Scenic courses in Marin and beyond
North Bay golf stretches from the fog-cooled Sonoma coast across Marin's oak hills into the warm valleys of Solano County, and the variety is the whole point. On the water in Bodega Bay, The Links at Bodega Harbour delivers genuine windswept links golf, while inland Northwood Golf Club threads an Alister MacKenzie nine through 150-foot redwoods along the Russian River in Monte Rio. StoneTree Golf Club in Novato climbs from parkland flats into rolling Marin wetlands and oak. Add Hiddenbrooke in Vallejo and the muni-priced tracks of Solano County and you have one of the region's deepest, most scenic lineups.
You'll find more affordable, walkable public golf courses in North Bay too, from Peacock Gap in San Rafael to the muni-priced Blue Rock Springs courses, so the spread runs from resort splurge to weekday value. Coastal courses stay cool and breezy year-round, while Vallejo and Fairfield bake in summer and shine in spring and fall. Golf The Bay compares live North Bay tee times across every booking system, so you can see each course's real-time rate and grab the lowest one before someone else does.
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Make the most of your golf trip to North Bay
Ancient coastal redwoods, book parking ahead
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Houseboats, galleries, and ferry back to SF
Local spots worth the detour
San Rafael legend - mofongo and slow-roasted pork
Worth the wait
Waterfront Sausalito gem, nearly two decades of excellence
Hidden classic
Michelin Bib Gourmand, Sausalito staple since 1987
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Fresh oysters and fish overlooking Tomales Bay
West Marin institution
For destination golf, The Links at Bodega Harbour offers Robert Trent Jones Jr. coastal links, and StoneTree in Novato is a Johnny Miller-led design through Marin wetlands. Northwood, an Alister MacKenzie nine in the redwoods, is a bucket-list curiosity. For everyday rounds, Peacock Gap, Indian Valley, and Hiddenbrooke deliver quality at friendlier rates.
Prices vary widely by course, day, and season. Signature layouts like StoneTree and Bodega Harbour sit at the premium end, especially on weekend mornings, while munis like Blue Rock Springs in Vallejo and Rancho Solano in Fairfield run much lower. Twilight and weekday slots cut costs further. Golf The Bay shows live prices side by side so you book the lowest available rate.
Spring and fall are ideal region-wide: mild temperatures, firm turf, and fewer crowds. Solano County courses such as Rancho Solano and Paradise Valley get hot in midsummer, so go early. Coastal Bodega Harbour stays cool and breezy all year, with summer fog common. Winter rain can soften inland courses but green, walkable days are frequent between storms.
Yes. Northwood in Monte Rio is a memorable, relaxed nine winding through redwoods, while Mill Valley Golf Course offers a short, walkable nine in the Marin hills. McInnis Park Golf Center in San Rafael is a par-31 executive nine ideal for beginners and quick rounds. For an easygoing full 18, Indian Valley in Novato and the Blue Rock Springs courses in Vallejo are approachable picks.
