If your family loves golf, 2025 is a great year to turn Spring Break into a golf vacation.
We’ve rounded up a list of some of the best golf, family-friendly hotels and resorts for this Spring Break, each offering exceptional golf courses and/or programming, family-friendly amenities, and plenty of activities for all ages.
Big Cedar Lodge | Ozark Mountains, Missouri
This spring break, families can escape to Big Cedar Lodge, a breathtaking 4,600-acre lakeside retreat nestled in the Ozark Mountains of Missouri, offering the ultimate outdoor adventure for all ages. With a wide range of activities, including hiking, boating, fishing, and swimming, it’s an ideal destination for families seeking to reconnect with nature. As the vibrant blooms of the Flowering Dogwood trees fill the landscape, guests can explore scenic trails or take an off-road adventure at Dogwood Canyon Nature Park. For golf-loving families, Big Cedar Lodge features five world-class courses designed by golf legends such as Tiger Woods, Jack Nicklaus, and Gary Player, including the stunning Buffalo Ridge Springs and Mountain Top Courses. The resort offers golf lessons for all skill levels, from beginners to seasoned players, and even hosts family-friendly clinics, making it a perfect spring break destination for kids and adults alike. Big Cedar also provides a variety of family-oriented accommodations, including the Family Glamping Tent and experiences at Camp Long Creek, where families can enjoy cozy tents or cabins with private courtyards and outdoor tubs for late-night swims. With endless outdoor adventures, top-notch golf, and opportunities to connect with nature, Big Cedar Lodge is the perfect family-friendly spring break getaway.
Mauna Kea Beach Hotel | Kohala Coast, Island of Hawaii
Mauna Kea Beach Hotel is the perfect destination for a family-friendly spring break, offering an unforgettable golf experience with the newly renovated Mauna Kea Golf Course. Originally designed by Robert Trent Jones Sr. in 1964 and recently enhanced by his son, Robert Trent Jones Jr., the course now features lush fairways, stunning ocean views, and the signature over-the-ocean 3rd hole. The exclusive Renovation Golf Package offers 10% off Best Available Rates, a Daily Buffet Breakfast for Two, and 50% off Green Fees at both Mauna Kea Golf Course and Hapuna Golf Course, making it an ideal option for families to enjoy world-class golf together. In addition to golf, Mauna Kea Beach Hotel offers a variety of kid-friendly activities through its Mauna Kea Keiki Club Adventures, where children ages 5-12 can enjoy activities like lei-making, hiking, and treasure hunts at Kauna’oa Bay. Families can also partake in complimentary beach games, arts and crafts, and more. With golf, adventure, and fun for all ages, Mauna Kea Resort is the ultimate spring break getaway for families.
La Quinta Resort & Club | Palm Springs, CA
Spring break is the perfect time for families to hit the fairways at La Quinta Resort & Club, the iconic desert retreat offering five award-winning public courses. With the resort’s “Stay and Play” package, guests receive a complimentary tee time per night booked, including a golf cart – making it an ideal destination for families looking to enjoy world-class golf together. The world-class championship courses include The Stadium Course at PGA West, a Par-72 course designed by golf legend Pete Dye; the Mountain Course at La Quinta Resort & Club, a Pete Dye-designed course known for its stunning mountain setting and playability; and the Jack Nicklaus Tournament Course at PGA West, one of the most highly regarded courses in the Palm Springs area. Beyond the greens, families can take advantage of the resort’s 41 climate-controlled swimming pools and 53 hot spas, 23 tennis courts and seven dining options including fine dining at the award-winning Morgan’s in the desert.
Westin Hapuna Beach Resort | Kohala Coast, Island of Hawaii
Westin Hapuna Beach Resort offers an ideal spring break destination for families, combining stunning ocean views with a world-class golf experience at the award-winning Hapuna Golf Course. Nestled above the rugged desert terrain of Hawai‘i Island’s west shore, the course features dramatic elevation changes and breathtaking views as it rises from sea level to 700 feet. The course’s warm Seashore Paspalum greens and Tifway 419 hybrid Bermuda Grass fairways provide an exceptional playing surface for golfers of all skill levels. The resort’s Renovation Golf Package includes 10% off Best Available Rates, a Daily Buffet Breakfast for Two, and 50% off Green Fees at both Hapuna and Mauna Kea Golf Courses, offering families a chance to enjoy top-tier golf together. On-course amenities include GPS-equipped carts, private lessons with PGA professionals, and a signature beverage cart serving snacks and cocktails. In addition to golf, Westin Hapuna Beach Resort provides a range of kid-friendly activities, including a family pool, arts and crafts, and lawn games. For younger guests, the Mauna Kea Keiki Club Adventures offers fun, hands-on activities like lei-making and treasure hunts at the nearby Kauna‘oa Bay. Whether on the green or exploring the island, Westin Hapuna Beach Resort is the perfect spring break getaway for families seeking fun and relaxation.
Etéreo, Auberge Resorts Collection | Riviera Maya, MX
Home to 15 courses, the Riviera Maya abounds with spectacular golf, including legendary designs by some of the game’s biggest names (think: Greg Norman and Nick Price). Discover immaculate fairways and imaginary layouts with challenges unique to the region – from ancient cenotes to tropical jungles – all while basking in gentle sea breezes and sublime oceanfront beauty. Enjoy private instruction, stellar practice facilities, junior golf, and world-class services and amenities, with Etéreo, Auberge Resorts Collection as your home base. Set within the luxury Kanai development and surrounded by a protected mangrove forest along a pristine stretch of the Caribbean Sea, Etéreo partners with some of the most spectacular courses in the Riviera Maya, including the first PGA Tour golf course in Latin America, El Camaleón; El Tinto Golf Club, one of the few Tournament Players Club facilities outside the U.S.; and Iberostar Playa Paraiso Golf Club. Enjoy a quintessential Riviera Maya golf experience through Etéreo’s concierge, who will coordinate tee times and arrange private transportation so players can soak in every minute of the game.
Ponte Vedra Inn & Club | Ponte Vedra, FL
Located on the sprawling beach of Northeast Florida, Ponte Vedra offers a charming family-friendly spring break destination. A landmark destination and the crown jewel of its namesake town, Ponte Vedra Inn & Club invites families to luxuriate on its pristine stretch of beach and enjoy endless amenities from premier accommodations with beach and golf course views, a 30,000 sq. ft. spa and salon, 15 tennis courts, watersport activities from paddleboarding to kayaking, and two award-winning golf courses – the Ocean Course and Lagoon Course – which have been cornerstone amenities of Ponte Vedra Inn & Club for more than 90 years. The signature courses have undergone three major renovations: first in 1947, again in 1998 and most recently in 2022, featuring modern turf grasses on the greens, design improvements to course playability with the exciting addition of a new hole, and expansion of the practice and teaching facilities. The resort has been a beloved destination for multi-generational travelers since opening in 1928 and continues to enhance the property with newly renovated spaces. For golf enthusiasts, this March the destination will also welcome The Players Championship, and just minutes away, Ponte Vedra Inn & Club is an idyllic destination offering the best of both worlds—the excitement of the golf tournament and the luxury of ultimate beach resort.
Keswick Hall | Charlottesville, VA
Originally built in 1912, Keswick Hall is a two-hour drive from Washington, D.C. and a one-hour drive from Richmond, Virginia. Nestled in the heart of the Virginia Piedmont region, in a centuries-old community known for its over 30 wine vineyards and a lush, rolling countryside, the idyllic resort is a historic landmark boasting a rich cultural past. Buttressed by the Blue Ridge Mountains, Keswick Hall recently reopened after a four-year closure and top-to-bottom renovation, debuting an award-winning golf course, brand-new spa, picture-perfect infinity pool, 80 sumptuous guestrooms and suites, and a culinary program overseen by Jean-Georges. With sweeping mountain views and a design that allows both novices and expert levels to enjoy, Full Cry Golf Course is one of the last golf courses designed by the brilliant Pete Dye. Consistently ranked as one of the top courses in the U.S. by major golf magazines, the 18-hole course blends modern golf architecture with the rolling topography of Virginia’s countryside.
Chileno Bay Resort & Residences, Auberge Resorts Collection | Cabo San Lucas, Mexico
With over a dozen championship courses—all with dramatic desert and sea views—Los Cabos may just be one of the finest places to golf in the world. Guests of the resort can enjoy exclusive access to Chileno Bay Club‘s private championship course overlooking the Sea of Cortez. Players will hit majestic tee shots over deep arroyos, past saguaro cactuses, and along rugged seaside cliffs. Located just outside the resort, the members-only course at Chileno Bay Club showcases a Tom Fazio-designed masterpiece with sea views from every hole. Guests might even see whales breaching offshore before their turn to putt. With nearly 7,300 yards of play backed by the surrounding desert, the peaks of the Sierra de Laguna Mountains, and the tranquil Sea of Cortez, there’s no shortage of beauty shots. For even more variety, guests can experience the region’s best nearby courses. Cabo del Sol, designed by Jack Nicklaus, is an 18-hole, Par-72 course celebrated for its dramatic oceanfront holes, with Nicklaus himself declaring the final three as “the finest three finishing holes in all of golf.” Cabo San Lucas Country Club, designed by Roy Dye, offers an 18-hole, Par-72 course with expansive views of Land’s End and the Sea of Cortez. Cabo Real’s 18-hole, Par-71 course, designed by Robert Trent Jones II, offers a dynamic layout with early holes winding through rolling hills and sweeping valleys that extend toward the Sierra de la Laguna Mountains, culminating in a series of scenic seaside holes. Finally, the Palmilla Golf Club by Jack Nicklaus provides a 27-hole, Par-72 course that winds through centuries-old cacti and rugged desert mountains, creating a memorable and scenic experience for golfers of all levels.
