Torrey Pines
The Lodge at Torrey Pines
- Best for
- Sleeping beside the Torrey Pines course
- Main drawback
- Luxury pricing with a nightly resort fee and parking charge.
Oct 16 – Oct 18 · 2 guests · partner link
San Diego Golf Weekend: A Two-Night Plan
Three public courses, three hotel bases, and the booking rules visitors need to know first.
Last updated
City golf booking rules we checked
- Status
- Confirmed on the City of San Diego golf page
- Last checked
- October 12, 2026
How does booking work for visitors?
The city says all tee times are quoted at the nonresident rate; the resident rate needs a valid Resident I.D. Card, available only to people who live in or own a residence in the city. Booking 0–7 days out has no booking fee. Booking 8–90 days out adds a $10 fee at Balboa Park and Mission Bay and a $32 fee at Torrey Pines. Times release at 7 p.m. daily, with a limit of 2 times and 8 players per day. Green fees are set by the city's rate schedule, so we do not list them here.
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Quick answer
For a two-night golf trip, base yourself near your main round. Stay in La Jolla or Torrey Pines if Torrey Pines is the goal, downtown if you want Balboa Park Golf Course plus restaurants and nightlife, or Coronado for the Coronado Golf Course and a beach day. City of San Diego courses (Torrey Pines, Balboa Park and Mission Bay) quote every tee time at the nonresident rate, release times at 7 p.m. daily, and charge a booking fee for reservations 8 to 90 days out. Book the tee time before the hotel.
Start here
Three hotels to start your shortlist
Choose the setting that fits your trip, then check your dates and room size. These are starting points; more options follow below.
2 nights — rates below update for these dates.
Gaslamp Quarter
Pendry San Diego
- Best for
- Restaurants and a Gaslamp weekend
- Main drawback
- No beach at the hotel; consider street noise when choosing a room.
Oct 16 – Oct 18 · 2 guests · partner link
Or view on Expedia ↗Coronado (bayside)
Coronado Island Marriott Resort & Spa
- Best for
- A Coronado base near the ferry for golf and bay views
- Main drawback
- A resort fee applies; the ocean beach is across the island.
Oct 16 – Oct 18 · 2 guests · partner link
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Three public courses compared
| Course | Operator | Best hotel base | Good to know |
|---|---|---|---|
| Torrey Pines (North and South) | City of San Diego | La Jolla / Torrey Pines | Highest advance booking fee of the city courses; book early |
| Balboa Park Golf Course | City of San Diego | Downtown, Little Italy or Bankers Hill | Close to downtown, so it fits around other plans |
| Coronado Golf Course | City of Coronado | Coronado | Opened in 1957; tee times available daily through the course's own booking page |
City of San Diego tee-time booking (checked October 12, 2026)
From the city's golf page. Check it again before you book; rules and fees can change.
| Booking window | Balboa Park | Mission Bay | Torrey Pines |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–7 days out | No booking fee | No booking fee | No booking fee |
| 8–90 days out | $10 booking fee | $10 booking fee | $32 booking fee |
| Release time | 7:00 p.m. daily | 7:00 p.m. daily | 7:00 p.m. daily |
| Daily limit | 2 times / 8 players | 2 times / 8 players | 2 times / 8 players |
Where to stay nearby
Rates and availability change daily, so we link the guide rather than quote a price. Each page compares walkable, short-drive and budget options with parking and resort fees called out.
- San Diego NYE Hotel PackagesLodging guide for this area.
- San Diego HostelsLodging guide for this area.
- San Diego Vrbo GuideLodging guide for this area.
- Hotel prices by monthWhat a room costs in each month before you lock in dates.
- Where to stay in San DiegoPick your base first — neighborhood decides most of your trip.
Pick your hotel base
San Diego's courses are spread out. A hotel near your main round saves an early-morning drive.
La Jolla and Torrey Pines: for the Torrey round
The Lodge at Torrey Pines sits beside the course. La Jolla Village hotels are a short drive and give you restaurants and coastal walks in the afternoon. Expect higher prices than downtown.
Downtown: for Balboa Park and nightlife
Downtown is close to Balboa Park Golf Course and has the most dining choice. It also works if your group includes people who are not golfing.
Coronado: for the Coronado course and a beach day
Stay on the island and you can play the Coronado Golf Course and spend the afternoon on the beach without crossing the bridge.
Torrey Pines: what visitors should know
Torrey Pines is a city course with two 18-hole layouts, North and South, on the bluffs north of La Jolla.
Book early and plan around the fee
Reservations 8 to 90 days out carry the highest booking fee of the city courses. Times release at 7 p.m. daily, so set a reminder.
Visitors pay the nonresident rate
The resident rate requires a city Resident I.D. Card. Visitors should budget for the nonresident rate shown when booking.
Non-golfers have plenty to do
Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve is next to the course for hiking and ocean views.
Balboa Park and Coronado
Balboa Park Golf Course
A city course near downtown. It is an easy second round on a downtown-based trip and leaves time for the museums or the Zoo afterward.
Coronado Golf Course
Run by the City of Coronado and open since 1957, with views of the bay. Book through the course's own tee-time page; city of San Diego rules do not apply.
Other courses
Our public courses guide covers more options across the county. We list only courses whose details we can confirm.
Sample two-night plans
Friday arrival, Sunday departure. Adjust to the tee times you actually get.
Torrey-focused: La Jolla base
Friday: check in and eat in La Jolla Village. Saturday: morning round at Torrey Pines, afternoon walk at the reserve or La Jolla Cove. Sunday: second round at Balboa Park on the way to the airport, or a slow brunch.
Downtown base: two courses plus nightlife
Friday: dinner in Little Italy. Saturday: Balboa Park round, then the Gaslamp at night. Sunday: drive north for Torrey Pines if you have a time, or the ferry to Coronado.
Coronado base: golf and beach
Friday: check in and walk the beach. Saturday: Coronado Golf Course in the morning, beach in the afternoon. Sunday: a round in the city or a ferry ride downtown.
Costs to add up
Hotel parking and resort fees
Many golf-area and coastal hotels charge for parking and mandatory fees. Include them when comparing hotels.
Rental car
With clubs and spread-out courses, most golf groups need a car. Compare rental and parking against rideshare for your plan.
Club travel
Check your airline's sports equipment policy, or ask the course about rentals when you book.
Golf weekend checklist
- • Book tee times first, then the hotel near your main round.
- • Check the city's golf page for the current rate schedule.
- • Set a reminder for the 7 p.m. release time.
- • Price hotel parking and fees for the full stay.
Official planning sources
Frequently asked
Can visitors play Torrey Pines?
Yes. Torrey Pines is a public city course. Visitors book at the nonresident rate; the resident rate needs a city Resident I.D. Card.
How far ahead can I book city tee times?
The city's booking table runs to 90 days out. Reservations 8 to 90 days ahead carry a booking fee; 0 to 7 days ahead has none.
What time are city tee times released?
The city lists a 7:00 p.m. daily release time for Torrey Pines, Balboa Park and Mission Bay.
Where should I stay for a golf weekend?
Near your main round: La Jolla or Torrey Pines for Torrey, downtown for Balboa Park, Coronado for the Coronado Golf Course.
Do city of San Diego booking rules apply at Coronado?
No. Coronado Golf Course is run by the City of Coronado and has its own booking page.
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