Arroyo Seco Golf Course
Overview
Arroyo Seco Golf Course is South Pasadena's go-to par-3 — an 18-hole, par-54, 1,953-yard public course that's open to everyone and built for accessibility. It's where beginners learn the game, families introduce kids to golf, and serious players come for short-game work. The on-site driving range is a daily-use practice destination in its own right, and the course even features a mini golf operation alongside the regulation play, making it one of the most uniquely versatile golf footprints in the entire Pasadena area.
📜 History
The Arroyo Seco golf complex has anchored short-course and practice golf in the Pasadena / South Pasadena corridor for decades — long the area's most reliable on-ramp into the game.
⛳ Why Locals Play Here
If you're new to golf, want to dial in your wedges, or need a 90-minute round that doesn't require a full Saturday morning, Arroyo Seco is the answer. All 18 holes are par-3, every shot is approach-game, and the range is right there.
Notable Features
- 18-hole, par-54 short course
- 1,953 total yards
- Open to the public
- On-site driving range
- On-site mini golf
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Amenities
💡 Local Insight
It's also a great rainy-day-recovery range option for Pasadena golfers — and the mini golf side makes it one of the rare golf venues you can take a non-golfer to without losing the family vote.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Arroyo Seco only par-3?
Yes — Arroyo Seco is an 18-hole, par-54 short course where every hole is a par-3. The total yardage is 1,953 yards.
Is there a driving range?
Yes — the facility has a full driving range, plus an on-site mini-golf course alongside the regulation par-3 play.
Course Details
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