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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.
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This condominium resort is the most scenic place to play on Kauai, thanks to six courts terraced into a tropical hillside above Hanalei Bay on the North Shore. Mary Hannsz, who prior to coming to Hawaii had run a tennis school for kids in Austin, Texas.
Originally from Orange County, California, where she played high school tennis, Hannsz went on to pursue degrees in Marketing and International Business, at the Fashion Institute of Design and Pepperdine University respectively. Originally her career took her to Los Angeles and then Oahu working in the film industry doing production, assisting directors, and taking on stunt work. She came back to tennis after moving to Austin, then joined Hanalei Bay in 2012 as head pro. Certified by the USPTA and in USTA Cardio, she offers a diverse roster of weekly activities, including clinics, Cardio tennis, and a variety of junior programs. She also runs a Sunday round-robin and organized doubles play another three days a week.
Court Complex: Their racquet facility has 4 artificial turf courts and 2 hard courts, which overlook the ocean, as well as 6 new pickleball courts.
Fees: None for guest of the resort; otherwise there are membership fees.
Off Court
Beach: The resort sits up on a bluff, which furnishes it with fabulous views but requires beach enthusiasts to walk a winding pathway down to the public beach or catch the occasional hotel shuttle.
Accommodations
Lodging options are hotel rooms, studios with kitchenette, or one-, two-, or three-bedroom suites. Rates vary according to view. All units are atop a hill, with the beach a 5-minute walk away along a paved footpath. Rates include free use of the tennis courts.
Getting there
Seasons: Year-round. Surf in the bay is highest during the winter months.
My husband and I did a one off lesson with Mary and had a lot of fun getting some pointers on technique. Mary gave us each some personalized tips and we got in lots of reps in our hour together. We liked Mary’s emphasis on injury free tennis, and would highly recommend coming to do a lesson with her, regardless of how well or often you play tennis, as she adapts to skill level and has something to offer everyone!
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My husband and I did a one off lesson with Mary and had a lot of fun getting some pointers on technique. Mary gave us each some personalized tips and we got in lots of reps in our hour together. We liked Mary’s emphasis on injury free tennis, and would highly recommend coming to do a lesson with her, regardless of how well or often you play tennis, as she adapts to skill level and has something to offer everyone!