California Oaks GC
A view of a fairway at California Oaks Golf Course
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1.9
663 Reviews (663)
5 Stars
83
4 Stars
139
3 Stars
137
2 Stars
115
1 Stars
189
Conditions
1.5
Value
2.2
Layout
2.8
Friendliness
3.2
Pace
3.1
Amenities
1.7
27.1%
Recommend this course
324 out of 663 reviews
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1.8
29 Reviews (29)
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0
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3
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4
1 Stars
17
Conditions
1.5
Value
2.1
Layout
2.9
Pace
3.0
Amenities
1.5
StaffFriendliness
3.1
27.6%
Recommend this course
8 out of 29 reviews
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1.8
54 Reviews (54)
5 Stars
2
4 Stars
4
3 Stars
9
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7
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32
Conditions
1.5
Value
2.2
Layout
2.9
Pace
2.9
Amenities
1.6
StaffFriendliness
3.2
27.8%
Recommend this course
15 out of 54 reviews
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Course Highlights
Consistently friendly and welcoming staff make every visit feel relaxed and enjoyable. The well-maintained greens and forgiving par-70 layout offer a fun, low-pressure round for beginners and casual golfers.

About

Holes 18
Type Public
Par 70
Length 5199 yards
Slope 121
Rating 66.3

Formerly known as The Colony Country Club.

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Course Details

Year Built 1989
Fairways Bermuda Grass
Greens Bermuda Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect David Rainville (1989)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range No
Golf School/Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes
Practice Hole Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code Appropriate golf attire.

Food & Beverage

Bar, Grill

Available Facilities

Banquet Facilities

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Reviews

1.9
663 Reviews (663)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 16
Patio Dining 9
Brunch 6
Course Challenges Include:
Narrow Fairways 41
Water Hazards 30
Bunkers 25
This course/club is great for:
Locals 36
Seniors 25
Beginners 14
This Course's Location is:
Convenient to the City 27
In the 'Burbs 19
Worth the Drive 8

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Reviews 1
1.0
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First Time Playing

Needs Maintenance

Course could use lot of tlc . Fairways are poorly maintained . Tee boxes covered with divots . Needs money and maintenance ASAP .

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Let's Do it Again..!!

Had a Great time, the Greens are in Excellent Condition Cant wait to Play Here Again..!!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

This course is great for intermediate and beginners.

I suggest you bring extra balls or be able to spot them in the creek.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 20-24
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
3.0
Previously Played
Average weather
Used cart

Play is OK, but be careful, if you have a problem, don't expect staff assistance.

I had made tee time thru Golf Now. At the end of our round I packed up my bag but by accident left my glasses in the cart.. My bad. I called the course the next day to ask them to check cart 66 for my glasses. The person at the desk said no one had turned anything in. He said call back later. I called back the next day. Again he said nothing. I called back the next after that. A different person said he saw the case and glasses described. He would look around. He did look and called back saying he couldn't locate them. We tried to call management but could not get anyone for two days. In fact no one could tell me who the manager was for that day. Only one person really gave me any help.

Friendliness Poor
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Condition rough but very inexpensive

A few of the holes the conditions are really rough but the price for specials was great and the course is enjoyable enough. I had to choose to skip a couple holes because of slow play because this is a course where often novice players are playing. But for the price I would go again.

Conditions Fair
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Fun little course!

California Oaks is a challenging little course that meanders through the hills of Murrieta with plenty of water and sloping fareways. The bermuda fairways were brown in January but the greens were in good shape and receptive. The course might be "too short" for long hitters where accurate shotmaking is crucial. I will play again.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Gone downhill

We used to go to this course when it was called the colony about 8 years ago. It has always been a lower end course but it has gotten much worse. The grass is brown and the landscaping is terrible.. I'm not the best golfer but normally I don't lose too many balls.. If you don't hit the ball on the fairway it's likely you will lose your ball because of the tall grass all over.. There are ball cleaning stations every 4 holes (yes every 4) and a ton of mud all over the course. The only good thing about it was the price but now I'd rather pay $15 more to go somewhere with a better quality of golf.

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Review

I was pleasantly surprised with this course a lot of par 3 and 4s which make it interesting and I felt for the price it was definitely worth it, I'd play again

Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Very slow pace

I was walking the course and had two party,s ahead of me by three and four holes. These parties did not let me play through which I thought was unheard of in the Golf Communiy, so I pass booth parties cause they were joking and laughing at the Tee and did not care about other golfers. So after not playing four holes u decided to just leave, wasted money and time. Next time will ask if their are parties ahead of me. Very Bad experience

Conditions Fair
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great course

Enjoyed the day at this beautiful course! The staff was friendly and the price was very affordable.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 15
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Quik round at Cali Oaks

Played a quick 18 on Monday morning. Average course conditions but no complaints for $25. Some odd set ups on a few holes but forces/risk reward decisions. My first time on this course would give it another try when looking for another quick round.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

course needs seeding

The greens are decent.... But people don't fix there divots ,because by the time they get on the greens ..They re pretty upset because of the conditions of the fairways ......They need to seed the fairways .fix the bad areas and rope them off ...while they have this rain ..free water ...take advantage colony....It can be a really fun place to play golf ....I would take kids or women to play there ..

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Friendliness Fair
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Good weather
Walked

Tee Boxes

Tee Boxes needed a little more upkeep. Would have liked to seen ball cleaners every other hole, not every 3? I did not use the food/facilities.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Walked

exellent golf course and best green.

course is excellent condition best green. holding the shot really well. some holes little challenging but fun course, enjoying playing the course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Cali Oaks!

California Oaks Golf Course has improved over the past few months and keeps improving. The fairways are maintained very well, and the greens are always in excellent condition. I feel as if I'm ripping them off for paying so little. Expectations are definitely met when it comes to Cali Oaks. The only improvement is that the bar should stay open a little longer.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Fair
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 15
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Walked

Tempetom

Fun course that will sharpen your driving and short game. The greens are very good.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 17
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

First Time

Live in San Diego, played this course for the first time...Took just under three hours. Love the greens and layout easy to follow. When my round was done 2:15 pm wanted to grab a bite but was told café closed at 2 pm during the week!?

Golf shop clerk not extremely friendly! Overall, fun course and I hope to play again soon...

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Used cart

What's The Fuss

I've read the reviews for this course and 85 percent are negative. I don't understand why so many people are giving this course a negative review. I've played the course 4 times and I have not felt pressured to hurry on a hole yet. No crowds and the greens and fairways are in fairly decent shape. No interaction with staff other than sign in which went well. I have played at courses where I have paid 70 plus and found this course to be in a lot better shape. For the money they can't be beat. Would recommend this course to anyone.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Best For the Money

IT was a great time playing and there were lots of challenging holes as well as many straight on easy holes. Water and a creek keep you honest and if you are slicing you will be visiting them often. we played early and the greens were great and surprisingly soft. It's good golf. If you want the ultimate beautiful courses then you need to spend more for that. But if you want to hit a good drive choose the right approach club then putt on a good green for your birdie then this works really well.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Played for years

Easy to get an afternoon Tee time. Good layout.
Cold beer and great hotdogs.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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