Rest Day Guide
Every golf trip needs a rest day. Whether it's sore muscles, weather, or just wanting a change of pace — here's how to make the most of your day off the course. Many of the best rest day activities are right inside your vacation rental.
🏡 Make the Most of Your Rental
Pool & Hot Tub Day
Most of our vacation rentals have private pools, hot tubs, or both. Stock the cooler, crank the music, and make it a pool party.
💡 Tip: Ask us which rentals have the best pool setups when you request a quote. Some have resort-style pools with waterfalls.
Game Room Tournament
Many rentals have pool tables, ping pong, foosball, arcade games, and even pickleball courts. Organize a group tournament.
💡 Tip: Check our vacation rental listings — game room amenities are listed for each property.
Group BBQ & Cookout
Fire up the outdoor grill or pizza oven. Hit Harmons or Lin's for steaks, sides, and drinks. Some of the best meals of the trip happen at the rental.
💡 Tip: Several rentals have outdoor kitchens with built-in grills, smokers, and pizza ovens. This is a serious cooking setup.
Movie Marathon
Most rentals have large-screen TVs with streaming. Pick a golf movie theme: Caddyshack, Tin Cup, Happy Gilmore, The Legend of Bagger Vance.
💡 Tip: The media rooms in our larger properties have theater-style seating for 10+.
🏛️ Indoor Attractions
Dinosaur Discovery Site at Johnson Farm
Real dinosaur tracks preserved in sandstone. Interactive exhibits and guided tours. Surprisingly fascinating for adults.
💡 Tip: The tracks are 200 million years old and incredibly well-preserved. A unique St. George experience.
St. George Art Museum
Free admission. Rotating exhibitions featuring local and regional artists in a converted sugar factory.
💡 Tip: Quick and free. Combine with a walk through historic downtown for a culture-filled morning.
Bowling at Dixie Bowl
Classic bowling alley with a casual bar and food. Cosmic bowling on weekend evenings with music and lights.
💡 Tip: Great for groups of any size. No reservation needed for walk-ins during the day.
Fiesta Fun Center
Go-karts, mini golf, batting cages, laser tag, and a massive arcade. The competitive golfers will love the mini golf.
💡 Tip: Buy the combo pass. Trash talk on the mini golf course is mandatory.
🛒 Shopping & Errands
Red Cliffs Mall + Outlets
Major brand outlets including Nike, Under Armour, and Columbia. Golf gear at outlet prices.
💡 Tip: Replace that glove, grab new golf shirts, or pick up gifts. The outlet prices make it worthwhile.
Historic Downtown Walk
Boutiques, bookshops, cafes, and local art in the Tabernacle Street area. Genuine small-town charm.
💡 Tip: Pair with lunch at Painted Pony or Wood Ash Rye for a complete downtown half-day.
Stock the Rental
Hit Harmons (St. George) or Walmart (Mesquite) for snacks, drinks, breakfast supplies, and grill ingredients.
💡 Tip: Harmons has an excellent deli, bakery, and prepared foods section. Way better than typical grocery stores.
☀️ Low-Key Outdoor Options
Scenic Drive (no hiking required)
Drive through Snow Canyon State Park without leaving the car. Multiple pullouts for photos. Zero physical effort, maximum scenery.
💡 Tip: Perfect rest day activity. Your body recovers while your eyes get the workout.
Fishing at Quail Creek
Stocked with largemouth bass and rainbow trout. Utah fishing licenses available online. Peaceful morning on the water.
💡 Tip: Buy your Utah fishing license online before you go. The morning bite is best.
Visit a Local Winery
Yes, Utah has wineries. Local vineyards in the area offer tastings with desert views.
💡 Tip: A fun surprise for the group. Utah wine is underrated and the tasting rooms are uncrowded.
Need a rental with the best amenities?
Pools, hot tubs, game rooms, outdoor kitchens — tell us what matters and we'll match you to the perfect property.