5921 Valencia Circle, Rancho Santa Fe, California 92067, US
(858) 756-1123
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About Rancho Valencia Resort & Spa

The Rancho Valencia Resort & Spa, inspired by a Spanish colonial hacienda, indulges guests with 49 private casitas with private patios and fireplaces. The Forbes five-star resort and spa aims to rejuvenate with wellness, fitness and pampering. Two signature restaurants, Veladora and The Pony Room, serve distinctive Coastal Ranch cuisines. Tennis is onsite, while the resort has relationships for special discounts for playing golf at Torrey Pines, Aviara and two local private clubs, The Farms Golf Club and Del Mar Country Club.

Facts

Price Range$$$$
Property Class★★★★★
Acres45
Year Opened1989
Number of UnitsLess than 100

Amenities

RestaurantsFine, Casual
TennisYes
Fitness CenterYes
Practice FacilityYes
Banquet SpaceYes
SpaYes

Services

Kids ProgramYes
Room ServiceYes
ConciergeYes

Rules

Is the resort pet friendly?Yes
Is resort stay required for a tee time?Yes

Golf courses at Rancho Valencia Resort & Spa

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Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Exceptional Course

Absolutely love playing this course. Always perfect conditions. Friendly staff.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great resort course

Best golf in Carlsbad. Wish I played twice instead of La Costa South.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 27
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

$300 for 5 hrs

One of the most beautiful golf courses in the world.

Horribly managed for pace of play and very expensive for non-residents.

Got five hours and $300 to kill.

Go for it.

Conditions Good
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

One of the best courses I’ve ever played

Got the opportunity to play here yesterday. Will caveat my review by saying I don’t often splurge for $300+ (including club rental) courses, I tend to play most of my golf at a lower price point. Having said that the course is stunning, and in great condition. Greens were a nice balance of challenging but not insanely punitive. Myself and the rest of my group were blown away. Staff were also awesome across the board, from the pro shop to the snack cart. Couldn’t recommend it more.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 26
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

beautiful

for the money green wasn't the best so do fairway .

played some amazing corses for about half of price ,but I am glad I played here very beautiful place .

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 21
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

punched greens

the fairways, bunkers and rough were good. However, they punched the greens 1 week prior and they were bumpy and sandy. Of course, golf now nor the course gave any notice, and for the price, was not a good value. Let ppl know via g/n or a banner on the web site that says the greens have been punched, and or give a discount for such, which i know will never happen. LOL....

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

The Best Course @ Avaira

What a way to Celebrate the Day after Christmas with Family and What a Gift.

I will be back! Perfect Day and Course.

Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Grewat course

Shot one of my best rounds of the year. Love this course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 759
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Golf Advisor
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

One beautiful resort course

Between the beautiful landscaping of flowers, the playability of the design and its history of hosting the LPGA Tour, there's a lot to love about playing Aviara. The majority of the 7,007-yard routing roams the surrounding hills, encouraging some fun shot-making while remaining enjoyable for members and hotel guests. There's not a bad hole in the bunch. Three of the four par 3s are pond-laden paintings come to life.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 30
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

1st Timer

Happy to have played Aviara as I live across the street. For the hefty price I'm not sure I'll be a repeat client with so many comparable courses nearby that cost 1/3rd the price. But it definitely has the best pace of play I've seen. The bunkers - which are plentiful and a key aspect of the layout - appeared okay but in actuality had hard packed sand and were not worthy of the price tag.

Conditions Good
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Great staff, beautiful course

This was my first time playing here. The course is beautiful and the staff was great. I am a beginner so it was a challenge, but not overly challenging. I would recommend this course to my friends.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great golf course

Very friendly at pro shop and out on the course. Greens were very nice. Would definitely recommend if you are in the San Diego area

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Overpriced

When u pay $200+ for a round of golf u expect for the course conditions to be top shelf. These r not. Greens were average (rolling at an 8-9.5 at best) rough spots on tee boxes & fairways, with some still having punch marks. Should be a lot lower in pricing.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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