DeLaveaga Park: 27 Holes
850 N. Branciforte Dr., Santa Cruz CA
Wide variety of shots required - uphill, downhill, flat, tight, and open tee offs. Wide open meadows, cliffs and ravines, large redwoods, eucalyptus and oaks. Watch out for ticks and poison oak. - pgda.org
Tee Type: Concrete
$: Free to play
U.C. Santa Cruz: 9 Holes
1156 High St., Santa Cruz, CA
"9 pins played from dual tees. Stunning views of Monterey Bay Sanctuary. Plays like a seaside 'Links' course - mostly open and often windy. In place on trial basis. No dogs, no alcohol. Course maps at the Intramural Sports Office (upstairs next to the main pool at the East Fieldhouse)." - pdga.org
Tee Type: Dirt
$: Free to play
Black Mouse Disc Golf Course: 18 Holes
7179 Hacienda Way,Felton, CA
"Very wooded, cool and shady on hot days. Some terrain changes. Short yet fun. Easy to navigate, though no signs. Drinking fountain on track. Installed by Jr. High students. Closed during school hours. Smoking and alcohol strictly prohibited. Beware of poison oak. PLEASE pack your trash." - pdga.org
Tee Type: Natural
$: Free to play
Aptos High School DGC: 18 Holes
100 Mariner Way, Aptos, CA
"Good mix of shots on high school campus and in surrounding wooded area. No alcohol/cigarette/drug use. Pack out trash/recyclables. Open to public after 4PM on school days, sunrise to sunset on weekends and holidays. Beware poison oak and ticks." - pdga.org
Tee Type: Rubber
$: Free to play