Overview
Westwood Tennis Center is an outdoor tennis club in Los Angeles, located at 1350 S Sepulveda Blvd in the Westwood neighborhood. There are 8 courts with a hard surface. Courts are floodlit for evening play. Westwood Tennis Center is one of 20 tennis clubs (328 tennis venues in total) in Los Angeles — nearby options include Westwood Park — Tennis Courts (206 m away) and Westwood Sporting Goods (853 m away).
What players say Mixed reviews
Players say Westwood Tennis Center offers multiple well-maintained, hard-surface outdoor courts with evening lighting suitable for night play. Coaching is available, with at least one patient, attentive coach noted by beginners. However, booking courts is reportedly confusing and inefficient, and players have experienced issues with customer service and on-court conduct. The facility struggles with cleanliness and maintenance consistency.
The facility has 8 outdoor hard courts, all fenced, with generally good surfaces and decent lighting. Some courts have issues such as debris accumulation and a broken net on court 7. Overall, courts are described as nice and well maintained.
The courts are fairly well lit for nighttime play, allowing for liveball sessions and matches to continue after dark. However, players report incidents where the lights unexpectedly went out, abruptly ending play with no refunds offered.
Booking courts is confusing and problematic; players report poor communication, unclear reservation procedures, and unhelpful or unresponsive staff. Some suggest being directed back and forth between the center and the city, leaving players uncertain about how to secure court time.
Coaching is available, including private lessons. At least one coach is praised for patient, clear instruction and a supportive teaching style that helps beginners improve technique and enjoy tennis.
The player atmosphere has notable issues, including reports of aggressive and unsportsmanlike behavior on court with dismissive responses from coaching staff and management. Customer service is perceived as lacking empathy and accountability.
Court cleanliness is inconsistent, with frequent debris reported on the courts and calls for better maintenance such as court cleaning equipment use. No specific mentions of locker rooms or restrooms.
Hours & Popular Times
- Thursday · Today 8 AM–8:30 PM
- Friday 8 AM–8:30 PM
- Saturday 9 AM–5 PM
- Sunday 9 AM–5 PM
- Monday 8 AM–8:30 PM
- Tuesday 8 AM–8:30 PM
- Wednesday 8 AM–8:30 PM
Programs
Invite-only JD4 competitive junior program focused on shot selection, agility, footwork, court positioning; preparation for tournaments and Junior Varsity high school team competition.
Wide range of junior programs including private lessons, group classes, and summer camps; levels include Big Hitters (ages 4-5), JD1 through JD4, Academy Prep, Elite, Preteen, Teen; programs focus on stroke development, match play, and competitive skills with sessions from 45 to 120 minutes.
12-week seasonal group classes offered for adults and juniors with options for 10-pack and single visits; lessons structured by skill level and age; social doubles round robin tournaments coached weekly on Fridays.
Social & Leagues
Weekly social doubles round robin ladder tournaments on Friday evenings featuring up to 12 players with rotating partners every 20 minutes competing for top scores and ladder movement.
Friday night social doubles from 6-9 PM with 12 players, rotating partners and courts; arrival 30 minutes early for snacks and warm-up.