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Avila Beach Golf Resort

6464 Ana Bay Drive, Avila Beach, California 93424, San Luis Obispo County
(805) 595-4000
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767 Reviews
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About

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.

Holes 18
Par 72
Length 6557 yds
Rating 72.3
Slope 132
Type Resort
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Practice & Instruction

Driving Range
Teaching Pro
Pitching & Chipping Area
Putting Green

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

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Bar
Grill
Restaurant
Year Built 1969
Fairways Rye Grass
Greens Rye Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect(s) Olin Dutra
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2.8
2.8 out of 5 stars, based on 767 reviews
49.0%
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767
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  • 1 Stars
  • Conditions
    2.3
  • Value
    3.2
  • Layout
    3.5
  • Friendliness
    4.2
  • Pace
    3.7
  • Amenities
    3.5
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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.

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Golfers Often Mention

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

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u314161795124
Reviews 12
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Great course

This course is challenging and fun. The amateur and low

handicapper will enjoy all the different looks, this course has to offer. That, combined with unparalleled weather,,

will make your outing memorable.

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
Amenities 5.0
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u928010350
Reviews 5
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

For the location cannot get a better deal

Greens can be off at certain times of year but I great course on the water that is super fun to play …. No better location to enjoy 18 and an amazing view after with a cold one

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 5.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
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u314162041632
Review 1
Recommended
Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 4.0
Layout 3.0
Friendliness 2.0
Pace 3.0
Amenities 5.0
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REDWOOD20ORIGINAL
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Avila Resort (if it only lived up to the resort moniker)

Avila Beach, the hotel, and clubhouse area are top notch. However, the course has not kept pace. Greens are one of the few aspects that live up to the expectations. The tee boxes may be the worst of any of the courses in the San Luis Obispo area. They're chunky. bumpy, and with the exception of hole one, are entirely unacceptable. Tee box markers, hole signs, and ball washers have not been attended to in decades. Would never pay whatever the regular green fees are. The $18=$20 range would "fit the bill in my opinion.

Previously Played
3.0
3.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 2.0
Value 3.0
Layout 3.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 3.0
Amenities 5.0
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papa2troy
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Fun & enjoyable

Overall good conditions…greens were very good. Perimeter of the course a little trashy. Competed round a little over 3 hours.

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Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 4.0
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u270601211
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 3.0
Pace 3.0
Amenities 3.0
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rustyortiz
Review 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 3.0
Amenities 5.0
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lbraner
Review 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
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u562467064
Review 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Difficulty 4.0
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u314161246152
Reviews 30
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times 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
Amenities 5.0
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Rabe58
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

The views and some cool regulars

Certain aspects of a course are just that, and I struggle to hit good shots (hard, packed down fairways near the green on every hole, very fast, undulating greens, etc); this course was tough on me so I rated it lower, but I liked the water features, one hole that had a funny gap to hit it through. A good golfer could tear this up until the putter, and then it’s touch/feel.

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First Time Playing
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 3.0
Amenities 3.0
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u314161446663
Review 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
Recommended
Played

Most bang for your buck

Absolutlely love the weather in Avila!! This course is very affordable...so for the weekend warrior this is the perfect course. The staff was very friendly, drinks cold, and greens were in great shape. Only knock is bunkers were muddy, but aside from that I'll go back everytime i'm in Avila.

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 3.0
Amenities 5.0
Difficulty 2.0
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u314161898101
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
Recommended
Played

Beautiful day golfing at Avila

Great time with friends. The greens were a bit sketchy but fairways were fine.

Verified Purchaser
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
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Sloflip
Reviews 65
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Played
Previously Played
3.0
3.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 2.0
Value 2.0
Layout 3.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 3.0
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u314161197356
Review 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
Recommended
Played
First Time Playing
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 3.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 4.0
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u1550990680
Reviews 15
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
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u7152084
Reviews 10
Handicap 15-19
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
3.0
3.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 2.0
Value 3.0
Layout 3.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 4.0
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u314161073417
Reviews 18
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 5.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 3.0
Amenities 5.0
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u000001031058
Review 1
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 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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u7152084
Reviews 10
Handicap 15-19
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Getting better

This was the best I've seen the course in 2 years. Still needs lots of work.

Previously Played
3.0
3.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 2.0
Value 4.0
Layout 3.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 3.0
Amenities 4.0
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