Recently, we had the pleasure to visit Santa Lucia Preserve near famous Pebble Beach, California. Our host was Riley Ramones who is the head pro at the Tom Fazio designed golf course.
This golf course is described on the web site as “a pastoral landscape ringed by mountains-a canvas unencumbered by roads, homes, or distraction- and the result is one of the most serene and beautifully challenged 18 holes on the planet. Every tee is a postcard, every green a reward. Here bathed in the warm California sunshine is a private experience that lives up to its perennial top 100 ranking.” Memberships are available for both residents and non residents.
This private community sits on 20,000 acres 18,000 acres are protected in perpetuity by a conversation land trust. There are just 297 home sites. Besides golf, Santa Lucia has a world class Equestrian Center, 3 dining venues, coffee house, lodging at the historic Hacienda, and a state of the art Sports Center. In addition, there is glamping and water sports at Moore’s lake, sporting courts and a swim center. In addition to lots of fun in the sun, it is a great place for business meetings and weddings.
Our round of golf was very special having the entire golf course to ourselves and aided by our knowledgeable caddy and golf pro.
After golf, we enjoyed a great lunch enjoying sensational views of this special place.
We would highly recommend you make an appointment to tour this ‘slice’ of heaven. Having been to Augusta twice, the drive into the Santa Lucia Preserve rivals the ‘goose bumps’ you get when driving into Augusta on Magnolia Lane.
For more information, go to:
https://www.santaluciapreserve.com/
