Aviara Golf Club in Carlsbad, California, USA | GolfPass
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4.5
196 Reviews 196 Reviews
5 Stars
134
4 Stars
38
3 Stars
10
2 Stars
8
1 Stars
6
Conditions
4.5
Value
3.9
Layout
4.7
Friendliness
4.7
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.3
88.5%
Recommend this course
173 out of 196 reviews
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Average Rating
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4.6
7 Reviews 7 Reviews
5 Stars
5
4 Stars
1
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.7
Value
4.5
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.7
StaffFriendliness
4.7
85.7%
Recommend this course
6 out of 7 reviews
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4.5
34 Reviews 34 Reviews
5 Stars
23
4 Stars
6
3 Stars
3
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.6
Value
3.9
Layout
4.8
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.3
StaffFriendliness
4.7
88.2%
Recommend this course
30 out of 34 reviews
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Holes 18
Type Resort
Par 72
Length 7007 yards
Slope 144
Rating 75.0
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Course Details

Year Built 1991
Fairways Bermuda Grass
Greens Bermuda Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Arnold Palmer (1991) Ed Seay (1991) Robert Walker (1991)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fees
GPS Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex, Discover Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No

Food & Beverage

Food & Beverage

Available Activities

Swimming, Billiards
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Accolades

  • Golf Advisor: Golfers' Choice (2019 #8) (2015 #42)
  • Golf Advisor: Top Courses in California (2019 #3) (2016 #15) (2015 #5)
  • Golf Advisor: Top 25 Courses for Layout in the U.S. (2019 #3)
  • Golf Advisor: Top 25 Off-course amenities in the U.S. (2019 #9) (2016 #19) (2015 #16)
  • Golf Advisor: Top 25 Friendliest Courses in the U.S. (2015 #8)
  • Golf Advisor: Top 25 Courses for Pace of Play in the U.S. (2015 #8)
  • Golf Advisor: Top 25 Course Conditions in the U.S. (2015 #19)
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Reviews

4.5
196 Reviews (196)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 28
Dinner 21
19th Hole Scenic Views 19
Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 26
Water Hazards 26
Elevation Changes 25
This course/club is great for:
A Weekend Splurge 31
Entertaining Clients 28
Advanced Golfers 27
This Course's Location is:
At a Resort 30
Worth the Drive 17
Near Local Attractions 15

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Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Must Play in San Diego

Signed up for first time of the day, but the staff sent a few guys early and I played with one other person, which made the round go very quickly, which in turn allowed me to enjoy the rest of the day at this beautiful resort. The course was in great shape, had beautiful trees and plants and water features, and the staff was next level amazing. Maybe a little on the pricey side, but I was treating myself for completing one portion of my CPA exam...at least you got a free lollipop on the back nine. You can't miss this place if you are in San Diego.

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Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 21
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

punched greens

the fairways, bunkers and rough were good. However, they punched the greens 1 week prior and they were bumpy and sandy. Of course, golf now nor the course gave any notice, and for the price, was not a good value. Let ppl know via g/n or a banner on the web site that says the greens have been punched, and or give a discount for such, which i know will never happen. LOL....

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Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

The Best Course @ Avaira

What a way to Celebrate the Day after Christmas with Family and What a Gift.

I will be back! Perfect Day and Course.

Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Grewat course

Shot one of my best rounds of the year. Love this course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 28
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

1st Timer

Happy to have played Aviara as I live across the street. For the hefty price I'm not sure I'll be a repeat client with so many comparable courses nearby that cost 1/3rd the price. But it definitely has the best pace of play I've seen. The bunkers - which are plentiful and a key aspect of the layout - appeared okay but in actuality had hard packed sand and were not worthy of the price tag.

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Conditions Good
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great golf course

Very friendly at pro shop and out on the course. Greens were very nice. Would definitely recommend if you are in the San Diego area

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Aviara

Played Aviara several times over the past seven years and with the exception of 3/4 weeks every spring I always find the course in fairly poor condition for the price and the hype. I usually play in the twilight rate because it's lower price. Started on the first hole with several burnouts on the green. I must say that after that the conditions were better than average for summertime during past years. Bunkers were good, tees were good, fairways decent, greens for the most part were good but very bumpy. The roughs I did see an improvement from last summer but not $300 green fee good. I'll continue to play here because it's usually empty and it's convenient but I wish they would fix the conditions.

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Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
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Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Overpriced

When u pay $200+ for a round of golf u expect for the course conditions to be top shelf. These r not. Greens were average (rolling at an 8-9.5 at best) rough spots on tee boxes & fairways, with some still having punch marks. Should be a lot lower in pricing.

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Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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Reviews 7
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Overpriced

Fairways and T boxes were great. Greens were not what $280 should get u. Pro said they were rolling from a 10 to an 11.5. My butt. More like 8 or 9. Shame on them. I loved the layout & the beauty of the course but if you r going to charge that kind of money for a round of golf you better make it top notch.

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Conditions Good
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 15
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 15
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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