4 Day Monterey Peninsula Golf Itinerary
Spyglass Hill, Pebble Beach and Poppy Hills in four unforgettable days, plus a historic Peninsula classic to finish. Built around the 2026 fees, booking rules and the Spanish Bay closure.
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The trip in brief
Seven courses sit inside one of the most beautiful zip codes in golf, strung along the cliffs and pines of the Monterey Peninsula. Four days is enough to play the headline acts, Pebble Beach Golf Links and Spyglass Hill, and round out the week with Poppy Hills and a historic public gem or two. With the Links at Spanish Bay closed for a long renovation through 2026, this routing leans on the courses playing in full.
The single decision that shapes the trip is whether to stay on resort. A room at the Lodge or the Inn unlocks the Pebble Beach booking window and waives cart fees; without it, Pebble is hard to reach more than a day out. Either way, the supporting cast is superb. See more California planning in our how to play golf in California guide.
Day by day
Day 1, Spyglass Hill
Open with the Peninsula's fiercest test, a Robert Trent Jones Sr design where the first five holes tumble through the dunes to the sea before turning into the Del Monte Forest. Book up to three months ahead. Settle into your Monterey or Pebble Beach base for dinner.
Day 2, Pebble Beach
The main event, and a bucket list round for most golfers. The cliffside stretch from the 6th through the 10th and the closing 18th along Carmel Bay are worth the fee and the early alarm. Resort guests get the booking window; play it as the centerpiece of the trip.
Day 3, Poppy Hills
A walkable, sustainably rebuilt Robert Trent Jones Jr course tucked into the Del Monte Forest, owned by the Northern California Golf Association and friendlier on the wallet than its neighbors. A relaxed round after the big two, with the afternoon free for Carmel or the 17 Mile Drive.
Day 4, a Peninsula classic
Finish with history or ocean. Del Monte, opened in 1897, is the oldest course in continuous play west of the Mississippi. Pacific Grove is a charming municipal links above Point Pinos, and Bayonet plus Black Horse offer a sterner test over the bay near Seaside. Pick by mood and tee time.
Logistics and packing
| Detail | What to know |
|---|---|
| Booking Pebble | Stay at the Lodge, the Inn at Spanish Bay or Casa Palmero, two night minimum, to book more than a day ahead; green fee about 675 dollars, 2026 |
| Spanish Bay | Closed for renovation from March 2026 for about 13 months; not playable on a 2026 trip |
| Getting there | Monterey Regional Airport is closest; San Jose and San Francisco are about 75 to 130 minutes by car |
| Weather and kit | Cool, breezy and often foggy in the mornings even in summer; pack warm layers and rain protection |
| Best months | April to October for the driest, calmest conditions; book the marquee rounds months ahead |
For tee time availability on the public Peninsula courses, check live tee times here. For the marquee rounds and the lodging that unlocks them, our desk handles the booking.
Plan a Monterey Peninsula golf trip
We secure the Pebble Beach and Spyglass Hill tee times, fit the rest of the Peninsula around them and book the lodging at the Lodge or the Inn. Tell us when and who is traveling and one concierge costs it to the head, with no obligation.
Monterey Peninsula itinerary questions
How do I get a Pebble Beach tee time?
To book the Pebble Beach Golf Links more than a day ahead you generally must stay at a resort property, the Lodge, the Inn at Spanish Bay or Casa Palmero, with a two night minimum. The 2026 green fee is about 675 dollars to the end of March, then about 695. Always confirm directly before booking.
Is Spanish Bay open in 2026?
The Links at Spanish Bay closes for a major renovation from March 2026 for roughly 13 months, so plan a 2026 trip around Pebble Beach, Spyglass Hill, Poppy Hills and the Peninsula's other courses instead.
What does Spyglass Hill cost in 2026?
The 2026 green fee at Spyglass Hill is about 525 dollars to the end of March. Resort guests have the cart fee waived; visitors pay an added cart fee. Spyglass can be booked up to three months ahead whether or not you stay on property. Always confirm directly before booking.
Can I play the Peninsula without staying at Pebble Beach?
Yes. Spyglass Hill, Poppy Hills, the historic Del Monte from 1897, Pacific Grove and Bayonet plus Black Horse all take public tee times, so you can build a strong four day trip even without a resort room, though a stay unlocks the prime Pebble Beach windows.
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Researched and written by the GolfForKings editorial desk. Course facts, the Spanish Bay closure and indicative 2026 fees verified June 2026 from resort and course sources. Last reviewed June 2026.