Played for the 1st time April 19th, 2014. Their re-Grand Opening. This course is excellent. I came away very impressed. I had heard (wrongly) that this muni sucked. Nothing could be farther from the truth. They have put a lot of money & effort into creating a great course. I could not find fault with anything. The staff was super too.
I will play here many times in the near future. Check it out. It is a hidden gem with a low price to play.

Shorecliffs - typically the best greens on a public course under $150. I play everyday at Shorecliffs.
Greens are excellent. Smooth but small. They hold on any approach well hit. You can spin it back with a wedge.
Fairways are good in spots - but most fairways slope in a direction toward dirt areas. You have to KNOW & play away from the middle of those fairways. Areas of divots - they could be improved by the GOLFERS - just add some sand/seed mix provided. The problem is most golfers playing a public course are lazy. Teeboxes could be improved by adding a box with sand/seed to put into divots. That is my only REAL complaint - lack of teebox sand/seed mix. This course is narrow in spots. Only (1) hole with a blind shot. Course is taking out some trees to improve the greens & teeboxes covered in shade. Bunkers are a dirt/sand combination. Play the shot 1" back of the ball instead of 2" back & swing harder. Basically if you hit your drives straight - you will play well. If you spray - good luck or play the white or red teebox until you figure out where to hit your drives. Best course for the $ IMHO. I can afford to play anywhere but I choose Shorecliffs for the challenge from the blue tees.

Played on their new Grand Opening April 19, 2014.
If they can keep this course like I played it - it will become my favorite muni course.
This is the best muni I have ever played. I expected the course to be like all the other munis.
Instead it was awesome. Greens were very impressive. Some of the hole locations were on slopes but this was a shotgun tournament with tons of prizes. Car for a hole in 1. That kind of thing. What was impressive was the smoothness of the greens. The sand in the bunkers. Fairways were very playable. The staff was attentive.
The whole event was 1st class. Beer tasting. Wine tasting. Hors d'oeuvres always coming around. Grill going.
I have to come back & see if this course stays the same & plays the same as it did that particular day.

Inexpensive course. Lots of specials.
Some fairways tight ... some wide. Lots of elevation changes.
Punishing rough on every hole. The call it 'The Ditch' for a reason.
Smallish greens but in excellent condition.
Ocean breeze is a factor.
All holes are now open & repairs are finished.
Bring your A game.
Best deal in OC.