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
For the 487-room Westin La Paloma Resort & Spa, the Santa Catalina Mountains are not so much backyard as backdrop. The view from its terraced lobby looks north across a free-form swimming pool at a line of rugged desert peaks in the near distance. The rooms have been spread out through some two dozen stucco buildings painted a rosy hue. It’s thoroughly civilized though lucky guests occasionally come across bobcats playfully batting old tennis balls around the court as if they were house cats.
4 clay courts, part of a battery of 10 altogether (the others are a cushioned hard surface called TruBounce), under the direction of Eric Styrmoe, a former All-American at Weber State University in Ogden, Utah with international tennis experience
487 rooms; The rooms have been spread out through some two dozen stucco buildings painted a rosy hue.
Getting there
Seasons: Although the resort is open year-round, the best period for tennis runs from late September into May.
Travel Instructions: Tucson claims to get 350 days of sunshine a year, more, says the Convention & Visitors Bureau, than any other city in the U.S. Expect high temperatures in the mid 60s in winter, in the upper 90s in summer. The rainiest months are July, August, and September.
Terrific staff, both knowledgeable and friendly. Great place for everyone from first timers to advanced players, and plenty of people to hit with or play doubles with. Indoor courts mean you can play when it’s raining out, and you can always practice w a high tech ball machine.
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Terrific staff, both knowledgeable and friendly. Great place for everyone from first timers to advanced players, and plenty of people to hit with or play doubles with. Indoor courts mean you can play when it’s raining out, and you can always practice w a high tech ball machine.