The best golf course layouts in Newport Coast, California
The golf courses within about 25 miles of Newport Coast, California that Course Vaults golfers rate highest for layout: routing, hole variety, and design. Each course needs layout ratings from at least 5 different golfers who played it; 5 courses qualify.
Also covers San Clemente, Newport Beach, Costa Mesa, Yorba Linda, Corona and 11 more nearby towns.
Ocean North
The Resort at Pelican Hill
Newport Coast, CA, USALayout 4.2 out of 5 from 11 golfers
PublicTom Fazio
- 4.1Conditions
- 4.2Layout
- 2.5Value
- 4.9Scenery
- 3.5Facilities
Layout was top notch with ocean scenery as the backdrop for most of the holes. Difficult track, even in the fairway it would frequently be an uphill/downhill lie. Greens were lightning fast. Played at twilight for $175 about a year ago - saw rounds going for $400+ now.
Written by
@KirklandBomber
- Driving range
- Views
- By water
Ocean South
The Resort at Pelican Hill
Newport Coast, CA, USALayout 4.0 out of 5 from 8 golfers
PublicTom Fazio
- 4.0Conditions
- 4.0Layout
- 2.4Value
- 4.8Scenery
- 3.3Facilities
Has a couple unique golf holes. Some holes are just ok. I prefer the north course as it seems to be a touch more difficult. Still incredible views.
Written by
@tigertaylor
- Pristine
- Views
- Driving range
Oak Creek Golf Club
Irvine, CA, USALayout 3.4 out of 5 from 5 golfers
PublicTom Fazio
- 3.0Conditions
- 3.4Layout
- 2.6Value
- 2.8Scenery
- 3.2Facilities
If the conditions are dialed in, this place is a steal. Course flows well, offers variety and is fun to play. Solid choice if you need to take clients somewhere. Close to SNA airport.
Written by
@Lazstradamus
- Challenging
- Driving range
Monarch Beach Golf Links
Dana Point, CA, USALayout 3.3 out of 5 from 7 golfers
PublicRobert Trent Jones, Jr.
- 3.6Conditions
- 3.3Layout
- 2.2Value
- 4.4Scenery
- 2.9Facilities
Goofy and stupid routing, but incredibly enjoyable with the ocean and Dana Point as a backdrop. Great greens.
Written by
@shahbaz-hashmi
- Views
- By water
- Bar
The Classic
Mile Square Golf Course
Fountain Valley, CA, USALayout 3.1 out of 5 from 5 golfers
Public
- 3.5Conditions
- 3.1Layout
- 3.0Value
- 2.9Scenery
- 2.8Facilities
Convenient location on the positive tip. Repetitive layout on the negative front.
Written by
@Lazstradamus
- Walkable
How we rank
This ranking uses each golfer’s layout rating, on a 0.5–5 scale. Layout is the layout score golfers give when they log a round. Every golfer counts once per course: repeat rounds are averaged first, then the course score is the average across golfers. A course needs layout ratings from at least 5 different golfers. Ties go to the course with more golfers, then the higher Course Vaults score. Only open courses with a published Course Vaults score (at least 5 explicit ratings) are eligible, and a page is published only when at least 5 courses qualify. City pages include courses within about 25 miles of Newport Coast, so nearby suburbs can appear. Rankings refresh about hourly.
FAQ
Ocean North at The Resort at Pelican Hill is #1 on Course Vaults in and around Newport Coast, California at Layout 4.2/5 (11 golfers). 5 courses qualify for this list.
This ranking uses each golfer’s layout rating, on a 0.5–5 scale. Layout is the layout score golfers give when they log a round. Every golfer counts once per course: repeat rounds are averaged first, then the course score is the average across golfers. A course needs layout ratings from at least 5 different golfers. Ties go to the course with more golfers, then the higher Course Vaults score. Only open courses with a published Course Vaults score (at least 5 explicit ratings) are eligible, and a page is published only when at least 5 courses qualify. City pages include courses within about 25 miles of Newport Coast, so nearby suburbs can appear. Rankings refresh about hourly.
A course appears once at least 5 different golfers have rated its layout on Course Vaults. Log your round and rate it in the app to help it qualify.
Yes. It includes qualifying courses within about 25 miles of Newport Coast, not only courses whose address is in the city.
This page was last generated Nov 12, 2026, 4:00 AM EST. Scores and eligibility are recomputed about every hour.
