Best West Coast & Hawaii Golf Trip Destinations for Groups
Bucket-list coastal golf: Bandon Dunes, Pebble Beach and Maui, plus the Palm Springs desert for a winter value trip.
Compare at a glance
| Destination | Best for | Budget | Fly into |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bandon Dunes | Golf-first groups willing to travel for the best walking golf in the U.S. | $$$$ Luxury | OTH, EUG, MFR, PDX |
| Pebble Beach & Monterey | Small groups checking off a lifetime bucket-list round | $$$$ Luxury | MRY, SJC, SFO |
| Palm Springs | Groups who want a winter trip with lots of course choice | $$ Moderate | PSP |
| Maui | Couples trips and small groups with a big budget | $$$$ Luxury | OGG |
| San Diego | Groups who want a bucket-list municipal round plus beach-city nights. | $$$ Premium | SAN, LAX |
| Gamble Sands | Golf-first groups who want firm, wide, fun links-style golf and a stay-on-site trip | $$$ Premium | EAT, GEG, PSC, SEA |
| Bend | Groups who want a mix of top-ranked and value golf plus a lively town at night | $$$ Premium | RDM, PDX |
West Coast & Hawaii destination guides
Bandon Dunes
Five 18-hole links courses and two par-3 courses on the southern Oregon coast. Walking only, with caddies if you want them. Golf here is built around groups who come to play 36 a day.
Pebble Beach & Monterey
Pebble Beach Golf Links, Spyglass Hill and Spanish Bay, plus a famous cheap muni next door. The once-in-a-lifetime trip.
Palm Springs
More than 100 courses across the Coachella Valley, from PGA West's Stadium Course to value desert rounds. Strong winter weather.
Maui
Kapalua's Plantation Course, the PGA Tour's season opener through 2025, plus Wailea and Kaanapali resort golf.
San Diego
A coastal city built around Torrey Pines, the city-owned U.S. Open venue on the bluffs at La Jolla, with resort and public options from Carlsbad to Coronado.
Gamble Sands
Two David McLay Kidd 18s above the Columbia River in Central Washington, plus a 14-hole short course and a giant putting course. Both 18s won Golf Digest's Best New Public award.
Bend
Nearly 30 courses within about an hour of Bend, including three on Golf Digest's 100 Greatest Public list. Mountain views, sunny days and a big brewery scene after the round.
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FAQ
What are the best golf trip destinations in the West Coast & Hawaii?
Our top West Coast & Hawaii picks are Bandon Dunes, Pebble Beach & Monterey, Palm Springs, Maui, San Diego, Gamble Sands, Bend.
When is the best time for a West Coast & Hawaii golf trip?
It varies: Bandon is best in summer, the desert in winter, and Hawaii all year.
What is the best West Coast & Hawaii golf trip for a big group?
Bandon Dunes, Palm Springs, San Diego, Gamble Sands, Bend handle groups of 24+ best.