What a gem. Saddest part is how far away it is from the mainland. Beautifully maintained and with a lovely design and a clever use of all materials that could be purchased at Home Depot. But you have to strategize and see the bigger picture. This is low-key, family-friendly mini golf at it's peak. Excellent use of space, wonderful local fauna and a location that is ten minutes stroll from your boat back to responsibility. Highly recommended for families. read more

Nice little mini golf course here at Avalon, Catalina Island. No student discount, only military/senior citizens. We completed the course in about an hour. Only 1 course, so be patient to let the people in front of you finish. Not bad for $15 per person! read more

Very fun place to mini golf. Challenging holes and not too corny set ups. Just old fashioned mini golf. Only problem is that they need to keep the course clear of nature's debris. read more

A really fun 18 hole miniature golf course right in the heart of Avalon. It's the only miniature golf course in town, but even if there were others, this one would still be worth visiting. It's laid out pretty well, is all outdoors but has a lot of tree cover and is fairly close to the ocean which is certainly not common for the usual mini courses. It's $15 for adults and the staff member at the window was very polite. We were playing as two adults who were just looking for a way to kill time during our three day visit to Catalina and honestly had a great time. I would definitely recommend to anyone visiting the island and I would play again in the future because the course was pretty well maintained aside from some debris around. Give it a try! read more

Golf Gardens - Mini Golf Near Me - Avalon, California

Fun and pretty mini golf course, great addition to your Catalina Island activities! Came here on our last day as we had some time to kill, and I'm so happy we did! The course was fun with some unique and challenging holes, as well as some typical ones you see at other mini golf courses. It's an 18 hole course, though two of them were closed for maintenance when we played. Each course had a sign at the start that showed a map of the course and some even included a note of where the best place to aim for was. The gardens were pretty and many of the holes were shaded. read more

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One of the best mini golf courses that I've been to. It's well maintained and the courses are well thought out and reasonably hard. Definitely a cool spot to checkout in Avalon if you have nothing to do. It is $15 per person and comes with 18 holes total. I spent about an hour and 15 minutes going pretty slow. Also wasn't that crowded so didn't feel rushed. Worth checking out! read more

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Golf Gardens was located directly across from our Hotel Atwater - altho all of Avalon actives are walkable and close together. I had read Mini Golf was a great must do with kids so we stopped in yesterday and the course did not disappoint. 18 holes. Incredible landscaping and such well maintained structures. The course was super fun for all of us (adult, 13 yr old, 11 yr old and 8yr old) The paths were not wheel chair friendly - however, we were able to move my mom from bench to bench btwn each hole. They were nicely shaded and convenient for her to sit and watch as she did not golf but still wanted to watch her grandchildren. I would highly recommend this activity to all ages. Overall course time took us about 1hr 15 mins... it wasn't busy and we were able to take our time and truly enjoy the visit. Yazmin was working the front desk when we checked in.. she was so incredibly kind to us all. Thank you for being wonderful! We would absolutely revisit Golf Gardens again if we find ourselves on Catalina in the future. read more

Golf Gardens - Mini Golf Near Me - Avalon, California

Just being outside and playing some mini golf in the cool sea air is wonderful! The garden is no joke, so many pretty succulents and California native plants. Play 18 holes and just enjoy the pretty scenery. We didn't wait for holes as they designed it pretty well. They put enough challenging and fun layouts to keep it varied. No food or drinks, just mini golf. Adults are $15 and kids/seniors are $12 I believe. If you have some time to kill, come and play a round. The cost is not much compared to the other activities in the area. Just bring a roadie and you are set! read more

Golf Gardens - Pretty course with native plants - Mini Golf Near Me - Avalon, California

Mini golf is a great and affordable option for couples and families. For the two of us. It took about 45 minutes to get through 18 holes. Each hole was thoughtfully designed and fun to play. The front desk will provide you with your putter and let you choose a colored ball of your choice. We had a lot of fun playing in the middle of the day. read more

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September 27, 2024 | Catalina Island / Avalon: We had so much fun playing mini golf, which had 18 holes! The course was so pretty! There were vibrant & unique flowers along the way & we even crossed a couple of bridges! We ran into playful themes; an alligator, a well-dressed eagle & even took a stroll along the Walk of Fame! What made the mini golf experience even more exciting was the warm energy & friendly smile from Warren, who welcomed us to the course & got us set up! We left smiling & excited to return! Thanks again, Warren! You rock! read more

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Absolute gem of Catalina! Possibly the most fun we had on the island! There's a good variety of courses along the 18 holes and it was honestly one of the best mini golf experiences I've had. Would go again! read more

What a fun activity for the whole family. We thought it would help fill a couple of hours before we caught the ferry home but it ended up being one of the highlights of our visit. read more

Coolest mini golf course. Pleasantly surprised. Very thoughtfully laid out. Beautifully landscaped. Wife and I had a lot of fun . read more

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Went to go on a hike and it was raining a little too much for me to feel safe doing so alone, so I opted for mini golf! Had the place to myself for a couple hours and Ian was great! I asked him where to go grab a good breakfast and he suggested Jack's (yum). The course was fun and I'll stop by again the next time I'm in Catalina! Thanks Ian for an unexpected good morning! read more

5 stars for the course and glow golf - really fun for the whole family - plan on taking a long time - it moves very very slow. 1star for the staff - at least pretend to like your job. read more

This isn't to dissuade anyone from coming. The course itself is super fun (it moves slow but that's okay). The 3 stars is for the glow golf because every time you hit the ball it turns the glow in the dark off. So if you are coming for the glow golf at night, you may be disappointed. Wanted to set people's expectations. read more

The person who assisted us at the window was rude and discourteous. This is an island based on tourism and we have played here every year (multiple times) for 30 years and with customer service like that, you need to revisit your training of employees. The course is fun as always but started off poorly. read more

Staff: Very nice staff. The man at the payment window was very friendly. Got us set up and ready to play quickly. Towards the end someone had a small cut so I asked for a band aide and he was more than happy to provide one. Great service! Quality: I was very pleasantly surprised by the course. It was well thought out, challenging, and really fun. Unfortunately 3 of the holes were closed but still we had a great time. Value : Very affordable Overall: Truly amazing place that you have to try. Lots of shade and challenging holes to keep you entertained. read more

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This place is such a fun family destination in Catalina! Take a few hours to play the 18 hole course in a picturesque setting. Skip the botanical garden because you will see more flowers here. We had so much fun with our 7 month old since we adults have not played mini golf since we were children. It's a challenging putt putt course but you won't find any windmills or machinery. It's very old school and classic. read more

Absolutely awesome thing to do when you're in the island. Fun golf course, nice person at the desk, and an affordable way to spend an hour in Avalon. Very conveniently located and also quite pretty. If we ever go to Avalon again, we will 100% be mini golfing here again. ;) read more

I don't know what Jeff S is talking about here, because I had an amazing experience with staff. Unfortunately around hole 10 I lost the stone from an heirloom ring underneath the hole, and didn't plan on getting it back. Cecelia from the office found some chopsticks and helped me pull off an unlikely save. Get that girl a raise, give her the vacation time, she deserves it and more. 10/10 experience. read more

I honestly thought it wasn't going to be as fun as other places....BUT I wad WRONG! Their course was actually pretty fun. I went in January, but definitely enjoyed it. It was one of our last activities before boarding our ferry. It was not expensive. We stayed at Hotel Atwater which is literally across the street. It was pretty long, but each hole is interesting and some are actually not that easy as they seem. We did this on a Sunday around noon. It was a little busy, but everyone was friendly. There were like 2 groups of 5+ people. We were behind them, but they let us go first. Next time I'm in Catalina I am definitely doing this again. read more

Fun mini golf course in downtown Avalon. Reasonable prices and cool obstacles. Couple of holes were under construction but not many. read more

Golf Gardens - Lovely grounds - Mini Golf Near Me - Avalon, California

This place was a blast! Prides are decent with a fun atmosphere. There are special hints for doing well on each hole. I shot 2 hole-in-ones! The grounds are clean and well kept. There is plenty of shade to enjoy between shots and benches too. read more

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my husband and I came here when our cruise ship docked at Catalina back in August. My family told me about this mini golf course and we absolutely loved it!! The price is very reasonable and honestly I would have thought it would have been more considering how long this course is and the unique courses they offer! We loved it so much. They had one course closed due to the hurricane California experienced in August. Overall so fun!! read more

Was on a short trip in Catalina with a friend and this was on our list of things to do and I'm so glad we did! This mini golf course was so fun! The staff was friendly and I loved how they had little cubbies at the front to place your stuff while you played. There were a lot of holes so it took us a little while to get through but all of the holes were so interesting and unique! The beautiful trees and plants of the island all throughout the course definitely made this even more of a great experience!! read more

Golf Gardens - Beautiful scenery! - Mini Golf Near Me - Avalon, California

If you're visiting Catalina take some time to swing by Golf Gardens. We had a great time playing this classic put-put course. There's no spinning windmills or gimmicky holes, just old fashioned, classic mini-golf that's fun. Have a great time laughing froth your family while you enjoy the weather. read more

Needs urgently to repair the whole course!! All the putting green was filthy. The guy who was selling the tickets was very rude, but the place itself was beautiful. read more

Golf Gardens - Mini Golf Near Me - Avalon, California

First time to the island and planned an outing to play miniature golf with 16 people. We had the best time! The course was fun, but difficult at times. We showed up about 1pm and the weather was beautiful, no wind! But the course was loaded with leaves. You would have thought that they would have blown off the course that morning. Also, the garbages were overflowing with garbage. I hope they can arrange for staff to show up early and take care of these things before guests arrive! read more

Had a lot of fun here. 18 holes of fun and all very different. Worth checking out again. There's a detailed cute description of scoring tiers in the end, that you can compare your score with. read more

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Located centrally in town. Right next to Vons, if you want to grab a drink or snack before play. Staff is friendly. Course is very well manicured and clean. The gardens are really pretty and makes the course a more special experience. The Par 6 right in the middle of the course can hold people up that are waiting behind. A little patience is recommended and necessary. The cost is a little expensive for mini golf, but it is a fun course to play. Would love to go back the next time I'm on the island. read more

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Family and I had so much fun golfing at Golf Garden. We did a few Catalina tours and this was by far our favorite! It's just a GOOD VIBE! Beautiful garden, unique, fun course! Very affordable $12 for adults $10 for kids. Surrounded by good restaurants and food. The locals are very kind! Can't wait to go back read more

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This is the best miniature golf course I have ever played. It is the right amount of challenging with unique holes that encourage competition. The lush gardens are such a welcome back drop to this super cool course. I enjoyed the shade of the trees on the warm summer day I visited. The plants were beautiful and well taken care of. It is to note that there were a few areas on the course where the trees are uprooting the concrete, and I did not notice and tripped. So just be mindful of where you are stepping when you are moving to the next hole. Prices are super reasonable. It took roughly an hour to go through all 18 holes with three players. I definitely recommend checking out this course when you are on the island. Super family friendly. read more

Quick Summary Exceed expectations and had a wonderful time. At $12, this was a wonderful time at a great value. Make sure you read the course maps for each hole to get a competitive edge on your friends! Experience- 5 stars It's a great mini golf layout, with your opportunities for hole in 1s and also long elaborate holes as well. Make sure you look at the course guide on each hole (a few holes were missing it, but it appears self-explanatory on where to hit). Value- 5 stars $12 for an hour of fun, while soaking up the Catalina weather. Doesn't get any better Bottom Line You may have a loaded itinerary loaded with water sports, tours, and scenic values. But include Golf Gardens when you need a breather or have a spare hours (you won't regret it!) read more

I don't know how we came about to going mini golfing one morning, but it was a lot of fun. It's $12 for an adult and 18 holes. The courses were well kept and challenging. Only 1 out of 5 of us were able to make a hole in one throughout the game. Protip: they have signs next to each course that shows you which way you should hit your ball. Come early as there was a lot of large groups later in the day. Overall, it was a nice clean course and it was a lot of fun. read more

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Two adults cost $29.41. Worth it! Amazing course you'd never dream up. Some steep inclines, various multi level holes, fun facts about the island on every hole. Bathrooms, shade from trees. We had a ton of fun on the course. read more

My girlfriend lost her ID here and Chris who worked the evening of 8/19 so extremely helpful. He is amazing!!!

Unlike some of the other experiences or restaurants on the island, this mini golf course is a 5 star anywhere, not just in the context of the other island offerings. The course is really challenging, but it has so much variety in the holes that we really find ourselves amazed every time. Since we only play it once a year, we really are able to enjoy the uniqueness of it. They must have just refurbished the course because all the greens look new (we noticed last year it was getting a little shabby) and a lot of the different areas seem like they've been through a thorough cleaning. This course is even better than the Boomers courses, so you won't be disappointed.. It's a really good time. read more

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A 4.5 star mini golf course? Who would think a mini golf place could get such high ratings? Well now I know why! Golf Gardens was so much fun! Not to mention that the 'gardens' part of it are beautiful too! We came after reading the Yelp reviews, and I'm so glad e made time to stop and play a round. It was not crowded when we got there, and we were greeted by Mighty the cat sleeping near the entrance. We paid and received our clubs and then were showed a rack of probably 10 colors of balls! All shiny and new! Very impressive! We received a discount because 2 of the holes were under construction. The holes were creative and challenging and all well maintained. And with the construction going on, it is apparent that they keep the place fresh too! Only had issues on a couple holes, where our balls got stuck in the pipes. The grounds are beautiful. Lots of flowers to take pictures of and admire. All in all, it was a fun way to spend some time with the family. I highly recommend stopping by! read more

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100% would recommend. I would come back to Catalina just to do this with friends. I really enjoyed how luscious the gardens were and each golf course was fun and challenging. The person who helped us was so lovely and even gave us dinner recs. The outside can be a bit deceiving and hard to find since it's just a booth but I promise it's deifnately worth it!! Also it was very affordable at $12/person. read more

Golf Gardens - Golf course was so tropical and beautiful! - Mini Golf Near Me - Avalon, California