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Santa Barbara 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.

Santa Barbara, CAVSCarmel-by-the-Sea, CA
5Courses5
0Bucket-list courses3
$113Avg green fee$364
$350/nightLodging from$400/night
4Restaurants4
4Bars4
2Late-night bars2
4Activities4
Spring, Summer, FallBest seasonSpring, Summer, Fall
SBA (15 min)Nearest airportMRY (15 min)
The verdict

Choose Your Trip

Choose Santa Barbara if you want lower green fees, or you're drawn to California golf.

Choose Carmel-by-the-Sea if you want more bucket-list courses, or you prefer California golf.

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