🎾 Tennis Club 🌳 Outdoor

California Tennis Club

1770 Scott St, San Francisco, CA
Visit Website +1 415-346-3611

7-Day Forecast

Setting Outdoor
Lighting Available
Public Access Members only

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.

Courts & surface

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.

Lighting & setting

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.

Booking & access

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.

Programs & coaching

Coaching is available, including a coach named Juanjo P. who received positive mention. Group or private lessons are implied but not detailed in reviews.

Tournaments & leagues

The club hosts tennis tournaments like the ‘Battle in the Bay’ college event, indicating organized competitive tennis activity.

Members & atmosphere

Members are described as hospitable and the staff friendly and helpful. However, hospitality towards non-members or visitors is poor, with unwelcoming attitudes.

Cafe

Food service is mentioned positively, including a kitchen and lunch options available at the club.

✓ Beautiful, well-maintained courts✓ Great hospitality among members and staf✓ Notable coach Juanjo P.✓ Hosts competitive tournaments
! Opaque and difficult membership process! No access for non-members or visitors! Extremely bright LED lighting disturbs n! Poor communication from membership staff

Hours & Popular Times

Today · Thu 7 AM–9 PM

Programs

Competitive Teams Available

Hosts junior and adult tennis leagues with high-level tennis programs

Junior Programs Available

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.

Group Lessons Available

Private lessons available as single or group lessons up to 4 people for members; clinics open to members.

Social & Leagues

Ladders & Leagues Active

Hosts junior and adult tennis leagues

Social Events Active

Events include dinners, speaker events, and other social activities; no specific timing or seasonal details provided.

Frequently asked questions

Where is California Tennis Club located?

California Tennis Club is located at 1770 Scott St, San Francisco, CA.

Is California Tennis Club open to the public?

California Tennis Club is a private, members-only club.

Are the courts at California Tennis Club indoor or outdoor?

California Tennis Club has outdoor courts.

Do the courts at California Tennis Club have lights?

Yes — the courts are floodlit for evening play.

What other tennis courts are near California Tennis Club?

Nearby courts include Millbrae Racquet Club (20 km away) and Rafael Racquet Club (24 km away).

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