Range and Putt lists 6 driving ranges in San Diego, North County and East County. Of those, two have lights and one has Toptracer. The lowest published bucket price is $7 for 40 balls at Carlton Oaks Golf Club. Six of the six publish a price online. Every detail was checked against a named source in November 2026.
| Range | Town | Heated | Lights | Ball tracking | Price from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balboa Park Golf Course | San Diego | Not stated | Not stated | Not stated | $9 a bucket |
| Carlton Oaks Golf Club | Santee | Not stated | Not stated | Not stated | $7 for 40 balls |
| Del Mar Golf Center | Del Mar | Not stated | Yes | Toptracer | $13 for 45 balls |
| Mission Bay Golf Course and Practice Center | San Diego | Not stated | Not stated | Not stated | $9 a bucket |
| Stadium Golf Center | San Diego | Not stated | Yes | Not stated | $14 for about 45 balls |
| The Hodges Golf Center | Escondido | Not stated | Not stated | Not stated | $10 for 40 balls |
"Not stated" means we found no source for it, not that the range lacks it.
6 of 6 shown. Locations are placed from the street address with the US Census Bureau geocoder, or from OpenStreetMap where the geocoder finds no match, so a pin can sit a short way from the entrance.
Carlton Oaks Golf Club in Santee has a driving range, chipping and putting greens and a private practice area for instruction. Practice balls cost $7 for 40, $11 for 70 and $13 for 100.
Del Mar Golf Center has a range with more than 28 mats, grass tees from October to June, Toptracer bays, two free chipping greens and a putting green, plus Pelly's Mini Golf with two 18-hole courses. Buckets cost $13 for 45 balls, $15 for 75, $19 for 105 and $22 for 150, and a round of mini golf costs $13 for adults and $10 for children and seniors.
The Hodges Golf Improvement Center in Escondido has 70 hitting stations with mats and natural grass, with the grass tees open all year, a gated short game area with six flagged greens and two bunkers, and a free putting green. Buckets cost $10 for 40 balls, $14 for 75, $16 for 105 and $27 for 175, and the short game area costs $7 a person.
Balboa Park Golf Course is the City of San Diego's oldest public golf facility, close to downtown, with a driving range and practice putting greens. Range balls cost $9 small, $14 medium and $18 large on the 2026 fee table, which does not state ball counts.
Mission Bay Golf Course and Practice Center is the City of San Diego's 18-hole executive course in Pacific Beach, with a driving range, practice putting greens, sand traps and chipping greens. Buckets cost $9 small, $14 medium and $18 large on the 2026 rate sheet, which does not state ball counts.
Stadium Golf Center is a two-tier range in San Diego with 72 lighted mat hitting stations, a sheltered practice area, a short game area, golf simulators and batting cages. Baskets cost $14 for 45 or more balls, $15 for 80 or more, $16 for 115 or more and $29 for 200 or more, and the short game area costs $8 a visit with balls provided.
San Diego ranges are open all year. Grass tees at some ranges close for part of the year, so check before you go.
The lowest published price we found is $7 for 40 balls at Carlton Oaks Golf Club, checked November 12, 2026. Many ranges do not post prices online, so this is the lowest published price, not the lowest price in the area.
Del Mar Golf Center lists Toptracer ball tracking.
We read each range's own website first, then its park district or operator pages. A detail only goes on the page when a source states it, and each listing links to the sources we used. Read more about how we check.
