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Santa Barbara vs Monterey
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.
5Courses6
0Bucket-list courses3
$113Avg green fee$331
$350/nightLodging from$550/night
4Restaurants4
4Bars4
2Late-night bars3
4Activities4
Spring, Summer, FallBest seasonSpring, Summer, Fall
SBA (15 min)Nearest airportMRY (10 min)
Choose Your Trip
Choose Santa Barbara if you want lower green fees, or you're drawn to California golf.
Choose Monterey if you want more course variety, more bucket-list courses, or you prefer California golf.
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