Overview
California Tennis Club is an outdoor tennis club in San Francisco, Los Angeles, located at 1770 Scott St in the Lower Pacific Heights neighborhood. California Tennis Club is a membership-based club. Courts are floodlit for evening play. California Tennis Club is one of 1 tennis venue in San Francisco — nearby options include Millbrae Racquet Club (20 km away) and Rafael Racquet Club (24 km away).
What players say Mixed reviews
Players find California Tennis Club to have beautiful, well-maintained courts with a venerable tennis tradition and good staff hospitality. The club is member-only with a difficult and opaque membership process that frustrates potential newcomers. Lighting for evening play is strong but controversial due to brightness affecting neighbors.
The courts are described as beautiful and well-maintained with ideal spacing. One court is noted specifically as a top place to play in San Francisco; the surface is presumed hard given the location but not explicitly stated.
Evening play is supported with LED lights that are very bright, exceeding recreational standards, causing neighbor complaints about light pollution. Some players appreciate the lighting as it accommodates sensitive eyes.
The club operates as a private membership facility with a confusing and unresponsive membership process. Visitors are typically not allowed entry without membership or invitation, making drop-in play impossible.
Coaching is available, including a coach named Juanjo P. who received positive mention. Group or private lessons are implied but not detailed in reviews.
The club hosts tennis tournaments like the ‘Battle in the Bay’ college event, indicating organized competitive tennis activity.
Members are described as hospitable and the staff friendly and helpful. However, hospitality towards non-members or visitors is poor, with unwelcoming attitudes.
Food service is mentioned positively, including a kitchen and lunch options available at the club.
Hours & Popular Times
- Thursday · Today 7 AM–9 PM
- Friday 7 AM–9 PM
- Saturday 7 AM–7 PM
- Sunday 7 AM–7 PM
- Monday 7 AM–9 PM
- Tuesday 7 AM–9 PM
- Wednesday 7 AM–9 PM
Programs
Hosts junior and adult tennis leagues with high-level tennis programs
Hosts high-level junior tennis leagues, junior clinics, and summer camps for kids age 7 and older; some spots available to non-members after members are enrolled.
Private lessons available as single or group lessons up to 4 people for members; clinics open to members.
Social & Leagues
Hosts junior and adult tennis leagues
Events include dinners, speaker events, and other social activities; no specific timing or seasonal details provided.