Rancho Bernardo Inn golf course in San Diego
Opened in 1962, Rancho Bernardo Inn golf course is a classic San Diego golf course. It was designed by William F. Bell, the son of William P. Bell, and is part of a Four Diamond resort and spa. Golfers will want to stop by one of the area's better restaurants, Veranda Grill & Sports Bar, upon completion of the round.
The course plays 6,632 yards from the championship tees and is a former PGA Tour and LPGA Tour host. It sits mostly in a lower-lying valley. A stream runs through much of the golf course, coming into play on many holes. There are a collection of superb par 3s, including two shortish shots on the back nine that are played to small, well-defended greens. The 18-hole layout is capped with a long par-5 finishing hole that plays around a springing fountain and high up to an elevated green.
Rancho Bernardo Inn is located just north of San Diego off the I-15 interstate. The golf club features a driving range and several practice greens. Walking is allowed, and the course can be played with hickory stick golf clubs. Inquire with the pro shop for details.
![The first hole at Rancho Bernardo Inn golf course plays straightaway to an elevated green.](/departments/photo-galleries/images/small/36511.jpg)
![The par-3 second hole at Rancho Bernardo Inn golf course plays from an elevated tee to the green.](/departments/photo-galleries/images/small/36512.jpg)
![The par-5 third hole at Rancho Bernardo Inn is a dogleg right around trees.](/departments/photo-galleries/images/small/36513.jpg)
![The fourth hole at Rancho Bernardo Inn golf course is a scenic par 3 over water.](/departments/photo-galleries/images/small/36514.jpg)
![The sixth hole at Rancho Bernardo Inn G.C. is a dogleg right.](/departments/photo-galleries/images/small/36515.jpg)
![The 503-yard eighth hole at Rancho Bernardo Inn golf course is a downhill par 5.](/departments/photo-galleries/images/small/36516.jpg)
![The ninth hole at Rancho Bernardo Inn golf course is a straightaway par 4 that is guarded by water on the right side of the fairway before the green.](/departments/photo-galleries/images/small/36517.jpg)
![The 13th hole at Rancho Bernardo Inn is a short par 3.](/departments/photo-galleries/images/small/36518.jpg)
![The 15th hole at Rancho Bernardo Inn golf course is a 377-yard par 4.](/departments/photo-galleries/images/small/36519.jpg)
![The par-4 16th hole at Rancho Bernardo Inn golf course plays straight downhill.](/departments/photo-galleries/images/small/36520.jpg)
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