California offers a host of great destinations for avid golfers. The state is littered with high quality golf courses and resorts that are perfect for the weekend golfer and the more hardcore player alike. The beauty of many of the golf resorts and vacation stops in California is that they offer plenty of activities for people who aren’t all that interested in golf as well. This makes these spots perfect for family vacations as well.
This guide will focus on three California resorts in particular that offer a nice blend of golf activities and non-sports related amenities to keep your golfer and the rest of the family happy and entertained while on vacation.

Pelican Hill Resort
Located in Newport Beach, Pelican Hill Resort is the home to a Californian golf wonderland. The Resort offers two courses: Ocean North and Ocean South. They were designed by Tom Fazio with the intention of giving players some of the nicest views and scenery possible along the Newport Coast. The North course is a Par 71 and 7,000 yards long. The South is a Par 70 with 6,580 yards of play with several holes resting on the edge of the ocean.
Pelican Hill offers a variety of individual golf packages that get you access to the two courses as well as deluxe accommodations in private bungalows. There are plenty of choices to make when selecting your package and there are options for the non-golfers in your group as well. Many of the packages come with either golf or other recreation activities built into the cost of the rooms.
Half Moon Bay Resort
The Half Moon Bay Resort offer two golf course: the original that was designed by Francis Duane and a course designed by Arthur Hills called the Ocean Course with views of the ocean from all eighteen holes. The resort offers a world class spa perfect for relaxing and taking it easy. There are few resorts that offer amenities that compare to the beautifully designed and perfectly staffed spa at the Half Moon Bay Resort.
There is so much to do it will be difficult to chooses what to do first. Co-ed Roman Mineral Baths and an ocean front jacuzzi provide a needed escape from the real world. There are scenic waking paths and a nearby beach which offers a beautiful spot to rest and play. Deep sea fishing, kayaking, whale watching and many other activities are located near by and the resrt can help anyone to plan the vacation of their dreams. There are also other exciting adventures that can be found near by giving everyone the chance to find the excitement that they have been looking for. The Half Moon Bay Resort is a beautiful destination that will create a relaxing escape or the adventure of a lifetime.
Furnace Creek Inn
Furnace Creek Inn is a very popular golf resort in California. This is an innovative vacation getaway that features many green benefits. It is powered by one of the largest solar photovoltaic energy systems ever built. More than one third of the power needed to run the Furnace Creek Inn comes from this source. Desert golf is the major attraction to this resort and is a fun alternative to a typical golf curse.
Other attractions to this resort are jeep tours and hiking. There are many exciting reasons to visit this resort with fun amenities and a beautiful desert location. There is no shortage of things to do if you are able to pull yourself away from the relaxing scenery and the warm sun. This is a great option for anyone who is looking for a way to take a green vacation and not sacrifice the resort experience. Furnace Creek Inn is a sprawling desert golf resort that will create the perfect get away.
Unlimited Options
These are just three of the dozens and dozens of golf resort options available in the state of California. With year-round golf, these or any of the other resorts you can find make perfect travel locations for people living in colder climates. The idea of golfing any time of the day, during the Fall and Winter months, is sure to bring a smile to any golfer’s face.



