Golf Course: Olivas Links, Ventura County
Olivas Links is located between the Santa Clara River and the Port of Ventura. The coastal breeze keeps it cool in the summer and warm in the winter. During the nights, the city of Ventura offers great food and live music. Olivas Links is a perfect place to play during any season. Olivas Links designer (Forrest Richardson) had this to say: “While there are trees, they are short and formed by the wind. We have kept the holes open. Where they pinch, the land curves and falls with the current.” , nothing is forced. Everything flows with the natural lay of the land: everything follows the natural shoals and grooves that carry water to the river.”
Find everything you need to play or learn the game of golf. The practice area has a driving range with five greens with flag sticks, chipping, with four flag holes and a bunker, a huge green with 9 flag holes.
Olivas Links Golf Course is located in Ventura County, just 40 minutes north of Los Angeles and 30 minutes south of Santa Barbara, off the 101 and 3 miles from the Buenaventura Golf Course in the community of Ventura beach, California.
Olivas Links offers a tranquil golf experience surrounded by the rustic beauty of Ventura County. The golf course transports the player to a place where the competition is between man and nature.
Olivas Links showcases the fantastic views of Ventura Harbor with the graceful boats and calm waters. It offers the perfect temperate climate to play, on the four different sets of tees. The course challenges players of all levels and offers a wide variety of shots. There are a couple of curved turf greens that allow players to practice a variety of short shots and fantastic surfaces that provide real movement and consistent speed. Around the greens, creative shot-taking opportunities set Olivas Links apart as this creativity adds an element of interest rarely found on other golf courses.
Olivas Links will create a memorable multi-day event for any individual or group with its 6,818 yards from the tip courses, as well as many activities for the whole family, including whale watching, sailing, and trips to the Channel Islands.
The Channel Islands are just off the coast of California, but worlds apart. Channel Islands National Park includes five notable and distinctive islands, Anacapa Island, Santa Cruz Island, Santa Rosa Island, San Miguel Island, and Santa Barbara Island. The ocean environment has helped preserve and protect a wealth of natural resources and wildlife. Isolation for thousands of years has created unique animals, plants, and archaeological resources found only on these islands.
The stay and fun packages offered by Olivas Links include some beautiful hotels to choose from, such as Crown Plaza Ventura Beach, Holiday Inn Express Hotel and Suites Ventura Harbor, Embassy Suites Mandalay Beach, Four Points by Sheraton Ventura Harbor, Merriott Ventura Playa and Posada de Clock Tower.
Ventura is a charming community with many festivals throughout the year; you can plan a vacation during one of these community events. Play golf in the morning, dance at the festival in the evening, and enjoy harbor cruises or live music to round out your night.