San Vicente Inn & Golf Club

San Vicente Inn & Golf Club sits in the rolling hills of Ramona, a rural community in San Diego County's backcountry about thirty-five miles northeast of downtown San Diego. Designed by Ted Robinson Sr. and opened in the early 1990s, the course occupies terrain characteristic of Southern California's inland valleys—oak-dotted hillsides, seasonal grasses, and natural ravines that shape the routing. Robinson, known for his prolific work across California and the western United States, typically incorporated water features and strategic bunkering into layouts that balanced playability with visual interest. The course at San Vicente plays as a resort-style layout, with elevation changes that provide views across the surrounding countryside. Robinson's design philosophy often emphasized accessible golf for a range of skill levels while maintaining enough challenge through green complexes and hazard placement to engage better players. The property includes lodging and dining facilities, positioning it as a destination for both local golfers and visitors exploring San Diego's inland wine country and rural attractions. Ramona's climate—warm summers and mild winters—supports year-round golf, and the area's agricultural character and relative distance from coastal development give the course a quieter, more pastoral setting than many Southern California venues. The layout reflects Robinson's mid-career work, when he was establishing courses throughout the region that balanced strategic design with the practical needs of daily-fee and resort operations.