The views from the hills overlooking the Bay are spectacular, and the course presents a series of short but tough par 4 doglegs. Al Luna is the course pro, and golf lessons are available. And it's a classic, too, designed by Charles Laud in 1897. Owned by Pebble Beach Company, Del Monte plays 6069 yards of wide fairways lined with pine, oak, and cypress trees that make for a demanding par 72. Reduced twilight fees are available, so inquire about seasonal rates and hours.
Carts are always optional.
Neal Allen is the course pro, and group or individual lessons are available through the Pebble Beach Golf Academy. The Del Monte Golf Shop has great gift ideas for the duffers back home, and the Del Monte Grill serves great breakfasts and lunches in a beautiful setting. Locals will want to know about the annual membership plan, which provides reduced greens fees and tournament fun for a yearly fee. Laguna Seca Golf Club 10520 York Rd. Designed by the team of Robert Trent Jones Sr. and Jr., the 6125-yard, par 71 layout is noted for its strategic bunkering.