Balboa Park Golf Course is a challenging par 72, where Sam Snead holds the course record, and a nine-hole executive course.
It features stellar views of downtown San Diego, Balboa Park, Point Loma and the Pacific Ocean. The oldest public golf facility in San Diego, Balboa Park Golf Course also offers a driving range, Pro Shop, coffee shop, halfway house and practice putting greens.
The course is just five minutes away from the San Diego Convention Center, downtown hotels, Little Italy, and the Gaslamp Quarter Historic District.
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If you have questions, feel free to stop by the administrative offices at each City course or call or (619) 235-1184. You can also contact us via email at sdcitygolf@sandiego.gov.
*Only two golf carts will be permitted per tee time. Single riders will be required to pair up if necessary.
| Start Date | End Date | Twilight Start Time |
|---|---|---|
| Jan. 1, 2024 | March 9, 2024 | 12:30 p.m. |
| March 10, 2024 | May 31, 2024 | 2 p.m. |
| June 1, 2024 | Aug. 31, 2024 | 3 p.m. |
| Sept. 1, 2024 | Nov. 2, 2024 | 2 p.m. |
| Nov. 3, 2024 | Dec. 31, 2024 | 12:30 p.m. |
| Day | Date | Facility Open | Facility Close |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thanksgiving Day | Thursday, November 28, 2024 | 6:00 a.m. | 5:00 p.m. |
| Christmas Eve | Tuesday, December 24, 2024 | 6:00 a.m. | 5:00 p.m. |
| Christmas Day | Wednesday, December 25, 2024 | 6:00 a.m. | 5:00 p.m. |
| DATE | COURSE AND STATUS | DESCRIPTION | IMPACT TO PLAY |
| March 13-19 | Balboa 9 Hole - Open | Fairways, tees to be aerated | Minimal |
| March 20 | Balboa 9 Hole - Closed | Core aeration, topdressing of greens | Bumpy, sanded greens - Approx. 2-3 weeks |
| March 19-25 | Balboa 18 Hole - Open | Fairways, tees to be aerated | Minimal |
| March 26-27 | Balboa 18 Hole - Closed | Core aeration, topdressing of greens | Bumpy, sanded greens - Approx. 2-3 weeks |
| Sept. 3-9 | Balboa 18 Hole - Open | Fairways, tees to be aerated | Minimal |
| Sept. 10-11 | Balboa 18 Hole - Closed | Core aeration, topdressing of greens | Bumpy, sanded greens - Approx. 2-3 weeks |
| Sept. 11-17 | Balboa 9 Hole - Open | Fairways, tees to be aerated | Minimal |
| Sept. 18 | Balboa 9 Hole - Closed | Core aeration, topdressing of greens | Bumpy, sanded greens - Approx. 2-3 weeks |
Balboa Park Golf Course is the closest golf course to downtown San Diego, conveniently located near the state Route 94 and Interstate 5 freeways.
Facilities include an 18-hole golf course and a nine-hole executive golf course as well as a driving range, practice putting greens, coffee shop and halfway house.
The Pro Shop offers golf merchandise for sale, rental clubs and hand or power golf carts. The Professional Golf Instruction staff offers group and individual golf lessons.
Carts must be kept on the paths around all tee and green complexes. Adherence to cart rules is strictly enforced. Please help us maintain the golf course by following the posted cart rules, all Marshal instructions and staying on the cart paths whenever possible.
Should you have any questions or concerns please call the Administration Office at (619) 235-1184.
Golf Operations found the Frost Delay Procedure (PDF) to be the most equitable procedure for handling delays. We realize this may cause an inconvenience for our customers and we apologize for delays and/or cancellations.
