Top pickleball courts in San Diego
Del Cerro Tennis Club and Pickleball Hub
4.7(76 reviews)
4956 Waring Rd, San Diego
The HUB Pickleball Club - San Diego
4.5(109 reviews)
9545 Campo Rd, Spring Valley
Pickleball Courts in San Diego, CA
San Diego turned into one of the country's pickleball capitals the hard way. After a 2022 standoff at Point Loma's Peninsula Tennis Club brought police and headlines, the city steered growth to Barnes Tennis Center, which added 19 dedicated courts and hosted the 2025 USA Pickleball National Championships. Up the coast in Encinitas, the 22-court Bobby Riggs Racket and Paddle anchors North County play. Free indoor games still run inside Balboa Park's Morley Field complex, and the Mediterranean climate keeps outdoor courts open all winter.
Pickleball in San Diego
A local guide to the San Diego pickleball scene.
Notable Facilities
Barnes Tennis Center
Added 19 dedicated pickleball courts and hosted the 2025 USA Pickleball National Championships.
Bobby Riggs Racket & Paddle
North County's pickleball anchor in Encinitas, with 22 courts plus open play, clinics, and live-ball sessions.
Morley Field Sports Complex
Free indoor pickleball in Balboa Park, with portable nets provided on scheduled play days.
Did You Know?
- San Diego became a pickleball capital the hard way. After a 2022 standoff at Point Loma's Peninsula Tennis Club, the city steered growth to Barnes Tennis Center.
- Barnes Tennis Center hosted the 2025 USA Pickleball National Championships.
Best Time to Play
Semi-arid Mediterranean; arguably the best climate for court sports in the US, with near-perfect conditions year-round.
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