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Sonoma 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.

Sonoma, CAVSCarmel-by-the-Sea, CA
5Courses5
0Bucket-list courses3
$84Avg green fee$364
$350/nightLodging from$400/night
4Restaurants4
4Bars4
3Late-night bars2
4Activities4
Spring, Summer, FallBest seasonSpring, Summer, Fall
STS (35 min)Nearest airportMRY (15 min)
The verdict

Choose Your Trip

Choose Sonoma 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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