The 10 Best Golf Simulators in San Francisco–Oakland (2026)
We track 17 indoor golf venues across the San Francisco–Oakland area and rank them by verified Google ratings — refreshed weekly. Here are the ones locals rate highest, plus where to play for the least money.
- 1Scratch Lab Golf - Walnut Creek5(149 reviews)Walnut Creek
Staffless Walnut Creek studio on Mt Diablo Boulevard: book a TrackMan bay online at any hour and an automated door code arrives with the reservation.
TrackMan Lessons - 2Urban Fairway Golf5(63 reviews)South San Franciscofrom $50/hr
Appointment-only bay rental on South Spruce Avenue at $50.00 per hour, sold beside one-on-one lessons and monthly simulator access plans.
Other Lessons - 3MY SWING STUDIO5(41 reviews)San Carlos
Howard Avenue studio in San Carlos with a Reserve a Bay link and three monthly plans, from $149 for four simulator hours up to $389 unlimited.
GCQuad Lessons - 4Marin Indoor Golf Center5(14 reviews)San Rafaelfrom $65/hr
Redwood Highway TrackMan center in San Rafael posting a flat $65 public hourly rate, monthly memberships from $239, PGA lessons and seasonal league play.
TrackMan Leagues Lessons - 5Norcal Golf Center5(12 reviews)Pacifica
Coastside simulator room off Crespi Drive in Pacifica taking public appointments through Square, open early on weekdays and shorter hours at the weekend.
Other - 6Under Par Golf Club5(11 reviews)Pleasantonfrom $55/hr
Four Trackman iO bays on Hopyard Road, priced from $55 per bay per hour for up to four players and reachable by self-service entry outside staffed hours.
TrackMan Lessons - 7The Lab Golf Indoor Golf Studios4.9(74 reviews)Danvillefrom $50/hr
Fostoria Way studio in Danville charging $50 per bay per hour rather than per player, with rollover monthly plans, custom fitting and a full instructor roster.
TrackMan Lessons - 8Primetime A GOLF EXPERIENCE4.9(63 reviews)Oakland
Downtown Oakland Golfzon room on 12th Street renting simulators and lessons to walk-in guests, with members granted round-the-clock access every day.
Golfzon Lessons - 9Swing Central Golf Club4.9(33 reviews)Redwood Cityfrom $50/hr
El Camino Real club in Redwood City booking Trackman bays in 30-minute blocks at $50 an hour, with tiered monthly plans that cut the rate to $35.
TrackMan Lessons - 10Eagle Club Indoor Golf4.7(65 reviews)San Francisco
A Bush Street practice room where anyone can reserve launch-monitor bay time online, with league nights and appointment lessons alongside a club repair shop.
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Rankings use live Google review data (minimum 10 reviews for the top spots) and are refreshed weekly. Browse all 17 San Francisco–Oakland venues →
Cheapest Simulator Time in San Francisco–Oakland
Lowest published hourly rates in the area — most bays fit 2–4 players, so the per-person cost drops fast in a group.
| Venue | Area | From | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swing Central Golf Club | Redwood City | $50/hr | 4.9★ (33) |
| The Lab Golf Indoor Golf Studios | Danville | $50/hr | 4.9★ (74) |
| Urban Fairway Golf | South San Francisco | $50/hr | 5★ (63) |
| Under Par Golf Club | Pleasanton | $55/hr | 5★ (11) |
| Smash Box Golf | Walnut Creek | $60/hr | 5★ (4) |
| Marin Indoor Golf Center | San Rafael | $65/hr | 5★ (14) |
| Studio Golf | Bar and Grill | San Francisco | $90/hr | 4.7★ (26) |
Where the Simulators Are
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best golf simulator in San Francisco–Oakland?
Scratch Lab Golf - Walnut Creek is currently the top-rated golf simulator venue in the San Francisco–Oakland area, with a 5 star Google rating across 149 reviews.
How much does golf simulator time cost in San Francisco–Oakland?
Hourly rates in the San Francisco–Oakland area start around $50/hour at Swing Central Golf Club. Most venues charge $40–$60 per hour per bay, and many offer memberships that lower the effective rate.
How many indoor golf simulator venues are in San Francisco–Oakland?
We track 17 verified indoor golf simulator venues in the San Francisco–Oakland, California area, and the list is refreshed regularly.
Do San Francisco–Oakland simulator venues offer leagues or lessons?
Yes — 6 venues run indoor leagues and 13 offer professional instruction. Use the filters on our full directory to find them.