Los Angeles Golf Trip Planning Guide
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.
Quick Facts
Spring, Summer, Fall
LAX (25 min drive)
$45–$350
$300/night
2 of 5
~$323/person
Sample 3-Day Itinerary
Here's a realistic 3-day itinerary for a group golf trip to Los Angeles. Every venue below is real and pulled from our curated database — no filler.
Day 1
Rustic Canyon Golf Course — links, $55–$110 · 4.6★
Gil Hanse minimalist cult classic in Moorpark — firm, fast, walkable, and a stunning value
The Arthur J — steakhouse, $$$$ · 4.6★
Manhattan Beach mid-century chophouse — the South Bay steak night that handles a crew
The Varnish — cocktail · Open late
Hidden downtown speakeasy behind Cole's — serious cocktails to start a big night
Day 2
Trump National Golf Club Los Angeles — coastal, $195–$350 · 4.5★
Dramatic clifftop layout on the Palos Verdes peninsula — every hole has Pacific views
Topgolf El Segundo — 2-3 hours, $35–$65/pp
Driving-range games, food, and drinks near LAX — easy arrival-night warm-up
Guelaguetza — mexican, $$ · 4.5★
James Beard-winning Oaxacan in Koreatown — mole, mezcal, and big tables
Ercoles 1101 — dive · Open late
Manhattan Beach institution dive a block from the sand — cash-friendly, no frills, always packed
Day 3
Los Verdes Golf Course — coastal, $45–$90 · 4.5★
Palos Verdes muni with ocean and Catalina views — the best public-course value in LA
Marina del Rey Boat Charter — half day, $80–$200/pp
Charter a boat out of the marina with a cooler — sunset cruise off the coast
Bestia — italian, $$$ · 4.6★
Arts District Italian phenomenon — handmade pasta and a buzzing room; book way ahead
Perch LA — rooftop · Open late
French rooftop high above downtown with skyline views — cocktails and fire pits
Course-by-Course Guide
Los Angeles has 5 courses worth playing. 2 are walkable if you want to save on cart fees.
Where to Stay
Los Angeles has 2 group-friendly lodging options in our database, starting at $300/night for the whole house. Several options include hot tubs — a non-negotiable for most groups.
$700–$3000 /night
Hollywood Hills, Venice/Marina, or South Bay (Manhattan/Hermosa) — pick by nightlife or beach
$300–$800 /night
Downtown LA, Santa Monica, or South Bay hotels with rooftop bars
Group Dining Guide
4 restaurants vetted for group golf trips. Several can handle large parties without a reservation headache.
The Arthur J
$$$$Manhattan Beach mid-century chophouse — the South Bay steak night that handles a crew
Guelaguetza
$$James Beard-winning Oaxacan in Koreatown — mole, mezcal, and big tables
Bestia
$$$Arts District Italian phenomenon — handmade pasta and a buzzing room; book way ahead
Howlin' Ray's
$$Nashville hot chicken with a legendary line — a worthy hangover mission in Chinatown
Nightlife
4 bars curated for groups. 4 stay open past midnight.
The Varnish
Late nightHidden downtown speakeasy behind Cole's — serious cocktails to start a big night
Ercoles 1101
Late nightManhattan Beach institution dive a block from the sand — cash-friendly, no frills, always packed
Perch LA
Late nightFrench rooftop high above downtown with skyline views — cocktails and fire pits
Tower Bar at Sunset Tower
Late nightOld-Hollywood glamour bar on the Sunset Strip — dress up for a classic LA night
Activities Beyond Golf
4 off-course activities for rest days or afternoons.
Topgolf El Segundo
Driving-range games, food, and drinks near LAX — easy arrival-night warm-up
Marina del Rey Boat Charter
Charter a boat out of the marina with a cooler — sunset cruise off the coast
Santa Monica / Venice Beach Day
Bike the strand, surf lessons, and beach bars — the classic LA recovery day
Hollywood Park Casino
Card room near SoFi Stadium for poker and blackjack — late-night action option
Getting There
Fly into Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) — it's a 25-minute drive to Los Angeles. For groups of 8+, consider booking a shuttle or party bus from the airport (local providers include LA Party Bus and Stardust Limousines). Renting two SUVs usually works for groups of 4-8.