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Vibe Check

Social / Hangout

Casual

Serious Practice

Family Friendly

Vibe Notes: Casual, laid-back, beginner-friendly. “Super casual & laid back” per Yelp. “Great value” and “wide open fairways” make golfers feel comfortable. Practice-focused atmosphere.

Crowded

sometimes

Anxiety Score

friendly

Typical Attire

casual

Description

Poplar Creek Driving Range is an on-site driving range open 7 days a week​ with golf professionals available for tips and assistance​. The driving range is attached to Poplar Creek Golf Course, a well-established public 18-hole course located in San Mateo, California, situated at the scenic Coyote Point along San Francisco Bay.​

Clubhouse and Dining

Restaurant & Bar:

  • On-site restaurant with stunning course views​

  • Bar and snack bar service

  • Beverage cart on course​

  • Banquet facilities available​

The restaurant offers a casual atmosphere where players can relax after their rounds.

Features

Driving Range Pricing
$14 (140 balls)
Public / Private
Public
Surface Type
Mats
Google Star Rating
4.2
Facility Condition
Good
Typical Attire
Casual
Lights at Night
No
Lights at Night
No
Covered Bays
No
Covered Bays
No
Technology
None
Golf Technology
None
Pro Shop
Yes
Golf Lessons
Yes
Golf Lessons
Yes
Club Fitting
Yes
Club Rentals
Yes
Club Rentals
Yes
Attached Golf Course
Yes
Holes
18 Holes
Vibes
Social / Hangout, Family Friendly, Serious Practice
Vibe Notes
Casual, laid-back, beginner-friendly. "Super casual & laid back" per Yelp. "Great value" and "wide open fairways" make golfers feel comfortable. Practice-focused atmosphere.

Your First Visit (Step-by-Step)

Parking
Step 1: Park in the lot near the clubhouse off Coyote Point Drive. Step 2: Walk to the Pro Shop. Step 3: Purchase range balls at the counter (35/$5, 70/$8, 105/$11, 140/$14) or use discount range card. Step 4: Carry bucket to the driving range. Step 5: Find an open mat station and begin practicing. (NOTE: Range currently closed for storm repairs.) Driving Directions: From North: US-101 S, take POPLAR AVE exit, slight right onto E. POPLAR AVE, right onto N HUMBOLDT ST, right onto PENINSULA AVE, continue onto COYOTE POINT DR. From South: US-101 N, take PENINSULA AVE exit, right onto AIRPORT BLVD, left onto COYOTE POINT DR. Ample parking available at course.
Enter clubhouse/pro shop and purchase range balls at counter. Small bucket (35 balls) $5, Medium (70 balls) $8, Large (105 balls) $11, Jumbo (140 balls) $14. Short game area access $6 extra if desired. RANGE CURRENTLY CLOSED for storm damage repairs. When open: Walk to the Pro Shop and purchase a bucket of range balls (35 balls $5 / 70 balls $8 / 105 balls $11 / 140 balls $14). Discount range cards available ($100 for $120 value; $200 for $250 value).
staff
RANGE CURRENTLY CLOSED. When operational: Walk to the driving range area and find an open hitting station on the mat-based range. The range is a straightforward setup with mat hitting positions.
Poplar Creek Golf Course, 1700, Coyote Point Drive, San Mateo, San Mateo County, California, 94401, United States
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