The Crossings at Carlsbad GC
The Pacific Ocean is in view from many spots on The Crossings at Carlsbad.
5480 Grand Pacific Drive, Carlsbad, California 92008, US
(760) 827-2800
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About Westin Carlsbad Resort & Spa and Sheraton Carlsbad Resort & Spa

Both the Westin Carlsbad Resort & Spa and Sheraton Carlsbad Resort & Spa are part of the same large resort complex across the street from the Crossings at Carlsbad Golf Course, a municipal course that's a high-end attraction for locals and traveling golfers alike. The prime location is ideal for guests wanting to experience all that Southern California has to offer. Just a short drive from San Diego, Laguna Beach, Disneyland, Hollywood, and more, Carlsbad is a perfect place to end your day of exploration by indulging in locally sourced cuisine on property or relaxing by the pool. The Crossings at Carlsbad Golf Course offers Pacific coast views and a tough track of undulating greens.

Facts

Price Range$$$
Property Class★★★★
Acres400
Year Opened2008
Number of Units300-500

Amenities

RestaurantsCasual, Bar
Room TypesRoom, Suite
PoolOutdoor
Fitness CenterYes
Golf School/AcademyYes
Practice FacilityYes
SpaYes
Banquet SpaceYes

Services

Room ServiceYes
ConciergeYes
Kids ProgramYes

Rules

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

Golf courses at Westin Carlsbad Resort & Spa and Sheraton Carlsbad Resort & Spa

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars
341 Reviews (341)
Reviews 6
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Challenging course but fun

Great course. Friendly staff. Pace of play was great. Great practice facility as well

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Crossings

Excellent course, very challenging,great restaurant and service!!

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 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Great course

This is one of the best courses in the North County area for the price. Have played here several times and always enjoy the round.

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 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 4.0
Difficulty 3.0
Reviews 20
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 4.0
Review 1
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 3.0
Amenities 5.0
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Challenging and Fair

My wife and I each found the course challenging and fair. It was our first time playing the course as this was our first visit to the area. We both would most likely approach certain holes differently when we play the course again. However we did not find ourselves “penalized” by unseen or hidden obstacles or hazards.

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
Reviews 12
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Unique layout leads to a memorable round

This course is a lot of fun. Anyone who complains about the greens probably hates fun, sunshine, and puppies. Yeah, they’re ridiculous, but that’s what separates this course from all others in the area. Once you get to the green, the adventure begins. This course is an all-around great time.

Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 5.0
Reviews 4
Handicap 25+
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 3.0
Amenities 5.0
Reviews 6
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
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 4.0
Amenities 5.0
Reviews 7
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Played

Roley Poley Greens

Nice course and in pretty good shape for the winter. Beautiful views from the course. Most of the course is pretty good but some of the greens were obviously designed by the famous architects of Mickey Mouse and Goofy. Other than that we had a good day if you like 3 and 4 putting many of the greens. I don't recommend it because I am a pretty good golfer and most people would have a hard time on greens like this. I sure did.

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
3.0
3.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 4.0
Layout 1.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 3.0
Amenities 4.0
Difficulty 5.0
Reviews 6
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Not for faint of heart but beautiful challenging golf holes- good value-great facilities & staff

Unique from most golf tracks-great challenging holes w/spectacular views-altitude changes difficult to process but beautiful views & great golf challenges-from the tips need to be a 10 hcp or less--from the whites manageable for shorter hitters but a challenge. Greens a bit IPA (hoppy) later in the day.

Veterans advised me that slow play (4+hrs) can be avoided if one tees off before 9:00.

Great practice facililities for chipping, putting & range work. Hospitable staff great-(need more draft beer selection) but dining inside & out very appealing.

Not a walkable course - in fact- from green-tee as long as the course itself.

In the end-quite a challenging golf adventure!

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
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 5.0
Difficulty 5.0
Review 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Great Round of Winter Golf

I enjoyed playing this course. Teed off at 1230 playing from the white tees.

I like courses with plenty of elevation changes of the tee and The Crossings did not disappoint. There were also many holes where you had to carry water or a Canyon to get to the green.

The greens were by far the most challenging part of this course. Almost all of them had multiple tiers, and if you weren't on the same tier as the hole then a two putt was difficult.

While the course was exciting to play, the food service was certainly lacking. There was limited amount of food and drinks at the snack shack. We played the whole front nine without seeing the cart girl. We ran into her once on the way to the 10 tee and didn't see her again in the whole back nine.

We didn't have time to stay for drinks or dinner after the round but the restaurant and patio with a view across the valley to the ocean looked terrific.

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 5.0
Layout 3.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 2.0
Amenities 2.0
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Great course.

This course is laid out on about 700 acres so the holes are spread out. From the member tees the course is 6100 yards. It is challenging. Important to hit straight shots. Greens can be tough. I will definitely play it again when I am out there.

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 4.0
Amenities 5.0
Difficulty 4.0
Reviews 15
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Great Experience on busy day!!

My first time playing this course. Front nine is very straightforward but back nine makes you think on every tee shot!

Very positive experience with the pro shop staff and starter. Greens very rolling at a very good speed.

Play the proper tees based on your handicap and you should have a great experience. If you are passing through Carlsbad. Put this course in your list to play. You will be glad you did!!

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 4.0
Review 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 5.0
Review 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
Recommended
Played

Challenging course, great views

Beautiful views of ocean and surrounding area. Accuracy of shots is important. Greens are undulating but smooth and fast. Carts have yardage indicators.

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 5.0
Difficulty 5.0
Review 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Country club casual

Country club quality with municipal access. Impressive.

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Review 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 3.0
Amenities 5.0
Reviews 5
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Challenge

I was really looking forward to playing this course and when a hot deal came up I jumped at it. I figured why not I am teeing off at 1:30 I should be able to finish in by dark. Completely not the case, it took me a little over 3 and 1/2 hours to get through 12 holes. Considering that this course is not walkable and every one rides I really thought I would be finished in that amount of time. Outside of not even coming close to finishing my round the course is excellent.

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 1.0
Amenities 5.0
Difficulty 4.0
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