About

Salty Turf Is Where Putts Meet Good Times.

Mini golf, nostalgic food, cold drinks, and a coastal vibe that makes every round feel like a proper afternoon off.

Salty Turf was built to bring people together through mini golf, vintage golf nostalgia, and the laid-back spirit of San Clemente. Two distinct courses, a vintage trailer bar, Dirty Sodas, private Palapas, and a setting made for good putts and even better afternoons.

Our Story

How Salty Turf Came to Be.

Mini golf deserved more than a refresh. We wanted better design, better food, better drinks, and an experience built around spending time together.

Salty Turf started with a simple idea. Take vintage golf nostalgia and reimagine it through a laid-back San Clemente lens.

Two distinct courses, a vintage trailer bar, dirty sodas, and private palapas were all designed with one thing in mind: creating a place people want to stay a little longer.

What came out of it is a place for first dates, family afternoons, celebrations, and afternoons with friends. When mini golf is done right, it works for everyone.

What Makes Us Different

Built around the experience.

Two Courses, One Venue.

Uppers and Lowers give you options. Keep it casual or bring your competitive side. Different experiences, same Salty Turf vibe.

A Vintage Trailer Bar, Not an Afterthought.

Cold beer, wine, and Dirty Sodas are designed to be part of the experience, not just the pit stop.

Private Palapas for Your Crew.

We built in space for groups because great afternoons need somewhere to land. Reserve your own private Palapa to eat, drink, celebrate, and regroup between rounds.

Nostalgic bites, not an afterthought

Nostalgic bites, Dirty Sodas, cold beer, and wine were designed to be part of the experience. Come for the putts, stay a little longer for the food.

The Vibe

Coastal. Nostalgic. Easygoing.

Salty Turf is the kind of place where you show up for a quick round and end up staying for the afternoon. Where the scorecard turns into a tiebreaker and someone orders another round of drinks. Where the food actually surprises you and the setting makes you want to come back.

It is not trying to be fine dining or an extreme sport. It is trying to be a genuinely good afternoon, and that is exactly what it is.

4.9 ★★★★★ 273 reviews

“What a beautiful idea with incredible execution! From walking up and checking in to the caddy and his attentiveness! I took my daughter for a daddy daughter date and we played both…”

ruthlesshair · ★★★★★ · 3 weeks ago

“10/10! My kids and I had the best time!”

Brianna Jonsson · ★★★★★ · 3 weeks ago

“Very Nicely Done! Great food! Could us a bit more shade and some benches/seating along the way, but all in all a super fun experience.”

Norman Kahn · ★★★★★ · 3 weeks ago

“We visited Salty Turf this past weekend and had an absolute blast. As someone who appreciates thoughtfully curated experiences and strong branding, I was incredibly impressed. Every detail felt intentional, from the layout and design of the course to the seamless guest experience…”

Kaylee Ricci · ★★★★★ · 3 weeks ago

“I took my husband here as a surprise day date and it did NOT disappoint. He's way more into golf than I am and the masters themed courses were a fun nod to "real" golf, but the mini golf aspect made it way more fun for both of us…”

Breanna Herd · ★★★★★ · 3 weeks ago

“Just WOW! What a fun experience we had at Salty Turf for Father’s Day! The 2 courses, Uppers and Lowers, were both fun. We took the younger kids on the San Clemente Uppers course and some of the older ones tried out the Pro course (Lowers). We all had a great time!”

Sammi Jo Thielen · ★★★★★ · 3 weeks ago

“Such a fun experience for my family. Everything from the friendly staff to themed course was perfect. We will definitely be back again.”

Lauren Jacobs · ★★★★★ · 3 weeks ago

“I brought my 17 year old grandson and we had the best time! The course, the staff and the food were all exceptional! Can’t wait to bring more family to play.”

Dee Dee Stewart · ★★★★★ · 3 weeks ago

“Very charming, pristine little 36 Hole Mini Golf Course. Loved the Uppers course, which mimics famous Golf holes. Lovely spot for the family, tons of food and drink options and mellow vibes. Perfect addition to a chill summer.”

James Cameron · ★★★★★ · 3 weeks ago

“Awesome experience! The staff were amazing and accommodating. The place was packed and still didn't have to wait long for the people ahead of us. We had 6 people and played at a good pace still on the pro course.”

Noel Smith · ★★★★★ · 3 weeks ago

“We had such a great time at Salty Turf. Fun for everyone!! Staff was amazing. We are so excited to have this in San Clemente and can not wait to go back.”

Audra Brownfeld · ★★★★★ · 3 weeks ago

“The staff was super friendly and very helpful. The pace of the course was well maintained. My grandson had a great time as did I. They even had a left hand putter for me.”

Colleen Brodbine Boyarsky · ★★★★★ · 4 weeks ago

“So excited about this place! Came with 2 friends and had a great time at the lowers course. Food was also delicious. Great atmosphere. Great customer service.”

Christine M · ★★★★★ · 3 weeks ago

“Super fun family date night at this really great San Clemente themed mini-golf (The Uppers course). We chose to eat before our tee-time and we really liked all the food and dirty soda we had. The menu is kid friendly…”

Laura Aguirre · ★★★★★ · 4 weeks ago

“We loved Salty Turf. Super fun and well designed mini golf course, so friendly and amazing with the kids. The food was great too! Will definitely be back.”

Dorothea Sieber · ★★★★★ · 4 weeks ago

“Such a beautiful venue. The courses are so well designed and just a beautiful representation of San Clemente culture. The food also was very good. Loved the logo, the vibe and all the employees were so helpful!!”

theresa walden · ★★★★★ · 4 weeks ago

“Highly recommend an outing to Salty Turf! A great add to southern Orange County. Really well executed mini golf – fun design, very well built, themes are distinct and complete. Integration of San Clemente iconic elements is great.”

Matt Conover · ★★★★★ · 4 weeks ago

“What a fun outing! We have been eyeballing this experience for months and it just opened last weekend. We played the San Clemente themed traditional mini golf course. The theming with all of the local places in town was great.”

James Caestecker · ★★★★★ · 4 weeks ago

“Finally, miniature outdoor golf has arrived in San Clemente! We had a great time on the uppers (adventure) course. Awesome themes that complement the local area beach vibes and action sports.”

Dan Black · ★★★★★ · 4 weeks ago

“Great fun! Opening weekend so some kinks. Overall we had a good time.”

Mary Ann Azzolina · ★★★★★ · 4 weeks ago

“Super cute. Kids had a blast and parents were excited to have a new entertainment option in the neighborhood. Reasonably priced and nice/attentive staff. Very well done.”

Caitlin Judge · ★★★★★ · 4 weeks ago

“We went this morning at 10:30am with our 3 year old and 7 month old and had a wonderful time! We booked our tee time online a week ahead of time and had no issues finding parking or checking in. All of the staff was so friendly.”

Maria Ball · ★★★★★ · a month ago

“Amazing! First, the architecture and the vibes of the facility are second to none. Second, the course is great. I played just the "Lowers" side. The rolls and the breaks were super true. Third, the staff was awesome.”

Brock Gillespie · ★★★★★ · a month ago
Salty Turf dog in a golf cart

Visit Us

Location and Hours.

Address

983 Avenida Vista Hermosa,San Clemente, CA 92673

Opening Hours

DailyJuly 4
10 AM – 10 PM10 AM – 2 PM

Getting Here

Parking is available on site. We are accessible by public transport. See our Contact page for full directions and a map.

Come see what the fuss is about.

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