Pebble Beach turns a stretch of California coastline into a golfing pilgrimage. The course has hosted six U.S. Opens and the PGA Tour’s Pro-Am every February since 1947, yet it remains a public course anyone can play. The catch is the booking system, which strongly favours resort guests. Understand that first, then plan the rest of the Monterey Peninsula around it.
Pebble Beach Golf Links green fees and tee times.
There are two routes in. Resort guests staying at The Lodge at Pebble Beach, The Inn at Spanish Bay or Casa Palmero can reserve tee times with their room, well ahead of play; the resort recommends requesting golf at the moment you book. Pebble’s own course page states that tee times are subject to a hotel stay requirement, widely reported as a two-night minimum, with three nights on some autumn weekend dates. Without a room, you are limited to a short window just before play, usually described as the day before, and only if a time is free. In season that is a long shot. The resort’s reservations line is (800) 877-0597.
INDICATIVE GREEN FEE · CHECKED OCTOBER 2026From US$695
Green fee from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027, as listed by Golf News Net; a per-player cart fee is charged on top. Pebble Beach does not publish the rate on its course page. Prices change by season and booking route, so confirm the current rate with the operator. Official rates ↗
The round, in perspective.
Pebble Beach Golf Links opened in 1919, routed by Jack Neville and Douglas Grant along the cliffs above Carmel Bay. The ocean first comes into play at the 4th and then stays beside you for seven holes. The 5th is a Jack Nicklaus par 3 added in 1998; the short 7th drops to a tiny green on the point; and the 8th asks for an approach across a clifftop chasm. The 18th, a par 5 curling along the sea wall, is one of the best-known closing holes in golf. Tiger Woods won the 2000 U.S. Open here by 15 strokes. The course returns to the U.S. Open in 2027, 2032, 2037 and 2044.
Make the trip work.
Decide first whether you are booking a resort stay or gambling on the public window, because that choice dictates everything else. With a stay, set up caddie requests at the same time as the tee time. Golf carts at Pebble are restricted to the cart path; pull carts are allowed. If you are walking with a caddie, pack a single-strap carry bag under 24 lbs, or you may be asked to switch to a loan bag at check-in. ATMs at the golf shop and The Inn at Spanish Bay cover cash gratuities.
Monterey Regional Airport is the closest, around 20 minutes from the gates of Pebble Beach. San Jose is about an hour and a quarter by road and San Francisco roughly two hours. Non-residents pay a toll to drive 17-Mile Drive, which you use to reach the Lodge.
The Lodge at Pebble Beach overlooks the 18th green and puts the first tee a short walk away. The Inn at Spanish Bay sits on the other side of the Del Monte Forest beside The Links at Spanish Bay, known for its evening bagpiper. Casa Palmero is a smaller, villa-style option next to the Lodge, with a shorter booking horizon. All three qualify for guest tee-time access. Carmel-by-the-Sea and Monterey offer cheaper beds, but not the golf priority.
Make a trip of it.
Spyglass Hill, Robert Trent Jones Sr’s course that opens through sand dunes before turning into the forest, is the natural second round. The Links at Spanish Bay plays along the dunes on the north shore, and Del Monte in Monterey dates from 1897. The Hay, Tiger Woods’ nine-hole par-3 course with a replica of Pebble’s 7th, costs $75–$80 for anyone. Away from golf, 17-Mile Drive, Carmel’s galleries and the Monterey Bay Aquarium fill a rest day.
Find your season.
The course is open year-round. It closes to resort play around the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am each February and will be given over to the U.S. Open in June 2027. Summer mornings often bring coastal fog that burns off by midday; autumn tends to be clearer and is in high demand.
Can you play Pebble Beach without staying at the resort?
Yes, but only by booking very close to the date of play, when any unclaimed times are released. Pebble Beach states that tee times are subject to a hotel stay requirement; guests of The Lodge, The Inn at Spanish Bay or Casa Palmero get priority well in advance.
How far ahead can resort guests book Pebble Beach tee times?
Tee times are reserved alongside your room, so the horizon is set by room booking. Third-party guides report up to 18 months ahead at The Lodge and The Inn at Spanish Bay, and 12 months at Casa Palmero.
Do I need a caddie at Pebble Beach?
No. Caddies are optional. Pebble’s caddie programme has run continuously since 1919, has around 260 caddies and is recommended if you want to walk. Requests are not guaranteed, so book early.
What is the closest airport to Pebble Beach?
Monterey Regional Airport (MRY), about 20 minutes away. San Jose (SJC) and San Francisco (SFO) have more international connections but add one to two hours by road.
Last checked 4 October 2026. This is an independent planning guide, not a first-hand review or a booking service. Check live availability, access, fees and travel details with the operator before booking. Airport suggestions are starting points for route planning.
