The California mission trail stretches from San Diego in the south to Sonoma in the North. Their foundings took place over a 54-year period (1769 to 1823) and a total 21 historic sites. The architecture of the day is preserved, offering a glimpse of the history of the region that would become the 31st state. Today, these outposts pair well with other area attractions, including wineries, beaches and, of course, golf. As we travel from north to south, join us along our trace as we feature a worthwhile golf course near each stop across this expansive network of historical sites.
San Carlos Borroméo de Carmelo (Carmel)
Golf Course: Poppy Hills
Restaurant: Compagno’s
Affordable Abode: Carmel
Nuestra Señora de La Soledad (Soledad)
Golf Course: King City
Restaurant: Vietnam Restaurant
Affordable Abode: Soledad
San Antonio de Padua (Jolon)
Golf Course: Hunter Ranch
Restaurant: Catch
Affordable Abode: Jolon
San Miguel Arcángel (San Miguel)
Golf Course: Links of Paso Robles
Restaurant: La Cosecha
Affordable Abode: San Miguel
San Luis Obispo de Tolosa (San Luis Obispo)
Golf Course: Monarch Dunes
Restaurant: Doc Bernstein’s Ice Cream Lab
Affordable Abode: San Luis Obispo
La Purísima Concepcíon (Lompoc)
Golf Course: La Purisima
Restaurant: Sissy’s Uptown Cafe
Affordable Abode: Lompoc
Santa Inés (Solvang)
Golf Course: River Course Alisal
Restaurant: Paula’s Pancake House
Affordable Abode: Solvang
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