The Encinitas Ranch Golf Course is in North San Diego County at the Leucadia Boulevard exit, on the east side of Interstate 5. The course is just 15 minutes north of Torrey Pines Golf Course. It is located on the only remaining ocean view property of its kind along the coastline of San Diego County. Bickler's long acquaintance with the site and recognition of its natural elements directed his design in preserving the "coastal sea ranch theme". His goal was to give the appearance that hundreds of years of winds had shaped the mounding. Bickler drew detailed plans, but to further emphasize his concept of a "timeless look", he also gave lead shapers his favorite black and white photos of windblown sand dunes. Natural features include red sandstone bluffs that accentuate the lay of the land, and the native vegetation which weaves in and around the course. Wind-rows of mature eucalyptus and Torrey Pine trees boarder some of the fairways, as do the flower fields which will remain in production.

The course is situated on 183 acres with 2 existing agricultural lakes that come into play on 4 holes. The 6,812 yard, par 72, daily fee golf course has 4 sets of tees so golfers can select the overall distance according to their ability. A double-ended driving range and practice area has been developed to accommodate public practice as well as a golf teaching school. Green fees are scheduled at $34.00 weekdays and $50.00 on weekends without a cart; $44.00 on weekdays and $60.00 on weekends with a cart. The golf course was developed by Carltas Company as part of an 850 acre master planned mixed use community. It was constructed in joint venture by San Diego based R.E. Hazard Construction Company, Inc. and Environmental Golf, Inc. Upon opening, the course will be under the ownership of the City of Encinitas and operated by JC Resorts