Really beautiful course, lots of fun to play and actually more forgiving than you might imagine.Incredible ocean views and even great looking back toward the mountains.Have lunch there and just admire the views. The cocktails were also quite good.

Such a beautiful golf course!! It easily rivals Torrey Pines in my opinion 😀 we started at noon which was the start of twilight.. $80 walking $35 cart rental. Greens, fairways, tee boxes were excellent!!

Really would love to give this course a 5 stars because it does have some beautiful holes, good layout. Unfortunately, had to take a star away because the greens condition was really bad, not acceptable.

Great round lies here! Wind picked up on me but theres always a 50/50 of that happening on the coastal waters. Awesome course. Highly recommend 👌nice crew and establishment

The views here are absolutely incredible. Many holes with views of the pacific. The course itself could use some TLC. A little rough around the edges. Tees, fairways and greens had many patchy spots that you wouldn’t expect for a course in this price range. Overall still an awesome experience. We will all be back soon!

Overpriced at $130 for the condition of the course,greens and fringes are good, fairways poor, rough bad. Had played here 3 yrs ago and it was in primo condition, yea the views and layout are great but condition was disappointing .

This is the definition of an ocean course. It starts with hole number six a beautiful par three and then on the back nine dives you right in at hole number 10. Make sure you go for it right over the cypress on the right on hole number 12 you can do it! the reward is worthy. If you’re there at twilight the sunset grounds is epic.

The location is awesome, stunning views. Golf course has some spectacular holes, challenging but fair. Some irrigation issues, hence deduction of 1 star.

Great course on the ocean. Spectacular view almost distracting. Would plsy again. Course was in good shape

Nice oceanside golf course. Definitely an interesting layout on the back nine that requires some good shot making.

Views are great and all but when the greens look like they havent been taken care of for the last year.. its definitely not worth the $120...Should of been more like $30. Unacceptable. Glen Annie is much nicer.

Their greens are completely lost. Avoid this course in 2021 until they regain control of the surfaces, or lower their prices to match the current conditions.

Beautiful course! Hole 13 is breathtaking

Yikes. Considering how expensive the course is to play, it’s pretty crazy how you can destroy 14/18 of your greens. Apparently they tried to spray the greens with color because there was two types of grass growing and it completely killed one of the species. Solid work. The four greens that were in good shape played amazing. Guy in the Pro Shop tried to tell us that four holes were punched. Almost every one was destroyed.

Played yesterday... greens were in best shape I have seen there in a very long time, most of the bunkers had decent amount of sand, tee boxes were in good shape, fairways were just ok... this course has the potential to be great.

My ONLY reason for giving this four stars is the fact that the golf carts lack any technology. Not something that matters much, but for the price I expect something. Other than that a beautiful and fair course. Greens were in perfect condition, staff was all extremely nice, the ocean views, especially on the back nine, were spectacular. Had a great time.

Only ate brunch there that was good and the price was also fair. I also enjoyed the beautiful view and the staff is friendly.Only downside is that you cant take a walk through the course which is understandable doe.Ps: Its also a very nice spot to watch the sunset

Great golf course located alongside the Pacific Ocean. 5 holes play alongside the cliff and/or the beach. Played here multiple times and the course was always in great shape with fast and challenging greens. Small clubhouse with a nice patio overlooking the course and the Pacific.

Golf here is way over priced for what you get. The views are fabulous on the coast and Hole 11 is kept up 300% better than any other hole on the course. A regular price of $160 for 18 holes is a crazy price to pay for this under kept course. I payed $50 and I still think it was a little high.

Beautiful ocean views of the Pacific. It was a very challenging course with very fast greens, hard pan bunkers as they probably have not been raked during the pandemic. The rough/ fescue was thick and even the short rough grabs your clubs. Fairways were hard and fast and very green, excellent condition. I hit the best divots of my life. Breezy winds during my front 9 that picked up even stronger during the back nine about 10-15 mph. Uphill tee shots to downhill scenic greens on a couple par 3s. My only dislike was there were too many blin tee shots, couldn’t see end of fairways or see the fairway at all. Very tough if playing for the first time. Pricey green fees at $215 but it was a good experience. Driving was still closed and practice putting green was big with fast greens but no holes. Sub par clubhouse and decent outdoor dining area with grill. Long drive from LA and traffic back home but it was a nice course to play. Voted Top 100 public courses in USA and top 20 in California you have to experience this course.

Great course, staff is very accommodating. A true destination golf course.

Just by looking at the vast Pacific Ocean in front of the pro shop, I tried to put my mind at ease.

The greens are in horrible shape, they have a fungus all over them and they have no answer on how to fix them. With this being said they should atleast give a discount to whomever chooses to play. But no they chose to punish you for something that is their fault doesnt seem fair to me. Being a business owner this is very poor management in my eyes and you should discount those who support you in times of trials. I wont be playing until they fix the greens and get better management. Both I don’t think will be fixed anytime in the near future. Spend yor money and time at La Purisima about 50 min north, you can thank me later.

5 star views but 1 star conditions... Not even close to being worth what I paid.

Best public golf course I have ever played at

Great Lynk style golf without the price tag of Pebble Beach

One of the nicest courses Ive played

Its a great place! We love eating at the grill and having bloody Marys!

Beautiful course. Our own Pebble Beach

Nice view..but..

Played this on the way back down the coast from Bandon Dunes. If I was headed from south to north this would have been a great warm up for these other windy courses along the coast. Was very pleasant ly surprised. and will definitely be hitting this again...as the kid is going to school in SB.😎

Beautiful golf course that is perched on an amazing piece of land with spectacular ocean views. Greens are in excellent condition!

Beautiful course. Second only to Pebble Beach.

Extremely friendly staff and a picturesque course. The greens are fast but overall a very fun course to play especially the back 9.

Sandpiper is a fun golf course with a few spectacular holes. 10, 11 and 13 are the exclamation points.10 is a dogleg left par 4 that drops from the clubhouse down toward the Pacific, to a green perched above big dropoffs 270 degrees around it. 11 a downhill par 3 toward the Pacific, fun figuring out which club to hit. 12 is an unfortunate interlude in the middle of these 4... A blind uphill short dogleg right par 4. 13 is a beautiful par 5 with two forced carries that make it strategically interesting (especially the second).The course has been in excellent condition every time Ive played it. Greens are true and very fast downhill with a good bit of slope on most. It doesnt live up to its marketing as the Pebble Beach of the central cost, but certainly worth a round.

Good food, good service, awesome view.

#10-great hole!

I very much enjoyed my experience here, worth every penny. Course was in great shape and loved the ocean holes

Always 5 stars?

In celebration of my husband’s birthday, I searched for a course that we had never played. I didn’t mind the cost, because I wanted to splurge a bit. When I saw the drone footage of the course on the website, the course appeared to be pristine and immaculate. Our friends, husband, and I eagerly looked forward to our tee time and celebrating in style for his birthday.Our excitement quickly dissipated by the time we got to hole 3. We couldn’t believe how poorly kept the course is and quite frankly, we felt like we were bamboozled. With the exception of the beautiful view, Sandpiper was not a hallmark golf experience. The grass was poorly kept, many of the tee boxes were in poor condition, not once did we see a beverage cart to purchase snacks or drinks, there were no trash cans along the course to dispose of water bottles or other trash, the bathrooms (I think near hole 7) werent clean, the clubhouse is in desperate need of a renovation, and when we returned the cart, the staff didn’t wipe off our golf clubs. When the amenities are outdated, the service is subpar, and the course is poorly kept, what could possibly justify the cost of $215 per person?!We golf regularly and have played on some really nice courses and have had nice golf experiences (Desert Willow, Rancho Bernardo, and Kierland to name a few).I think it’s absolutely despicable that Sandpiper would charge such outlandish rates and purport to offer a world class experience and award worthy and celebrated course that is clearly from decades ago when the course was in better condition. The website and about us page is quite misleading and people such as myself, have fallen for what Sandpiper proclaims. Our experience was an utter disappointment. Until such time they can offer a true $215 experience, the rates should be adjusted to reflect what patrons are getting.

Geat place to play. Wonderful course and the staff were very nice and helpful. Highly recommend on your list of places to play. A+

Love playing here 👍

Food was good, nothing fancy. It’s the view and the relaxed atmosphere that makes it a good place for lunch.

Only nice view. Money wise fairway condition was worth than other public course and green condition was OK. Green fee too expensive and play golf once in a life time.

BeautifulIts so cool

Beautiful views and slick greens. High recommended.

The course is in great shape and is my favorite in Santa Barbara. The ocean and mountain views just add to a great design with tricky greens.

Poor condition not going back

Course in horrible condition especially the greens.

Beautiful course

Great day, beautiful course.

The layout and greens where great, the service were outstanding, cant wait to return!

Didnt even mind being up at the crack of dawn.

Gorgeous course. Phenomenal views. Multiple tees to challenge you to your skill level. Very friendly and knowledgeable staff. Very friendly people in the restaurant as well. Course was in very good shape.Greens are fast.

I really wish California wasnt in a terrible drought. The course would have been amazing! Even with the water restrictions, the course is in pretty good shape. The greens roll nice and fast. The greens along the cliff and beach are awesome. I would definitely play this course again.

Sometimes called the Pebble Beach of Santa Barbara, Sandpiper, rated 4-1/2 stars, has a lot in common with its more renowned Californian, coastal cousin. The course also sits on cliffs directly above the ocean, affording spectacular views from many holes. This well-maintained and excellently crafted layout is a work of understated simplicity, designed to test and probe your game in all weathers.

I love this course! Always in great shape. D.J.(the head pro) has a fantastically friendly and accommodating staff, Ive played dozens of rounds here and loved everyone one of them. All of my friends and family love to play here when they visit. Evenings in the summer are awesome. This is a MUST course for any level of player, dont miss the chance to play it as much as possible.

Top 100 Golf Digest Public Course in the country. Holes 5,6,10,11,12,13,14 and 16 play with spectacular ocean views. Prevailing wind is from the SW making the Par-5’s on 1 and 13 reachable for birdie. Conversely, holes 6 and 9 and 17 can be brutal into the same wind. Almost all greens slope back to front, so keep the ball below the hole at all times. Staff is friendly, the golf is epic!

Really nice course

Excellent course, feels like Torey Pines.Stunning ocean views. Course in good condition, greens very fast if you get above the hole. Bunkers need a little TLC.Overall, a very enjoyable experience.

Amazing course and an excellent view. Few holes on the edge of cliffs to the sea, and its breathtaking. Challenging yet fun course

The girls were really friendly and helpful. It is a super casual set up so we had to get up to get our own sugar and cream for our coffee and ketchup and jam. The food was okay and the view was beautiful. We sat outside and the birds surrounded us as soon as they brought us our food. It looked like the would attack at any minute. Be careful not to drop any food. When we both got up to leave the birds started getting loud and going towards our table. We decided it was best to pick up our plates and coffee mugs to avoid the chaos. We will be back to enjoy the view.

Beautiful golf course at the edge of the Pacific Ocean.

Amazing views and a very well laid out course! I was very pleased with the course and the amazing views. You arent going to find many places for this price that will take you right next to the Pacific. Course was in great condition as well. I was a little displeased as I had a man with two really young kids in front of me and they were basically jumping all over the place. When spending $100 to play I expect a level of professionalism from the staff and this seemed a bit unnecessary. Beyond that if your ever in the area I highly recommend playing you wont be disappointed.

Great Course

Very beautiful Golf Course its a shame that you cant bring a spectator girlfriend, boyfriend, wife, ex-wife, mother, mother-in-law without having to be charged a spectator fee for your golf cart. It doesnt matter if youre the only one on the golf course or theres only one golf cart left theyre going to charge you a spectator fee very very very sad. I would play the community golf course 10 times over 10 times then play the Sandpiper ever again, save your money go elsewhere!

The course is in good condition, some rough patches in the fairway, but the greens are running really nice. With the recent rain all is green. Great ocean views and a nice place to grab lunch.

Menu was not clear and confusing. Cashier made me feel as if I was at fault when I thought I had been clear with what I was ordering. Customer is always right seems to not apply here. They did fix the problem quickly but my meat was overcooked. Beautiful views and nice eating area but exterior windows should be cleaned more often, looked dirty. Price of the food was a little high for the portion given, I would give it a 7/10 for value.

Nothing like the view!Design is long with some very memorable holes and a few generic.Quality of the course was 8/10. Never have I ever played on that fast and good greens before, even in tournaments. Could use a little less bare spots on the fairway and a bit more sand in the bunkers.Awesome course!- a 3 handicap golfer

Front nine is inland and not in great shape. Back nine is super with many ocean views and better conditions. Greens are fast, fairways and tee boxes just ok. Staff was friendly and accommodating.

Best of the best - worth playing every day, any day, all day! Easy course too! Customer Service was better than the Ritz we stayed at next door!

Great place to have a relaxing lunch with a view on the patio, even if you dont golf. Reasonable prices from the order window.

Could be a nice course bc it’s in good ocean front location. They over book the course and the pace of play is so slow, it’s a huge waste of money to play here

One is the best kept secrets! Unbelievable views that are more impressive than Torrey Pines! Must play and should be on every players bucket list.

Great place to play. Good for all levels with great views. people where both friendly and helpful. I had the best golf experience of my life!!

Really beautiful and challenging at the same time, especially if it is windy. Located directly on the coast it offers spectacular views and thrilling shots. We played there at 16 F and at least 25 miles wind and it was really tough! 2 pullovers and a wind breaker and you are set up properly... :-) my wife claimed a few unfair tees for the women and I can understand her. Difference to mens tees sometimes may be bigger.Overall a beautiful course which requires your best golf!

Goog place for plaiy golf andeith an amazing view

Mediocre golf course with some great views. Seriously overpriced. The fairways are inconsistently groomed. The greens were all okay. This was a course I had on my list to play if ever I got a chance. Such a disappointment. Such a disappointment!

This golf course was a complete disappointment. The ocean views were beautiful but the course is not well maintained. This was punctuated by the goose droppings all over the 18th green. $160 and you have to purchase your own drinking water. We cancelled our second round here and played a municipal course which was one fourth the price and a much better experience.

Truly one of the best places to play on Southern California, views are spectacular, conditions could have been better.

Absolutely loved playing here. Great ocean views and a couple good golf shots.

A crappy muni in an awesome location. Not worth the retail rates by any measure. The course is in really poor condition. Fairways are muddy, spotty and a mix of dead grasses and lush pockets. Apparently they have water as there is mud and puddles all over but the fairways, bunkers and tee boxes are a mess.Sandpiper has really gone down hill in the last few years. This could be such a spectacular course with better care. Instead, its a waste of a great location. Hopefully theyll get their act together and hire some good agronomists and management as its really disappointing to have such potential falling by the wayside due to poor management.

Great place for an outdoor meal or coffee break and enjoy the beautiful scenery.

Classic course! Beautiful ocean views.

Always a great course to play golf. Very fun and very challenging.

Pricey but the holes on the cliffs above the Pacific are dazzling, as well as challenging. The first few holes arent terrible interesting, but after that its like playing in the clouds and its hard to have a bad day no matter what youre shooting.

Beautiful, by the Ocean. Course in a good condition with fast greens (June 2016).

This has to be one of the best public courses around. Hole 11 is absolutley amazing but very difficult with the wind. So enjoyable, the views are almost distracting!

Too crowded for my taste

Friendly fairways and awesome views of the Pacific!

This is a great experience. Well done for everything.

Came just for brunch at the cafe, not to play golf. Brunch was excellent!

Beautiful golf course with incredible scenery!

Excellent golf course. Torrey Pines north!

Fairly wide open fairways, well maintained fairways & greens.

Beautiful, Great views, enjoyed every moment at club.

Always a treat!! Great ocean views...greens were super fast...

Fantastic views and great restaurant and bar.

Great course and moves well even on Sunday

Great course the overlooks the ocean. Tough to play, very challenging.