100 Terranea Way, Rancho Palos Verdes, California 90275, US
(855) 938-4047
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About Terranea Resort

Terranea Resort mixes the beauty of California's Pacific coastline with luxurious resort amenities. The Mediterranean-inspired resort, home to 582 rooms and suites, including casitas and villas, debuted in June 2009. Its menus, spa and fitness programs are wellness focused. Four pools and a kids club attract families. The nine-hole, par-3 course delivers more ocean views.

Facts

Price Range$$$$
Property Class★★★★★
Acres102
Year Opened2009
Number of Units300-500

Amenities

RestaurantsCasual, Fine
Room TypesRoom, Suite
Short CourseYes
TennisYes
Fitness CenterYes
Practice FacilityYes
Beach AccessYes
Golf School/AcademyYes
Banquet SpaceYes
SpaYes

Services

Kids ProgramYes
Room ServiceYes
ConciergeYes

Rules

Is the resort pet friendly?Yes
Is resort stay required for a tee time?No
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June 1, 2021
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Golf courses at Terranea Resort

Reviews

4.5
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Reviews 7
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
First Time Playing

Worth it for a discount

This course is in a great ocean setting but for an average golfer (bogey) I found it frustrating. There are lots of traps and fast greens that invite the ball to roll off, so bring lots of patience. With lots of discounts online it may be worth it for the view. There was no waiting on a weekday playing as a twosome.

Conditions Average
Value Poor
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

A real golf experience. One of the best courses I have ever played.

I understand Terranea is the #2 "par 3" only rated course in the country. It lives up to it's reputation by far. Each hole has a new challenge and gives the true authentic pro course feel. I have played Poppy Hills and Terranea is the second best course I have ever played only to Poppy. Perfect condition and great costal views with the added wind factor. The experience has a feeling of Monterey/ spanish bay specifically and I love it. I couldn't help but take pictures and enjoy myself. I only hit one par and hit 3 greens but I had a blast. Please try this course if you like golf.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

NIce Track

Immaculate little nine hole par three but, would not pay full price of 48.00 to play.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Easy
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

The course is in a beautiful setting and a challenge.

This course is not like your usual par-3 course, which have many holes under 100 yds. The holes are standard par 3s that you would find at any 18-hole course. The layout presents a challenge with many traps right in front of the green, so you have to either go for the pin or bail out left or right.

The scenery is spectacular with Palos Verdes peninsula behind you and Catalina island 26 miles away.

Bravo!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Beautiful and challenging 9 holes

The whole experience at Terranea was incredible. The staff at the entire resort are very willing to help with anything you need and they are very knowledgable about the resort and it's features. We paid $5 to rent push carts for our clubs. The course is in perfect condition, and the views are breathtaking. I would absolutely play this course over and over again and recommend it to others

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great course for the money.

Went golfing with my brother and had a great time. Although they are all par 3s it was still a great view and a great price.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good course to challenge short game!!

Got to play for 10 bucks!! Couldn't pass up that opportunity!! Was more than 64% off!! Played again for 18 bucks!! Enjoy every minute of it!! Best 28 bucks I've spent!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Best par 3 9-hole course I've ever played!

Best par 3 9-hole course I've ever played! Course is in perfext condition. Beautiful views!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Terranea, Ocean view if not fogged in.

The staff was friendly and gave good directions. This was our first time at the course and it was covered in fog. We never saw a flag from the tee box. We hit in the general direction the tee box faced.
We finished in under a hour and a half and ask the staff for a recommendation for food. The starter recommended Nelson's at the hotel.
We went to the hotel to find that Nelson's did not open until 11 AM a forty minute wait. The starter thought the fog might clear and did offer to send us out again in the afternoon.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 25+
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Beautiful course by the ocean.

This is an excellent PAR3 course. Avoid the bunkers. Greens are in excellent shape. Staff is super friendly. I wish it would be more reasonable to play during the weekends, we would visit more often.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 25+
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Pricey if not using a great deal from Golfnow, but tons of fun

We are beginners, but found with the multiple tees we could play with a manageable level of challenge. The ocean views are beautiful, the course is very well maintained, and they even have bunny rabbits hopping about. The only downside is thelack of a driving range to warm up with our irons and hybrids, the short game area though is great. Overall, the staff and facilities are great, and our playing companions were really nice, we plan to do this again as it was a real step up from our usual courses.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 16
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Must play at least one time.

The ocean views are spectacular, the course is beautifully maintained, it is by far the nicest par 3 course I have played. Each hole has enough distance that you will use all your irons and maybe a fairway or rescue wood. The bunkers are deep and well placed. With all that said, the normal price to play is too high for nine holes. Perhaps the price and location keep the course from over crowding. My recommendation is to use the GOLFNOW Hot Deals and enjoy a fun round of golf.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Really, really great course

Played about 1pm on a beautiful sunny weekend afternoon. Let me first say, the service at this course is top notch. The staff is really friendly and helpful, they keep a very good tee time schedule to keep the pace of play reasonable. As far as the actual course, the playing conditions are IMMACULATE. The greens are beautiful, the fairways are really well kept, and the bunkers are deep and soft. It's a hefty challenge for beginners, and there are a few difficult holes for the lower handicappers. Not overly long, but accuracy is a must to score well. There are great views all over the course, especially the last hole which is just breathtaking. And it's fairly affordable as well!! I would definitely play here again, and as often as possible if I lived closer to the course. If you love golf, you NEED to play here

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0

Super Fun!

great little couse, great views from every hole. Getting a hole in one on the ninth was a bonus!

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

Best 9 holes with ocean view on every hole

One Best par three golf courses I've ever played. Manicured to perfection.. Fun but yet challenging all set up. Every hole has a view of the ocean. I would highly recommend plane if you're in the area

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

See below

Great views from every hole. Greens in excellent shape. Staff very informative and considerate to any golfers needs. I consider this 9 hole course one of the best ever played. Our group consisted of 3 players and everyone had fun.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Challenging for a 3par

Nice ocean views. Pull carts only. Park in the public lot and walk. Many lateral greens with sand traps in front makes it challenging or frustrating depending on your point of view. But you won't hit any trees on the fairways. I got a discount of about 50% and would not be willing to play there at full price.

Conditions Average
Value Poor
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

Not your typical 9-hole course

This is a championship-style 9-hole course. There are beautiful ocean views from every hole, and there are plenty of bunkers and other areas to challenge you. The greens are large with plenty of undulation. It's a great way to spend 1 1/2 hours on a Saturday.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

Great Course

Great course for short game , challenging. Staff great & can't beat the view, course in great condition

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 15
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

Beautiful course & Views!

Lovely course......Just wish there were 18 holes of this amazing course...Staff was terrific!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
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