1054 Alisal Road, Solvang, California 93463, US
(805) 693-4208
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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

Price Range$$, $$$
Property Class★★★★
Acres10000
Year Opened1946
Number of UnitsLess than 100

Amenities

RestaurantsFine, Casual, Bar
Room TypesSuite
TennisYes
Fitness CenterYes
Practice FacilityYes
Golf School/AcademyYes
Banquet SpaceYes
SpaYes

Services

Kids ProgramYes
Room ServiceYes
ConciergeYes

Rules

Is the resort pet friendly?No
Is resort stay required for a tee time?No

Golf courses at Alisal Guest Ranch and Resort

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Reviews 8
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 8
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played

Enjoyable Round

River Course was in good condition and played very fair. It’s a pleasant day on the course.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 19
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing

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!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Reviews 18
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing

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.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 15
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

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.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

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!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

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.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Played On
Reviews 26
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

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.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 11
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

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.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 28
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Cold weather
Used cart

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.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

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.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

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.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Poor
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