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Aviara Golf Club

7447 Batiquitos Drive, Carlsbad, CA 92011
760-603-6900
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Ranked #7 of 30 attractions in Carlsbad
Type: Golf Courses
Activities: Golfing
Owner description: Named by Golf Digest and Golf Magazine as one of the best resort golf courses in America, and the #1 golf resort in Southern California according to... more » Owner description: Named by Golf Digest and Golf Magazine as one of the best resort golf courses in America, and the #1 golf resort in Southern California according to the readers of Condé Nast Traveler, the Aviara Golf Club overlooks the beautiful Batiquitos Lagoon ecological reserve. The only San Diego golf course designed by Arnold Palmer, Aviara features a memorable coastal layout: par 72, 18 holes over 7,007 yards uniquely sculpted around rolling hillsides, native wildflowers, and plenty of bunker and water challenges. « less
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Irvine, California
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 6, 2013

I've played hundreds of golf courses throughout the US and I would have to say that Arnold Palmer did an amazing job on the golf course. The views and landscaping is spectacular and the golf course was in great condition with lots of rolling hill fairways.

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San Diego, California
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13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed March 11, 2013

This is a challenging golf course but it is too expensive to get to know well. The prices have gotten to the point where none of us play there since there are so many good choices in the area. Nothing bad to say about it, but it is an average resort style golf course that is much to expensive for... More

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Reading, United Kingdom
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed January 11, 2013

I had a day to myself whilst staying in San Diego and through reports visited Aviara early December. Very nice welcome by the staff, and paid my green fee, which was a little on the steep side, and also rental clubs which @ $75 were pricey. As it transpired rental clubs were really poor, considering Carlsbad is the vicinity of... More

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Indianapolis, Indiana
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed October 28, 2012

Went to Aviara for a long weekend recently and played the golf course. The course is beautifully maintained and was challenging to play with lovely vistas throughout the course. We had a buffet breakfast in the clubhouse before we played which was good too. I would definitely play the course again if I am in the area.

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Sacramento, California
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5 attraction reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed September 30, 2012

The course is beautiful and provides for a nice challenge for golfers of all levels. I was just a bit disappointed that the course was not better maintained - some brown, dry spots throughout.

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Encinitas, California, United States
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12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed September 12, 2012

Absolutely a must play experience when you visit North County San Diego ! Gorgeous, challenging course, extremely well cared for and run. Expensive, but if you go to the effort, you can usually find a discount somewhere.

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San Francisco, California
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3 attraction reviews
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed August 21, 2012

Was very much looking forward to playing Aviara as my playing partners played it in 2011 and loved it. Started off well enough, staff met us at car, took clubs, pro shop guys were great as was the starter. Driving range was good as was the putting green. The course overall has a really good, challenging layout however the reason... More

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Simpsonville, South Carolina, United States
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39 reviews 39 reviews
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30 helpful votes 30 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed July 27, 2012

This is a beautiful course that is definitely worth the money. Great staff, amenities and club house. If you have to choose between this and and others in the area, I would go here.

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Nogales, Arizona
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12 attraction reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed July 26, 2012

One of the finest courses I have ever played. The wait time was to long at Torrey Pines, so we decided to try this course, which was formally affiliated with the Four Seasons chain, now part of the Hyatt family. From check in to the desk to the starter, everyone was super friendly and called us by name. Great clubhouse/locker... More

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Las Vegas, Nevada
2 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed July 12, 2012

My husband played golf over the July 4th holiday and he is still raving about it. He says that the greens were beautiful, the course is in excellent condition, and it was his best golfing experience to date.

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