Golf Green Fees in Santa Barbara, CA

Avg weekday$58
Price range$29$170
Public courses57
See cheapest coursesFrom $29

Santa Barbara offers 15 public and semi-private courses along the California Riviera — a market defined by ocean views, Mediterranean climate, and year-round playability. Average weekday rates of $85 reflect the area's premium coastal California positioning.

How much does public golf cost in Santa Barbara?

Public golf courses tracked by GreenFeeTracker in Santa Barbara average about $58 for weekday play, with known rates ranging from $29 to $170. The most affordable tracked course is Cypress Ridge Golf Course at $29 on weekdays. 57 courses allow walking. 9 offer twilight rates. Pricing changes by season, time of day, cart inclusion, and tee time availability — verify with the course before booking.

Pricing data last updated: May 19, 2026

Cheapest Public Golf Courses in Santa Barbara

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The courses below have the lowest verified weekday rates tracked by GreenFeeTracker in Santa Barbara. Rates shown are for 18 holes on a weekday where available.

CourseWeekday RateTwilight RateWalking
$29$25 Yes
$30+cart Yes
$33+cart$35 Yes
$41+cart$35 Yes
$45+cart$29 Yes

All Golf Courses in Santa Barbara

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TwilightWalk?Verified
$29$34$25Yes
4.5(276)
No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates
Monarch Dunes Golf Club
Best Valuepublic
$30+cart$30Yes
4.7(417)
Listed on course website · Checked May 19, 2026
$33+cart$33$35Yes
4.4(109)
No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates
$41+cart$49$35Yes
4.2(277)
Listed on course website · Checked May 19, 2026
$45+cart$57$29Yes
4.5(288)
Listed on course website · Checked May 19, 2026
$45+cart$55$45Yes
4.2(55)
No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates
$49+cart$55$34Yes
4.4(258)
Listed on course website · Checked May 19, 2026
$56+cart$67$33Yes
4.5(406)
Listed on course website · Checked May 19, 2026
$80$86$40Yes
4.4(320)
Listed on course website · Checked May 19, 2026
$175+cart$210$100Yes
4.4(329)
Listed on course website · Checked May 19, 2026
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4.3(368)
No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates
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4.3(193)
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4.4(135)
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4.2(147)
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4.3(86)
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4.4(592)
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4.7(186)
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5.0(1)
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4.5(932)
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4.5(311)
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4.6(221)
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4.7(35)
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4.6(297)
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5.0(5)
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4.4(403)
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4.3(1,387)
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4.1(292)
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4.5(557)
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5.0(1)
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5.0(8)
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4.6(85)
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4.3(29)
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4.4(112)
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4.2(148)
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3.3(9)
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4.1(55)
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4.5(253)
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4.7(73)
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4.7(53)
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4.4(284)
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4.4(713)
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4.5(149)
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4.7(21)
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The Quail
resort
Call for ratesYes
4.6(864)
No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates
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4.3(152)
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4.2(507)
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4.3(355)
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4.5(51)
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4.8(2,543)
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4.6(447)
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4.5(373)
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3.9(213)
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3.5(224)
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4.7(396)
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4.5(521)
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3.9(118)
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Best Value Public Golf Courses in Santa Barbara

Ranked by Google rating relative to weekday rate (rating ÷ price). A higher score means more highly rated for the price. This is a directional guide — value also depends on course conditions, location, and personal preference.

CourseWeekday RateRatingValue Score
$30
4.7(417)
0.157
$29
4.5(276)
0.155
$33
4.4(109)
0.133
$41
4.2(277)
0.102
$45
4.5(288)
0.100

Twilight Golf Rates in Santa Barbara

9 courses in Santa Barbara currently have twilight rates tracked by GreenFeeTracker. Twilight availability, start times, and pricing vary by season and day — confirm with the course before booking.

CourseTwilight RateWeekday RateEst. Savings
Cypress Ridge Golf Course$25$29Save $4
Buenaventura Golf Course$29$45Save $16
Olivas Links$33$56Save $23
Santa Barbara Golf Club$34$49Save $15
River Oaks Golf Course$35$33
Rancho Maria Golf Course$35$41Save $6
Glen Annie Golf Club$40$80Save $40
Mountain View Golf Course$45$45
Sandpiper Golf Club$100$175Save $75
Full twilight deals guide for Santa Barbara

Walking-Friendly Public Golf Courses in Santa Barbara

57 of the 57 public courses tracked by GreenFeeTracker in Santa Barbara allow walking. Walking availability may vary by day, time, or season — confirm with the course.

CourseWalking PolicyWeekday RateWalking Rate
Cypress Ridge Golf CourseAllowed$29$22
Monarch Dunes Golf ClubAllowed$30$30
River Oaks Golf CourseAllowed$33$33
Rancho Maria Golf CourseAllowed$41
Buenaventura Golf CourseAllowed$45
Mountain View Golf CourseAllowed$45$20
Santa Barbara Golf ClubAllowed$49
Olivas LinksAllowed$56
Glen Annie Golf ClubAllowed$80
Sandpiper Golf ClubAllowed$175$175
See all 57 walking-friendly courses in Santa Barbara

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Frequently Asked Questions — Golf in Santa Barbara

Sandpiper Golf Course is the standout — a coastal 18-hole layout with Pacific Ocean views from multiple holes, consistently ranked among California's best public courses. Rancho San Marcos Golf Course offers a historic mission-lands setting inland.

About this pricing data

Green fees in Santa Barbara change by season, day of week, tee time, cart inclusion, residency status, and booking channel. Some rates may be missing or not yet available. GreenFeeTracker collects publicly available pricing data where possible — some courses do not publish rates online. Always verify directly with the course before booking. Data is updated periodically and may not reflect recent price changes.