Sea Pines Golf Resort sits in Los Osos, a small community on California's Central Coast between Morro Bay and San Luis Obispo. The course was designed by Glen Setting and occupies terrain characteristic of the region's coastal valleys, where the landscape transitions between the Pacific shoreline and the inland hills. The area's moderate climate and natural topography provide a setting that blends coastal influence with the rolling terrain typical of California's central coast. The "Alternate Tees" designation indicates this routing offers a different playing experience from the standard configuration, likely providing varied yardages, angles, or strategic options for regular play or different skill levels. This approach allows the course to present multiple challenges from the same property, a common practice at resort facilities that serve diverse player populations. The specific routing and hole characteristics would reflect Setting's design approach adapted to the site's natural features. Los Osos and the surrounding Morro Bay area are known for their natural beauty and proximity to coastal recreation, making Sea Pines part of a regional golf landscape that includes several courses serving both residents and visitors to California's Central Coast. The course operates as a resort facility, suggesting it accommodates public play and traveling golfers exploring the area's golf options alongside its other coastal attractions.