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
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
Images from Alisal Guest Ranch and Resort
Reviews
4.4
Reviewer Photos
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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
I Recommend This Course
Conditions
Excellent
Value
Excellent
Layout
Excellent
Friendliness
Excellent
Pace
Excellent
Amenities
Excellent
I Recommend This Course
Conditions
Good
Value
Good
Layout
Good
Friendliness
Excellent
Pace
Average
Amenities
Good
Difficulty
Somewhat Challenging
I Recommend This Course
Conditions
Good
Value
Good
Layout
Excellent
Friendliness
Excellent
Pace
Good
Amenities
Excellent
I Recommend This Course
Conditions
Good
Value
Excellent
Layout
Excellent
Friendliness
Excellent
Pace
Excellent
Amenities
Excellent
I Recommend This Course
Conditions
Good
Value
Good
Layout
Good
Friendliness
Excellent
Pace
Good
Amenities
Excellent
I Recommend This Course
Conditions
Excellent
Value
Good
Layout
Good
Friendliness
Excellent
Pace
Good
I Recommend This Course
Nice course
Pretty nice course. I might recommend a lunch time tee time. I gets a little chill and foggy for early morning rounds in the mountains
Conditions
Good
Value
Excellent
Layout
Good
Friendliness
Excellent
Pace
Excellent
Amenities
Excellent
I Recommend This Course
Conditions
Excellent
Value
Excellent
Layout
Excellent
Friendliness
Average
Pace
Average
Amenities
Average
I Recommend This Course
Conditions
Good
Value
Excellent
Layout
Good
Friendliness
Excellent
Pace
Good
Amenities
Good
I Recommend This Course
Conditions
Excellent
Value
Excellent
Layout
Excellent
Friendliness
Excellent
Pace
Good
Amenities
Excellent
Difficulty
Somewhat Challenging
I Recommend This Course
Conditions
Good
Value
Good
Layout
Good
Friendliness
Excellent
Pace
Average
Amenities
Good
I Recommend This Course
First time at Alisol
Beautiful setting , wide open Fairways, greens and good condition.
Restaurant has a nice view of the surrounding hills
Conditions
Excellent
Value
Excellent
Layout
Excellent
Friendliness
Excellent
Pace
Excellent
Amenities
Excellent
I Recommend This Course
Conditions
Excellent
Value
Excellent
Layout
Good
Friendliness
Excellent
Pace
Average
Amenities
Good
I Recommend This Course
Conditions
Excellent
Value
Excellent
Layout
Good
Friendliness
Excellent
Pace
Excellent
Amenities
Good
I Recommend This Course
Conditions
Excellent
Value
Excellent
Layout
Excellent
Friendliness
Excellent
Pace
Excellent
Amenities
Excellent
I Recommend This Course
Conditions
Good
Value
Excellent
Layout
Excellent
Friendliness
Excellent
Pace
Excellent
Amenities
Good
I Recommend This Course
Very nice course close to Solvang
This is a very nice course that is challenging due to trees. Greens are large. Course would have been a 5 condition wise but maintenance on tees made it a bit unpleasant due to manure recently applied.
Conditions
Good
Value
Excellent
Layout
Excellent
Friendliness
Excellent
Pace
Good
Amenities
Good
I Recommend This Course
Conditions
Excellent
Value
Excellent
Layout
Excellent
Friendliness
Excellent
Pace
Good
Amenities
Good
Difficulty
Fairly Easy
I Recommend This Course
Conditions
Excellent
Value
Excellent
Layout
Good
Friendliness
Excellent
Pace
Average
I Recommend This Course
Nice course
Played a twosome friday afternoon and breezed through. Greens a bit slow and bumpy here and there. Its a good test from the blue tees. For what it cost it was a great value
Conditions
Average
Value
Excellent
Layout
Good
Friendliness
Excellent
Pace
Excellent