Hidden Oaks Golf Club is best described as an executive pitch and putt gem. Designed by Billy Casper and opened in 1969, the course is aptly hidden in a wooden ravine facing the Santa Ynez Mountain Range squeezed between a bike path and a condo development. I'm unclear if it's located in the city of Goleta, for the course butts up against the unincorporated private community of Hope Ranch - the location of the oft discussed La Cumbre Country Club. The flat stick, a wedge, and maybe a shorter iron are needed for the longest hole is about 170 with most under 120 yards. It's not a bad date outing for those who want a cheap ($10), quick round with their partners that may not enjoy playing that much.
I've conveniently forgotten the name of the sans clothing beach but the unofficial street parking for said beach is off the #2 tee. There's an entertaining sign separating the Hope Ranch beach from the "other" beach that says something to the effect that clothing is not optional past this point. I'm quite familiar with the area for I had the pleasure of living in Hope Ranch for a few years. I would often wake up to the mowers and he the clattering of early morning La Cumbre golfers since I lived off one of the par 3's.
Perhaps I should submit a course review of Hidden Oaks to GCA some day.