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Carmel-by-the-Sea vs Santa Barbara

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.

Carmel-by-the-Sea, CAVSSanta Barbara, CA
5Courses5
3Bucket-list courses0
$364Avg green fee$113
$400/nightLodging from$350/night
4Restaurants4
4Bars4
2Late-night bars2
4Activities4
Spring, Summer, FallBest seasonSpring, Summer, Fall
MRY (15 min)Nearest airportSBA (15 min)
The verdict

Choose Your Trip

Choose Carmel-by-the-Sea if you want more bucket-list courses, or you're drawn to California golf.

Choose Santa Barbara if you want lower green fees, or you prefer California golf.

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