Footgolf courses are located at golf courses, and many allow players to reserve a tee time online or by phone. Scoring is similar to golf and mini golf: in footgolf, lowest total kicks wins the hole. But you don’t have to keep score, of course. There are standard golf rules and etiquette: do not stop your ball from rolling, and be sure to wait for the party before you to finish the hole before starting; let the group behind you play through if they are faster, and keep your eyes open for wayward soccer and golf balls coming from other holes. Every player will need his or her own ball; bringing your own is fine, or you can rent as many as you need. Soccer flats or other athletic shoes are appropriate footwear, but not soccer cleats. Some courses require proper golf attire (collared shirt, no cut-offs), so call ahead or check websites for any course's specific requirements. City courses tend to have looser dress codes (or sometimes no dress codes).

The tees are several feet wide, and the first shot is all about covering as much distance as you can. As you approach the green and the hole, more finesse is needed. Flags are removable to make it even easier to get the ball into the hole. Many courses are co-located with par-3 golf courses, allowing families to mix a party: parents can play golf, while kids play foot golf at the same hole. Playing a 9-hole course to try out the sport may be the best choice for younger kids, as 18-hole courses usually take more than two hours. You can watch a great descriptions of foot golf and see some play in this video from the Dad Miller Golf Course in Anaheim.

The greater Los Angeles area has about 20 foot golf courses. Most (but not all!) southern California courses can be found using this course search site. There are a few courses, though, that are especially good for families playing the sport for the first time:

Dad Miller Golf Course
430 N Gilbert St
Anaheim 92801
Open after noon daily
9 holes or 18 holes, $7-$15
Carts available for hire
714.765.3481

Dad Miller is a very kid-friendly establishment. The course even has a junior group party package for 16-40 people, ages 7–14: 9 holes, lunch, and a cart included, for $20/person ($3 extra per person makes it 18 holes). You must provide chaperones, however! Ball rental here is also lower than other courses.

El Prado Golf Course
6555 Pine Ave
Chino 91708
Open after 3pm daily
909.597.1751
$6-$10 

El Prado's footgolf course does not open until 3pm—because it does not mix golfers and footgolfers. No need to watch for stray golf balls or listen for calls of "fore!" There are 18 holes of foot golf available, but you can opt for just 9.

Rancho Park Golf Course
10460 Pico Blvd (at Motor, enter from Pico)
Los Angeles 91406
310.838.7561
$10 for 9 holes

Rancho Park's footgolf course is part of its par-3 golf course. There are 9 holes, and you can replay the same day for a discount. You can play with a mixed group of golfers and footgolfers here as well. The course may be crowded, but there is no dress code, and the mood is mellow.