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Bakersfield 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.

Bakersfield, CAVSCarmel-by-the-Sea, CA
4Courses5
0Bucket-list courses3
$39Avg green fee$364
$120/nightLodging from$400/night
4Restaurants4
3Bars4
2Late-night bars2
3Activities4
Spring, FallBest seasonSpring, Summer, Fall
BFL (15 min)Nearest airportMRY (15 min)
The verdict

Choose Your Trip

Choose Bakersfield 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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