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Mini golf in SoCal
Curated by Simir Shah
11 spots within 60 miles of 92692
Boomers Irvine
Irvine · Fun center
Classic OC fun-center mini golf with go-karts, bumper boats, batting cages and an arcade all on one property.
🗓️ Year-round
💵 Per-round pricing
Visit site →Castle Park Mini Golf
Riverside · Castle-themed
Four 18-hole courses around a landmark castle — the mini golf and arcade side is free to enter separately from the ride park.
🗓️ Year-round
💵 Per-round pricing
Visit site →Camelot Golfland
Anaheim · Castle-themed
A giant castle-themed complex near Disneyland with multiple 18-hole courses plus laser tag, race cars, bumper boats and a huge arcade.
🗓️ Year-round
💵 Per-round pricing
Visit site →GLO Mini Golf
Riverside · Glow-in-the-dark
Indoor, black-light glow golf near the Galleria at Tyler with escape rooms, a console-gaming room and an arcade attached.
🗓️ Year-round (indoor)
💵 Per-round pricing
Visit site →Glowzone Huntington Beach
Huntington Beach · Glow-in-the-dark
18 holes of black-light, glow-in-the-dark indoor mini golf alongside laser tag, bumper cars and a ropes course — a good hot-day or rainy-day pick.
🗓️ Year-round (indoor)
💵 Per-round pricing
Get directions →Mulligan Family Fun Center
Murrieta · Fun center
Southwest Riverside County's go-to fun center with two outdoor courses plus go-karts, laser tag and batting cages.
🗓️ Year-round; closed Mondays
💵 Per-round pricing
Visit site →Scandia Amusement Park
Ontario · Themed course
Two Scandinavian-themed courses with waterfalls, streams and thousands of flowers, plus rides, go-karts and batting cages.
🗓️ Year-round
💵 Per-round pricing
Visit site →Golf N' Stuff
Norwalk · Fun center
Retro landmark park with elaborately themed 18-hole courses (it appeared in The Karate Kid), plus go-karts, bumper boats and an arcade.
🗓️ Year-round
💵 Per-round pricing
Visit site →Boomers Vista
Vista · Fun center
North County's classic fun center pairs outdoor mini golf with go-karts, laser tag, bumper boats and a two-story arcade.
🗓️ Year-round
💵 Per-round pricing
Visit site →Arroyo Seco Mini Golf
South Pasadena · Historic course
A charming, old-school course dating to 1955 at the Arroyo Seco Golf Course — shady, inexpensive and rarely crowded.
🗓️ Year-round
💵 Per-round pricing
Visit site →Pelly's Mini Golf
Del Mar · Outdoor course
Two nicely landscaped 18-hole courses at the Del Mar Golf Center near the fairgrounds — a low-key, locals-favorite spot.
🗓️ Year-round
💵 Per-round pricing
Visit site →Before you putt
- ⛳ Weekday afternoons and early evenings are the quietest times to play — weekend evenings get busy with parties and teen groups at most courses.
- ⛳ Most SoCal mini golf spots are attached to a bigger fun center (arcade, go-karts, batting cages), so budget extra time and a few dollars beyond the round itself.
- ⛳ Nearly all the classic courses are outdoors with little shade — bring sunscreen and hats for daytime rounds, or pick a glow-in-the-dark indoor course on hot days.
- ⛳ Birthday party packages are a staple at these venues and popular weekend slots book up — reserve a week or two ahead if you're planning a party.
More easy wins nearby: family fun centers, birthday party venues and indoor things to do. Venues verified open August 2026 — mini golf spots change hands often, so confirm hours before a special trip.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best mini golf courses in Southern California?
The classics: Sherman Oaks Castle Park (three courses around a storybook castle, run by LA City Parks), Camelot Golfland near Disneyland, Golf N' Stuff in Norwalk (it appears in The Karate Kid), Castle Park in Riverside and the 1955-vintage Arroyo Seco course in South Pasadena. Near the beach, Tiki Town at Belmont Park puts 18 tiki-themed holes steps from the sand.
Is there indoor mini golf for hot or rainy days?
Yes — glow-in-the-dark indoor courses like Glowzone in Huntington Beach and GLO Mini Golf in Riverside run black-light 18-hole rounds year-round, usually with laser tag or arcades attached. They're the move on 100-degree inland days and rare rainy ones.
How much does mini golf cost?
Pricing is per round and varies by venue, with kids' rates common; most courses sit inside larger fun centers where go-karts, batting cages and arcade credits are separate. Check the course's site (linked on each card) for current rates and any online-booking discounts.
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