4 Day Monterey Peninsula and Napa Golf Itinerary
Two of the most famous days in American golf, then two days of wine country. This is the great Northern California pairing: the cypress, dunes and Pacific cliffs of the Monterey Peninsula at Spyglass Hill and Pebble Beach, then the parkland and vineyards of Napa at Silverado, where the PGA Tour plays each autumn. Here is the route, day by day, with indicative 2026 green fees and drive times.
Photograph: Pebble Beach Golf Links, via Google
Who this trip suits
This is the bucket list California pairing for golfers who also love wine and food, built so the two halves complement rather than compete. The Monterey Peninsula gives you two of the best public rounds in the world in two days, the ocean theatre of Pebble Beach and the tougher, quieter beauty of Spyglass Hill, both inside the Del Monte Forest and minutes apart. Then you trade the coast for the vineyards of Napa, where the golf is gentler on the legs and the wallet and the evenings are some of the best in the country. It suits couples and small groups who want marquee golf without a punishing schedule, and it leaves the afternoons free for Carmel, Big Sur or a Napa winery.
One current note shapes the Monterey leg: the Links at Spanish Bay is closed for a major renovation through 2026 and reopens in 2027, so this version pairs Spyglass and Pebble rather than the old three course resort sweep. The single logistical decision is the transfer: play both Monterey rounds first, then make the two and a half hour drive up to Napa, and the rest of the trip is short hops. Travel between April and October for the warmest, driest weather, and book Pebble Beach and the Silverado stay as far ahead as you can.
The 4 day plan
Spyglass Hill Golf Course
Open on the course many locals rate the toughest and most beautiful on the peninsula, a Robert Trent Jones Sr design from 1966 whose first five holes plunge through seaside dunes before the round turns inland into the towering pines of the Del Monte Forest. Named for Robert Louis Stevenson's Treasure Island, it is a relentless, gorgeous test at an indicative $550, and the ideal way to find your feet before Pebble. Stay within the Pebble Beach resort to ease access.
Pebble Beach Golf Links
The main event, laid out by amateurs Jack Neville and Douglas Grant in 1919 and host of the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am and multiple US Opens, where the famous cliffside run of the 7th, 8th and 18th along Carmel Bay is among the most photographed golf on earth. At an indicative $675 per round through March 2026, rising to $695 after, it is effectively reserved for resort guests, so a stay is the way in. Make the transfer up to Napa in the afternoon, about two and a half hours.
Silverado Resort, North Course
Wine country golf at its best, the North Course at Silverado a parkland layout of about 6,800 yards that Johnny Miller redesigned and that hosts the PGA Tour's Fortinet Championship each autumn, winding among oaks, creeks and the resort's cottages with the Vaca Mountains beyond. After the intensity of the coast it is a pleasure, demanding but fair, and the resort itself is a fine base for two nights in Napa. Green fee is a resort rate, far below the Monterey numbers.
Silverado Resort, South Course
Finish on the resort's second course, the South, a slightly more relaxed companion to the North that shares the same handsome valley setting of vineyards, oaks and mountain views. It is the perfect close to the trip, a good walk and a fair test with the afternoon left free for a winery or a long lunch before the drive home. Two courses on one property means no transfer on the final day, just golf and Napa Valley at its most civilized.
Green fees, drive times and logistics
| Round | Indicative 2026 fee | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Spyglass Hill | Around $550 | Pebble Beach resort; minutes from Pebble |
| Pebble Beach Golf Links | Around $675 (rising to $695) | Effectively resort guests only; book with a stay |
| Silverado, North | Resort rate (confirm) | About 2 hours 30 minutes from Monterey |
| Silverado, South | Resort rate (confirm) | Same resort; no transfer needed |
Green fees and drive times verified indicatively in June 2026 from resort and ranking listings; the Links at Spanish Bay is closed for renovation through 2026 and reopens in 2027. Rates vary by season and change without notice, so always confirm current rates and availability directly before booking. Find bases along the route.
When to go and where to stay
Play the trip between April and October for the warmest, driest weather in both regions, with late spring and early autumn the sweet spot for conditions and slightly easier tee sheets. Monterey summers bring morning coastal fog that usually burns off by midday, while Napa runs warmer and drier inland, so a single trip often gives you two distinct climates in one week. Base inside the Pebble Beach resort for the first two nights to ease access to Pebble and Spyglass, then move to Silverado in Napa for the final two, where the two courses, the spa and the valley are all on one property. A hire car handles the single transfer comfortably, and a driver lets the group enjoy a Napa winery in the afternoon. Always confirm rates and availability before booking.
Plan your Monterey and Napa golf trip
We secure the Pebble Beach and Spyglass tee times through a resort stay, sequence the rounds around the single transfer to Napa, book the Silverado courses and the lodging, and weave in wineries and dining. Tell us roughly when and who is travelling, and one concierge costs it to the head, with no obligation.
Monterey and Napa itinerary questions
What is the best 4 day golf itinerary for Monterey and Napa?
Four days lets you pair the two great public rounds of the Monterey Peninsula with two days of wine country golf. Open at Spyglass Hill, the Robert Trent Jones Sr classic through dunes and forest, then play Pebble Beach Golf Links along the Pacific, drive up to Napa, and finish with the two courses at Silverado Resort, the North a Johnny Miller redesign that hosts the PGA Tour. Note that the Links at Spanish Bay is closed for a renovation through 2026, reopening in 2027, so the Monterey leg pairs Spyglass and Pebble. Always confirm current tee times and fees directly before booking.
How far is Monterey from Napa?
The Monterey Peninsula and Napa are about 150 miles apart, a drive of roughly two and a half hours up through the Bay Area, so the clean way to plan a combined trip is to play both Monterey rounds first, transfer to Napa, then play the wine country rounds. Spyglass Hill and Pebble Beach sit minutes apart inside the Del Monte Forest, and the two Silverado courses share one resort, so the only real driving is the single Monterey to Napa transfer. A planner can time it to avoid Bay Area traffic.
How much does it cost to play Pebble Beach and Spyglass Hill in 2026?
Pebble Beach Golf Links is an indicative $675 per round through March 31, 2026, rising to $695 after that, and is effectively reserved for resort guests who can book it as part of a stay. Spyglass Hill runs around $550. Both are among the most expensive public rounds in the country and a cart and caddie add to the total. The Napa rounds at Silverado are far gentler on the wallet at a resort rate. All figures are indicative and move with season, so always confirm current fees directly before booking.
When is the best time to play Monterey and Napa golf?
Both regions play year round, but the sweet spot is roughly April to October for the warmest, driest weather, with late spring and early autumn offering the best balance of conditions and slightly easier tee sheets. Monterey summers can bring coastal fog that burns off by midday, while Napa is warmer and drier inland. Winter is quieter and can be excellent between storms. Whenever you go, book Pebble Beach and a Silverado stay well ahead. Always confirm current rates and tee times before booking.
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Researched and written by the GolfForKings editorial desk. Indicative green fees, course facts and drive times verified June 2026. Last reviewed June 2026.