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

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

Beautiful course. Our own Pebble Beach

Nickname : Poor man’s pebble beach.Very beautiful oceanside course.amazing burger.

One of the nicest courses Ive played

Beautiful golf course at the edge of the Pacific Ocean.

Best public golf course I have ever played at

Great Lynk style golf without the price tag of Pebble Beach

Near this site, at 7:07 P.M., February 23, 1942, the California coast at Ellwood received the first naval bombardment of the United States mainland since the War of 1812.During WWII, Japan ordered a submarine to shell the California coast during President Roosevelts radio speech. Captain Kozo Nishino was a naval reserve officer who, before the war, had commanded a merchant ship that stopped at Ellwood Oil Field to take on a cargo of oil. His attack damaged a derrick, pump house, pier, and catwalk. After 20 minutes, the gunners ceased fire and the submarine sailed away. Even though he caused only minor damage, Nishino had achieved his purpose, which was to spread fear along the American west coast.Oil production at this site ended in 1965, and the golf club was developed in 1972.

Too crowded for my taste

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

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!

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

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

Didnt even mind being up at the crack of dawn.

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

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.

Love playing here

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.

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

Great day, beautiful course.

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

Epic as always!

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.

Goog place for plaiy golf andeith an amazing view

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!

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.

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

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

Classic course! Beautiful ocean views.

Beautiful course

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.

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!

Friendly fairways and awesome views of the Pacific!

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

It was golf

Beautiful golf course with incredible scenery!

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.

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!!

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

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!

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.

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

Excellent golf course. Torrey Pines north!

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.

Fairly wide open fairways, well maintained fairways & greens.

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

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!

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.

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

This is a great experience. Well done for everything.

Beautiful oceanside golf course.

Beautiful, Great views, enjoyed every moment at club.

Great course and moves well even on Sunday

Fantastic views and great restaurant and bar.

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

Good food, great views!

Awesome track spectacular views

Beautiful place to see the sunset!

Great Course

Awesome golf course next to the shore line and very friendly staff!!

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

Beautiful

Im not that good at golf but this course was really nice and challenging great scenery and friendly staff

The views are awesome!

Great course and amazing views from the Back Nine.

Every bit as good as torrey pines!!

Bunch of idiots! I call at noon as an out of towner asking if they can get me on during twilight, they say no problem. I take a 50 dollar cab ride to get there, 100 round trip. Get to pro shop and Vernon tells me he cant get me on. I tell him my situation and says sorry no go as you can tell he doesnt want to be bothered. Talk about waste of my time. And Ive played a few West coast courses in the past. Looked like a goat ranch in comparison.

Smart means pebble hill

Great golfing and views

Nice golf course and great view

I stopped to use the toilets

Views are pretty, but course is in bad shape. Feels like a public course.

Great track

Amazing

Gorgeous

Good it

Great views

Heaven

Awesome.

Great Golf course

Great course and what a view .

Santa Barbras own pebble beach!