OCEAN MEADOWS GOLF COURSE (1964)

 

CENTRAL COAST REGION

Public - 9 hole - cost: $15 - $18

6925 Whittier Drive, Goleta, CA 93117

Tel: (805) 968-6814  

 

Designed by Harry Rainville, David Rainville. This is a family-oriented golf course. The fairways are lined by oak and pine trees, but are generous in width. A creek runs through all nine holes. The greens are small and flat, with subtle breaks. Place the ball in the middle of the greens and birdies will be your reward. From Santa Barbara (about 17 miles northwest to the course): Take US 101 north to the Glen Annie/Storke exit. Drive south one mile to Whittier Drive and turn right.

 

OCEAN TRAILS GOLF CLUB (1999)

 

LOS ANGELES REGION

Public - 18 hole - cost: $70 - $120

One Ocean Trails Drive, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275

Tel: (877) 799-4653 

 

Designed by Pete Dye. Dynamic ocean views, dramatic bunkering, and an interesting layout will soon make Ocean Trails a classic. The course's name will be changed to Trump National - Los Angeles. Ocean Trails currently does not have a driving range. From downtown Los Angeles (about 27 miles south to the course): Take the Harbor Freeway (I-110) south until it ends. Turn left on Gaffey Street and right on First Street. Turn left on Western and then right on 25th. Go two and one-half miles to Ocean Trails Drive. Ocean Trails (Trump National - Los Angeles) offers amazing views of the Pacific Ocean on every hole. For a course set on only 110 acres, the club should allow walking. Not in the same class as Pete Dye's other L.A. course (Lost Canyons), due to a limited amount of land, but still a great golf experience.