Pajaro Valley Golf Club

Pajaro Valley Golf Club is a public golf course located in Royal Oaks, California, near Watsonville off Highway 1 on Salinas Road. The course adjoins the Elkhorn Slough, a bird sanctuary, providing a scenic setting rich with wildlife and bird species. The layout features quiet, gently rolling terrain suited for players of all skill levels. The course benefits from clean air and cool breezes flowing from the Monterey Bay and Pacific Coast, creating favorable playing conditions. Its convenient location makes it accessible from multiple directions—a scenic drive south from San Francisco, an escape from Silicon Valley over the Santa Cruz mountains, or a short drive north from the Carmel and Monterey areas. The course name "Pajaro," meaning "bird" in Spanish, reflects the natural setting and abundant avian life in the area. Pajaro Valley Golf Club caters to various golfing interests through memberships, league play, and tournament hosting.