The Crossings at Carlsbad
Carlsbad has its very own, high-end municipal course, The Crossings at Carlsbad, opened in 2007. (Courtesy photo)
Rancho Bernardo Inn
Set beside a AAA hotel, historic and scenic Rancho Bernardo Inn is a former PGA and LPGA venue. (Brandon Tucker/GolfChannel.com)
Sycuan Resort
Sycuan Golf Resort, set in the picturesque Dehesa Valley, features 54 holes encircled by mountains. (Brandon Tucker/GolfChannel.com)
Steele Canyon Golf Club
Steele Canyon Golf Club features 27 holes of dramatic, Gary Player-designed golf beside valleys, woodlands and working ranch land. (Oleg Volovik/GolfChannel.com)
Salt Creek Golf Club
Opened in 2001, Salt Creek Golf Club was designed by John Cook and Cary Bickler. (Oleg Volovik/GolfChannel.com)
Torrey Pines
Torrey Pines Golf Course features 36 holes set overlooking the ocean. (Chris Condon/Getty Images)
Coronado Golf Course
Another beloved muni, Coronado Golf Course is one of the country's greatest values, though tee times for non-residents can be tough to come by. (Brandon Tucker/GolfChannel.com)
Maderas Golf Club
In the inland hill country of north San Diego, Johnny Miller-designed Maderas Golf Club is one of the area's top daily fee facilities. (Courtesy photo)
Grand Del Mar
For luxurious resort golf, it's tough to do better than the Grand Del Mar, home to a Tom Fazio-designed course. (Courtesy photo)
Golf Club at Glen Ivy
East of San Diego, the Golf Club at Glen Ivy winds beside the Cleveland National Forest. (Oleg Volovik/GolfChannel.com)
Carmel Highlands Resort
Carmel Highlands Resort offers affordable resort golf on its rolling, William Bell Jr.-designed course. (Brandon Tucker/GolfChannel.com)
Aviara Golf Club
In Carlsbad, Aviara Golf Club is one of San Diego's top resort courses, located at the Park Hyatt Aviara. (Courtesy Photo)