Private golf clubs on the Monterey Peninsula
Some of the best golf here isn’t bookable at any price. Here are the private and member clubs, what each one says publicly about access, and how they connect to where you live.
By Jonathan Balog, Broker Associate, Compass · Carmel-by-the-Sea · Facts checked Oct 24, 2026
The short version: Cypress Point Club and Monterey Peninsula Country Club are private clubs in Pebble Beach. In Carmel, Tehama Golf Club is private and by invitation only, and The Preserve Golf Club is open to Santa Lucia Preserve and National members. Quail Lodge is semi-private and takes public tee times. None of these clubs publishes membership costs on its site, so I don’t quote any.
Pebble Beach clubs
Cypress Point and MPCC.
Carmel-area clubs
Tehama and The Preserve.
Tehama
Private and by invitation only.
Quail Lodge
Public tee times available.
Private clubs in Pebble Beach
Both sit inside the Del Monte Forest.
Cypress Point Club
Play is limited to members, according to the PGA of America listing. The club doesn’t keep a public website.
- Members only
Monterey Peninsula Country Club
Two 18-hole courses, the Dunes Course and the Shore Course, at 3000 Club Road, Pebble Beach. Phone (831) 373-1556.
- Dunes and Shore
The Beach and Tennis Club
A private social and recreational club run by Pebble Beach Resorts, with member events, 10–20% off at resort shops and restaurants, and 20% off at The Spa. Members can also pursue Stillwater Yacht Club and Stillwater Cove Golfing Society memberships. Call (831) 625-8500.
- Not a golf course
Clubs in Carmel and Carmel Valley
Two are private; one welcomes the public.
Tehama Golf Club
A Jay Morrish-designed 18-hole course, 6,506 yards from the champion tees, between Carmel Valley and the Monterey Peninsula. The club says membership is private and by invitation only, and the community has 90 families on 2,000 acres.
- Invitation only
The Preserve Golf Club
A Tom Fazio course inside the 20,000-acre Santa Lucia Preserve. The club says it’s private and open year-round to Preserve and National members. Real estate and membership inquiries: (833) 620-6768.
- Members only
The Quail Golf Club at Quail Lodge
A par 71, 6,500-yard Robert Muir Graves course refined by Todd Eckenrode. It takes public tee times online, and also offers club membership.
- Public tee times
How membership works here
What the clubs say publicly, and what they don’t.
Costs aren’t published
None of these clubs lists initiation fees or dues on its website. Figures you see on third-party sites aren’t confirmed, so I leave them out.
Homes and clubs are separate
Some clubs sit inside residential communities, like The Preserve and Tehama. Ask each club how membership relates to owning a home there before you buy.
Go to the source
Contact each club directly. Their phone numbers are listed above.
More local guides
Other Monterey Peninsula guides on this site.
Club life and where you buy
Club access often shapes which neighborhood fits. Pebble Beach, the Santa Lucia Preserve, and Tehama are very different places to live.
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Before you rely on this
- Membership rules, availability, and costs are set by each club. Confirm directly.
- This guide doesn’t quote membership costs because no club publishes them.
- This page is a local guide, not a membership service.
Private golf clubs: quick questions
Is Cypress Point a private club?
Yes. Play is limited to members, according to the PGA of America.
Is Monterey Peninsula Country Club private?
Yes. MPCC is a private club with two 18-hole courses, the Dunes Course and the Shore Course.
How much does it cost to join Cypress Point or MPCC?
Neither club publishes membership costs. Contact the club directly; third-party estimates aren’t confirmed.
Is Tehama Golf Club private?
Yes. Tehama says membership is private and by invitation only. Call (831) 622-2208 for membership information.
Who can play The Preserve Golf Club?
The club is private and open year-round to Santa Lucia Preserve and National members.
Can the public play Quail Lodge?
Yes. The Quail Golf Club at Quail Lodge is semi-private and offers public tee times.
What is The Beach and Tennis Club at Pebble Beach?
A private social and recreational club run by Pebble Beach Resorts, with fitness, member events, and discounts at resort shops, restaurants, and The Spa.
Does buying a home come with club membership?
Not automatically. Ask the specific club how membership works for homeowners before you buy.
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