Mini Golf Courses in California
California offers amazing mini golf experiences from San Diego to San Francisco with unique themes and challenges.
No state matches California for the sheer diversity of its mini golf landscape. Southern California's year-round sunshine supports outdoor courses that never close, from the beachside layouts of Santa Monica and Huntington Beach to the sprawling entertainment complexes near Disneyland in Anaheim. Los Angeles alone has enough variety to fill a week, with Hollywood-themed courses, mid-century nostalgia venues, and high-tech indoor experiences that incorporate augmented reality and projection mapping into the playing experience.
San Diego's mini golf scene benefits from the city's status as a family tourism hub. Courses near Belmont Park and Mission Beach draw both tourists and locals, while inland venues in Escondido and El Cajon offer larger, more elaborate layouts with jungle and pirate themes. The city's consistently pleasant weather means outdoor courses rarely lose a day to rain, making San Diego one of the most reliable mini golf destinations in the entire country for visitors who want a guaranteed outdoor outing.
Northern California brings a different character to the game. San Francisco's compact urban setting has produced creative indoor courses that maximize limited square footage with clever design, while the wine country regions of Napa and Sonoma have resort-adjacent courses that cater to families looking for an afternoon break from tasting rooms. Sacramento and the Central Valley lean toward classic family fun centers where mini golf anchors a larger entertainment package.
California also holds a notable place in mini golf history. Some of the earliest commercial miniature golf courses in the western United States were built in Los Angeles during the 1920s and 1930s, when the mini golf craze swept the nation and thousands of courses sprang up almost overnight. Today, the state continues to push the boundaries of course design, with several operators experimenting with sustainable materials, solar-powered lighting, and native plant landscaping that reduce environmental impact while enhancing the playing experience.
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258 Courses Found
Newport Beach Golf Course
Find Newport Beach Golf Course, a mini golf course, in Newport Beach, California. Visitors have given it a well-reviewed 3.9-star average across 464 reviews on Google. The course is open seven days a week; you can reach it by phone or through its website to confirm current hours and pricing before you visit. Use the information below to plan your visit, or browse other California mini golf courses in our directory.
Cottonwood Golf Center
Cottonwood Golf Center is a mini golf course in Moreno Valley, California. Visitors have given it an excellent 4.4-star average across 133 reviews on Google. The course is open 6 days a week; you can reach it by phone or through its website to confirm current hours and pricing before you visit. Use the information below to plan your visit, or browse other California mini golf courses in our directory.
Indian Wells Golf Resort
Indian Wells Golf Resort is a putt-putt golf venue in Indian Wells, California. It holds an excellent 4.6-star rating based on 667 Google reviews. The course is open seven days a week; you can reach it by phone or through its website to confirm current hours and pricing before you visit. See the details below, then explore more mini golf courses in Indian Wells and across California.
Xtreme Fun Center
Xtreme Fun Center is a mini golf course in El Centro, California. The course carries a 4.1-star rating from 24 reviews, making it a highly rated option in the area. The course is open 4 days a week; you can reach it by phone or through its website to confirm current hours and pricing before you visit. Use the information below to plan your visit, or browse other California mini golf courses in our directory.
Partee Golf
Partee Golf is a mini golf course in Palm Desert, California. Visitors have given it an outstanding 5-star average across 3 reviews on Google. The course is open seven days a week; you can reach it by phone or through its website to confirm current hours and pricing before you visit. See the details below, then explore more mini golf courses in Palm Desert and across California.
www.chipnputt.com
Located in Chula Vista, California, www.chipnputt.com is a miniature golf course listed in our directory. It holds an outstanding 4.7-star rating based on 31 Google reviews. The course is open seven days a week; you can reach it by phone or through its website to confirm current hours and pricing before you visit. Use the information below to plan your visit, or browse other California mini golf courses in our directory.
Alpine Slide at Magic Mountain
Located in Big Bear Lake, California, Alpine Slide at Magic Mountain is a miniature golf course listed in our directory. The course carries a 4.3-star rating from 4582 reviews, making it an excellent option in the area. The course is open seven days a week; you can reach it by phone or through its website to confirm current hours and pricing before you visit. Check the address, hours, and photos below to plan a round of mini golf in Big Bear Lake.
The Golf Center at Palm Desert
Located in Palm Desert, California, The Golf Center at Palm Desert is a miniature golf course listed in our directory. Visitors have given it an excellent 4.5-star average across 147 reviews on Google. The course is open seven days a week; you can reach it by phone or through its website to confirm current hours and pricing before you visit. See the details below, then explore more mini golf courses in Palm Desert and across California.
Desert Princess Country Club
Desert Princess Country Club is a mini golf course in Cathedral City, California. It holds an excellent 4.5-star rating based on 381 Google reviews. The course is open seven days a week; you can reach it by phone or through its website to confirm current hours and pricing before you visit. Check the address, hours, and photos below to plan a round of mini golf in Cathedral City.