Short course, but well maintained and a good challenge. To make up for the flat property, Cypress built dozens of Volkswagon-size grassy mounds that border each fairway. Well manicured, Cypress is, however, a little expensive. A good municipal golf course for the price, bordering the 91 Freeway. Green River gets pretty windy, so you must keep the ball low.
Small greens require good shot making when the wind is up, which is most of the time.
There are two 18 hole courses, which means no problem getting a tee time. Plan to have dinner after your round, because traffic on the 91 slows to a crawl during rush hour. La Costa is a full service spa and tennis resort as well. Large and mature oak and eucalyptus trees line the fairways, and very quick greens are the hallmark at La Costa. Monarch is not very open, because it is built on a fairly small footprint.