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
Indian Springs Golf Club
Indian Springs Golf Club is a mini golf course in Indio, California. Visitors have given it an excellent 4.5-star average across 50 reviews on Google. Reach the venue 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 Indio.
Desert Winds Combat Center Golf
Desert Winds Combat Center Golf is a mini golf course in Twentynine Palms, California. It holds a well-reviewed 3.9-star rating based on 41 Google reviews. The course is open 5 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 Twentynine Palms.
Singing Hills Golf Club at Sycuan
Singing Hills Golf Club at Sycuan is a mini golf course in El Cajon, California. Visitors have given it an excellent 4.4-star average across 1987 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.
JR Thomas Golf Cars
JR Thomas Golf Cars is a mini golf course in Rancho Mirage, California. Visitors have given it a highly rated 4.2-star average across 32 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. See the details below, then explore more mini golf courses in Rancho Mirage and across California.
Roadrunner Dunes Golf Course
Find Roadrunner Dunes Golf Course, a mini golf course, in Twentynine Palms, California. It holds an excellent 4.5-star rating based on 61 Google reviews. 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. See the details below, then explore more mini golf courses in Twentynine Palms and across California.
Swing Social
Find Swing Social, a mini golf course, in San Diego, California. The course carries a 4.2-star rating from 89 reviews, making it a highly rated 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. See the details below, then explore more mini golf courses in San Diego and across California.
JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa
JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa is a putt-putt golf venue in Palm Desert, California. It holds an excellent 4.5-star rating based on 5473 Google reviews. Reach the venue 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.
Colina Park Golf Course
Located in San Diego, California, Colina Park Golf Course is a miniature golf course listed in our directory. The course carries a 4.7-star rating from 151 reviews, making it an outstanding 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. Use the information below to plan your visit, or browse other California mini golf courses in our directory.
The Golf Bar
The Golf Bar is a putt-putt golf venue in San Diego, California. It holds an excellent 4.6-star rating based on 119 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 San Diego.