekend
#13

Alisal Golf Course

Santa-Barbara, CA · 18 holes · Par

Walking allowed4.7 (53)
No public pricing found · Call to confirm rates
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weekday 18 holes
— weekend
#14

Tee Box Social Club

Santa-Barbara, CA · 18 holes · Par

Walking allowed5.0 (5)
No public pricing found · Call to confirm rates
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weekday 18 holes
— weekend
#15

La Purisima Golf Course

Santa-Barbara, CA · 18 holes · Par

Walking allowed4.6 (296)
No public pricing found · Call to confirm rates
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weekday 18 holes
— weekend
#16

Alisal Ranch

Santa-Barbara, CA · 18 holes · Par

Walking allowed4.7 (395)
No public pricing found · Call to confirm rates
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weekday 18 holes
— weekend
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