Cabo del Sol Tee Times and Booking
On the coast near Cabo San Lucas, the Cabo del Sol Ocean Course is one of the great Jack Nicklaus designs, a stretch of desert golf running down to the Sea of Cortez. Access has changed: it now operates as the private Cove Club with only limited guest play. Here is how booking works today, what a round costs in Los Cabos, and when to go for the best golf weather.
Photo: Cabo del Sol via Google.
The short answer
The headline fact for 2026 is about access, not availability. The Ocean Course, a Jack Nicklaus Signature design that opened in 1994 and earned a reputation for one of the finest finishing stretches in golf, was rebranded as the members focused Cove Club in 2019. It now offers only limited access to unescorted guests rather than the open public tee sheet of its early years. Where guest play exists, it is arranged ahead through the club, a resort concierge or a golf travel specialist, and the prime winter dates go early. Treat a Cove Club round as something to secure in advance, not to walk up for.
On cost, a marquee Nicklaus course in Los Cabos runs indicatively from around 300 to 500 dollars per person depending on season, with a cart and on course service typically included, and the exact guest rate depends on the access arrangement at the time. The wider point is that Los Cabos is one of the world's great golf destinations, with several Nicklaus, Weiskopf, Norman, Fazio and Tiger Woods designs within a short drive, so a trip rarely rests on a single course. Everything here was checked in June 2026 and is indicative, so always confirm the current guest access, pricing and availability directly before booking.
Cabo del Sol tee times, fees and access, 2026
| What to know | Detail |
|---|---|
| The course | Jack Nicklaus Signature Ocean Course, opened 1994, on the Sea of Cortez near Cabo San Lucas |
| Access today | Now the private Cove Club, with limited access to unescorted guests rather than open public tee times |
| How to book | Where guest play is available, arrange ahead via the club, a resort concierge or a golf travel specialist |
| Indicative fee | Around 300 to 500 dollars per person for a marquee Los Cabos round, season dependent, cart usually included |
| Tee window | Guest tee times typically from mid morning into the early afternoon where offered |
| Best season | Late autumn to spring, roughly November to April, is the peak golf window in Los Cabos |
Course access and green fees verified June 2026 from Cabo del Sol and Los Cabos golf information; access and rates change, so always confirm the current 2026 detail and availability directly before booking. Check Los Cabos tee time availability.
How the booking works
Because the Ocean Course now sits behind the Cove Club, the realistic route for most visitors is to plan through a concierge or golf specialist who can confirm whether guest play is open for your dates and secure it if it is. This is a change from the resort's first decades, when the Ocean and its companion desert course were freely bookable public golf, and it is worth confirming the current policy before you build a trip around playing it. If a Cove Club round is not available, Los Cabos has no shortage of world class alternatives that welcome resort guests.
That is the smarter way to think about a Los Cabos golf trip in any case: as a destination of many great courses rather than one. Within a short drive you can play several of the finest designs in the Americas, and a good itinerary mixes the marquee names with the courses that offer the best value and the easiest access for your dates. Our concierge can confirm Cove Club availability, secure the tee times that are open, and build the rounds into a complete Los Cabos trip. For where the courses rank and how to plan, see our guides to the best golf courses in Los Cabos and golf in Los Cabos.
When to play, and what to expect
The Ocean Course is desert golf at its most dramatic, tumbling from the high ground down to holes that play along and above the Sea of Cortez, with the closing stretch the part that made its name. It rewards bold, committed golf and frames every shot against the ocean, and the conditioning has long been part of the appeal. The wider Los Cabos collection offers a similar blend of desert, ocean and mountain backdrops across courses by the game's leading designers.
The peak season runs from late autumn through spring, roughly November to April, when the weather is warm, dry and reliable, and that is the window most golfers target. It is also the busiest and most expensive, so book early. Summer is hotter and quieter with lower rates and the occasional storm. Pair your golf with the beaches, the marina and the food of Cabo San Lucas and San Jose del Cabo, and base yourself for short drives to the courses. For a full trip, see our guides to Los Cabos golf holidays, Mexico golf holidays and the Cabo del Sol Ocean Course profile.
Plan a Los Cabos golf trip
We confirm whether Cove Club guest play is open for your dates, secure the tee times that are available across the best Los Cabos courses, and build the rounds into a complete trip with lodging and transfers. Tell us roughly when and who is travelling and one concierge costs the whole trip to the head, with no obligation.
Cabo del Sol tee time questions
How do you book a tee time at Cabo del Sol?
The Jack Nicklaus Ocean Course at Cabo del Sol now operates as the private Cove Club, which offers only limited access to unescorted guests, so visitor tee times are tighter than they once were. Where guest play is available it is best arranged well ahead, directly with the club or through your resort concierge or a golf travel specialist, with tee times typically released from mid morning into the early afternoon. Booking early is essential in the busy winter season. Always confirm current guest access and arrangements directly before booking.
How much does it cost to play Cabo del Sol in 2026?
Green fees in Los Cabos for a marquee Nicklaus course like the Cabo del Sol Ocean run indicatively from around 300 to 500 dollars per person depending on season, with winter the peak. A cart and on course service are usually included at this level. Exact guest pricing depends on the Cove Club access arrangement at the time. These figures are indicative and change year to year, so always confirm the current 2026 pricing and access directly before booking.
Can the public play the Cabo del Sol Ocean Course?
Access has changed. The Ocean Course, a Jack Nicklaus Signature design opened in 1994, was rebranded as the members focused Cove Club in 2019, and it now offers only limited access to unescorted guests rather than open public tee times. Some guest play may be available through resort partners and the concierge, but it is no longer a straightforward public booking. Confirm the current guest policy before you plan a round around it. Always confirm current access directly before booking.
When is the best time to play golf in Los Cabos?
The peak golf season in Los Cabos runs from late autumn through spring, roughly November to April, when the weather is warm, dry and reliable and the desert meets the Sea of Cortez at its best. That is also the busiest and most expensive window, so book tee times and lodging early. Summer is hotter and quieter with lower rates. Always confirm current seasonal pricing and availability directly before booking.
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Researched and written by the GolfForKings editorial desk. Course access and green fees verified from Cabo del Sol and Los Cabos golf information in June 2026. Last reviewed June 2026.