The Resort at Pelican Hill

The Resort at Pelican Hill is a resort where the course is the headline act in Newport Coast, California. It plays well any time of year.

Access runs through the resort — book the stay and the course comes with it. Green fees run ~$395. The property offers on-site lodging, which shapes how we build the days around it.

Pelican Hill sits above the Pacific in Newport Coast, resort-only access with a level of polish that makes it a strong fit for clients or a small executive group. No. 84 on our list.

It plays well year-round in Southern California, and works comfortably for a couples' trip given the resort's spa and dining.