The Inland Empire — Riverside and San Bernardino Counties — is Southern California's best-value golf market. 100+ public-access courses serve a region of 4.6 million people, with weekday rates averaging just $49. The Temecula wine-country corridor, desert courses in Palm Desert, and suburban layouts in Rancho Cucamonga and Corona form one of California's most diverse affordable golf networks.
Inland Empire Green Fees: Current Pricing
| Course | Weekday 18 | Weekend 18 | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Van Buren Golf Center | $15 | $15 | 4 ★ |
| Golf Course | $20 | $22 | 4 ★ |
| General Old Golf Course | $29 | $41 | 3.9 ★ |
| Colton Golf Course | $31 | $37 | 4.4 ★ |
| Seven Hills Golf Club Hemet | $35 | $47 | 4.3 ★ |
| Hesperia Golf & Country Club | $39 | $44 | 4 ★ |
| Eagle Falls Golf Course | $39 | $49 | 4.5 ★ |
| Jurupa Hills Country Club | $40 | $41 | 4.2 ★ |
| The Lights at Indio Golf Course | $40 | $50 | 4.3 ★ |
| Indian Palms Country Club | $40 | $40 | 4.2 ★ |
| Indio Municipal Golf Course | $40 | $50 | 4.2 ★ |
| California Oaks Golf Club | $40 | $53 | 3.3 ★ |
| Hidden Valley Golf Club | $43 | $43 | 4.4 ★ |
| Hemet Golf Club | $49 | $59 | 4 ★ |
| Indian Hills Golf Club / Weddings and Events | $53 | $70 | 4.3 ★ |
| Dos Lagos Golf Course | $54 | $77 | 4.2 ★ |
| Morongo Golf Club at Tukwet Canyon | $70 | $85 | 4.3 ★ |
| The Legends Golf Club at Temeku Hills | $70 | $80 | 3.8 ★ |
| Shadow Hills South Course | $90 | $90 | 4.5 ★ |
| Soboba Springs Golf Course | $100 | $125 | 4.3 ★ |
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Temecula: The Wine Country Golf Corridor
Temecula has one of Southern California's best concentrations of public-access courses. Redhawk Golf Club, Temeku Hills Golf & Country Club, CrossCreek Golf Club, and Journey at Pechanga Resortare all within 15 minutes of each other at $45–120.
Rancho Cucamonga, Corona, and Riverside
Empire Lakes Golf Coursein Rancho Cucamonga (Tom Fazio design) is the market's marquee layout at $55–85. Riverside's municipal courses — Fairmount Park Golf Course and El Rivino Country Club — run $20–35and are the region's budget anchors.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cheapest public golf in the Inland Empire CA?
Riverside municipal courses — El Rivino Country Club and Fairmount Park Golf Course — run $20-35 for 18 holes on weekdays. Several San Bernardino County courses are similarly priced.
Is Temecula a good golf destination?
Yes — Temecula has one of SoCal's best concentrations of daily-fee courses. Redhawk, Temeku Hills, CrossCreek, and Journey at Pechanga are all within 15 minutes of each other. Wine country backdrop adds to the experience.
How does Inland Empire golf compare to Orange County?
The Inland Empire averages $49/round vs Orange County's $80. Quality is lower at the top end (no Pelican Hill equivalent), but for everyday golf the IE offers dramatically better value with similar Southern California conditions.
What is the golf season in the Inland Empire?
Year-round, though summer (July-September) regularly exceeds 100°F in the valleys. Early morning tee times before 8am make summer golf manageable. October-April is the most comfortable window at 65-80°F.