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Pala Mesa Resort

2001 Old Hwy 395, Fallbrook, California 92028, San Diego County
(800) 722-4700, (760) 728-5881, (760) 731-6803
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A view from tee #1 at Pala Mesa Resort

About

Pala Mesa Golf Resort is situated between Temecula wine country and the beautiful countryside of San Diego's North County. The course was carefully carved from the surrounding hillsides, providing rolling fairways and undulating greens throughout the layout. Towering oaks, sycamores, and elms blanket the course's landscape, providing the perfect complement to the stunning mountain views. The fairways are tight and lined with trees, demanding a fair amount of accuracy. The greens also play fairly quick. The golf course does provide a challenging round but it is seemingly much tougher than it actually is. Beginners should still feel comfortable taking on the course. The versatile layout in combination with the consistently good conditions have earned Pala Mesa acclaim as one of the best golf courses in San Diego County.

Holes 18
Par 72
Length 6703 yds
Rating 73.5
Slope 134
Type Resort
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Course Details

Rentals & Services

Golf Carts
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Practice & Instruction

Driving Range
Bunker
Golf School Academy
Teaching Pro
Pitching & Chipping Area
Putting Green

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Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex Welcomed
Metal Spikes
Walking Allowed

Food & Beverage

Food & Beverage

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Clubhouse

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Swimming
Billiards
Year Built 1961
Fairways Kikuyu Grass
Greens Kikuyu Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect(s) William H. Johnson Dave Fleming
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4.4
4.4 out of 5 stars, based on 51 reviews
86.3%
Recommend
51
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  • Conditions
    4.3
  • Value
    4.2
  • Layout
    4.6
  • Friendliness
    4.7
  • Pace
    4.5
  • Amenities
    4.2
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Course Highlights
Pala Mesa's mature layout rewards accurate shot-making with well-maintained greens, fairways, and bunkers that consistently impress recent golfers. Exceptionally friendly staff and an outstanding pace of play make rounds here smooth and enjoyable.

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Golfers Often Mention

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 45
Patio Dining 30
Dinner 26
Course Challenges:
Narrow Fairways 75
Bunkers 73
Elevation Changes 65
Best For:
Locals 60
Advanced Golfers 56
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 45
Location is:
At a Resort 77
Worth the Drive 58
In the 'Burbs 25

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millbsbll
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Lovely

The fairway reseeding took nicely. 7 Greens were soggy but understandable, plug season. Great course, welcoming staff. Play it.

Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
Commented Nov 6, 2026
We truly appreciate your support and kind rating. It's great to hear you had a positive experience, and our team looks forward to seeing you again for another round.
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u00000850666
Review 1
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
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U04596
Reviews 54
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Wonderfully tough course

Challenge is always in store with this course. October maintenance, and ground care has this course looking great. I always enjoy my rounds here

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 5.0
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u709181588
Review 1
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
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tsokolis
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Great Gem in Fallbrook

Really a fun course. Tough though, fringe is deep, lose a ball in that stuff easily. Hitting out is challenging, bring your A-game and stay in the fairways.

Only complaint is pace of play and no marshall around to tell the two groups ahead to speed it up and stop putting 11 times. Pick it up after double par.

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First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 4.0
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Gmcdonough
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
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Daingram1
Reviews 31
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
3.0
3.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
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u711718825
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Played

Potential Just Bad Timing

Overall condition was poor to the condition of the greens. No indication that the course had just aerated greens and placed too much sand on the greens. They were unplayable all 18 holes.

First Time Playing
2.0
2.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 2.0
Value 2.0
Layout 3.0
Friendliness 3.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 2.0
Commented Oct 16, 2026
We appreciate your review and the opportunity to learn from your experience. Our goal is to provide an enjoyable visit for every guest, and we'll continue working to deliver that moving forward.
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Joey5888
Review 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Punched greens but still unreal

First Time Playing
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
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9VClUwgWMShIndGyvnVg
Reviews 4
Played
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
3.0
3.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 2.0
Layout 3.0
Friendliness 3.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 4.0
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SnapNap
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
Recommended
Played
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
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u652424257
Review 1
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Great Course

I had a great round in the heat, course was in great shape, highly recommended.

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
Difficulty 4.0
Commented Oct 7, 2026
Thank you for the five-star review! We're thrilled you enjoyed your visit and appreciate you choosing to spend your time with us. We look forward to welcoming you back soon.
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HNJn4tsrzdFUYSHfV4Vv
Reviews 3
Recommended
Played
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 5.0
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u314173757201
Review 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Great golf course in a good shape. Staff was friendly. Pace of play was fast. We did not see many golfers on the course. We were done in 3 hours. I am not sure why the golf course is not used to its full capacity. We had a great time playing at Pala

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
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DGonz1212
Review 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Course conditions were great.

I was the first one out and played solo. Not sure why people don’t play early. I was able to finish on 2.5 hrs. One thing is bunkers don’t get raked and people don’t fix their divots or ball marks. Over all, I enjoyed playing here and it has some challenges with protected greens. Over great course. Might be a little overpriced compared to surrounding courses but still worth playing.

First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
Commented Oct 2, 2026
We truly appreciate your support and kind rating. It's great to hear you had a positive experience, and our team looks forward to seeing you again for another round.
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sbRZJwJZjJWtYgAmlza5
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Great Course

I have played this course in the past and the conditions were OK but this time the course was in great shape, greens were very good. I enjoy playing this course and it is close to my residence. will definitely play again.

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
Difficulty 4.0
Commented Sep 25, 2026
We truly appreciate your support and kind rating. It's great to hear you had a positive experience, and our team looks forward to seeing you again for another round.
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rbarnett55
Reviews 21
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 3.0
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sbRZJwJZjJWtYgAmlza5
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Course is in great shape

I have played this course in the past and the conditions were not the greatest, but this time I was impressed, very good greens were immaculate all though a little slow,(it was in the afternoon), butt overall I really enjoyed the course.

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 3.0
Amenities 4.0
Difficulty 4.0
Commented Sep 16, 2026
Thank you for the five-star review! We're thrilled you enjoyed your visit and appreciate you choosing to spend your time with us. We look forward to welcoming you back soon.
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Daingram1
Reviews 31
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
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Daingram1
Reviews 31
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Great conditions

The course is in great shape. Removing a few trees that were blocking a couple fairways. But easy to get around.

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Commented Sep 11, 2026
Thank you for the five-star review! We're thrilled you enjoyed your visit and appreciate you choosing to spend your time with us. We look forward to welcoming you back soon.
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