The past- Marion Hollins

Article on Marion Hollis and her friend Betty Hicks, both professional golfers and successful businesswomen. Marion Hollis grew up in a wealthy family but made her own money investing in oil in Bakersfield. She was also an avid horsewoman and during a ride one day she saw a spot that would make an excellent golf course and resort and Pasatiempo was born. Along with building a golf course she also built a famous equestrian center and a beautiful house for entertaining. She lost much of her fortune during the depression and had to eventually sell the resort but in its hey day it was the social center of many celebrities, sports figures, and politicians.
Creator: Brent Ainsworth
Source: Santa Cruz Sentinel
Date: 1986-08-10
Type: NEWS
Coverage:
  • 1980s
  • Santa Cruz
Identifier: FE-BEN-Santa Cruz- 36

Citation

Ainsworth, Brent. “The past- Marion Hollins.” Santa Cruz Sentinel. 1986-08-10. SCPL Local History. https://history.santacruzpl.org/omeka/items/show/139773. Accessed 13 Nov. 2025.