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Monterey Peninsula has 4 top-ranked public golf courses in Pebble Beach, California, all within 7.1 mi of each other. The most central place to stay is near Pebble Beach Golf Links in Monterey County, CA.
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Top public golf courses in Monterey Peninsula
| Course | Ranking | From base |
|---|---|---|
| Pebble Beach Golf LinksMonterey County, CA | #1 Golf Digest public | base |
| Spyglass Hill Golf CourseMonterey County, CA | #13 Golf Digest public | 1.6 mi |
| Links at Spanish BayMonterey County, CA | #54 Golf Digest public | 3.2 mi |
| Quail Lodge Resort & Golf ClubMonterey County, CA | #15 GolfPass Golfers' Choice | 4.9 mi |
Airports near Monterey Peninsula
| Airport | Distance | Drive (est.) |
|---|---|---|
| MRY Monterey Regional AirportMonterey, CA | 5.5 mi | ≈10 min |
| SJC Mineta San Jose International AirportSan Jose, CA | 55 mi | ≈95 min |
| SQL San Carlos AirportSan Carlos, CA | 68 mi | ≈120 min |
Monterey Peninsula golf trip FAQ
- Where should I stay for a Monterey Peninsula golf trip?
- Stay near Pebble Beach Golf Links in Monterey County, CA. Pebble Beach Golf Links is the most central of the 4 top-ranked public courses in Monterey Peninsula; every course in the trip is within about 4.9 mi of it.
- How many top-ranked public golf courses are in Monterey Peninsula?
- Monterey Peninsula has 4 top-ranked public golf courses: Pebble Beach Golf Links, Spyglass Hill Golf Course, Links at Spanish Bay, Quail Lodge Resort & Golf Club.
- What is the closest airport to Monterey Peninsula?
- The closest commercial airport to Monterey Peninsula is Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) in Monterey, CA, about 5.5 mi from Pebble Beach Golf Links — roughly 10 minutes by car (straight-line estimate).
- Which course in Monterey Peninsula is ranked highest?
- Pebble Beach Golf Links is the highest-ranked public course in Monterey Peninsula: #1 on Golf Digest's America's 100 Greatest Public Courses.
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