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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
A view from River Course at Alisal
A view of a hole from River Course at Alisal
A morning view on the 1st tee from River Course at Alisal
View from The River Course at Alisal
View from The River Course at Alisal
A view of a fairway from the Ranch Course at Alisal.
Alisal Guest Ranch & Resort
A view of a tee from the Ranch Course at Alisal.
Alisal Guest Ranch & Resort
A view of a green protected by a bunker from Ranch Course at Alisal
Ranch at Alisal
A view of a fairway from Ranch Course at Alisal.
Ranch at Alisal
A view of a hole surrounded by sand traps from Ranch Course at Alisal.
Ranch at Alisal
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
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
I Recommend This Course
Conditions
Excellent
Value
Excellent
Layout
Excellent
Friendliness
Excellent
Pace
Excellent
Amenities
Excellent
Played On 09/27/2024
Reviews
5
Handicap
25+
Skill
Intermediate
Plays
A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
Very nice course!
I’ll play again next time I’m here! Well kept, longer than my exec course in Palm Desert but just as nice!
Conditions
Excellent
Value
Excellent
Layout
Excellent
Friendliness
Excellent
Pace
Good
Amenities
Excellent
I Recommend This Course
Great course! We loved the layout and greens!
We had a wonderful day, taking our time and enjoying the layout and the greens. Staff was very accommodating. After hours dinner was awsome!
Conditions
Excellent
Value
Excellent
Layout
Excellent
Friendliness
Excellent
Pace
Excellent
I Recommend This Course
Great choice if around Solvang
Course was in great condition. All bunkers had recently been redone and had brand new sand. Course locals were very friendly and helpful. I did not walk, but it is very walkable.
Conditions
Excellent
Value
Good
Layout
Good
Friendliness
Good
Pace
Good
Amenities
Good
Difficulty
Moderate