From The Fairmont Miramar Hotel Santa Monica Best Nearby Golf Courses (Attractions & Activities) (10 Overall Closest) Metro: Los Angeles, CA The Riviera Country Club (Attractions & Activities - Golf Courses) 1250 Capri Dr, Pacific Palisades  CA  90272 • 310-454-6591 Distance: ~2.37 mi         Description: PACIFIC PALISADES. This outstanding, classic course requires a lot from golfers. While good shots are rewarded, miscues off the tee can cause serious problems. Thanks to a number of doglegs, the course demands well-placed tee shots to prevent being blocked out for the approach. Errant approaches find extremely difficult bunkers and make for a long day on the beautiful course. Los Angeles Country Club (Attractions & Activities - Golf Courses) 10101 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles  CA  90024 • 310-276-6104 Distance: ~4.91 mi User Rating: 9 / 10         Description: Located in Beverly Hills, this course is renowned for its very difficult par-3's. The five par-3's average over 196 yards from the tips, making accuracy with the long irons a must. With length being the primary challenge, this course does not have any water hazards that come into play. Bel-Air Country Club (Attractions & Activities - Golf Courses) 10768 Bellagio Rd, Los Angeles  CA  90077 • 310-440-2423 • 310-472-9563 Distance: ~5.26 mi         Description: BEL AIR. With deep canyons interspersed throughout, this famous country club course offers breathtaking views. The course is rather hilly and challenges golfers of all abilities, and its exclusive nature is evident with some of the course's high-profile members. Note that golfers who choose to walk must use a caddie. Los Verdes Golf Course (Attractions & Activities - Golf Courses) 7000 W Los Verdes Dr, Rancho Palos Verdes  CA  90275 • 310-377-7888 • 310-377-7370 Distance: ~18.84 mi User Rating: 7.5 / 10         Description: RANCHO PALOS VERDES. With a number of holes overlooking the Pacific Ocean, this excellent course delivers breathtaking views. While the pace of play is often slow, the beauty and the challenges quickly divert your attention. Large greens are often difficult to read but typically in outstanding condition. Sherwood Country Club - Signature Course (Attractions & Activities - Golf Courses) 320 W Stafford Rd, Thousand Oaks  CA  91631 • 805-496-3036 Distance: ~23.31 mi         Description: THOUSAND OAKS. With trees dating back to the 15th century lining immaculate fairways, this course has a beauty all its own. Picturesque hazards present obstacles that are appealing to the eye but that pose serious concerns for golfers. One of the most noted holes is the finishing 18th, which features an approach over a winding stream to a green that sits adjacent to the clubhouse. Pacific Palms Conference Resort – Eisenhower (Attractions & Activities - Golf Courses) One Industry Hills Pkwy, City Of Industry  CA  91744 • 626-810-4653 Distance: ~32.96 mi         Description: Ready for a test? This popular resort course will give you all you want. From blind shots to deep rough and narrow landing areas, every shot is an adventure. Water hazards come into play on occasion and can often be difficult to see. Fast, tiered greens add to the difficulty of this brutal course. Tustin Ranch Golf Club (Attractions & Activities - Golf Courses) 12442 Tustin Ranch Rd, Tustin  CA  92782 • 714-730-1611 • 714-734-2106 Distance: ~45.38 mi         Description: Open fairways with a sparse tree line characterize this semi-private course's front nine, while the back features more hills and elevation changes. Difficulty on the course comes at the greens. Surrounded by bunkers, undulating greens are extremely difficult to read. Careful club selection prevents approach shots from ending up on the wrong side of the hole. Los Serranos Golf and Country Club – South Course (Attractions & Activities - Golf Courses) 15656 Yorba Ave, Chino Hills  CA  91709 • 909-597-1711 • 909-597-1769 Distance: ~46.01 mi User Rating: 6.75 / 10         Description: A popular qualifying site for the PGA Tour's Los Angeles Open, this course features six par 5's and plays to a par of 74. A fair course that's always in excellent condition, it offers wide fairways and straightforward greens. Golfers have a good chance of turning in a low score here. Ojai Valley Inn and Spa (Attractions & Activities - Golf Courses) 905 Country Club Rd, Ojai  CA  93023 • 805-646-5511 Distance: ~51.82 mi         Description: Designed to be fair to the average golfer yet challenging to the low-handicappers, this course is a gem. Beautiful scenery and an excellent layout highlight the round on this course that features two different types of nines. While the front nine is mostly flat, the back nine is considerably more hilly, and both nines have one thing in common – very fast greens. Tijeras Creek Golf Club (Attractions & Activities - Golf Courses) 29082 Tijeras Creek Rd, Rancho Santa Margarita  CA  92688 • 949-589-9793 Distance: ~57.96 mi         Description: This immaculate course attracts golfers based on the exquisite layout and condition of the course. However, a one-price all-you-can-play and all-inclusive sodas and snacks make playing at this course even more attractive. Built on rolling terrain, the course features several dogleg fairways and undulating greens. The overhanging trees, narrow fairways, and a number of water hazards add challenges to this outstanding course. Copyright ©2001 10Best Inc. All rights reserved.