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Coronado · $40–60 · Ranked in 1 list
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Coronado Golf Course is a Coronado spot ranked #4 of 8 in our Best Golf Courses in San Diego list, scoring 88/100 in our Best Golf Courses in San Diego. Order the 18 holes, bay views. The best value round in Southern California.
We scored Coronado Golf Course 88/100 in our full editorial review.
Read the full Coronado Golf Course reviewCoronado Golf Course sits in Coronado — across San Diego Bay, reached by the Coronado Bridge or the downtown ferry. The area is known for hotel del Coronado, Coronado Central Beach's golden sand, and Orange Avenue, and the feel is quiet, polished, and family-first — a resort town with a Navy backbone. Parking: Free street parking on Orange Avenue with time limits; beach lots fill by 10 AM in summer.
Explore CoronadoOn our Best Golf Courses in San Diego list, Coronado Golf Course lands at #4 of 8, just behind Aviara Golf Club (88/100) and ahead of Maderas Golf Club (88/100). Torrey Pines South holds #1 with 91/100, so the gap is 3 points.
See the full Best Golf Courses in San Diego rankingCoronado Golf Course scores 88/100 against a best golf courses in san diego field that averages 87.3, running from 83 at the bottom to 91 at the top. That puts it 0.7 points above the category average and ahead of 3 of the 7 other places we scored. It lands 4th of 8, and the category leader is 3 points clear.
Judged criterion by criterion, Coronado Golf Course separates itself most on value (97/100 versus a 79.6 category average). Its softest showing is experience at 85, 5.5 points under the field. Those two numbers are the honest summary: this is a place you pick for value, not for a clean sweep of every category.
| Criterion | Coronado Golf Course | Category avg. | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Experience | 85 | 90.5 | -5.5 |
| Consistency | 86 | 88.8 | -2.8 |
| Value | 97 | 79.6 | +17.4 |
| Atmosphere | 90 | 88.3 | +1.7 |
| Uniqueness | 88 | 86.9 | +1.1 |
Scores are Sandi Spots editorial judgments, compared against every other place we ranked in best golf courses in san diego.
Coronado is dense enough that Coronado Golf Course rarely needs to be a standalone trip. We have scored at least six other ranked spots in the same neighborhood, so it is easy to stack a visit with Coronado Central Beach (92/100 in our best beaches in san diego list) or Hotel del Coronado (88/100) and turn one stop into an afternoon.
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Yes, if you are in the neighborhood or nearby.
Coronado Golf Course scores 88/100 in our Best Golf Courses in San Diego list (#4 of 8). It is strongest on value (97) and atmosphere (90). The best value round in Southern California.
Coronado Golf Course is a good fit for golf courses. Because it ranks #4 on our best golf courses in san diego list, it makes the most sense to pair it with nearby stops in Coronado rather than build a day around a long cross-town drive. Check live hours and availability before leaving, especially for a weekend visit.
Best tactical tip: Tee times release well in advance and go instantly — set a calendar reminder.
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Score 88/100 on this list's criteria · Order: 18 holes, bay views · $40–60
Coronado is a municipal course on the bay with skyline and bridge views for under $60. Conditioning is good rather than great, and getting a tee time is the real challenge.
Local tip: Tee times release well in advance and go instantly — set a calendar reminder.
Scored with our ranking methodology — golf-courses.
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