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Aptos vs Carmel-by-the-Sea
Two great golf trip destinations — but which one is right for your crew? Here's a head-to-head comparison using real data from our database.
3Courses5
1Bucket-list courses3
$142Avg green fee$364
$200/nightLodging from$400/night
3Restaurants4
3Bars4
1Late-night bars2
3Activities4
Spring, Summer, FallBest seasonSpring, Summer, Fall
SJC (45 min)Nearest airportMRY (15 min)
Choose Your Trip
Choose Aptos if you want lower green fees, or you're drawn to California golf.
Choose Carmel-by-the-Sea if you want more course variety, more bucket-list courses, more nightlife, more activities, or you prefer California golf.
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