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While Pebble Beach beckons with its legendary status, golfers seeking a more accessible option won’t be disappointed in Carmel and the surrounding area.
Public courses offer scenic challenges and well-maintained greens at a more moderate price point. Just outside Carmel, Poppy Hills Golf Course, designed by Robert Trent Jones Jr., is a favorite. Rolling fairways wind through Monterey pine forests, culminating in breathtaking bay views. Another option is Laguna Seca Golf Ranch in Monterey. This parkland course offers a delightful mix of challenge and playability, perfect for golfers of all skill levels.
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Designed by Pete Dye, this scenic 18-hole course offers stunning views and challenges golfers of all skill levels.
Without a doubt, the No. 1 Public Course in the Country! And every February, the PGA Tour sets up camp there for the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am. This tournament is now a tradition – one that started in 1947
Offering stunning scenery with the Carmel River winding through the course. Known for its playability and pristine conditions, this 18-hole course is a favorite for golfers of all skill levels!
Redesigned by Tiger Woods himself, The Hay offers a fun and accessible short course with stunning ocean views. Play the replica of Pebble Beach's 7th hole or hone your skills on the expansive putting course.
This stunning links course, designed by golf legends, offers dramatic coastal views and a challenging round against the Pacific winds.
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Heading back to Atherton from Sonoma after some wine tasting there, I decided that we
Since the day we met – when our high school principal (we both taught science)
It was a perfect day to embark on a little tasting exploration, so we headed
I first learned about Carmel from my mother. She told me she spent a lot
We launched this website in 2004 after getting married on a beautiful bluff just south of Carmel-by-the-Sea, on the patio of a small restaurant called Rocky Point. Since that time, we have returned to the West Coast as often as time and funds would allow, always seeking new restaurants, wineries, beaches, unforgettable memories…“
