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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
| Course | Ranking | From base |
|---|---|---|
| Pasatiempo Golf ClubSanta Cruz County, CA | #16 Golf Digest public | base |
| CordevalleSanta Clara County, CA | #52 Golf Digest public | 22 mi |
Flying in
| Airport | Distance | Drive (est.) |
|---|---|---|
| SJC Mineta San Jose International AirportSan Jose, CA | 25 mi | ≈45 min |
| MRY Monterey Regional AirportMonterey, CA | 30 mi | ≈55 min |
| SQL San Carlos AirportSan Carlos, CA | 37 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).