2001 Old Hwy 395, Fallbrook, California 92028, US
(760) 728-5881
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About Pala Mesa Resort

The ranch-style Pala Mesa Resort in Fallbrook is just minutes away from Temecula wine country. All 132 rooms have either been renovated or will be soon. A heated outdoor pool, four lighted tennis courts and fitness room are available to guests. The golf course starts out narrow but gets more scenic with more elevation changes later in the round.

Facts

Price Range$$, $$$
Property Class★★★
Year Opened1964
Number of Units100-300

Amenities

RestaurantsCasual, Fine
Room TypesRoom
TennisYes
Fitness CenterYes
Practice FacilityYes
Banquet SpaceYes
SpaYes

Services

Room ServiceYes
ConciergeYes

Rules

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

Golf courses at Pala Mesa Resort

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars
1819 Reviews (1819)
Reviews 24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Just a fun course

Fun course to play ,staff are super friendly and not to crowded on days I play ,so you move along at good pace

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
Review 1
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 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 3.0
Amenities 4.0
Difficulty 3.0
Reviews 6
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
Recommended
Played

What a great course!

I booked the course online and when I arrived at the course the staff couldn't be more friendly! The man in the pro shop was really helpful in describing the course and what to look for. Hole # 16 was a blast!

The round was very quick and I loved the course so much I played it again the next day.

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
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
Difficulty 4.0
Reviews 24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Getting to know course a little better makes it a little easier, still a fun course

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
Commented Aug 16, 2025
We really appreciate the five-star rating! It’s great to know you enjoyed your visit — we’ll keep working to make every experience just as good.
Reviews 24
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 5.0
Reviews 12
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Great condition

Played yesterday staff is very friendly green is great condition fairway is perfect will play again here

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 3.0
Commented Aug 15, 2025
We’re thrilled you had such a great experience! Thanks for the support — we’ll be here ready to welcome you back for another great round.
Reviews 2
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 4.0
Reviews 6
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 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 3.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
Difficulty 4.0
Reviews 24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Nice course

Staff friendly, course in good shape,course looks easier then it really is, but everything is good, good day

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
Commented Aug 7, 2025
We really appreciate the five-star rating! It’s great to know you enjoyed your visit — we’ll keep working to make every experience just as good.
Reviews 4
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Overally Good!

Green was well-maintained, even though it looked like certain fairways needed the grass trimmed. However, I enjoyed the play.

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot 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 4.0
Review 1
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 5.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
Recommended
Played

Pala Mesa Redone

Although the tee time price is a little high, the course is in great condition and the pace of play couldn’t be better (started at 9am on a Monday). My partner and I finished the 18 holes in 3 hours and 15 minutes without rushing at all. Took second shots when necessary and no pressure from players behind and we hardly ever had to wait for the 2 some in front of us. Great day at the golf course. Definitely going back.

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 5.0
Reviews 16
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Good course

I have no negative reviews for this course. I can get hot in the summer months, book your tee times earlier in the day.

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 2.0
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
Recommended
Played

Decent course

Overall good experience, challenging holes throughout and greens were fair. Pace was great because group ahead were good golfers. The really only concern was the blue tee boxes. Majority were not level with a hump in the middle of markers and grass was almost tee height. Nothing like hitting tee shot with ball either above or below your feet.

First Time Playing
3.0
3.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 4.0
Reviews 34
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Reviews 16
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
Difficulty 4.0
Reviews 25
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Fun day at Pala Mesa

Enjoyed our round of golf. Teamed up with a married couple who were tge nicest people you could want to join up with. Weather was great, the course in excellent condition. Looking forward to playing it again.

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 5.0
Reviews 14
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

enjoyable round.

this course is very mature. everything in the layout seems have been there since they built the place. i noticed a few old trees cut down. not sure from bugs or design.

the rough is rough. even in the fariway. the grass will grab the club if not struck perfectly. and the bunkers. stay out of them. 90% of my lies in the bunker during the morning were Fried Egg lies. some hard holes become easy with a correct tee shot. dont forget how your yardage goes down at sea level with a lot of humidity. the yardage difference can be extremely different from where you play regularly.

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 4.0
Commented Jul 19, 2025
We really appreciate the five-star rating! It’s great to know you enjoyed your visit — we’ll keep working to make every experience just as good.
Review 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Played

Crab grass city

If you are into uneven tea boxes, burnt fairways that don’t have real grass in them, and second cut that is crab grass city, then this course is for you. This is one of the worst courses I have ever played in my entire life. That isn’t hyperbole. It is basically the same thing as playing a municipal course. If you are looking to not spend very much money, get a golf now hot deal, and go to town. If you are lucky enough to hit your ball in the 20% of the fairway that isn’t either burnt or harder than concrete, you’ll probably do OK. But if you are in the other 80% of the fairway that is either burnt, crab grass, hardest concrete, then you’re gonna have a not fun day. No, I wouldn’t recommend this to a friend, I’m not even sure I’d recommend this to an enemy. I uploaded one image of one of the tea boxes, I really should’ve taken more pictures of the course in general.

First Time Playing
2.0
2.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 1.0
Value 3.0
Layout 3.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 2.0
Commented Jul 19, 2025
Thank you for sharing your thoughts. We understand this visit didn’t meet expectations and will use your comments to make improvements. We hope your next visit is more enjoyable.
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