Avila Beach Golf Resort
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2.8
722 Reviews (722)
5 Stars
115
4 Stars
213
3 Stars
173
2 Stars
118
1 Stars
103
Conditions
2.2
Value
3.1
Layout
3.4
Friendliness
4.1
Pace
3.5
Amenities
3.4
45.1%
Recommend this course
440 out of 722 reviews
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3.1
22 Reviews (22)
5 Stars
4
4 Stars
5
3 Stars
6
2 Stars
4
1 Stars
3
Conditions
2.4
Value
3.8
Layout
3.5
Pace
3.8
Amenities
3.6
StaffFriendliness
4.7
59.1%
Recommend this course
13 out of 22 reviews
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2.7
81 Reviews (81)
5 Stars
5
4 Stars
19
3 Stars
21
2 Stars
17
1 Stars
19
Conditions
2.1
Value
3.1
Layout
3.5
Pace
3.6
Amenities
3.4
StaffFriendliness
4.2
43.2%
Recommend this course
35 out of 81 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Resort
Par 72
Length 6557 yards
Slope 132
Rating 72.3

Avila Beach Golf Resort is located right along the bay, giving it a scenic setting that has made it the most well known of the Central Coast golf courses. The layout offers plenty of variety with a hilly front nine that features small, often elevated, greens that are surrounded by oak-lined valleys and a back nine that that is routed across a tidal estuary. Golfers should be prepared for forced carries over water and multi-tiered greens on the backside. At first the course may seem short, but thanks to the dramatic elevation changes and numerous other challenges, it will begin to feel much longer. There are several severe doglegs throughout as well as tight approaches. Avila Beach Golf Resort is not a layout where you can easily "grip it and rip it." Rather, accuracy and good course-management are rewarded.

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Course Details

Year Built 1969
Fairways Rye Grass
Greens Rye Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Olin Dutra

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Pull-carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes

Food & Beverage

Bar, Grill, Restaurant
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2.8
722 Reviews (722)
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Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
2.0
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Too much for what you get

Way too much money for the condition of the course! Very very dry, hard tee boxes no grass! The staff was friendly and not their fault for poor conditions! Maybe it will get better with some rain! $72.00 per person was way too high for what you get

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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Reviews 11
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
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First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 5
2.0
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Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Poor
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Reviews 1
1.0
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First Time Playing

Worst golf Course I have ever played

Fairways were dry and hard greens were rough overall not a very good course

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 5
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Dog of a course

Grass super dead. San traps no sand. Tee boxes in bad shape. Slowest game I’ve ever played. Quit after 10 holes… 3+ hours to play 9

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Poor
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
2.0
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Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Poor
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
First Time Playing

Not good value

Was first tee time off at 7:00am. Pro shop opened at 6:55. Walking rate was $69 but had to find out on the first green that the greens were punched. All the grass/sod holes were just dumped in the rough right off the green. Not the most walking friendly course as there are awkward transitions from green to the next tee. They have also lost their 10th green.

The worst part was my girlfriend came with to walk the course. They charged a $20 spectator fee. There is literally a public trail that goes through the course. If you have a child, spouse, friend going with you, go somewhere else.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Poor
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Tough but fun course

The course was very well laid out. There’s a lot of elevation with mostly elevated greens. My only complaint was landing in the middle of the fairway and hitting off of basically dirt. For the price, those fairways should have been nice and green. All in all, it was a good time.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 63
2.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 1
3.0
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First Time Playing

I expected this course to be in better shape. Most of the greens were pretty good but fairways and rough

Were pretty sparse. The layout was difficult to follow. It would benefit from more signs. Staff was friendly

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 63
Skill Intermediate
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Course playing condition

Gents I came to play with high hopes of having a great time, unfortunately I did not. The playability of the course was extremely in question maybe because of the drought situation but too many Greens had exposed dirt and signs of disease with the earthen actually cracking (un-puttable). Additionally most Bunkers lacked any sand, wether green side or fairway, and should be identified as Waist Areas so at least you can ground your club and have a fighting chance.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
1.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Walked

Avila

I was sad to see the condition of the course. The fairways are dead, dry and hard. Not sure what happened but I have never seen the course in this condition.

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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