Canyon Lakes Golf Course & Brewery

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.