Avila Beach Golf Resort
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2.7
707 Reviews (707)
5 Stars
112
4 Stars
208
3 Stars
169
2 Stars
115
1 Stars
103
Conditions
2.3
Value
2.9
Layout
3.4
Friendliness
4.1
Pace
3.5
Amenities
3.4
43.0%
Recommend this course
429 out of 707 reviews
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Avg Rating
2.4
52 Reviews (52)
5 Stars
1
4 Stars
10
3 Stars
13
2 Stars
14
1 Stars
14
Conditions
1.9
Value
2.8
Layout
3.4
Pace
3.5
Amenities
3.3
StaffFriendliness
4.0
30.8%
Recommend this course
16 out of 52 reviews
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2.7
86 Reviews (86)
5 Stars
5
4 Stars
21
3 Stars
20
2 Stars
19
1 Stars
21
Conditions
2.1
Value
3.0
Layout
3.4
Pace
3.6
Amenities
3.3
StaffFriendliness
4.1
39.5%
Recommend this course
34 out of 86 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Resort
Par 71
Length 6580 yards
Slope 138
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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2.7
707 Reviews (707)
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Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
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3.0
Previously Played

Terrible!!!

Ive played this course many times but i have never seen it in this bad of shape. Dirt fairways, filthy carts, terrible greens, I wouldn’t play this course again if it were free!

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
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Commented on 09/12/2024

Hi, u1854046! Thank you so much for leaving us with your feedback. We value our customer experience, so your review is important to us. We will make note and we hope to see you back at Avila Beach Golf Resort!

Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Bit disappointed

The course has been better days, fairways and greens are not in the beat of conditions. The staff are still great and very friendly.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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Commented on 09/12/2024

Hi, K3IyKL0yvlP1ccpy8HiO! Thank you so much for leaving us with your feedback. We value our customer experience, so your review is important to us. We will make note and we hope to see you back at Avila Beach Golf Resort!

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Previously Played

terrible course

Fairways are all dead,sand traps have rocks in them, squirrel holes everywhere in the Fairways I called in our food on the 8th hole 3 different times no answer go inside and asked how come they didn't take my order she said we are busy and there was not one person inside eating 3 people working the girl I talked to was setting there talking to a guy the whole time terrible service never again will I go back.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Fair
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
3.0
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Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Troy Camp

The Staff was awesome the Starter especially was friendly, he made an effort to put me on the course ahead of my tee time since I was playing alone. The only think that I didn't like was the driving range, hitting off mats with no really distance markers to give you an idea of how you were hitting your clubs distance wise, and the narrow view of area to hit, also no way to hit your driver before you start a round is weird.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Commented on 09/12/2024

Thanks so much for the great review, TCamp13. We look forward to welcoming you back to our course soon. Thanks for choosing Avila Beach Golf Resort.

Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Fairways are terrible

Fairways are all dead grass/dirt. Don't waste your money, the course does not look like the photos posted.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

So much potential

Washed away or dilapidated bridges.

Detours that require 4 wheel drive to maneuver.

Dried fairways

Very poorly maintained driving range

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Not recomand to play

The course is not taken care of for a long time not only green but also bunkers and even fairways. Some courses were overlayed which could lead us in dangerous conditions. It was a horrible experience.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 18
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Walked
Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

What a fun and challenging day!

I have been wanting to play this course for sometime and finally had the opportunity to play with a friend. We had delicious lunch at Mulligan’s and then played the full 18 holes. The first nine were quite a challenge for us with the plateau greens. We found the second nine to be a bit more in our range of play. The location and scenery are marvelous! We certainly plan to play Avila again!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 09/12/2024

Thank you so much for the great review. We are glad you had an incredible time, and we hope to see you again soon! Thanks for choosing Avila Beach Golf Resort.

Played On
Reviews 4
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Greens need work

Some of the greens had divots built in and had areas that look like a tee box. But overall the speed of greens was good. Weather and location is plenty of reason to play this course. It’s fun. Staff is nice. Pace of play was slow, maybe the Marshall can speed it up. I’d play there again for a good price.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 09/12/2024

Hello, 13marino. Thank you for visiting us at Avila Beach Golf Resort. We appreciate your 4-star rating and review. We hope you join us for another round soon.

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
First Time Playing

Could be absolutely amazing but…

Been wanting to play this course for years. Decided to finally do it while on vacation in Avila. We brought our spouses to make it a full day of fun. I’ll just leave a lot of the good and the bad below…

The Good:

Very friendly staff

Good food at Muligens

Nice sitting areas and pro shop

The bad:

Course is in dire need of some TLC.

Cart paths are atrocious

Greens were okay

Fairways were in bad shape

Lots of dead grass or hard dirt/dead grass

36 dollars for wife to spectate

Oberall I still had a good time but I won’t be returning to this course. If they poured some money into it then it would have the potential to be one of the nicest courses I’ve ever played. Unfortunately, it’s one of the worse courses I’ve played.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 07/02/2024

Thanks for taking the time to leave us a review. We see you rated the course 2-stars and are interested in learning what we can do to improve for your next visit.

We take customer feedback very seriously at our course. Please reach out to our team in the golf shop and tell us what's on your mind.

Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Unfortunately uncared for

Lots of dead fairway, very little direction (can be difficult to find the next tee box). Staff was friendly, and course layout is definitely fun. The lack of maintenance and care shows though, getting beat up by unpaved rutted out cart paths was not fun. Weather was gorgeous and we had a good time golfing, but we were backed up and the round took 6 hours.

This has potential to be the best course on the Central coast for casual golf, if they care to make the effort.

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Interesting Layout, Not Much Else

Very friendly staff at the Pro Shop, the Bar/Restaurant, and the Marshal; apparently the Beverage Cart Gal was in training and accompanied by another employee on her first day; although she was friendly, seemed to lack basic skills such as not restocking beverages players on the course ask for (and which are available at the bar/restaurant). The course itself was underwhelming, almost all cart paths were gravel, several were under repair and unusable therefore sensing golfers on other paths to access tee boxes, sometimes in the line of tee boxes and putting golfers at risk of being hit. There were many holes in fairways that we stepped in coming very close to being injured this way. The greens were quite slow and several has significant areas under repair. A pleasant surprise was how soft the sand bunkers were, especially considering the state of the rest of the course.

The course layout was interesting, lots of water crossings, dog legs, and sweeling fairways. We would play again; but only using disciunted rates found online. Full price play is just not worth it. Lastly, the bar and restaurant is considerably overpriced.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
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Commented on 09/12/2024

Hi, elruiz! Thank you so much for leaving us with your feedback. We value our customer experience, so your review is important to us. We will make note and we hope to see you back at Avila Beach Golf Resort!

Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Cold weather
Used cart

Poor Grass

Was visiting a friend of mine for his birthday, and he mentioned that this course was supposed to be nice. It was not. Conditions were horrible, poorly maintained, and overall not what we expected.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
First Time Playing

Horrible upkeep and pace of play

Not worth the money, especially on weekends. Horrible pace of play with bad golfers constantly playing, along side of terrible upkeep. Not worth the money

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
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