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Canyon Lakes Course

Canyon Lakes Golf Course & Brewery

San Ramon, CA, USA
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18 holesPar 716,373 yds71.8/133

About this course

Canyon Lakes Golf Course & Brewery sits in San Ramon, a city in the East Bay region of California's Contra Costa County, roughly thirty miles east of San Francisco. The course was designed by Ted Robinson Sr., a prolific California architect known for incorporating water features into his layouts. Robinson's work throughout the state, particularly from the 1960s through the 1990s, often emphasized strategic use of lakes and streams, and Canyon Lakes reflects this signature approach with multiple water hazards woven through the routing. The course occupies rolling terrain characteristic of the inland valleys east of the Oakland-Berkeley hills. Players encounter a mix of elevation changes and open fairways, with water coming into play on several holes. The design balances risk-reward opportunities around the lakes with more straightforward holes that allow for recovery. Mature trees frame many fairways, and the layout provides views of the surrounding hillsides that define the San Ramon Valley. The facility includes a brewery on site, which distinguishes it from typical daily-fee operations in the region. This combination of golf and craft beer appeals to a casual, social atmosphere, drawing both serious golfers and groups looking for a relaxed outing. The course serves the growing East Bay population and offers an accessible option for golfers in the Tri-Valley area, which includes San Ramon, Pleasanton, and Livermore.

Quick facts

Location
San Ramon, CA, USA
Access
Public
Year built
1987
Holes
18
Par
71
Length
6,373 yards
Difficulty
71.8/133
Course Vaults score
6.0

Getting there

The journey to Canyon Lakes Golf Course & Brewery begins at either San Francisco International or Oakland International, both roughly 40 miles west, with Oakland typically offering the quicker route through the Caldecott Tunnel and into the East Bay's Diablo Valley. The drive east traces the gradual transition from urban density to the rolling, golden-grass foothills of the San Ramon Valley, where Interstate 680 gives way to tree-lined boulevards and suburban calm. Within an hour of touchdown, you'll find yourself pulling into a layout that marries daily-fee accessibility with the unexpected charm of a working brewery - a distinctly Northern California pairing of golf and craft culture tucked into the shadow of Mount Diablo.

FAQ

Common questions about Canyon Lakes

Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.

Canyon Lakes has a Course Vaults score of 6.0 out of 10 based on 12 logged golfers.

Canyon Lakes was designed by Ted Robinson Sr..

Yes. Canyon Lakes is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.

Par at Canyon Lakes is 71.

Canyon Lakes plays 6,373 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.

The slope rating at Canyon Lakes is 133.

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