There is a certain breed of tennis player who cannot be stopped by the weather, and the debate over winter tennis in Florida vs. summer tennis in New England resorts is one they live rather than argue.
From the prominent Coachella Valley to the breezy coastlines of San Diego and Santa Barbara, this guide covers seven standout properties that have made California one of the most celebrated tennis destinations in the world.
Kiawah Island Golf Resort has been serving unforgettable match moments from the time its first guests stepped onto the tennis courts in 1976. Fifty years later, that legacy continues to rally. In late 2025, the acclaimed Roy Barth Tennis Center added two new padel courts to its award-winning lineup.
There is a certain breed of tennis player who cannot be stopped by the weather, and the debate over winter tennis in Florida vs. summer tennis in New England resorts is one they live rather than argue.
From the prominent Coachella Valley to the breezy coastlines of San Diego and Santa Barbara, this guide covers seven standout properties that have made California one of the most celebrated tennis destinations in the world.
This guide covers six padel resorts in Italy, from a family-friendly all-inclusive village on the Calabrian coast to a five-star lakeside retreat in Veneto.Â
Located in the Santa Ynez Valley, Alisal Ranch lies 35 miles northwest of Santa Barbara, in the horse and wine country just outside the Danish community of Solvang.
Long a low-profile retreat for Hollywood elite—Clark Gable and Lady Silvia were married there—it has evolved into a 10,000-acre spread containing six tennis courts, two 18-hole golf courses, a spring-fed lake, a spa and fitness center, and miles of horseback riding trails. It also offers a solid children’s program during the summer for kids ages 4 to 16.
Two, 18-hole golf courses, a spring-fed lake, a spa and fitness center, and miles of horseback riding trails. It also offers a solid children's program during the summer for kids ages 4 to 16.
Accommodations
The ranch has 73 studios and suites all with wood-burning fireplaces and refrigerators but none with a telephone or television. Rates include breakfast and dinner. There is a two-night minimum.
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