Avila Beach Golf Resort

Love the canyon and fresh water arroyo and ocean views.

Avila Beach golf resort was a wonderful course to play.

First time playing here. Had been told that course conditions had really slipped in recent year and it was no longer the jewel it once was, but I was in area to play other courses and got a great $19 deal to play after 3 pm.

The stories were true.

The Good--> interesting layout with a few very small greens which were mostly in good condition. Plenty of blind shots so a first-timer is going to lose some strokes just not knowing where to aim. The Bad--> plenty of resort hackers who don't know or care about etiquette make for very slow golf. I must have fixed 10 fresh ball marks on some greens.

Even more upsetting though, the fairways and green aprons were comparable to an average muni on my visit. Whether lack of water or poor fertilizer choice or their maintenance crew is vastly understaffed, I don't know. But it is a shame an obviously great design is left to get this ragged.

I will return to play here (a) early in morning before the course is packed and (b) only if I get another under-$40-rate per round unless (c) I hear that the course conditioning is back up to "good" or better.

Very nice course and they have to tee times spread out to help with the social distance which is nice. The whole area in general is already beautiful and the course adds its own flavor to the Cove. Will definitely be back soon

1-23-2021 was my first time playing this beautiful course. First on many more to come. I really enjoyed the Scenery and the difficulty level of it, even tho I’m a beginner golfer

The day was beautiful, up couldn’t ask for better weather. My Tee time was at 2:08pm and somehow I managed to play all 18! Front 9 where a little slow but luckily a group allowed me to play thru... Thank you Gentlemen!

The first two holes were unbelievable! It began to rain so hard as I was on the 1st Tee... A passing rain storm tested my concentration on first 2 holes. 2nd hole hailed on me right at the Tee lol ..How much nicer can it get!? A lot! What an Experience

Had an amazing time on this golf course. Lots of water. Staff was very friendly.. We stayed for dinner and drinks which was during happy hour and 1/2 price. Great food. We enjoyed the outdoor fire pits and playin the game corn hole.

The course is now in poor condition. Sorry for the covid-19 for your company and trying time

Avila beach golf course is on my list of courses I usually play here on California's central coast. It has two distinct nines. The front nine is a mountain course and the back nine is a river course built next to the San Luis Obispo river. Water comes into play on several occasions. Geographical features also make you think about your shot. The 18th green looks out toward the mouth of the river as it emptied into San Luis Obispo bay. A beautiful and challenging course!

Bike ride, beach walk, and a round of golf at Avila followed by a delicious IPA at sunset was seriously a perfect day--70 degrees in late November--only in California!!!!