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
Chukchansi Gold Resort & Casino
Chukchansi Gold Resort & Casino is a mini golf course in Coarsegold, California. The course carries a 4.2-star rating from 12121 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 Coarsegold and across California.
Golf Avenue Park
Located in CA 93245, California, Golf Avenue Park is a miniature golf course listed in our directory. It holds an excellent 4.5-star rating based on 18 Google reviews. The course is open seven days a week; you can reach it 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 CA 93245.
Swing Center Indoor Golf
Swing Center Indoor Golf is a putt-putt golf venue in Modesto, California. Visitors have given it an outstanding 5-star average across 46 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.
Bumper boat's
Located in Fresno, California, Bumper boat's is a miniature golf course listed in our directory. It holds an outstanding 5-star rating based on 1 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 Fresno and across California.
Topgolf Roseville
Topgolf Roseville is a mini golf course in Roseville, California. The course carries a 4.5-star rating from 3821 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. See the details below, then explore more mini golf courses in Roseville and across California.
Adventure Around Every Corner Cabin, Shaver Lake
Adventure Around Every Corner Cabin, Shaver Lake is a putt-putt golf venue in Shaver Lake, California, with an adventure-style layout. Reach the venue through its website to confirm current hours and pricing before you visit. See the details below, then explore more mini golf courses in Shaver Lake and across California.
Airways Golf Club
Airways Golf Club is a mini golf course in Fresno, California. It holds a highly rated 4.2-star rating based on 308 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 Fresno and across California.
Great Wolf Lodge Water Park | Northern California
Find Great Wolf Lodge Water Park | Northern California, a mini golf course, in Manteca, California. The course carries a 4.2-star rating from 3621 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. Use the information below to plan your visit, or browse other California mini golf courses in our directory.
Knotty Pine Lanes Family Fun Center
Knotty Pine Lanes Family Fun Center is a mini golf course in Pollock Pines, California. The course carries a 4.3-star rating from 456 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 Pollock Pines.