September 15, 2026

THE CABO MAGAZINE

TOURIST CORRIDOR · EL DORADO GOLF & BEACH CLUB

El Dorado Golf & Beach Club

A private Jack Nicklaus golf and beach club on the Tourist Corridor, combining desert canyons, lakes and direct Sea of Cortés scenery.

Private / Members Jack Nicklaus 18 Holes Par 72
ACCESS AT A GLANCE

Can I play El Dorado Golf & Beach Club?

El Dorado is a private members-only golf and beach club. Guest play requires the current member/club-authorized pathway; public tee times are not offered.

Travelers should not plan El Dorado as a resort round that can be purchased independently. It is most relevant to owners, members, invited guests and prospective buyers evaluating private communities.
THE CABO MAGAZINE VIEW

El Dorado is private Cabo golf in its purest form: Jack Nicklaus design, Sea of Cortés exposure and a residential beach-club experience built around membership.

THE COURSE

About El Dorado Golf & Beach Club

El Dorado Golf & Beach Club is a private Jack Nicklaus golf community positioned along the Sea of Cortés side of the Tourist Corridor. The course combines inland desert features with direct coastal golf, using canyons, lakes and natural elevation to create variety throughout the round.

Unlike public resort courses, El Dorado’s golf experience is inseparable from club membership and the residential community. Travelers should not expect to book it independently; for most readers, the course is most relevant when researching private Los Cabos golf communities or visiting as an invited guest.

Because El Dorado is intentionally members-only, the access explanation is part of the course’s identity. For readers comparing real estate, the golf course should be viewed as a central private-community amenity rather than a visitor attraction.

COURSE DETAILS

Golf at a Glance

AccessPrivate / Members
Course TypeChampionship 18-hole
RegionTourist Corridor
CommunityEl Dorado Golf & Beach Club
DesignerJack Nicklaus
Opened1999
Holes18
Par72
Yardage7,278
Course RatingVaries by tee
SlopeVaries by tee
Course StylePrivate desert and oceanfront golf
Resort / ClubEl Dorado Golf & Beach Club
COURSE EXPERIENCE

Design & Highlights

Jack Nicklaus blended desert canyons, lakes, sandy terrain and Sea of Cortés exposure into a private-club routing. The course alternates between inland strategic holes and dramatic coastal moments.

Signature holes

The short par-3 16th is widely associated with the course’s oceanfront identity, asking for a precise shot in a beachside Sea of Cortés setting.

THE EXPERIENCE

Golf Amenities

Ocean views
Practice facility
Caddies
Golf carts
Golf instruction
Clubhouse

Golf-practice and club amenities are private and follow El Dorado member and authorized-guest policies.

GOLF COMMUNITY

El Dorado Golf & Beach Club

El Dorado is a private residential golf and beach club, so golf is best understood as part of the ownership and membership experience. For prospective buyers comparing Los Cabos communities, the private-club model is one of El Dorado’s defining characteristics.

PLAN YOUR ROUND

Who It’s For & What to Know

BEST FOR

El Dorado members and invited guests, Jack Nicklaus fans and prospective owners researching private golf and beach-club communities.

BEFORE YOU GO

Access must be arranged through the club/member relationship. Do not rely on third-party tee-time sellers for this private course.

LOCATION

Where is El Dorado Golf & Beach Club?

ADDRESSCarretera Transpeninsular Km 22.5, Col. Cabo Real, San José del Cabo, Baja California Sur 23405, Mexico
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Is El Dorado Golf & Beach Club public?

No. El Dorado is a private members-only golf and beach club.

Can visitors play El Dorado?

Guest play generally requires a member or club-authorized invitation. Public tee times should not be expected.

Who designed El Dorado?

El Dorado Golf & Beach Club was designed by Jack Nicklaus.

How many holes is El Dorado?

El Dorado is an 18-hole, par-72 course.

Can tourists buy a public tee time at El Dorado?

No. El Dorado is a private members-only golf and beach club.

Is El Dorado part of a residential community?

Yes. Golf is a core amenity of the private El Dorado residential and beach-club community.