I have been driving up the mountain every October to play this tucked away 9-hole for the past four years and happy to say the course is in the best shape I have ever seen it. Main improvements I have noticed are the greens, especially on hole 8. All the greens are well maintained from end to end and reminiscent of country club greens with heavy slope and the fastest I have ever played them (12 or 13 on the stimp??). With that though the greens would not hold any approach shots. Fairways and tee boxes were in great shape overall with good coverage. Rough was not too thick and not punishing for the most part.

Another thing worth mentioning is their practice facilities, with the only downside is having to take a small detour away from the course to access it. They have a decent size chipping green, bunker area, and big putting green with about 7 different flags. All of it was well maintained. I recommend taking advantage of it before your round. Driving range was matts only, nothing too special apart from having a nice background.

Although this is only a 9-hole course it offers an overall fun layout with certain features on holes that make it challenging. I can see how management/staff is putting in the effort to make this golf course really shine and worth playing. They are only open from May to late October each year, so if you can get out before they close you won't regret it. If not check them out next season. Weather was amazing too at mid 70's. Also a great walk if you are able.

Played Oceanside on Friday, October 2, in order to escape the 100+ degree temperatures here in East County. It was still pretty toasty by the coast but nothing compared to what I would have encountered at Admiral Baker.

Course condition mirrored what I observed here a couple of weeks ago so I won’t go into much detail this time around. It was solid across the board with no glaring areas of concern. The greens (scheduled for aeration next week) were receptive to well-struck shots…including short wedge lobs…and rolled at a medium-plus speed.

Tee sheet was pretty full, as is usually the case on Fridays, but we went off as a ‘2’…following a ‘2’…and followed by a ‘2’. With an 11:45AM tee time, Pace-of-Play clocked in at 4:45, although the back nine moved along more freely than the front. Despite the stacking of twosomes, everyone was pretty chill. No one was in a hurry, no one got agitated…we chatted with both groups on many occasions…so when you factor in the heat, I’d say it was a win-win situation!

For what it is, Oceanside is an interesting course to play with an appealing variety of holes…and the rates make it an outstanding value as well. Staff is pretty laid back and friendly…which seems to be the prevailing vibe here. I’m planning to give the greens three of four weeks to recover before heading up there again but am curious to see how the course plays as the end of the year approaches.

Played today on a beautiful weather day in Napa.

Great value here as M-th its 39$ and 49$ F-Sun w cart.

Course in great shape presently.

Tee boxes fine and playable.

Fairways had good coverage and lies though damp from overnight dew and watering so not much roll out.

Traps were all playable and I missed them all thank goodness.

Rough was playable but plenty of OB areas with water, creeks and the Napa river lining the course.

Greens all mowed and cleaned putted slow with dampness at start but all in all good speed and conditions.

Great service in the shop always from Brad.

A great alternative to the pricey courses in and around Napa valley.

I've been playing out here since moving to OC from IL about 25ish years ago. This was the first course I played way back when. I've been playing it a bit more frequently of late and I have to say, one of my top courses in So Cal. Just enough of a challenge and just the right tee box mix for several skill levels to play together and enjoy a competitive round. Surrounding views from some holes are pretty great as well. Others you feel like you are in a park in the city of Irinve. Staff is awesome. From driving range to cart barn to pro shop to GM, all very solid people. Makes you feel like you are playing a private club. Course is in great shape, even with all of the heat and sun over the summer. A couple greens on the back are being attended to, but all in all, great challenge and great shape.

Played 9/30/26 @ 0810. They are back to the regular 18 hole rotation, the irrigation problem has been resolved. There are 2 temporary greens on hole 3 and 5. I asked the guy at the pro shop how much longer it will be and he said a few more weeks. The rest of the course was ok for the most part. Blue tee boxes were not level at all and a flat spot is hard to find. There were so many unlevel ones I can't remember. Fairways were also ok with several different types of grass growing everywhere. Rough is almost non-existent and just a little longer than the fairway. Bunkers were a crap shoot with hard pan and soft sand. I'm pretty sure it's just dirt. Greens were the highlight and were slow and bumpy. Rio Hondo has way better conditions and just down the street for a couple bucks more. The layout is what keeps me coming back- no two holes are alike.

Played 9/28/26 First out at 9 am and had the place mostly to myself. Greens very wet from due or irrigation. All were in very good to great shape except for the 9th. It had large dead spots mixed across the green. Fairways in great shape. Lush and green. Rough not too bad. Mtn. course with trees lining fairway, but enough room except for very errant shots. A few homes lining fairways. Some very close. Was not in any traps, but they looked ok. Fairly flat Muni course that was in very good shape. Not a destination, but a fun easy walk on the green grass and to hit balls around.

Course used to be........
Management of this property has "dropped the ball".
If this and Shandin Hills are "managed" by same couple that I've been aware of,
they are NOT doing the properties any good by simply raising rates and ignoring
the conditions for play. There are too few signs of feeble attempts at maintaining
the course, but the place looks like one big fungal problem! Grade "D"and not worth
the drive or fee...

Not an “In-Person” review but information I feel should be passed on…

Got some intel via a reliable source from within the Admiral Baker Men’s Club who played there today that the greens, which were aerated last Tue/Wed, are in “horrible condition”. He alao added “they were like temporary greens” and “they need at least another week or two…if not more…to recover”.

Considering the amount of play the course gets, that seems like a fair assessment. And with that in mind, I’ve gone ahead and cancelled a tee time I had for this Friday without hesitation.

Played on Sunday, the last day before overseeding and it couldn't come soon enough.

The good: greens were in nice shape, starting to return to speed and holding nicely. Rough is heavy bermuda, ball sinks to bottom most of time. Penal. The way it should be.

The bad: Everything else. Looks like an abandoned golf course from the street. When playing it's even worse. Reminds me of the Bonneville salt flats. Basically dirt with some small patches of grass with white sand/salt showing thru. Tee boxes weren't much better.

Hopefully we see a transformation by Dec 1. Not holding my breathe.

Played this AM on a beautiful morning for golf.

Senior rate $51 which is not bad for the quality of this golf course.

Course is doing aeration later this month but right now it is in top shape.

Tee boxes all fine.

Fairways nice and green with good lies good roll out all morning.

Rough was not to penal but being damp it played a little tougher than of course when it is dry.

Traps were perfect heard no complaints even from me.

Greens here as I have mentioned before are HUGE. Getting your ball into the right area to avoid 3 putts is challenging. Local knowledge is important when playing this course when it comes to putting.

Excellent customer service in the shop.

IMO one of the nicest public courses one can find in N CA.

One of the worst experiences playing this course. Starting off they never mentioned any bad conditions on their course. They charged the full rate though the conditions were more than terrible. The greens were so bad that we just wanted to leave after the 1st hole but were not sure if we will get refunded. 2nd hole had a temporary green which is so horrible that you should just skip it. Every hole the greens are like it’s 18th century. Bumpy, sanded , punched, fungus, brown spots, you name it. Fairways have so many loose gravel all over the place.

After change in ownership it started to show signs of a good golf course. Seems like they let that go. Don’t see any maintenance on this course. I think this course is damaged beyond wildest dreams. If you are planning to play, Beware. Greens are just F***d up. Save your dollars and just avoid playing here. So bummed that course has no shame to even communicate taking our money. This is no more than a $20 course, if this is the only course on planet earth to play. Unbelievable.

GK pls update your green quality on this as Solid bumpy and brown. It’s no where green. Scammed.

Played this AM as first off. POP was 2 H. Fridays the price for retired veterans and veterans is $40 w cart. That also is the cost for weekends.

B 6873 (73.0.124) W 6506 (71.2/120)
G 5785 (68.5/111) R 5335 (72.0/125) So its a good test of golf. Open to the public.

We had another beautiful morning with no wind and a beautifully maintained course.

Tee boxes all great.

Fairways had been mowed cleaned and provided great lies on lush fairways and good roll out.

Traps all clean and no issues playing out of them that early in the day.

Rough had been cut but was still about 3/4 inch and while able to find your ball you needed a strong swing to get the ball out.

Greens had been mowed and were just great to play on. They held and released shots depending upon what you were trying to do and chipped/putted excellent all round. No signs of divots or unrepaired divots as well.

Terrific customer service in the shop.

Stopped into the Fairway grill and had my usual breakfast sandwich and coffe for $6.