Budget Guide

Cheapest Golf Courses in Santa Barbara, CALIFORNIA

The cheapest public golf courses in Santa Barbara start at just $29 for 18 holes on weekdays. This ranked list is sorted by weekday green fee — the best indicator of everyday affordability. All courses are public or semi-private and open to walk-in play. Prices are regularly verified but may change seasonally, so always call ahead.

$29

Lowest rate

$58

City average

10

Courses ranked

#1

Cypress Ridge Golf Course

Cheapest in Santa Barbara

Santa-Barbara, CA · 18 holes · Par 70

Walking allowed Twilight $254.5 (276)
No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates
$29
weekday 18 holes
$34 weekend
#2

Monarch Dunes Golf Club

Santa-Barbara, CA · 18 holes · Par 71

Walking allowed4.7 (417)
Listed on course website · Checked May 19, 2026
$30
weekday 18 holes
$30 weekend
+cart fee
#3

River Oaks Golf Course

Santa-Barbara, CA · 18 holes · Par 71

Walking allowed Twilight $354.4 (109)
No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates
$33
weekday 18 holes
$33 weekend
+cart fee
#4

Rancho Maria Golf Course

Santa-Barbara, CA · 18 holes · Par

Walking allowed Twilight $354.2 (277)
Listed on course website · Checked May 19, 2026
$41
weekday 18 holes
$49 weekend
+cart fee
#5

Buenaventura Golf Course

Santa-Barbara, CA · 18 holes · Par 70

Walking allowed Twilight $294.5 (288)
Listed on course website · Checked May 19, 2026
$45
weekday 18 holes
$57 weekend
+cart fee
#6

Mountain View Golf Course

Santa-Barbara, CA · 18 holes · Par 69

Walking allowed Twilight $454.2 (55)
No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates
$45
weekday 18 holes
$55 weekend
+cart fee
#7

Santa Barbara Golf Club

Santa-Barbara, CA · 18 holes · Par

Walking allowed Twilight $344.4 (258)
Listed on course website · Checked May 19, 2026
$49
weekday 18 holes
$55 weekend
+cart fee
#8

Olivas Links

Santa-Barbara, CA · 18 holes · Par 72

Walking allowed Twilight $334.5 (406)
Listed on course website · Checked May 19, 2026
$56
weekday 18 holes
$67 weekend
+cart fee
#9

Glen Annie Golf Club

Santa-Barbara, CA · 18 holes · Par 71

Walking allowed Twilight $404.4 (320)
Listed on course website · Checked May 19, 2026
$80
weekday 18 holes
$86 weekend
#10

Sandpiper Golf Club

Santa-Barbara, CA · 18 holes · Par 72

Walking allowed Twilight $1004.4 (329)
Listed on course website · Checked May 19, 2026
$175
weekday 18 holes
$210 weekend
+cart fee

How to Save Even More on Golf in Santa Barbara

Play twilight

Twilight rates in Santa Barbara typically kick in 2–3 hours before sunset. Expect to save 30–50% off standard rates.

Walk instead of riding

Walking saves $10–20 per round at courses that allow it. It's also better exercise.

Senior & junior rates

Golfers 55+ and juniors under 18 typically save $5–15 off standard green fees at most public courses.

Book weekday mornings

Weekday rates are consistently $10–40 cheaper than weekend rates at the same course.