On my quest to play every Bay Area public golf course, we were able to snag a last minute tee time…read morefor Monarch Bay. We were blessed with good weather and it was a nice hot day. The course itself was in pretty good condition. They are renovating a bunch of their tee boxes, so the course is currently playing shorter than it normally would. It made the course a lot easier, as I was hitting driver and wedge into most of the par 4s. Ended up shooting (-1) from the white tees, which was a solid score. The course is pretty wide open, so if you aren't driving the ball straight it doesn't hurt you as much. It's great for all skill levels, and can be challenging at times but a great course to learn on if you are just starting. The greens were aerated earlier in the week so they weren't rolling true but we were able to make it work. The bunkers had a good amount of sand, and the fairways were well kept. Pace of play was on the slower side, so plan for 5+ hours to be on the safe side. I'd prefer a morning tee time as the wind picks up in the afternoon and makes the course a bit harder. My only gripe is that there was no mention of aeration of the greens on their website or when I booked my tee time. Honestly we probably wouldn't have come if we knew the greens were just aerated, especially since we had to drive across the bridge to get here. Overall, definitely a solid course that I would play again and again.

Roberto is an excellent bar tender and the carnitas tacos are to die for!! 10/10 I okay golf here…read moreevery weekend and this is what I look forward to more than my round!

The golf courses are beautifully maintained, and have the perfect amount of challenge for the…read moreaverage mini-golfer. My family and I visited on Sunday morning, and the cashiers were pleasant and seemed to actually enjoy their job. Arcade was clean, and games were all operational. I highly recommend bringing your family or friends here. We will be back soon!

Roll up your sleeves, loosen your hips, steady your stance and get ready for some putt-putt at…read moreGolden Tee Golfland! Castro Valley hosts this mini golf spot that's an affiliate of the Golfland family and features its two 18-hole ranges perfect for beginners and experts alike. After a few rounds on the green, consider venturing into their arcades to play some good old fashioned video games (Time Crisis and other dual player shooters, Mario Kart and other racing games, and fighting games) and skill games (like skee ball, table air hockey, and claw machines). Be wary, however, for those who have game cards from other Golflands, they're location specific so they won't work here unless you have one from this spot. Starting from the giant parking lot which is just off of a busy street, you'll make your way through the gates and stroll up the long walkway to the front desk where you'll register to get your clubs and balls (you'll get your choice from among a few colors). From there, you'll have your pick of the two courses, one for novices and one for the more adventurous. Make your way through the obstacles and mark your scorecard to determine the winner of bragging rights! We came for a birthday party and logistically, they have the main room amongst the beginner course which is well lit from all the open windows but I believe they have another space near the arcade for those looking for a more enclosed, private gathering. Once the guests arrived, they hosted an orientation and got the members all equipped and ready to go. The youngsters had a lot of fun and can't wait to return! The staff were all very friendly and helpful. You'll interact with them more at the arcades especially if you'll be redeeming prizes with your hard-earned digital tickets. The ticket values on the top tier prizes were pretty large but for frequent visitors or lucky winners, you can get some pretty neat stuff here. The mini prizes definitely reminded me of my times at the arcades when I was a kid, very nostalgic! Overall, Golden Tee Golfland is a well-maintained, family friendly environment conducive to an awesome time outdoors as well as an exhilarating experience soaking up the old school arcade vibe. We accumulated a ton of steps during our visit here and the kids could not stop hitting the greens to get their fluorescently colored balls into the holes. The obstacles are fun - there are water effects and moving doors and bridges. While most of them functioned as expected, there were a few hiccups with some like balls getting stuck or certain doors just not functioning as expected. For wetter seasons, the holes for the balls do end up pooling which makes picking the balls out a bit of an unpleasant endeavor. For being exposed to the outdoors, the place was in pretty good shape, however. It's a bummer that the Golflands don't have a unified system for the game cards as it just incentivizes families to just pick one and stick with it instead of venturing out and exploring the other amazing locations like this one. If you're a local, this is a great place to take a date or the family - it'll tee you up for a good time!

A friend and I went for their summer program. During the last Thursday of the summer months from 6…read moreto 8 pm, they offer a bucket of golf balls, 3 tacos, and a beer for $30! I don't drink beer so I swapped to a soda. Taulib offered excellent, super attentive service! He was always on top of providing updates on our food and checked up on us. To find the correct location for check in, you'll want to be at the lot with the solar panels. You'll check in at a table in front of the pro shop and then get clubs inside. My friend and I thought check in would be at the other building with the restaurant inside.

Very reasonably priced 9 hole with driving cart options. You can definitely work on your short…read moregame along with your long game here. There is a $2 less resident rate for the cities of Hayward and San Lorenzo.

I've come here a few times, and it is ALWAYS backed up. There is never a marshal around to help…read morekeep things moving, and some of the golfers could definitely use better golfing etiquette. If there is a line of people waiting for you to finish your hole, you shouldn't be spending several minutes looking for your ball. Give it a reasonable amount of time, and if you can't find it, drop a new one and keep it moving. Also, if you know you don't hit the ball very far, you don't necessarily need to wait for the group in front of you to completely finish before teeing off. Be aware of your own distance and pace of play. If your average shot lands 50 feet in front of you, you're probably not going to reach the group ahead. Use common sense and keep things moving. The grass is nice, except toward the end of summer when it can get pretty dry. The employees are super friendly and helpful, the carts are clean, the beer selection is nice, and there are great deals and good weather!!

It's been over a year since I last played here and decided to give it another go but this time in…read morethe summer months. The last time I played here it was in the middle of winter and the course conditions and greens weren't great but in the middle of summer, the course is definitely a gem considering it's one of the more affordable courses in the Bay Area. Whenever I think about wanting to play a course, price and green conditions come into play. On this latest visit, for the most part the greens were in really good shape and well maintained. The back 9 greens were not as good as the front, but still great for a muni type course. Tee boxes could use a little work but overall, definitely wouldn't hesitate to play this course again. If it's your first time playing the course, definitely opt to take a power cart because the hills are no joke and walking in the heat is a work out in of out itself lol Lastly, I want to shout out the 12th hole snack shack. The lady running that is one of the sweetest and funniest people I've met on the golf course and their hot links were really good. Freshly grilled, topped with onions and peppers, just a really good snack to have in the middle of the round. The pricing for food and drinks is really good and not overpriced.

Overview: a great date activity or just for fun, a wide variety of holes and challenges, food…read moreavailable, and other fun like pool and arcade games ---- The first time I visited here was to play pool a couple years ago, which is paid through the reloadable game card that you can purchase there. It can get busy at the tables and you might have to wait for one to be free. I also don't remember how much it was per game (sorry!) This time when visiting back home in Alameda we decided to play mini golf! The pricing is as follows (as of August 2026): - $16 - Adults (age 18-64) - $13 - Youth (age 0-17) (Age 0-4 is free when playing with a paid adult) - $13 - Seniors (age 65+) You pay at the front and then there's a ball machine near the entrance where you pull the handle of the color ball you want and it comes down the cool metal wire runway. The lady at the front wasn't super helpful and we kinda wandered around looking for where to get the balls, but once we asked she pointed out where we could get them. There are a standard 19 holes on this course and each one is a cool little tidbit about the Bay Area! It was cool seeing local landmarks and the different challenges for each hole. I was terrible was had a fantastic time playing. My boyfriend on the very last hole, got a hole-in-one which triggers an alarm and you get a free round a mini golf voucher that expires 3 months afterwards! Our very first date was playing mini golf so if we are ever visiting again I'd love to make it a tradition! ---- Overall: a great place for mini golf, super cute local landmarks at each hole, challenging, creative, and very fun!

Had a great birthday party here for my son!…read more At first they seemed very strict when I spoke with them on the phone, but it ended up being very chill and laid back and all the kids (and adults!) had a great time. They probably get people trying to take advantage of them bringing larger groups than expected or whatever. It was golf then lunch then arcade and they were a little flexible with the end time for cake so that we could get maximum arcade! The Chicken fingers and fries were great. They could up their game with the pizza a bit, but haha, the kids seemed happy, and everything in the world doesn't need to be gourmet. Good beers on tap for the parents. Felt a little gross drinking them out of a plastic soda cup, but I digress... Price was good for the value we got! It wasn't cheap, but still pretty reasonable when you factor in the unlimited arcade. One of the staff was super excited to about one of my kid's gift--the Remote Control Skibidi Toilet! Thanks y'all for a fun and low stress party.

I like to go out to Metropolitan golf course in the morning and play the back nine. It's a…read morereasonable deal with a reasonable rate and you can do it walking only I did it twice this week. The course is in great condition and it's somewhat linked style even though I have a tendency to stay in the fairway if you happen to hit the ball left or right your steel have a shot to get to the green exactly just they also have areas for putting and chipping if you want to work on your short game and they have a nice driving range as well and you never have to wait. It's always moving along well and like I said the course is in great condition. They have lots of equipment at the pro shop if you need anything, whether they be shoes, socks, ball, markers, tees, or clothing. I'll continue to go there because it's conveniently located and it's easy to get out and you can get around quite efficiently

Increased green fees effective July 1, 2026…read more We've got the annual senior card so we're paying $38 including golf cart rather than $44.00. We won't be affected until we renew the senior card for 2027.

I returned to Corica following its extensive renovation. We played I believe the South course…read morewhich was the more extensively renovated 18. It is a beautiful contoured layout with midsize, fairways and true rolling greens. The spacious grounds had a delightful green and fecund aire . A welcome feel for a January afternoon during Rev Dr Martin Luther King weekend! Superb drainage is just one of the great features of the course ...with all the December and early January precipitation and foul weather our playing partners indicated that they seldom missed their regular appointed rounds. We were fortunate to be paired with two very splendid amateur women players - one from Stanford and another a consultant with Apple Management... So you never know who you're going to meet at Corica. My friend - a local denizen - was just beginning to explore the challenges of the game. ... it was a difficult course to learn and implement swing changes on. Though the driving range provides elite swing technology, it lacks key indicators such as spin and ball speed, that are helpful in teaching a new player, but it's still a feature that most driving ranges around the country lack. The par threes were particularly bland and I found the 17th almost unplayable. I also thought the weekend greens fee was exorbitant close to $151 +2 cart fees, plus a 75 nonrefundable non-applicable reservation fee, which is total nonsense. The pro shop is as unimaginable as any I've ever visited thank God for the restaurant and the wonderful people that run that place

A Bay Area golf gem!…read more Corica Park Golf Complex has quickly become one of my favorite places to play in the East Bay. From the moment you pull in, you can tell this isn't your average municipal course -- it feels modern, thoughtfully designed, and incredibly well-maintained. The South Course is the standout: wide fairways, strategically placed bunkers, and greens that roll true without being unfair. It's challenging enough to keep low-handicappers engaged but still welcoming for casual players. Pace of play has been consistently good, which I really appreciate. The practice facilities are top-notch. The driving range is spacious, the mats are in great shape, and the short-game area gives you everything you need to actually improve, not just warm up. It's the kind of setup you'd expect at a private club, not a public complex. Staff is always friendly, and the clubhouse has a relaxed, community vibe. The snack bar and patio area are perfect for a post-round drink or bite while looking out over the course. Whether you're a longtime golfer or just easing your way into the game, Corica Park delivers an experience that feels premium without the premium price tag. Absolutely worth the visit!

23 years ago we had our wedding at a golf course, we don't remember which one it was until I…read moresearched on the net for all golf courses near me. This Redwood Canyon showed up, but not on the front page. I checked out the golf course website and decided to play here on a Thursday. Amazingly this one is the one I had my wedding 23 years ago. This golf course is so beautiful, I have to say it's the best kept secret of the East Bay. The course is a short or average 18 holes, but it's not easy. The fairways are actually narrow so you have to hit straight, easy to lose balls in the rough or the hills or the creeks. The fairways are well kept, green and beautiful. Every hole is a scenery of trees and canyon, so beautiful with some bambi walking around but also some rattlesnakes too so watch out when looking for balls in the bushes. The greens are so well kept but somehow every hard to put, none of the holes are flat, all curvy like a dome although they're not breaking badly, just not flat, sometimes like sitting on a dome, balls can roll either side of the holes. The price is amazingly inexpensive, the membership club is only $40/year, yes, year not month and you get discounts on everything, especially green fees. Just a few rounds, it's paid for. For Seniors like me, after 62, it's only $27 walking at this time, perfectly for walking, exercising 2 times a week without breaking the bank. Thursday special LOL. There's a women club that starts at 9-9:30AM, if you play after this time, it's a little slow until the 10th holes because they finished at the 9th holes most of them. My Verizon iPhone 15 had no signal through out the golf course, some ATT phones had some signals but not all holes. Anyhow, looking at the gate going into the wedding area, I remembered my happiest day of my life 23 years ago. Wow, time flies.

My Bay Area golf tour continues, and this past weekend we decided to play Redwood Canyon for the…read morefirst time. We booked our tee time the day before and were able to get a late morning tee time. For a weekend round with a cart it was $77 a person, which for a weekend rate, is one of the lowest you'll find for an 18-hole course. The course is relatively flat, so taking a push cart or walking is totally doable. For me, it's like the east bay's version of Poplar Creek, but with tighter fairways. The course is challenging enough where you have to be straight off the tee in order to score well because misses left and right bring the water into play on almost every hole. Nestled in the hills, you get some amazing views and scenery throughout. Playing the middle tees, if you are a long hitter will leave a lot of short irons/wedges into the greens. All the par 5s were reachable in 2 shots. The greens (aside from 9) were in really good shape and rolled pretty quick. The only bad side I think is that pace of play is really slow. We waited on pretty much every hole and clocked a 5hr round. Some of the par 4s are drivable, which means you have to wait for the green to clear so it's safe to hit. There's a few holes where you have to keep your head on a swivel because golfers are hitting errant shots that may land on the wrong hole. Overall though, really enjoyed playing here and worth crossing the San Mateo bridge for to play, especially since the greens are in great shape.

Sequoyah Country Club has been an Oakland landmark for over 100 years. Came here for a friend's…read morewedding and it did not disappoint. This has to be one of the most beautiful golf course in Oakland with views of the bay, bunkers, tree lines, rolling hills, swooping landscaping wrapped around a vintage building, pool, gardens. Plan your next venue, event, party here with their event planner, Sally or Andrea!

My husband and I were married here in December 2025, and choosing this venue was one of the best…read moredecisions we made. There were so many reasons we fell in love with it. The historical architecture and elegance immediately stood out to us. From the high vaulted ceilings and exposed beams to the stunning chandeliers and large windows that fill the space with natural light. We loved that the venue offers a beautiful blend of vintage architectural charm in the front and a more modern feel in the back, surrounded by lush greenery. We also took advantage of the golf course at hole 11, where the sunset provided a truly breathtaking backdrop for photos. Another major reason we chose this venue was the exceptional communication and organization. Andrea and Sally were incredibly responsive, always answering our questions promptly and thoroughly. From the planning process to the wedding day itself, everything ran seamlessly. Our guests repeatedly commented on how smooth the entire day felt and how convenient it was to have the ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception all in one place. Many also complimented the delicious food and wonderful staff. We truly could not be happier with our experience at this venue. Highly recommend for anyone who is planning their wedding here. It was an amazing, unforgettable day.

Very friendly staff. The course is kept in excellent condition with the fairways greens and sand…read moretraps some of the best for a Muni course. The driving range has both mats and grass to hit on.

I don't usually like going to the range but after a couple of mediocre golf rounds, I knew I had to…read moreget some practice in. Arrived on a late Tuesday afternoon and the place was pretty packed with the after work crowd and high school golfers. Luckily I was able to get a stall on the covered lower level. I got a medium bucket for $17. The range card is the move here, but since I don't practice often, I don't feel like it's worth it but if you plan to hit the range a ton, it's a good way to save some money. This year I built a new bag, so stock yardages was the goal. The trackman makes it super easy to do this as you can select a practice session, and then pick what clubs you are hitting. Once I was done, I couldn't figure out how to email myself the results, so I just took pictures and then used the interwebs to analyze my averages based off the numbers of my range session. If you are looking to get a baseline of your stock yardages, this is a good place to start. Overall, easily one of the best practice ranges on this side of the bay. Definitely will be back.