| Orange County in Southern California has long | | | | Further south near San Diego is the Chula Vista |
| been known as a mecca for golfers; the | | | | Golf Course, located on Bonita Road. This |
| Mediterranean climate means golfing year-round. | | | | particular one is a favorite with local golfers; the |
| There are literally hundreds of public golf courses | | | | Chula Vista Golf Course offers a full eighteen |
| in the LA metro area, but private golf courses in | | | | holes amidst some of the San Diego area's most |
| Orange CA may have more to offer. | | | | beautiful landscape, watered by its own water |
| Now, we don't want to "diss" public golf courses; | | | | hazard, the Sweetwater River. This course is |
| many of these are fine facilities that don't cost a | | | | certain to keep you challenged! |
| lot to use. If you only play golf occasionally, this | | | | Other San Diego country clubs include the La Jolla |
| really may be a better option for you. However, | | | | Country Club, a full service resort near the ocean; |
| for the true golf aficionado who is out on the | | | | the La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club is right next |
| green several times a week, it may very well be | | | | door, and when you get hungry, the on-site cafe |
| worth your while to join one of the fine private | | | | offers reasonably-priced meals that are |
| golf courses in Orange County, CA. The only | | | | comparable to higher-priced San Diego country |
| other reason you might stick to public golf | | | | clubs. |
| courses is if you get bored playing the same | | | | Heading back north, Long Beach golf opportunities |
| course all the time – but then, private golf | | | | include three major courses and at least a dozen |
| courses in Orange County, CA offer more than | | | | driving ranges and pro shops around the town. |
| just golf. | | | | Bixby Village and Recreation Park are two Long |
| There's also a world of golf beyond Orange | | | | Beach golf facilities that cater to beginners; if you |
| County, if you're willing to drive a bit, or live in | | | | are a novice or introducing the kids to the game, |
| another part of Southern California, such as Palm | | | | either of these places would be an excellent |
| Desert or San Diego. Palm Desert California golf | | | | choice. |
| courses are located only about an hour east of | | | | Public or private golf courses in Orange County |
| the LA metro area, but offer a much different | | | | CA and the surrounding area have much to offer |
| atmosphere. These private clubs (and there are | | | | players of all levels. The only issues to think about |
| several) are also more exclusive and less | | | | is how often you play, how much you want to |
| crowded; Palm Desert California golf courses are | | | | spend and what other amenities you want; |
| ideal for a weekend golf getaway. Of course, | | | | chances are there are several private golf |
| Palm Desert California golf courses are only a | | | | courses in Orange County CA that can meet |
| small part of what this region has to offer in | | | | your requirements. |
| terms of golfing fun and relaxation. | | | | |