Walking Guide

Walking-Friendly Golf Courses in Santa Barbara, CALIFORNIA

Walking the course is one of the best ways to save money on golf — skipping the cart typically saves $10–$20 per round. It also means a more relaxed pace and better exercise. Not all courses allow walking, particularly during peak hours, so this list focuses on Santa Barbara courses that explicitly permit walkers. We found 57 walking-friendly courses in Santa Barbara, with weekday rates starting at $29. Some courses offer a dedicated walking rate — check each listing for details.

57

Walking courses

$29

Lowest walking rate

$10–$20

Typical cart savings

Cypress Ridge Golf Course

Best Walking Rate

Santa-Barbara, CA · 18 holes · Par 70

Walking allowed Twilight $254.5 (276)

No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates

weekday 18 holes

Walking rate: $22

Monarch Dunes Golf Club

Santa-Barbara, CA · 18 holes · Par 71

Walking allowed4.7 (417)

Listed on course website · Checked May 19, 2026

weekday 18 holes

Walking rate: $30

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

weekday 18 holes

Walking rate: $33

Rancho Maria Golf Course

Santa-Barbara, CA · 18 holes · Par

Walking allowed Twilight $354.2 (277)

Listed on course website · Checked May 19, 2026

weekday 18 holes

Buenaventura Golf Course

Santa-Barbara, CA · 18 holes · Par 70

Walking allowed Twilight $294.5 (288)

Listed on course website · Checked May 19, 2026

weekday 18 holes

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

weekday 18 holes

Walking rate: $20

Santa Barbara Golf Club

Santa-Barbara, CA · 18 holes · Par

Walking allowed Twilight $344.4 (258)

Listed on course website · Checked May 19, 2026

weekday 18 holes

Olivas Links

Santa-Barbara, CA · 18 holes · Par 72

Walking allowed Twilight $334.5 (406)

Listed on course website · Checked May 19, 2026

weekday 18 holes

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

weekday 18 holes

Sandpiper Golf Club

Santa-Barbara, CA · 18 holes · Par 72

Walking allowed Twilight $1004.4 (329)

Listed on course website · Checked May 19, 2026

weekday 18 holes

Walking rate: $175

Rustic Canyon Golf Course

Santa-Barbara, CA · 18 holes · Par 72

Walking allowed4.3 (368)

No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates

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Simi Hills Golf Course

Santa-Barbara, CA · 18 holes · Par 71

Walking allowed4.3 (193)

No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates

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Westlake Golf Course

Santa-Barbara, CA · 18 holes · Par 66

Walking allowed4.4 (135)

No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates

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Lake Lindero Golf Course

Santa-Barbara, CA · 18 holes · Par

Walking allowed4.2 (147)

No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates

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Sinaloa Golf Course

Santa-Barbara, CA · 18 holes · Par

Walking allowed4.3 (86)

No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates

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Woodley Lakes Golf Course

Santa-Barbara, CA · 18 holes · Par 72

Walking allowed4.4 (592)

No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates

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North Ranch Country Club

Santa-Barbara, CA · 18 holes · Par 71

Walking allowed4.7 (186)

No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates

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WildShore Collective

Santa-Barbara, CA · 18 holes · Par

Walking allowed5.0 (1)

No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates

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Westlake Village Inn

Santa-Barbara, CA · 18 holes · Par

Walking allowed4.5 (932)

No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates

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The Oaks Club at Valencia

Santa-Barbara, CA · 18 holes · Par 72

Walking allowed4.5 (311)

No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates

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Valencia Country Club

Santa-Barbara, CA · 18 holes · Par 72

Walking allowed4.6 (221)

No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates

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Elkins Ranch Golf Course

Santa-Barbara, CA · 18 holes · Par

Walking allowed4.7 (35)

No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates

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La Purisima Golf Course

Santa-Barbara, CA · 18 holes · Par 72

Walking allowed4.6 (297)

No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates

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Tee Box Social Club

Santa-Barbara, CA · 18 holes · Par

Walking allowed5.0 (5)

No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates

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Morro Bay Golf Course

Santa-Barbara, CA · 18 holes · Par 71

Walking allowed4.4 (403)

No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates

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Avila Beach Golf Resort

Santa-Barbara, CA · 18 holes · Par 71

Walking allowed4.3 (1,387)

No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates

weekday 18 holes

Blacklake Golf Resort Bar & Grill

Santa-Barbara, CA · 18 holes · Par

Walking allowed4.1 (292)

No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates

weekday 18 holes

Paso Robles Golf Club

Santa-Barbara, CA · 18 holes · Par

Walking allowed4.5 (557)

No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates

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Ocean Meadows Golf Course

Santa-Barbara, CA · 18 holes · Par

Walking allowed5.0 (1)

No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates

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SwingPath GOLF CLUB

Santa-Barbara, CA · 18 holes · Par

Walking allowed5.0 (8)

No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates

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Rancho San Marcos Golf Course

Santa-Barbara, CA · 18 holes · Par

Walking allowed4.6 (85)

No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates

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Hidden Oaks Golf Course

Santa-Barbara, CA · 18 holes · Par

Walking allowed4.3 (29)

No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates

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Hunter Ranch Golf Course and Restaurant

Santa-Barbara, CA · 18 holes · Par

Walking allowed4.4 (112)

No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates

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Laguna Lake Municipal Golf Course

Santa-Barbara, CA · 18 holes · Par

Walking allowed4.2 (148)

No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates

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Marshallia Ranch Golf Course

Santa-Barbara, CA · 18 holes · Par

Walking allowed3.3 (9)

No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates

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Central Coast Golf Card

Santa-Barbara, CA · 18 holes · Par

Walking allowed

No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates

weekday 18 holes

King City Golf Course

Santa-Barbara, CA · 18 holes · Par

Walking allowed4.1 (55)

No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates

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River Course At Alisal

Santa-Barbara, CA · 18 holes · Par 72

Walking allowed4.5 (253)

No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates

weekday 18 holes

Ranch Course at the Alisal Guest Ranch & Resort

Santa-Barbara, CA · 18 holes · Par

Walking allowed4.7 (73)

No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates

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Alisal Golf Course

Santa-Barbara, CA · 18 holes · Par

Walking allowed4.7 (53)

No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates

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Pismo Beach Golf Course

Santa-Barbara, CA · 18 holes · Par

Walking allowed4.4 (284)

No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates

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Sea Pines Golf Resort

Santa-Barbara, CA · 18 holes · Par 62

Walking allowed4.4 (713)

No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates

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Hunter Ranch Hole 1

Santa-Barbara, CA · 18 holes · Par

Walking allowed4.5 (149)

No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates

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Central Coast Golf Trail

Santa-Barbara, CA · 18 holes · Par

Walking allowed4.7 (21)

No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates

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The Quail

Santa-Barbara, CA · 18 holes · Par 72

Walking allowed4.6 (864)

No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates

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Tulare Golf Course

Santa-Barbara, CA · 18 holes · Par

Walking allowed4.3 (152)

No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates

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River Ridge Golf Club

Santa-Barbara, CA · 18 holes · Par

Walking allowed4.2 (507)

No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates

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Tierra Rejada Golf Club

Santa-Barbara, CA · 18 holes · Par 72

Walking allowed4.3 (355)

No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates

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Zaca Creek Golf Course

Santa-Barbara, CA · 18 holes · Par 58

Walking allowed4.5 (51)

No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates

weekday 18 holes

Ojai Valley Inn

Santa-Barbara, CA · 18 holes · Par 70

Walking allowed4.8 (2,543)

No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates

weekday 18 holes

Soule Park Golf Course

Santa-Barbara, CA · 18 holes · Par

Walking allowed4.6 (447)

No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates

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Moorpark Country Club

Santa-Barbara, CA · 18 holes · Par 72

Walking allowed4.5 (373)

No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates

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Saticoy Regional Golf Course

Santa-Barbara, CA · 18 holes · Par 68

Walking allowed3.9 (213)

No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates

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Camarillo Springs Golf Course

Santa-Barbara, CA · 18 holes · Par 72

Walking allowed3.5 (224)

No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates

weekday 18 holes

Alisal Ranch

Santa-Barbara, CA · 18 holes · Par 72

Walking allowed4.7 (396)

No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates

weekday 18 holes

Los Robles Greens

Santa-Barbara, CA · 18 holes · Par 70

Walking allowed4.5 (521)

No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates

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Seabee Golf Course

Santa-Barbara, CA · 18 holes · Par

Walking allowed3.9 (118)

No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates

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