Alisal Guest Ranch and Resort
About Alisal Guest Ranch and Resort
Get a taste of an Old West dude ranch with the comforts of a golf resort at the Alisal Guest Ranch and Resort. This 10,000-acre ranch is tucked into the Santa Ynez Valley 30 minutes north of Santa Barbara. It is home to 50 miles of riding trails, a 100-acre spring-fed lake, two courses, tennis courts, pool, spa and fine dining. Just minutes away are more than 75 vineyards/wineries and the Danish village of Solvang.Facts
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Photo submitted by u217656252 on 12/05/2025
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1st tee from the tips Photo submitted by RichMini2 on 04/04/2022
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Photo submitted by chrisleduc on 04/01/2021
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Vineyards and fairways Photo submitted by Robstnr on 06/15/2015
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View from the 1st tee !!! Photo submitted by Zimbotrini on 04/21/2015
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Photo submitted by Zimbotrini on 04/21/2015
Enjoyable Round
River Course was in good condition and played very fair. It’s a pleasant day on the course.
Beautiful but breezy!
Be prepared for winds and lightning fast greens! The course layout is fun. I played the tips which was about 7,000 yards in a 30 mph wind. It was fun. Keep the ball down and know your distances with your clubs and you can predict your ball flight if you go up high. The cart girl was non existent and there was no ranger. I say the latter bc i got stuck behind a 3 some and they had no clue to let me play thru for 6 holes. I feel it's a solid 4 out of 5!
Nice track, great employees...
Had lunch prior to hitting the links, good food, a nice start.
Check in was painless, employees had a good vibe and very personable. Great representation of the company they work for.
The course was in good shape, fairways were lush, the greens were receptive and rolled fine. A few of the tee boxes could've used some help. The layout could pose some issues with a few holes running parallel to one another...FORE.
Pace of play was very good, our 4some finished under 4 hours with a 2pm start on a Sat afternoon, perfect.
Well worth it, if in the area again, I would definitely tee it up there again.
Thanks guys for an enjoyable afternoon.
Good round at a terrific course
A round at Alisal River Course is always a pleasure; the wind is a regular visitor in the afternoons but it simply adds more challenges.
Excellent day of golf!
What a day, course conditions fabulous, staff extremely friendly, played in 3.15 , definitely will be back! My favorite course and the Central Coast!
Snack attendant excellent!
Nice day at Alisal
Played here in 4 hours, 10 minutes in a foursome with some friends. The course was in decent shape and we had to wait only 2-3 times. All in all a good course on a nice warm day with only a little wind. We tee’d off at 11:40. A very good value via Golfnow hot deals.
Spring Splendor
This course is in a beautiful setting, especially in the spring with green, oak studded hills in wine country. The challenge level is moderate, but the greens have a coarser grass than most. We enjoyed our round, but the wind was pretty strong from 12-3.
Played 10 holes but paid for 18.
This course plays very slow especially when every older person thinks they are on the PGA tour and takes 5 swings and then hits the ball 150 yards.
Good golf course.
We got this on a "Hot deal" Got to the course early hoping to get breakfast. Due to Covid the restaurant is closed.
Pro shop staff were very friendly.
The course layout is very good.
Fairways were a little worn, but you could always find grass.
The greens were PERFECT!! Rolling true and smooth.
I will definitely play there again.
Take me to The River
Excellent time! Great conditions and weather! Greens were great. Driving range with artificial turf but works to warm up. No restaurant open still with covid. Too bad its really good. Will be back soon.
Great design
Alisal River course is a very fun course to play.
It has a few challenging holes but most are very gettable.
The main problem with this course is you must plan on about a five hour round.
Due to overbooking and slow play.