Seascape Golf Club

Seascape Golf Club sits along the Monterey Bay coastline in Aptos, California, designed by father-and-son team Garrett and David Gill. The course opened in the early 1990s and occupies a dramatic stretch of property where rolling terrain meets ocean views, characteristic of the central California coast. The Gills, a respected regional design partnership, routed the layout to take advantage of the natural elevation changes and coastal exposure, creating a course that plays through varied topography rather than flat seaside land. The front nine moves through more protected inland terrain with tree-lined fairways and elevation shifts, while the back nine climbs toward higher ground where several holes offer expansive views across Monterey Bay. The routing includes a mix of uphill, downhill, and sidehill lies that require thoughtful club selection and course management. Wind off the Pacific influences play, particularly on the more exposed holes, adding a strategic dimension typical of California coastal golf. Seascape serves as a semi-private facility accessible to public play, making it one of the more approachable coastal options in the Monterey Bay area. The course attracts both local golfers and visitors seeking ocean-view golf without the exclusivity or green fees of nearby Pebble Beach properties. The layout rewards accuracy over distance, with narrow landing areas and well-defended greens that reflect the Gills' emphasis on strategic design suited to the natural landscape.