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
CaliGlo Indoor Entertainment
CaliGlo Indoor Entertainment is a mini golf course in Elk Grove, California. Visitors have given it a well-reviewed 3.9-star average across 191 reviews on Google. The course is open 3 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 Elk Grove.
Lighthouse Market & Mini Golf
Find Lighthouse Market & Mini Golf, a nautical-themed mini golf course, in Arcata, California. The course carries a 4-star rating from 31 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. Check the address, hours, and photos below to plan a round of mini golf in Arcata.
Tipsy Putt
Tipsy Putt is a putt-putt golf venue in South Lake Tahoe, California. It holds an excellent 4.4-star rating based on 510 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 South Lake Tahoe and across California.
sd pop up mini golf
sd pop up mini golf is a putt-putt golf venue in San Diego, California. The course carries a 5-star rating from 1 reviews, making it an outstanding option in the area. 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 San Diego.
Boomers Palm Springs
Boomers Palm Springs is a mini golf course in Cathedral City, California. Visitors have given it a well-reviewed 3.9-star average across 853 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 Cathedral City and across California.
Oasis Fun Center
Located in Shasta Lake, California, Oasis Fun Center is a miniature golf course listed in our directory. It holds an excellent 4.4-star rating based on 855 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 Shasta Lake and across California.
Funworks Modesto
Funworks Modesto is a putt-putt golf venue in Modesto, California. Visitors have given it an excellent 4.3-star average across 1754 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.
Urban Putt San Jose
Urban Putt San Jose is a mini golf course in San Jose, California. The course carries a 4-star rating from 98 reviews, making it a highly rated option in the area. 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.
Putt-Putt Fun Center
Putt-Putt Fun Center is a mini golf course in Modesto, California. Visitors have given it an excellent 4.3-star average across 40 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.