In addition to the tournament action, golf fans can enjoy several attractions around the greens, including the Michelob ULTRA Zone, Fan Village, autograph areas, a variety of locally themed concession stands and more.

Whether watching the golf world’s biggest stars or trying their hand at one of America’s finest courses, visitors will find more playable days than anywhere else in the United States, not to mention idyllic surfside surroundings, in San Diego. With its iconic course, exceptional hotels and upscale village atmosphere, the enclave of La Jolla, the “Jewel of San Diego,” is a prime golf getaway destination. Surrounded by beautiful beaches and backed by the slopes of Torrey Pines Mesa and Mt. Soledad, La Jolla’s natural beauty also makes it an alluring winter escape.

Legendary Links

• Amateur and professional golfers alike can take a swing at Torrey Pines Golf Course, which underwent a $12.6 million renovation of the North Course in 2016, and marvel at stunning coastal cliffs towering above the Pacific Ocean. Long recognized as one of the nation's foremost municipal golf facilities, Torrey Pines is truly a world-class course. Green fees for the North Course are $105, Monday–Thursday, and $131, Friday–Sunday and holidays. Green fees for the South Course are $192, Monday–Thursday, and $240, Friday–Sunday and holidays.

Luxury Lodging

• Indulgent resort offerings are just a putt away. Duffers can retire to The Lodge at Torrey Pines, situated on the 18^th hole of Torrey Pines Golf Course, to relax amid Craftsman-style elegance. The resort’s 169 luxury guestrooms complement the pristine beauty of the mesa’s pines and sandstone formations. The resort also offers a full-service spa and A.R. Valentien, an acclaimed restaurant serving seasonal fresh farmer’s market-based cuisine. 
• Golfers can also unwind at the Hilton La Jolla Torrey Pines, a coastal retreat situated atop the bluffs of La Jolla overlooking Torrey Pines Golf Course and the Pacific Ocean. The hotel features 394 spacious guestrooms with a private balcony or patio to enjoy panoramic views of the coast and course, as well as the Torreyana Grille, a health club and lighted tennis and sport courts.
• Also located on the Torrey Pines mesa, Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa boasts 210 luxuriously appointed rooms tucked away on a secluded, hacienda-style estate along with a world-class spa, garden sanctuary and four ranch-inspired restaurant and lounge options offering farm-fresh menus, hand-crafted cocktails and an extensive collection of California wines.

The 19^th Hole

• Across the street from Torrey Pines Golf Course, the Farmer & The Seahorse, helmed by celebrity Top Chef contestant Brian Malarkey, features an inventive menu inspired by the bounty produced by local farmers and the freshest catches from the Pacific coastal waters. Its inviting rustic interior, graced by a sleek silver Airstream trailer in the dining room, brings the spirit of the outdoors inside.
• Just a swing down the hill at La Jolla Shores, the award-winning Marine Roomat La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club has been a local landmark since 1941. Waves crashing outside the windows provide a dramatic backdrop for Master Chef of France Bernard Guillas’ sophisticated seafood, steak and other fare featuring global influences and seasonal offerings.
• For a taste of San Diego’s signature “Cali-Baja” cuisine, diners can head to acclaimed Chef Trey Foshee’s Galaxy Taco at La Jolla Shores, whose menu is rooted in the flavors and traditions of Mexican street food, with an emphasis on seafood, tacos and quality ingredients. To make its delicious homemade tortillas, Galaxy grinds its own masa from non-GMO heirloom corn.

Playtime off the Course

• Located next to Torrey Pines Golf Course, visitors can take a hike at the pristine Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve, known for its spectacular cliff-top setting, windswept sandstone formations, hiking trails and colorful sunsets over the Pacific. The Reserve is home to the Torrey Pine tree, the rarest native pine in the United States—found only in La Jolla and Santa Rosa Island. Free public guided walks are offered at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. on weekends and holidays, departing from its Visitor Center.
• Visitors can soar with seagulls over the Pacific at the nearby Torrey Pines Gliderport, America’s most popular coastal soaring site for hang gliding and paragliding—touted as the largest tandem operation in the world. No experience is necessary to take an exhilarating tandem flight from the 300-foot bluffs with an expert instructor. Thrill seekers can capture every exciting moment with optional photos and video.   
• Theatregoers can catch a show at the Tony Award®-winning La Jolla Playhouse, presenting bold and innovative shows year-round on the University of California San Diego campus in La Jolla. During its celebrated history, the Playhouse has created 28 productions that have transferred to Broadway, earning 35 Tony Awards®. Recent Broadway hits include the award-winning musical Come from Away (2017), Indecent (2017), Zhivago (2015), Sideshow (2014) and Hands on a Hardbody (2013).

Happiness is calling in San Diego. For more information on the region’s golf pursuits at more than 90 courses in every conceivable setting—from oceanfront to desert to mountains—visit www.sandiego.org/golf