Now that you are addicted to pickleball, you will never go on vacation again without checking the pickleball options at your destination. Since the sport is growing, you will be able to find pickleball in a lot of cities now. Here are some resorts and destinations that would make perfect pickleball vacations.
1. San Diego
San Diego, California is one of the best pickleball vacation destinations in the United States. There are multiple areas where you can stay to play pickleball in San Diego.
Mission Bay Resort
Mission Bay Resort is truly an all-encompassing resort hotel in San Diego, and that includes pickleball! Mission Bay Resort also has plenty of pools, water sports rentals, and is on the waterfront.
Learn more about pickleball at the Mission Bay Resort.
Petco Park
Gallagher Square at Petco Park has a number of pickleball courts for public use. Courts are first come, first serve, and you must bring all your own equipment.
The Petco Park court does have a queuing system, and 3 social courts and 1 Challenge Court.
Learn more about pickleball at Petco Park.
Coronado Island Marriott Resort & Spa
Coronado Island Marriott Resort & Spa. Credit: Marriott.
If you want to play pickleball while enjoying an ocean view, the Coronado Island Marriott Resort & Spa has 12 newly resurfaced pickleball courts. This hotel allows both court reservations and almost daily open play. Even if you are not staying at the Coronado Marriott, you can play on their courts.
Learn more about pickleball at the Coronado Marriott.
Some other places to play pickleball in San Diego:
2. Hawaii
Traveling to paradise to play pickleball is the ultimate vacation. With the popularity of pickleball growing, many of the Hawaiian Islands have options for pickleball.
Papakea Resort (Maui)
Located on the island of Maui, Papakea Resort has both pickleball and tennis courts, as well as multiple swimming pools, Koi ponds, shuffleboard, putting greens, and more. Located on 13 acres, Papakea Resort is right on the ocean, making it a perfect pickleball destination.
Learn more about pickleball at the Papakea Resort.
Holua Racquet & Paddle Club (Big Island of Hawaii)
Holua Racquet & Paddle Center is located in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii and has 20 outdoor pickleball courts. The courts do have permanent pickleball lines and pickleball nets.
Holua Racquet & Paddle Club is also within walking distance of numerous hotels, including the Club Wyndham Mauna Loa Village and Outrigger Kona Resort & Spa.
Learn more about pickleball at Holua Racquet & Paddle Club.
3. Florida
Like Hawaii and San Diego, Florida is a popular pickleball destination because of it’s year-round warm weather.
Naples, Florida
Naples, Florida has hundreds of pickleball courts, making the city itself the destination for a great pickleball vacation. The Naples Pickleball Center has 64 pickleball courts and the East Naples Community Park has 65 pickleball courts. Plus, Naples is right on the beach, has plenty of restaurants, and more for the perfect pickleball vacation.
Some other places to play pickleball in Naples, Florida:
Hutchinson Island
Marriott Hutchinson Island Beach Resort, Golf & Spa. Credit: Marriott.
While in Florida, you should definitely play pickleball right on the ocean. Hutchinson Island, Florida has a few great options for playing pickleball in luxury:
4. New Hampshire
You may not think of New Hampshire as a pickleball destination, but it can be a great not-too-hot pickleball vacation.
Owl’s Nest Resort
The Owl’s Nest Resort in the White Mountains of New Hampshire is a serene getaway, with a wellness spa, fitness center, yoga, and multiple restaurants. The resort also hosts weddings and other important events throughout the year.
The Owl’s Nest Resort also has multiple pickleball courts with open play, reserved court times, pickleball clinics, and tournaments.
Learn more about pickleball at Owl’s Nest Resort.
5. Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
There are a number of locations for pickleball courts in Hilton Head, South Carolina. The town is a vacation destination, with plenty of resorts on the island you can stay at — and pickleball has taken over many of those resorts, including:
6. Make your own pickleball vacation
While a lot of hotels, resorts, and cities are adding pickleball courts to their properties, there are also a lot of private pickleball courts across the country (and the world).
Websites like Swimply will show you homes or other rental properties, so you can create your very own pickleball location in any location you choose.