MILL VALLEY GOLF COURSE (1919)

 

BAY AREA REGION

Municipal - 9 hole - cost: $7 - $23

280 Buena Vista Avenue, Mill Valley, CA 94941

Tel: (415) 388-9982

 

Designed by Dad Clark. This is a steep and picturesque course surrounded by redwoods located near downtown Mill Valley. From San Francisco (about 13 miles north to the course): Go north on US 101. Exit on East Blithedale Avenue and head west. Turn right on Carmelita. Turn right on Buena Vista Avenue. The distance is not the issue, course knowledge is. Luckily, locals who hang around the pro shop love to dispense advice.

 

MIRA VISTA GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB (1922)

 

BAY AREA REGION

Members only - 18 hole

7901 Cutting Boulevard, EI Cerrito, CA 94530

Tel: (510) 237-7045

 

Designed by Willie Watson. When the sky is clear, this old, traditional-style East Bay course provides some gorgeous views of the San Francisco Bay. Mira Vista is an engaging, traditional layout situated on hilly terrain. Its small, elevated greens require accurate approaches. Reciprocal play with other members-only clubs is allowed. From San Francisco (about 15 miles east to the course): Take I-80 east. Exit on Potrero and turn right. Turn left on Richmond, which turns into Cutting Boulevard. The club is at the top of the hill.