San Diego in early October

[mchapp2]

Just trying to get an idea of play over in San Diego. I will be over there for work October 7/8-11th. I’ve been watching the Torrey website like a hawk and have had no luck that week but of course the week before had plenty. If anyone has any tips to get on there or must plays I am all ears! Thanks in advance for any advice!

[StoutKing]

Locals will chime in.  I think you can show up early and get on the list to play.

[zap311]

On 7/23/2025 at 5:00 PM, mchapp2 said:

Just trying to get an idea of play over in San Diego. I will be over there for work October 7/8-11th. I’ve been watching the Torrey website like a hawk and have had no luck that week but of course the week before had plenty. If anyone has any tips to get on there or must plays I am all ears! Thanks in advance for any advice!

 

There are plenty of options, depending on your budget and tee time availability. Here's a list to get you started:

 

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- Torrey Pines: if no tee times are available on North or South, then it may be too far in advance to book or there is an event that week. I would keep checking back.

- Aviara

- Maderas

 

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- The Crossings Carlsbad

- Encinitas Ranch

- Arrowood

- Rancho Bernardo Inn

 

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- Coronado golf course 

- Balboa golf course

- Goat Hill park (shorter course)

 

My recommendation is for Aviara if it's within your budget or Arrowood if you want to keep it more affordable. If you've never played Torrey Pines, you should try to plan. I think you'll have a good chance of getting on as a single if you keep checking back on the website. People always cancel tee times last minute.

[mchapp2]

Awesome. I’m going to check still and just hoping to get lucky!

 

If not I’ll have to do some digging into the ones you gave recs on! Never played on the west coast so really looking forward to it

[johnrobison]

20 hours ago, zap311 said:

If you've never played Torrey Pines, you should try to plan. I think you'll have a good chance of getting on as a single if you keep checking back on the website. People always cancel tee times last minute.

I'll second this. Especially the South course. It really is a great track!

[hlca]

On 7/30/2025 at 8:19 AM, zap311 said:

 

There are plenty of options, depending on your budget and tee time availability. Here's a list to get you started:

 

$$$

- Torrey Pines: if no tee times are available on North or South, then it may be too far in advance to book or there is an event that week. I would keep checking back.

- Aviara

- Maderas

 

$$

- The Crossings Carlsbad

- Encinitas Ranch

- Arrowood

- Rancho Bernardo Inn

 

$

- Coronado golf course 

- Balboa golf course

- Goat Hill park (shorter course)

 

My recommendation is for Aviara if it's within your budget or Arrowood if you want to keep it more affordable. If you've never played Torrey Pines, you should try to plan. I think you'll have a good chance of getting on as a single if you keep checking back on the website. People always cancel tee times last minute.

 

I agree with most of this list, except maybe RB Inn.  I would add: 

 

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-Steele Canyon

-Native Oaks

 

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-Mt. Woodson