Avila Beach Golf Resort
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2.8
757 Reviews (757)
5 Stars
116
4 Stars
217
3 Stars
185
2 Stars
130
1 Stars
109
Conditions
2.2
Value
3.2
Layout
3.5
Friendliness
4.1
Pace
3.7
Amenities
3.5
45.1%
Recommend this course
452 out of 757 reviews
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2.6
41 Reviews (41)
5 Stars
1
4 Stars
7
3 Stars
13
2 Stars
14
1 Stars
6
Conditions
2.0
Value
3.1
Layout
3.5
Pace
3.6
Amenities
3.5
StaffFriendliness
4.1
39.0%
Recommend this course
16 out of 41 reviews
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2.7
71 Reviews (71)
5 Stars
5
4 Stars
14
3 Stars
22
2 Stars
18
1 Stars
12
Conditions
2.1
Value
3.2
Layout
3.5
Pace
3.7
Amenities
3.4
StaffFriendliness
4.2
43.7%
Recommend this course
31 out of 71 reviews
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Course Highlights
The course offers a beautiful layout with a great feel, especially appealing along the central coast. Friendly staff and affordable pricing make it a worthwhile spot for a casual round with friends.

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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Reviews

2.8
757 Reviews (757)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 16
19th Hole Scenic Views 8
Patio Dining 7
Course Challenges Include:
Water Hazards 26
Elevation Changes 16
Forced Carries 14
This course/club is great for:
Locals 18
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 12
Group Getaways 7
This Course's Location is:
At a Resort 18
Near Local Attractions 11
Convenient to the City 10

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Reviews 19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
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Previously Played

Sad state of affairs.

Sad state of affairs. I quit after 16 holes because the pace of play was so slow. The sand traps have no sand and the fairways are bare in spots. The greens are rough and diseased. I am sad to see this course in its present condition.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Avila Beach 12/12/21

Avila Beach golf course has such great potential. Situated near the coast line, the back 9 has some great views of the ocean and beach. Greens are in in great shape as is 75% of the rest of the course. However, there are areas that need some care that will take an average playing experience into a phenomenal day.. Practice facility is a shambles. Entire driving range needs mat replacements, landscaping work, gopher extermination, and the like. Practice green is in great shape. Good value for the dollar. Good combination of uphill, downhill, blind shots, etc. Just needs better grounds maintenance. Fantastic food at the on-site restaurant. Very friendly staff.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

C'mon Man!

This course is so beautiful! But the course upkeep has been questionable. Some tee boxes are out of shape and there's no sand in some of the traps. But a real head scratcher is the location of the white tees on hole #2. There is a chute about 25 feet wide 10 yards in front of the tee. That's tough enough but the trees also overhang the shot so low there's no way you can hit any kind of shot other than a knockdown or chip! The very elevated hole a bit less than 300 away, but they call it a par 4 since you can't hit a normal shot. C'mon man! Otherwise I love this place.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Great choice

This was an awesome course

Greens and course Overall were in great shape for this time of year.

Would highly recommend it.

The only drawback was the lack of sound in the bunkers .

But who plays golf in the bunkers, right .

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

First time

Took way too long to play 18 holes. 2 groups ahead in front of me were slow as turtles. Where’s the Marshall?

If I hadn’t gotten a deal on golf now I wouldn’t have played. Beautiful course though.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Extremely disappointed.

I've been wanting to play this course for years. The course is in terrible condition and not worth the money which is to bad. I've never seen a resort golf course in such poor condition. The greens have fungas and bald spots on most holes. The fairways were thin with bald spots. Some of the tee box's look like they hadn't been mowed in a few weeks. The cart paths need to be completely replaced.

Will I ever play it again? Probably not. This is a real shame because the course could really be something special.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Fair
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 38
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

A lot of potential

Nice layout and the live music in the evening was fun, but the course could be in better shape. Sand traps need work.

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Best golf carts !!!

The padded seats on the golf carts, were like sitting in a luxury sedan !!!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Awesome scenery

Love the course! Second time here and the staff was awesome and the greens were great and never felt rushed once since I brought my daughter. Recommend this place to everyone.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Playing Avila

For the deal I got from Golf passed it was an excellent day of golf. Everybody at the course was extremely friendly and helpful from the starter hut person, pro shop and parking people and the gal selling refreshments on the course. Very satisfied. Some holes were closed due to a concert but overall all a very pleasant afternoon.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 18
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Tim Gayda

I do not recommend playing this course if there is a concert that day!? We tried but it was so unorganized and the extra holes were not good I would not recommend ever playing during a concert

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Poor
Friendliness Excellent
Played On
Reviews 22
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Nice experience

The course provides a great coastal experience. Greens are receptive with both large and small targets. The fairways are often lined with trees, elevation changes and water/hazard carry to greens which can maybe slow down play with higher handicaps. The back 9 is more flat in topagraphy than front side

Kikuyu grass sets up the ball nicely for clean strikes. And of course beautiful scenery located at the beach in a small quaint town.

I played using discount offer in a Thursday afternoon. I know other days and times can provide 5 hour rounds while today was clear sailing. That made it an excellent value. Everyday pricing can be a bit high for the venue as is.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Walked
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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