Bear's Best and The Ridges in Las Vegas
Bear's Best golf course and luxury living in The Ridges, Las Vegas. Real estate options, local attractions, and community plans. Watch
By Truman Fleming · · 2 min read
Welcome to Episode 2 of Links & Listings! In this episode, we visit the Bear's Best golf course in Las Vegas, in the upscale Summerlin area. The course is a collection of Jack Nicklaus's favorite 18 holes from around the globe.
Bear's Best: A Golfer's Dream Opened in 2001, Bear's Best features 18 iconic holes, a par 72 course stretching 7200 yards from the tips. Situated against the backdrop of the desert and Red Rock mountains, this course stands out in Las Vegas and well beyond it.
The Ridges: Luxury Living Bear's Best is surrounded by The Ridges, one of Vegas's most prestigious neighborhoods. This guard-gated community offers 24/7 security, ensuring peace of mind for its residents. With easy freeway access and proximity to downtown Summerlin, residents enjoy convenience and luxury. The area has a variety of shopping and dining options, as well as nearby attractions like Red Rock Casino, City National Arena, and Las Vegas Ballpark.
Pros and Cons of Living in The Ridges Pros:
- 24/7 security in a guard-gated community
- Easy access to the 215 freeway
- Close to downtown Summerlin's shopping and dining
- Public and private golf options nearby
- Views of the city, mountains, golf course, and Las Vegas Strip
Cons:
- Higher cost of living due to the Summerlin premium
- Bear's Best is a public course, not a dedicated private course for residents (not for long)
- Some areas of Summerlin are aging
- Newer, more exclusive communities are available
- I can't think of a fifth one!?!
Real Estate Insights The most expensive property in The Ridges right now is a $21.5 million custom home with five bedrooms and 12,000 square feet. The most affordable is a $1.4 million condo with 2,000 square feet and three bedrooms. For more details and listings, visit our website.
**Homeowners in The Ridges recently pooled their resources to buy Bear's Best, making it a private course. Aside from turning it private, they plan to rebuild the clubhouse, making it an even more desirable destination.
Watch our latest episode to see Bear's Best in action and learn more about The Ridges. Subscribe to our channel for more on luxury golf and real estate in Las Vegas.
