Barnes Tennis Center

Home of the 2026 USA Pickleball Nationals.

A racquet center where Point Loma meets Ocean Beach, owned by the nonprofit Youth Tennis San Diego, with 24 dedicated pickleball courts alongside tennis and padel. Moderated open play runs most of the day for $7 a session, and the center hosts Major League Pickleball and the USA Pickleball National Championships. Lots of games at every level, 10 minutes from the airport and the beach.

At a glance

Courts

24 dedicated outdoor

Open play

$7 a session, every day

Evening play

Sessions until 10 pm on some nights

Ladders

Tue and Thu evenings, sign up online

Also here

Tennis, 7 padel courts, café, fitness center

Good for

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

What’s here

• Dedicated courts
• Outdoor
• Lighted
• Open play / drop-in
• Court reservations
• Lessons and clinics
• Tournaments

Lessons, clubs and gear

• Barnes pickleball clinics

  Group clinics by level, from first-timers to tournament players.

• Barnes private lessons

  One-on-one or small-group coaching with the center’s pickleball pros.

• Barnes pro shop

  Paddles, balls, shoes and apparel for pickleball, tennis and padel.

Events

“Usually” means the date follows past years. Confirm before you go.

• TournamentOct 31–Nov 8

  Oceanview USA Pickleball National Championships

  USA Pickleball’s national championships take over the center for nine days, with divisions by age and skill.

Where to stay

• hotelThe Pearl Hotel

  Small boutique hotel in Point Loma built around a pool.

  5 min drive
• hotelThe Dana on Mission Bay

  Bayfront hotel with pools and paths for walking and biking around Mission Bay.

  5 min drive
• hotelHumphreys Half Moon Inn

  Tiki-style hotel on Shelter Island with marina views.

  10 min drive
• hotelKona Kai San Diego Resort

  Resort at the tip of Shelter Island with a marina, small beach and spa.

  10 min drive

Nearby

• Sunset Cliffs Natural Park · 10 min drive

  Sandstone bluffs over the Pacific, best at sunset as the name says.

• Cabrillo National Monument · 20 min drive

  Old lighthouse, tide pools and big views over the bay at the tip of Point Loma.

• Liberty Public Market · 5 min drive

  Food hall in a former Navy training center at Liberty Station.

• Point Loma Seafoods · 10 min drive

  Fish market and counter for fish sandwiches and sushi by the sportfishing docks.

Getting there

• San Diego International (SAN) · about 10 min drive
• Los Angeles · about 2.25 hr
• Palm Springs · about 2.5 hr

Directions in Google Maps