The best golf course layouts in Pebble Beach, California

The golf courses within about 25 miles of Pebble Beach, 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; 10 courses qualify.

Also covers Monterey, Carmel, Seaside, Pacific Grove and Carmel Valley.

  1. Dunes

    Dunes

    Monterey Peninsula Country Club

    Pebble Beach, CA, USA
    9.0

    Layout 5.0 out of 5 from 6 golfers

    PrivateSeth Raynor

    • 5.0Conditions
    • 5.0Layout
    • 5.0Scenery
    • 3.6Facilities

    The contour and structure of the greens make you have to think on every shot. You have some incredible holes on the ocean, like the par 3 13th, but the inland holes, like the short 6th hole are great too.

    Written by

    @Tom_Bloke_67

    • Must play
    • Pristine
    • Walkable
  2. Poppy Hills

    Poppy Hills Golf Course

    Pebble Beach, CA, USA
    8.3

    Layout 4.5 out of 5 from 13 golfers

    PublicRobert Trent Jones, Jr.

    • 4.1Conditions
    • 4.5Layout
    • 4.0Value
    • 4.2Scenery
    • 3.9Facilities

    If this local “muni” were anywhere else in the world, it would be talked about all the time. The problem is it’s surrounded by some of the best, well known courses in the world so it’s an afterthought for most. This is a really enjoyable course to play.

    Written by

    @RLavernia

    • Driving range
    • Putting area
    • Restaurant
  3. The Preserve

    The Preserve Golf Club

    Carmel, CA, USA
    8.5

    Layout 4.4 out of 5 from 5 golfers

    PrivateKevin Norby & Mike Poellot

    • 4.3Conditions
    • 4.4Layout
    • 3.7Scenery
    • 4.1Facilities

    Tucked away on a 20,000 acre preserve, this Fazio is actually quite good. Green complexes are challenging but fair. Total package is awesome but likely gets a little overshadowed by nearby legends.

    Written by

    @txmidam94

    • Challenging
    • Driving range
    • Pristine
  4. Shore

    Shore

    Monterey Peninsula Country Club

    Pebble Beach, CA, USA
    9.0

    Layout 4.4 out of 5 from 8 golfers

    PrivateBob E. Baldock

    • 4.8Conditions
    • 4.4Layout
    • 4.5Scenery
    • 4.8Facilities

    Pretty wide fairways, interesting greens complexes (was like putting on ice when I played), and great views.

    Written by

    @alexwtate

    • Views
    • Challenging
    • Must play
  5. Cypress Point

    Cypress Point Club

    Pebble Beach, CA, USA
    9.8

    Layout 4.4 out of 5 from 27 golfers

    PrivateAlister Mackenzie

    • 5.0Conditions
    • 4.4Layout
    • 4.4Scenery
    • 3.9Facilities

    Probably the best golfing experience anyone could ask for. Playing Cypress Point was absolutely unforgettable, a true bucket-list experience. The course is perfectly divided into three sets of six holes, each offering a completely different feel and challenge.

    Written by

    @Flopfather

    • Must play
    • Views
    • Pristine
  6. Pebble Beach Resorts

    Pebble Beach, CA, USA

    Layout 4.3 out of 5 from 59 golfers

    9.3
  7. (Peter Hay Par 3) Pebble Beach Resorts

    Pebble Beach, CA, USA

    Layout 4.2 out of 5 from 7 golfers

    7.7
  8. Spyglass Hill Golf Course

    Pebble Beach, CA, USA

    Layout 4.2 out of 5 from 33 golfers

    8.8
  9. The Links at Spanish Bay

    Pebble Beach, CA, USA

    Layout 3.6 out of 5 from 19 golfers

    8.2
  10. Pacific Grove Golf Links

    Pacific Grove, CA, USA

    Layout 3.4 out of 5 from 7 golfers

    7.5

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 Pebble Beach, so nearby suburbs can appear. Rankings refresh about hourly.

FAQ

Dunes at Monterey Peninsula Country Club is #1 on Course Vaults in and around Pebble Beach, California at Layout 5.0/5 (6 golfers). 10 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 Pebble Beach, 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 Pebble Beach, 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.

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