San Diego is an easy place to build a romantic golf trip. The courses are world class, the coastline is genuinely beautiful, and the city has enough good food, spa options, and scenery to fill every hour that isn’t spent on the course. Here is a three-day itinerary that gets the balance right. Day One: …
Comparing San Diego’s Top Golf Resorts: La Costa vs. Aviara vs. Fairmont Grand Del Mar
San Diego has three major golf resorts worth knowing about, and each one suits a different kind of traveler. Here is what sets them apart. La Costa Resort and Spa La Costa is the choice for golfers who want the trip to revolve around the game. The Champions Course has been fully redesigned and plays …
Walking in Tiger’s Footsteps: Playing the Holes Where History Was Made
Playing Torrey Pines as a regular golfer is one thing. Playing it knowing what Tiger Woods did on specific holes across more than two decades is something else entirely. Here is a guide to the moments worth carrying in your head as you make your way around the South Course. Hole 1: Where the Drama …
How to Book a Tee Time at Torrey Pines: Everything You Need to Know
Getting a tee time at Torrey Pines is one of the most common questions in San Diego golf, and for good reason. The course is one of the most in-demand public tracks in the country. Here is exactly how the reservation process works and what your options are. The Easiest Way to Book The simplest …
Golf Trip Packing List for San Diego: A Weather-Ready Checklist
San Diego has a reputation for perfect weather, and it largely deserves it. But coastal golf has its own conditions that catch visitors off guard if they show up unprepared. Pack with the marine layer and ocean winds in mind and you will be comfortable from the first tee to the last putt. What to …
San Diego’s 10 Hardest Golf Courses, Ranked by Local Golfers
San Diego has a reputation as a paradise for casual golfers, and it is. But it also has some brutally difficult tracks that will test anyone who thinks their game is in good shape. These are the ten hardest courses in the county, ranked by the people who play them regularly. Torrey Pines South The …
12 Best Restaurants and Bars Near Torrey Pines for Post-Round Drinks and Dining
La Jolla sits right at the doorstep of Torrey Pines, and it happens to be one of the best eating and drinking neighborhoods in San Diego. Whether you want a burger and a beer or a proper sit-down dinner with ocean views, here is where to go after the round. The Grill at Torrey Pines …
Topgolf May Be Coming to San Diego’s Harbor Island — Here’s Where Things Stand
A long-discussed plan to bring a Topgolf to Harbor Island has cleared another hurdle, though there’s still plenty of road ahead before anyone hits a shot out over the bay. The Port of San Diego has released its Draft Environmental Impact Report for the development, which opens a public comment period running through August 24. …
The Best San Diego Golf Courses for Groups and Bachelor Parties
San Diego is one of the best bachelor party destinations in the country, and golf is a big part of why. Good weather year-round, courses that range from relaxed to resort-level, and enough off-course activity to fill every hour between tee times. Here is how to put a great group trip together. The Best Courses …
The PGA Tour’s Most Storied Venues — And Why Torrey Pines Belongs at the Top
There’s a reason golf fans talk about “sacred ground.” Some courses don’t just host tournaments — they become the tournament. They’re the places where legends are made, records are set, and players etch their names into history year after year. The PGA Tour has been around for decades, and only a handful of venues have …
