Sea Ranch at Sea Ranch Golf Links

Sea Ranch Golf Links occupies a dramatic stretch of California's Sonoma Coast, approximately 100 miles north of San Francisco. Robert Muir Graves designed the course in 1973 as part of the Sea Ranch planned community, a modernist development known for its environmental sensitivity and distinctive architecture that blends into the coastal landscape. The routing takes advantage of natural coastal bluffs and meadowland, with the Pacific Ocean visible from multiple holes along the western edge of the property.

The course plays through a mix of open meadow and stands of cypress and pine, with the prevailing ocean winds presenting a significant challenge throughout the year. The terrain features moderate elevation changes, and several holes run along or near the bluff edges overlooking the ocean. The layout emphasizes strategic shot-making over length, with relatively modest yardage that belies the difficulty presented by wind, firm conditions, and well-placed hazards. The design philosophy reflects Graves's approach of working with existing landforms rather than imposing dramatic earthwork.

Sea Ranch Golf Links operates as a semi-private facility, with public access available alongside member play. The course serves both the residential community of Sea Ranch and visiting golfers drawn to the Sonoma Coast. The setting remains relatively remote and undeveloped compared to more populated California coastal areas, maintaining much of the natural character that defined the original Sea Ranch development concept.