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Where to stay for a Santa Cruz & South Bay golf trip

2 top-ranked public courses in California, all within 22 mi of each other. The most central base is Pasatiempo Golf Club.

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The courses

CourseRankingFrom baseDrive (est.)
Pasatiempo Golf ClubSanta Cruz County, CA#16 Golf Digest publicbase—
CordevalleSanta Clara County, CA#52 Golf Digest public22 mi≈40 min

Flying in

AirportDistanceDrive (est.)
SJC Mineta San Jose International AirportSan Jose, CA25 mi≈45 min
MRY Monterey Regional AirportMonterey, CA30 mi≈55 min
SQL San Carlos AirportSan Carlos, CA37 mi≈65 min

Questions

Where should I stay for a Santa Cruz & South Bay golf trip?
Stay near Pasatiempo Golf Club (Santa Cruz County, CA). It is the most central of the 2 top-ranked public courses in Santa Cruz & South Bay — every one is within about 22 mi of it.
How many top-ranked public courses are in Santa Cruz & South Bay?
2: Pasatiempo Golf Club, Cordevalle.
What is the closest airport to Santa Cruz & South Bay?
Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) in San Jose, CA — about 25 mi from Pasatiempo Golf Club, roughly 45 minutes by car (straight-line estimate).