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Alisal Guest Ranch and Resort

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509 Reviews
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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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4.5 out of 5 stars
509 Reviews (509)
River Course at Alisal
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james6556510
Reviews 5
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 3.0
Difficulty 3.0
River Course at Alisal
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u3950732
Reviews 33
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Always a Favorite

I live in Northern California, but when I get a chance to play the River Course at Alisal, I take advantage of it. I love this course and and the challenges it presents. The layout is terrific. For winter, the course was in really good shape. Greens were excellent and the traps were well manicured. This time I had the opportunity to use a Hot Deal, and the price I paid to play was almost like stealing! I highly recommend this course, but remember to bring your "A" game!

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Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
River Course at Alisal
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jfamer
Reviews 3
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Wet weather
Walked
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
Difficulty 3.0
River Course at Alisal
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richardpellis
Reviews 2
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Windy weather
Used cart
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 4.0
Difficulty 3.0
River Course at Alisal
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u314162083333
Reviews 7
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Nice course!

I had a great time. I liked this course better than LA Purisima.

First Time Playing
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 4.0
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52Justin
Reviews 45
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
River Course at Alisal
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u3446808
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
River Course at Alisal
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Ztheg
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 3.0
Amenities 4.0
River Course at Alisal
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Patdoyle7
Reviews 8
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Great Value, good course

Beautiful weather made a good course into a GRRAT day! Greens in good shape, very receptive to even my low ball flight. Fairways were generous, but a bit fuzzy for my taste, although very consistent and totally playable. Layout was done well for being in a canyon and fair for all skill levels. Highly enjoyable round of golf. Would recommend this course to all.

First Time Playing
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 5.0
Layout 3.0
Friendliness 3.0
Pace 2.0
Amenities 5.0
River Course at Alisal
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Ztheg
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 3.0
Amenities 4.0
River Course at Alisal
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u259380292
Reviews 21
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 3.0
Amenities 5.0
River Course at Alisal
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apatnapareho
Reviews 26
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
Recommended
Played

Great looks all the way

Nice layout golf course and it's fun and enjoyable

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 5.0
River Course at Alisal
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vettster
Reviews 29
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Very pretty golf course

Fun golf course. Great layout and really good greens.

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 5.0
River Course at Alisal
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robertburke
Reviews 20
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
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sdmcleod44
Reviews 7
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Wet weather
Used cart
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 4.0
Difficulty 3.0
River Course at Alisal
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u268788487
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 3.0
Amenities 5.0
River Course at Alisal
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u314160513171
Reviews 9
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 2.0
River Course at Alisal
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ird123
Reviews 27
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
River Course at Alisal
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u000004142216
Reviews 32
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Decent track

Paid 60 dollars

Played 18 holes in 2.5 hours

Greens were good

They just aerated the fairways

First Time Playing
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 3.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
River Course at Alisal
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ird123
Reviews 27
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Great course with a great layout and great conditions.

Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
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