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[RustyWedges]

I'll be spending a weekend in Dana Point,CA in mid February. Where should I play golf?

[littleprov1x]

Depends how far you want to drive and how much you want to spend. Monarch Beach is close, but honestly not nearly worth it for the $. Pelican Hill is really nice, but very expensive and a bit of a drive. San Juan Hills is reasonable, close, but nothing special. Talega is pretty good from what I hear (haven't played). There is also Tijeras Creek, but I think a little overpriced.

[Josh L.]

Try Monarch Beach, I've heard good things about it.

You can head south toward Oceanside & Carlsbad, (about 20-30minutes) Arrowood in Oceanside is a great course, Aviara in Carlsbad is awesome, but it's not cheap. If you're not looking to spend a ton of money Encinitas Ranch is a good option, it's a fun course but won't be as nice as the two I just mentioned.

Edited by Josh L., 31 January 2013 - 03:05 PM.

[Fight Club]

I strongly recommend Talega Golf Club in San Clemente.  15 minutes from  Dana Point.  Co-designed by Fred Couples and one of my favorites in Southern California.  Fees are around $80 and not over-priced like many Orange County courses.

Here is the website:  http://www.talegagol...olf-course.html

Edited by Fight Club, 31 January 2013 - 04:57 PM.

[RustyWedges]

thanks for the input.  Around what time does the sun set out there?  GolfNow has weekend tee times at Monarch Beach for $90 at 2PM.   Anyone play Shorecliffs? Talega looks nice!

[Tingting]

Sunset in sourthern cal around 530 doubt if youll finish.

[Bw14]

Shorecliffs is terrible, too tight, bad shape, sounds better than it is. Every other option already mentioned is better. San Juan hills is nice but is also a much lower tier than Talega or monarch/pelican.

[willsnope]

I live in Dana point.  Talega is pretty nice, shore cliffs is a waste of money San Juan hills is ok, Tijeras creek I love, arroyo lost their greens a while back not sure they've recovered.  From what I hear monarch is over priced only has 1-2 holes with ocean view.  Pm me for more details or any other questions. maybe we can  get together for a round

[quarterskins]

When I visited there this summer I enjoyed San Clemente Muni quite a lot, and the price was great, like $50.  I played as a single and just showed up early in the morning and they got me right on.  Lots of walkers.  Really well stocked pro shop.

[RustyWedges]

Thanks guys.

Quarterskins - I'll look into San Clemente Muni.

I'm going to hit up Talega.