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Buenaventura Golf Course

5882 Olivas Park Drive, Ventura, CA 93003
805-677-6772
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Ranked #14 of 15 attractions in Ventura
Type: Golf Courses
Owner description: Buenaventura Golf Course was originally designed by legendary golf course architect William Park Bell in 1932. In 2005, the course re-opened after a... more » Owner description: Buenaventura Golf Course was originally designed by legendary golf course architect William Park Bell in 1932. In 2005, the course re-opened after a $6.5 million renovation by Forrest Richardson. The parkland-style course aims towards design features that were prevalent in the 1930s. With classic shapes and edges, stepping on the course is like taking a step back in time. Playing at just over 6,000 yards to a par of 70, Buenaventura is a shot maker’s delight with mature trees, subtle undulations and rolling contours suitable for all playing abilities. The course also features the 19th Pub & Grille. Buenaventura Golf Course is rated “4 Stars” by Golf Digest “Best Places to Play.” « less
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Bismarck
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30 reviews 30 reviews
9 attraction reviews
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 13, 2013

Had all the amenities. Course is fairly well maintained and cheaper than most in California. Nothing too exciting but has some intersting holes especialy the par 3 over water. Didn't make it by the way.

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Tehachapi, California
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10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 9, 2013

Great course, interesting and challenging. Need your short irons on this one. No.1 hole looks easy, but it's not. Played this course many times, enjoyed every time.

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REDONDO BEACH, CA
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31 reviews 31 reviews
7 attraction reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed April 19, 2013

Uninspired and boring. Not recommended. The City spent a ton of money renovating this course but it's basically unchanged from the old days. For some reason there always seems to be (ground) water in places where there shouldn't be. Sloggy. Of course, it's flat and windy. But that's Ventura so I suppose the course can't be downgraded on that basis.... More

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Ventura, California
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12 attraction reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
28 helpful votes 28 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 11, 2012

Great course at reasonable price. Greens are tough which makes in challenging. Five minutes from the harbor with lots of restaurants and shops.

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Sylmar, California, United States
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Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed August 10, 2012

This is a very fun course to play. There are a lot of rolling hills, trees, challenging greens, and plenty of water and sand. It is a great way to spend time with your buddies. The weather in Ventura makes it possible to play even on a hot summer afternoon. I have to say that for the price, the greens... More

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Auckland Region, New Zealand
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7 attraction reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
22 helpful votes 22 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 11, 2012

Buenaventura's layout is much more hacker friendly. Open fairways, a few trees, not much water and NO sawgrass this course is friendly for the beginner and weekend warrior. If challange and difficulty is what you want it is only 1 mile away at Olivas. Great course, nice people and good value.

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Buena Park, California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 30, 2012

Great location to get married. They take care of everything for you! This review is way outdated though; we got married in September of 2006!

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Ventura, California
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 25, 2012

Ocean breezes golfing. Not far from the Ventura harbor, shops, beaches, if you want something to do after a round of golf.

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Ventura, CA
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Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
28 helpful votes 28 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 16, 2011

I've been playing golf here for many years. Still no good at the game but enjoy more the older I get. It's one of the oldest courses in Ventura County but part of it was redone a few years ago. It's not a real challanging course for a good player but still challanging for the rest of us. I've played... More

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