The Riviera Country Club seen from the air, surrounded by the houses of Pacific Palisades

Unofficial guide · Genesis Invitational 2027

Where to stay for the 2027 Genesis Invitational

Independent guide · Last checked: Nov 6, 2026

In short

The 2027 Genesis Invitational is back at The Riviera Country Club in the Pacific Palisades area of Los Angeles, with the four rounds from Thursday, February 18 to Sunday, February 21, 2027; the practice and Pro-Am days are closed to the public. There is no public parking at the course, so the easiest base is downtown Santa Monica, next to the official parking and the free tournament shuttle; Brentwood, Westwood and Marina del Rey are a short drive away. Tickets are on sale now, online only, and the tournament says prices may go up closer to the week.

Where to stay for the Genesis Invitational

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Getting in: parking, shuttles and gates

There is no public parking at Riviera or on the streets around it, which have parking limits from Wednesday to Sunday of tournament week. The 2027 plan, the same as in 2026, is to park in one of Santa Monica's downtown public structures at normal city rates and ride the free shuttle from Wilshire Boulevard between 2nd and 3rd Streets, which runs Thursday to Sunday from 7 am to 6 pm and drops you at the main entrance on Longworth Drive. Rideshare uses 1450 Allenford Avenue, a short walk from the entrance. Gates are listed for 7 am Thursday to Sunday (times subject to change); bring only a small bag (6 x 6 x 6 inches) or a clear one up to 12 x 12 x 6 inches, no outside drinks, and leave the camera at home during the rounds; phones are fine on silent and the site is cashless.

  1. Tournament shuttle stopShuttleOn Wilshire Boulevard between 2nd Street and 3rd Street. Free shuttles to the main entrance, Thursday to Sunday, 7 am to 6 pm. Pin is approximate.
  2. Santa Monica parking structuresParkingFans park in the city's downtown structures S1, S2, S4 to S8 or Lot 27 at normal city rates, then walk to the shuttle. The pin marks Structure 4 on 2nd Street.
  3. Main entrance (Longworth Drive)GateWhere the shuttles drop off. Pin is on Longworth Drive, not the gate itself.
  4. Rideshare drop-offTrain or bus1450 Allenford Avenue, at Paul Revere Charter Middle School, a short walk from the entrance.

House rules

Phones
Allowed
Bags
As posted for 2027 in November 2026 (the same bag sizes as in 2026): opaque bags no bigger than 6 x 6 x 6 inches (small backpacks, camera bags and chair bags included), clear plastic or vinyl bags no bigger than 12 x 12 x 6 inches, and one-gallon clear resealable bags. No outside drinks, coolers, cups, cans or containers (medical and infant needs aside), no video cameras all week, no point and shoot, film or DSLR cameras during the four rounds, no laptops, no lawn or oversized chairs (collapsible chairs without a bag are fine), and no outside memorabilia. Phones and tablets on silent under the PGA Tour mobile device policy. Tickets are digital only and the site is cashless. Gates open at 07:00 Thursday to Sunday (2027 schedule, times subject to change).
Parking
As posted for 2027 in November 2026 (the same plan as in 2026): there is no public parking at the course or on the streets around it, which have parking restrictions from Wednesday, February 17 to Sunday, February 21, 08:00 to 16:00. Fans park in the City of Santa Monica's downtown public structures S1, S2, S4 to S8 and Lot 27, open 24 hours at the city's normal rates, then walk to the tournament shuttle stop on Wilshire Boulevard between 2nd Street and 3rd Street. ADA parking is in all downtown Santa Monica public structures. Rideshare drops off and picks up at 1450 Allenford Avenue, a short walk from the main entrance.
Shuttle
As posted for 2027 in November 2026 (the same plan as in 2026): free shuttles run Thursday to Sunday, 07:00 to 18:00, from Wilshire Boulevard between 2nd Street and 3rd Street in downtown Santa Monica to the main entrance on Longworth Drive, a ride of about four miles. You do not need a ticket to ride, but you need your digital ticket to get in, so buy it before you board. All shuttles are wheelchair accessible.

How to get tickets

Buy online through the tournament's own links (Ticketmaster for most tickets), as there is no box office at the course and all sales are final. Grounds tickets cover all public areas, and you can step up to the clubhouse, a reserved seat at the 17th green or all-inclusive hospitality at the 14th and 18th. Kids 15 and under get a free grounds ticket at the main entrance with a ticketed adult, and students, educators, veterans and first responders get 25 percent off grounds tickets. The discount tickets and the Bluffs Reserved Tables are sold through the tournament's own ticket links on genesis.spinzo.com, and discounted youth clubhouse tickets are also sold at the main entrance.

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Where to watch at the Genesis Invitational

Start at the Boardwalk near the range and the 1st tee, spend the middle of the day around the 14th, then finish in the amphitheater at the 18th.

  1. The 18th hole at Riviera, with the clubhouse on the hill above the green Hole 18

    18th green

    The amphitheater around the 18th green is where the tournament is decided. The 19th Hole bar across from the green gets busy in the late afternoon, so get there early on Sunday.

  2. Hole 14

    14th hole

    A par 3 with a public grandstand at the green, the free Genesis 14th Lounge deck and the Promenade food area right behind it, a good place to sit for a while.

  3. Hole 10

    10th green

    Another public grandstand. The 19th Hole bar sits between the 18th green and the 10th tee.

The official packages, explained

The tournament sells its own hospitality, from the shared Backlot above the 18th green and The Bluffs by the 14th to private villas, bungalows, cabanas and suites. Bluffs Reserved Tables can be bought online, the other private options are by inquiry, and there are full week and single day options. No official package with a hotel room was found.

See the official offer ↗ · We link to the official option so you can compare before you book.

When to book

  1. NowBook a room with free cancellation as close to the course as you can.
  2. Thu, Feb 18, 2027First round.
  3. Your cancellation dateKeep or cancel before it passes.
  4. February 18 to 21, 2027Tournament week.

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Genesis Invitational questions

When is the Genesis Invitational in 2027?

The four rounds run from Thursday, February 18 to Sunday, February 21, 2027 at The Riviera Country Club in Los Angeles. The Monday to Wednesday events (a college showcase, practice rounds and the Pro-Am) are closed to the public.

Is the 2027 Genesis Invitational at Riviera or Torrey Pines?

Riviera. The 2025 event moved to Torrey Pines in San Diego because of the Los Angeles wildfires, but the tournament returned to Riviera in 2026 and the 2027 edition is set for Riviera too.

Where should I stay for the Genesis Invitational?

Downtown Santa Monica is the easiest base, a short walk from the official parking and the free shuttle to the course. Brentwood, right next to Riviera, and Westwood are good for a quick rideshare. Brentwood, Westwood and Marina del Rey are each about 20 minutes by car to the parking outside rush hour, longer at peak times.

Where do I park for the Genesis Invitational?

Not at the course: there is no public parking at Riviera or on nearby streets. Park in a downtown Santa Monica public structure (S1, S2, S4 to S8 or Lot 27) at normal city rates and take the free shuttle from Wilshire Boulevard between 2nd and 3rd Streets, Thursday to Sunday, 7 am to 6 pm.

Do kids get in free at the Genesis Invitational?

Yes, for grounds tickets. Youth 15 and under get one free grounds ticket at the main entrance when they come with a ticketed adult. Ages 2 and up need a ticket for the clubhouse, Greenside at 17 and hospitality.

What bag can I bring to the Genesis Invitational?

The 2027 guide allows an opaque bag no bigger than 6 x 6 x 6 inches, a clear bag up to 12 x 12 x 6 inches, or a one-gallon clear resealable bag. Outside drinks, coolers and cups are not allowed, and cameras other than phones are banned during the rounds.

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