CourtSource Awards · 2026
Best Pickleball Clubs and Courts in California
The best pickleball club in California in the 2026 CourtSource Awards is Barnes Tennis Center: 24 outdoor courts, CourtScore 5.0. Next are Los Cab Sports Club (59 outdoor courts, CourtScore 3.6) and The Tennis Club at Newport Beach (31 outdoor courts, CourtScore 4.9).
Top 3 Clubs
Barnes Tennis Center
San Diego, CA
24 courts
Outdoor hard courts with lighting, plus a pro shop, coaching and online booking. Drop-in fee.
Los Cab Sports Club
Fountain Valley, CA
59 courts
Outdoor concrete courts with lighting, plus a restaurant or bar and locker rooms. Membership required.
The Tennis Club at Newport Beach
Newport Beach, CA
31 courts
Outdoor concrete courts with lighting, plus a pro shop, restaurant or bar, coaching, leagues and online booking. Membership required.
Top Pickleball Clubs in California (2026)
| Rank | Club | City | Courts | Indoor | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Barnes Tennis Center | San Diego | 24 | 0 | 5.0 |
| 2 | Los Cab Sports Club | Fountain Valley | 59 | 0 | 3.6 |
| 3 | The Tennis Club at Newport Beach | Newport Beach | 31 | 0 | 4.9 |
The 2026 CourtSource Awards name the top 3 clubs in each state.
Top 3 Public Courts
Free / public-access venues.
Panorama High School
Panorama City, CA
16 courts
8 indoor and 8 outdoor concrete courts. Free to play.
Pickleball Training Center
Poway, CA
48 courts
24 indoor and 24 outdoor courts. Free to play.
Lembi Park
Folsom, CA
12 courts
Outdoor courts with lighting, plus coaching and leagues. Free to play.
Category Awards
| Award | Winner | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Best Indoor Facility | Pickleball Training Center | 24 indoor courts |
| Most Courts | Los Cab Sports Club | 59 courts |
| Best Lit for Night Play | The Tennis Club at Newport Beach | Lighted courts for evening play |
| Best Amenities | The Tennis Club at Newport Beach | Pro shop, restrooms, wheelchair access, and lighting |
Categories appear only where the data supports a genuine winner. Missing categories mean no eligible venue qualified. We never pad a list.
California clubs in the national Top 100
- Barnes Tennis Center, #85 nationally
Frequently asked questions
What is the best pickleball club in California?
The best pickleball club in California in the 2026 CourtSource Awards is Barnes Tennis Center: 24 outdoor courts, CourtScore 5.0. Next are Los Cab Sports Club (59 outdoor courts, CourtScore 3.6) and The Tennis Club at Newport Beach (31 outdoor courts, CourtScore 4.9).
How are clubs ranked?
Clubs are ranked by CourtScore, which weighs court count, indoor and outdoor mix, how you get access, and verified amenities. There are no submissions and no paid placement. Read the full awards methodology.
See the full national ranking: Top 100 Pickleball Clubs in the US (2026).