Aviara at Four Seasons Resort

Quick Facts

Designer:  Arnold Palmer in 1991

Cost:  $215 - $235 Click for current rates

Contact Information:  Phone: (760) 603-6900 - Renny Brown, Head Professional

Course Website:  Official Website - Visit Aviara's official website by clicking on the link provided.

Directions:  Get here! - 7447 Batiquitos Dr., Carlsbad, California 92210

Photos:  See additional photos of Aviara at Four Seasons

Accolades: Ranked 23rd best public access course in California by Golf Magazine (2010) and a Gold Medal resort by Golf Digest.

Signature Hole:  8th - 536 Yard Par 5

8th Hole at Aviara (536 Yard Par 5)

What to Expect: It doesn't take long after teeing it up at Aviara before you may find youself asking, "Am I in a botanical garden?" Aviara has no rival in the San Diego area when it comes to pure beauty. Special care was given to the nearby Batiquitos Lagoon and the 100+ species of birds in the area that rely on the wetlands and gorgeous native vegitation. Arnold Palmer is known for creating signature par fives and Aviara is no different, but the collection of stunning par 3s at the course is just as impressive. The course tips out at 7007 yards but boasts a solid 75.0/144 rating/slope due to the amount of trouble found and the course and the relatively tight landing areas found on some of the holes. If you love courses that deliver a challenge and flat out beauty, then Aviara is right up your alley.

By the Numbers:

Individual Hole Analysis

Best Par 3:  3rd - 149 Yards

3rd Hole at Aviara (149 Yard Par 3)

Best Par 4:  16th - 418 Yards

16th Hole at Aviara (418 Yard Par 4)

Best Par 5:  10th - 515 Yards

10th Hole at Aviara (515 Yard Par 5)

Birdie Time:  13th - 374 Yard Par 4

Bogey Beware:  18th - 443 Yard Par 4

18th Hole at Aviara (443 Yard Par 4)