Best public golf courses in San Diego, CA

The best public golf course in the San Diego area is Maderas Golf Club in Poway. These 18 courses are all open to the public, ranked by our overall rating.

1. 1Maderas Golf ClubPoway, CA · Public · 18 holes · 7,063 yds9.8
2. 2Torrey Pines Golf CourseLa Jolla, CA · Public · 18 holes · 7,802 yds9.8
3. 3The Grand Golf ClubSan Diego, CA · Public · 18 holes · 7,160 yds9.5
4. 4Mt. Woodson Golf ClubRamona, CA · Public · 18 holes · 5,764 yds9.5
5. 5Coronado Golf CourseCoronado, CA · Public · 18 holes · 6,596 yds9.3
6. 6Steele Canyon Golf ClubJamul, CA · Public · 18 holes · 6,741 yds9.1
7. 7Crosby National Golf CLUBSan Diego, CA · Public · 18 holes · 6,796 yds8.8
8. 8Admiral Baker Golf CourseSan Diego, CA · Public · 18 holes · 6,869 yds8.4
9. 9Singing Hills Golf Club at SycuanEl Cajon, CA · Public · 18 holes · 6,820 yds8.3
10. 10Bonita Golf CourseBonita, CA · Public · 18 holes · 6,187 yds8.1
11. 11Balboa Park Golf CourseSan Diego, CA · Public · 18 holes · 6,355 yds7.8
12. 12Willowbrook Golf CourseLakeside, CA · Public · 18 holes · 5,926 yds7.4
13. 13Mission Trails Golf CourseSan Diego, CA · Public · 18 holes · 5,940 yds7.0
14. 14Enagic Golf Club at EastlakeChula Vista, CA · Public · 18 holes · 7,054 yds6.8
15. 15Riverwalk Golf ClubSan Diego, CA · Public · 18 holes · 6,540 yds6.7
16. 16Cottonwood Golf ClubEl Cajon, CA · Public · 18 holes · 6,760 yds6.4
17. 17Carlton Oaks Country ClubSantee, CA · Public · 18 holes · 7,412 yds6.3
18. 18Chula Vista Golf Course & VenueBonita, CA · Public · 18 holes · 6,747 yds6.1

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Updated October 2026