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South Lake Tahoe 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.

South Lake Tahoe, CAVSCarmel-by-the-Sea, CA
3Courses5
1Bucket-list courses3
$133Avg green fee$364
$200/nightLodging from$400/night
4Restaurants4
3Bars4
3Late-night bars2
3Activities4
Summer, FallBest seasonSpring, Summer, Fall
RNO (70 min)Nearest airportMRY (15 min)
The verdict

Choose Your Trip

Choose South Lake Tahoe 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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