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Twin Lakes Course

Twin Lakes Golf Course

Goleta, CA, USA
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9 holesPar 281,318 yds41.9/90

About this course

Twin Lakes Golf Course occupies a coastal setting in Goleta, a community in Santa Barbara County along California's central coast. The course sits near the Pacific Ocean in a region known for its temperate Mediterranean climate and scenic coastal plain topography. Like many municipal courses in California, Twin Lakes serves local golfers and visitors seeking accessible play in the Santa Barbara area. The layout reflects the relatively flat terrain characteristic of the Goleta coastal zone, with routing that typically incorporates water features—likely the twin lakes referenced in the name—as hazards and visual elements. Courses in this coastal region often contend with marine layer conditions in morning hours and afternoon sea breezes that can influence club selection and shot strategy. The setting provides views of the Santa Ynez Mountains to the north, which form the dramatic backdrop for much of the Goleta Valley. As a public facility, Twin Lakes serves a diverse range of players from beginners to experienced golfers. The course functions as a community amenity in an area where real estate values and coastal development pressure make golf course land increasingly valuable. Goleta's proximity to the University of California, Santa Barbara, and its position between the ocean and agricultural lands give the area a distinct character that shapes the experience of playing golf here.

Rankings

Ranked by CV ratings from golfers who've played this course. Positions are shown worldwide, by country, and by state; the Public column compares courses anyone can play.

4215

Best in World

3972

Best in USA

257

Best in CA

Quick facts

Location
Goleta, CA, USA
Access
Public
Year built
1964
Holes
9
Par
28
Length
1,318 yards
Difficulty
41.9/90
Course Vaults score
4.5

Getting there

Twin Lakes Golf Course lies just minutes from Santa Barbara Airport, a compact and convenient gateway that deposits arrivals directly into the coastal sunshine of California's Central Coast. The drive west along Hollister Avenue is brief and unhurried, tracing the edge of Goleta's suburban sprawl before the road opens toward the Pacific, with glimpses of the Santa Ynez Mountains rising to the north. Within ten minutes of wheels down, you're pulling into a tree-shaded municipal layout that feels worlds removed from the terminal tarmac - a quiet, accessible retreat where the ocean breeze and the scent of eucalyptus announce your arrival long before the first tee comes into view.

FAQ

Common questions about Twin Lakes

Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.

Twin Lakes has a Course Vaults score of 4.5 out of 10 based on 9 logged golfers.

Yes. Twin Lakes is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.

Par at Twin Lakes is 28.

Twin Lakes plays 1,318 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.

The slope rating at Twin Lakes is 90.

Twin Lakes is a 9-hole course.

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