San Francisco Golf Trip Planning Guide
San Francisco hides a stack of great public golf inside the city limits — TPC Harding Park hosted the 2020 PGA Championship, and Presidio and Lincoln Park serve up cliffside ocean views for muni prices. Pair the golf with one of the best food-and-bar cities in the country and you've got a buddy trip with range.
Quick Facts
Spring, Summer, Fall
SFO (25 min drive)
$40–$250
$250/night
4 of 4
~$294/person
Sample 3-Day Itinerary
Here's a realistic 3-day itinerary for a group golf trip to San Francisco. Every venue below is real and pulled from our curated database — no filler.
Day 1
TPC Harding Park — parkland, $120–$250 · 4.6★
Tree-lined muni on Lake Merced that hosted the 2020 PGA Championship and a Presidents Cup
House of Prime Rib — steakhouse, $$$ · 4.7★
SF institution carving prime rib tableside since 1949 — the must-book big-crew dinner
The Bus Stop Saloon (Marina) — sports bar · Open late
Marina sports-bar staple with every game on — the easy walkable crew HQ
Day 2
Presidio Golf Course — parkland, $85–$175 · 4.6★
Historic 1895 layout climbing through cypress and eucalyptus in the Presidio — one of the country's best munis
San Francisco Bay Sailing Charter — half day, $90–$200/pp
Private charter under the Golden Gate and around Alcatraz — the showpiece rest-day move
Tony's Pizza Napoletana — italian, $$ · 4.5★
Award-winning North Beach pizza — loud, casual, and built for a hungry group
Comstock Saloon — cocktail · Open late
Gold Rush-era saloon in North Beach pouring classic cocktails — the dress-up first stop
Day 3
Lincoln Park Golf Course — coastal, $40–$70 · 4.4★
SF's oldest muni with knockout Golden Gate Bridge views from the cliffs above Lands End
Napa / Sonoma Wine Day Trip — full day, $120–$250/pp
Hire a van north to wine country (60-75 min) for a tasting day between rounds
Swan Oyster Depot — seafood, $$$ · 4.7★
Legendary counter for Dungeness crab and oysters — split into pairs, it's worth the line
Tonga Room & Hurricane Bar — tiki · Open late
Over-the-top tiki bar with an indoor thunderstorm and a floating band — an only-in-SF night
Course-by-Course Guide
San Francisco has 4 courses worth playing, including 1 bucket-list tier layout. 4 are walkable if you want to save on cart fees.
Where to Stay
San Francisco has 2 group-friendly lodging options in our database, starting at $250/night for the whole house.
$500–$1500 /night
Marina, Cow Hollow, or the Sunset — multi-floor city homes near bars and the courses
$250–$600 /night
Union Square / SoMa hotel block central to nightlife and transit
Group Dining Guide
4 restaurants vetted for group golf trips. Several can handle large parties without a reservation headache.
House of Prime Rib
$$$SF institution carving prime rib tableside since 1949 — the must-book big-crew dinner
Tony's Pizza Napoletana
$$Award-winning North Beach pizza — loud, casual, and built for a hungry group
Swan Oyster Depot
$$$Legendary counter for Dungeness crab and oysters — split into pairs, it's worth the line
La Taqueria
$Mission-style burritos that win national best-of lists — the perfect cheap recovery lunch
Nightlife
4 bars curated for groups. 4 stay open past midnight.
The Bus Stop Saloon (Marina)
Late nightMarina sports-bar staple with every game on — the easy walkable crew HQ
Comstock Saloon
Late nightGold Rush-era saloon in North Beach pouring classic cocktails — the dress-up first stop
Tonga Room & Hurricane Bar
Late nightOver-the-top tiki bar with an indoor thunderstorm and a floating band — an only-in-SF night
Bourbon & Branch
Late nightPassword-entry speakeasy with a deep whiskey list — the late, low-lit nightcap
Activities Beyond Golf
3 off-course activities for rest days or afternoons.
San Francisco Bay Sailing Charter
Private charter under the Golden Gate and around Alcatraz — the showpiece rest-day move
Napa / Sonoma Wine Day Trip
Hire a van north to wine country (60-75 min) for a tasting day between rounds
City Bar & Food Crawl (North Beach)
Walk North Beach and the Marina hitting old saloons and breweries — the arrival-night warm-up
Getting There
Fly into San Francisco International Airport (SFO) — it's a 25-minute drive to San Francisco. For groups of 8+, consider booking a shuttle or party bus from the airport (local providers include Bay Area Party Bus and SF Limo). Renting two SUVs usually works for groups of 4-8.