Plan Your Los Angeles Golf Trip in 60 Seconds
Cliffside Trump National, sneaky-good munis, and big-city nights
LA is an underrated golf trip if you know where to play. Trump National sits on the Palos Verdes cliffs over the Pacific, Rustic Canyon is a cult-favorite Gil Hanse design, and the city's bar, taco, and nightlife scene is bottomless. Sprawl is the only enemy — get a van.
Spring, Summer, Fall
best season
Courses
Rustic Canyon Golf CoursePremiumHIDDEN GEM
Gil Hanse minimalist cult classic in Moorpark — firm, fast, walkable, and a stunning value
$55–$110
Par 72 · 6,900 yds
links · walkable
Trump National Golf Club Los AngelesPremiumDESIGNER CLASSIC
Dramatic clifftop layout on the Palos Verdes peninsula — every hole has Pacific views
$195–$350
Par 71 · 7,242 yds
coastal
Robinson Ranch Golf Club (Mountain)Premium
Ted Robinson canyon course in Santa Clarita — scenic, well-kept, and a fun group test
$70–$130
Par 72 · 6,903 yds
mountain
Industry Hills Golf Club (Eisenhower)Premium
Brutally hilly Pete Dye design east of downtown — one of the toughest public tracks in California
$70–$130
Par 72 · 7,181 yds
mountain
Los Verdes Golf CourseSolidBEST VALUE
Palos Verdes muni with ocean and Catalina views — the best public-course value in LA
$45–$90
Par 71 · 6,617 yds
coastal · walkable
Where to Stay
houseSleeps 10–18
$700–$3,000 /night
Hollywood Hills, Venice/Marina, or South Bay (Manhattan/Hermosa) — pick by nightlife or beach
poolhot tubrooftop deckviewsoutdoor kitchengame room
resort houseSleeps 10–16
$300–$800 /night
Downtown LA, Santa Monica, or South Bay hotels with rooftop bars
poolrooftop barrestaurantsgymcentral location
Dining
The Arthur J
$$$$steakhouseManhattan Beach mid-century chophouse — the South Bay steak night that handles a crew
4.6★Guelaguetza
$$mexicanJames Beard-winning Oaxacan in Koreatown — mole, mezcal, and big tables
4.5★Bestia
$$$italianArts District Italian phenomenon — handmade pasta and a buzzing room; book way ahead
4.6★Howlin' Ray's
$$southernNashville hot chicken with a legendary line — a worthy hangover mission in Chinatown
4.7★Nightlife
The Varnish
Late nightcocktailHidden downtown speakeasy behind Cole's — serious cocktails to start a big night
Ercoles 1101
Late nightdiveManhattan Beach institution dive a block from the sand — cash-friendly, no frills, always packed
Perch LA
Late nightrooftopFrench rooftop high above downtown with skyline views — cocktails and fire pits
Tower Bar at Sunset Tower
Late nightcocktailOld-Hollywood glamour bar on the Sunset Strip — dress up for a classic LA night
Activities
Topgolf El Segundo
go karts2-3 hours$35–$65/pp
Driving-range games, food, and drinks near LAX — easy arrival-night warm-up
Marina del Rey Boat Charter
boat rentalhalf day$80–$200/pp
Charter a boat out of the marina with a cooler — sunset cruise off the coast
Santa Monica / Venice Beach Day
water sportshalf day$20–$80/pp
Bike the strand, surf lessons, and beach bars — the classic LA recovery day
Hollywood Park Casino
casinohalf day$40–$200/pp
Card room near SoFi Stadium for poker and blackjack — late-night action option
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