VALLEY CLUB OF MONTECITO, THE (1929)

 

CENTRAL COAST REGION

Members only - 18 hole

1901 East Valley Road, Santa Barbara, CA 93150

Tel: (805) 969-4681

 

Designed by Alister Mackenzie, Robert Hunter. If you are fortunate enough to play here, you will experience the quintessential members course. It is interesting but not too difficult and possesses some of the finest green sites in the game. From within Santa Barbara: Off US 101, take the San Ysidro Road exit. Travel north to East Valley Road. Turn right one mile to Valley Club Road, then turn right again to the club.

 

VALLEY GARDENS GOLF COURSE (1971)

 

BAY AREA REGION

Public - 9 hole - cost: $13 - $15

263 Mount Hennon Road, Scotts Valley, CA 95066

Tel: (831) 438-3058   

 

Designed by Bob Baldock. This is a flat, short nine-holer that features small greens and a varity of trees. From San Jose (about 25 miles southwest to the course): Take Highway 17 south. Exit onto Mount Hermon Road and turn right. The course is on the left.