Golden State Tennis

(354 reviews)

3.0 mi

I started taking tennis lessons with my boyfriend a few months ago and we've been working with…read moreMcClain -- it's been a great experience! We were both beginners when we started, and he helped us build a solid foundation pretty quickly. In just a few months our rallies went from a few hits to 50+, which we definitely didn't expect when we first picked up a racket. Coach keeps things fun, relaxed, and easy to follow. He's great at breaking down technique -- forehands, backhands, footwork, consistency -- in a way that actually makes sense and sticks. He's also calm, encouraging, and funny, so we genuinely look forward to every lesson. Our lesson package has been totally worth it (and we plan to continue). I'd recommend him to anyone -- beginners, couples, or really anyone who wants to improve while having a good time.

We've been taking classes with the coach for the past six months, and they've always been a…read morehighlight of our weekends. Both my husband and I have improved a lot and having a great time. Coach McClain strikes a great balance between being encouraging and giving clear, practical instruction.

Emma my most improved student, out here at Margaret Hayward playground courts, she will be 4.0 soon

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(275 reviews)

0.5 mi

Excellent tennis coach. He is certified, reliable, and highly knowledgeable…read more Very patient and professional, with great attention to technique and improvement. Highly recommend for players of all skill levels looking to grow their game.

Yuri makes learning tennis fun! He's always quick to respond and his rates are very reasonable…read moregiven he is certified. Im pretty new to the sport and noticed a difference within a few sessions. THANK YOU YURI!

Fun on Courts with coach YURI!

Tennis court

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SF Tennis Lessons

(4 reviews)

2.7 mi

I feel so fortunate to be learning tennis from scratch with Coach Paul. My husband and I had never…read moreplayed tennis before and decided to take a lesson, or clinic. Starting from zero can be intimidating, but Paul is excellent at explaining the basics while keeping the clinic fun. I appreciate that Paul's clinic has a structured approach, ensuring we warm up properly, learn swing techniques, and enjoy playing against each other. Each clinic is capped at 6 people and lasts 90 minutes. Paul pays close attention to each student, providing immediate corrections and recommendations. This helps us know what to improve, making the 90-minute clinic engaging and productive. Most importantly, it's always a good vibe at Paul's tennis clinic, making it a great place to learn a new sport, stay active, and meet new tennis friends!

Paul is such a great coach. He mixes a real, infectious, enthusiasm for the game, with a chilled…read moreand helpful style of giving you feedback to improve your game. The clinics he does are great value for money and really good fun. We've met some great people doing them. Couldn't recommend Paul highly enough!

Beautiful summer evening with the advanced clinic crew at Alice Marble

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City Racquet Shop

(139 reviews)

4.0 mi

Locally owned & operated

LGBTQ friendly

Great racket shop near Balboa Park! Five stars all around. I've gotten my rackets restrung there…read moreseveral times. They are nice, friendly, convenient, helpful, knowledgeable & efficient. I appreciate the email to let me know once my racket is ready!

I recently picked tennis back up after a while and decided to get a couple of new racquets while on…read morea trip. I've been a customer here for years but I had only really been in one or twice after Marla retired, so I was pleasantly surprised that they still had my info. The turn around time for getting my two racquets was great, and reasonably priced.

Old School Meets New School!

Interior of shop

Racquets

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Alice Marble Tennis Courts

4.5

(52 reviews)

3.3 mi

These courts are amazing! I couldn't believe how well-maintained they are because they're free to…read moreuse for the public. I enjoyed playing tennis with my friend here even though we had to wait a bit since we didn't reserve a spot. The views are great so I'd imagine it would be awesome to play at sunset. There's also a basketball court nearby and a tennis wall if you're looking for something different. Highly recommend!

Absolutely LOVE Alice marble. The location, the views, the easy parking, everything. Depending on…read morewhen you book, it can be tricky to find a reservation, but if you plan out your visit far enough in advance, playing a match or two at Alice marble is a MUST

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California Tennis Club

4.0

(21 reviews)

2.0 mi

Food is Great Service is even Greater! By far an awesome campus to play tennis workout grab a bite…read moreshop for gear

Came here to watch a tennis member and guest round robin tournament. From what I've heard, the fees…read moreare high for this club, but I can see where the money goes. - Multiple unisex bathrooms on each floor (hand towels / automatic faucet and soap) - The servers at the restaurant on the second floor are super nice. Ollie (not sure if that's how his name is spelled) is phenomenal. What an attentive member who thinks ahead and really thinks about the member / guest experience. - Ten tennis courts to play on - first-come, first-serve basis (with the exception of tournaments) - Seating and tables wrap around two sides of the club to eat and watch tennis (with better view of courts 1-2). Outdoor seating is also available (with better views of courts 1-4). Benches and chairs are also available to watch tennis courts 6-8). - Parking garage available under the club - If you're a tennis player and join the club, they can match you with other players at or near your level to play with

They have thee best Dessert!

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Lisa & Douglas Goldman Tennis Center

3.6

(64 reviews)

1.1 mi

Five stars, but with a big asterisk. Playing pickleball at…read moreGoldman on a sunny afternoon is one of my favorite things about living in SF. Beautiful facilities. Staff is always friendly and helpful. I only play pickleball here so can't speak to the tennis side of things, but the pickleball experience is top notch. Shout-out to Joel if you're taking lessons. Patient, clear, actually makes you better. Try to get him if you can. If you are a complete newbie, a clinic or group class is helpful. Beyond that, I think they are a bit overpriced for what you get. Instructors are good but with that many people on a court, you don't get individual attention. They recently started offering smaller-group lessons which seems like a better format. Now the asterisk. Reservations are basically impossible. Booking opens at 12:30pm and courts are gone in, not an exaggeration, one second. Again, I'm not exaggerating. And even if you click at exactly 12:30:00, you still might not get one. I've also heard the owners aren't fans of pickleball and aren't planning to add more courts, which if true is a bummer because the demand is obviously there. Honestly the reservation thing is so bad I went back and forth on whether this should be four stars. But the place itself is so great, maybe it's just a victim of its own success. If you CAN get a reservation, it's unbeatable.

Very nice club. People at the front desk were very knowledgeable. I ended up buying a racquet,…read moreWilson Blade v10. The grip size I wanted was not available but the front desk sourced it immediately and they strung it for free if you provide the strings. The string job was nice, tension felt right and it was done fast. Very nice club with employees who know tennis.

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Rick Van Kessel tennis

(3 reviews)

4.5 mi

I have had the pleasure of knowing Rick for a few years now. He's always extremely punctual and…read moreprofessional in our sessions. I started as a complete novice with Tennis. I began seeing improvement immediately in my game after meeting with Rick and had a great time In the process as well. Not only is Rick an exceptional coach, but he is also patient, fun, and genuinely interested in helping improve my tennis skills. I would highly recommend.

Rick is extremely knowledgeable about tennis and brings the professionalism to the court. He helped…read moreme out with drilling and working on my stroke consistency. Besides that he's easy going so can be a great instructor/sparing partner for a player of any level.

@ Stanford

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SF Topspin Tennis

(15 reviews)

3.5 mi

We've been playing tennis with Bryan for 9+ years. My three kids have been coached by Bryan in…read moresome capacity through privates, clinics or camps consistently through the years. Bryan has been an amazing mentor and coach, pushing my players to new heights and continued success in tournament play. We are thrilled that his tennis camps are back this year. The camps are engaging and a good mix of drills to develop skills and games to keep the fun going. We've also appreciated how the camps are super flexible for morning/afternoon/full day sessions and as drop ins to cater around summer schedules. The camp also has enthusiastic, skilled and dedicated staff that give each child personalized attention. SF Topspin Tennis is highly recommended for beginner to intermediate players looking to improve their tennis while having fun in a super supportive environment.

I have played tennis in high school for my team and I love the sport. I only played a few years…read moreduring that time and stopped during college. Now I am back at it after starting work and after playing a while, there gets to a point where you hit a wall and need some help. Well, Bryan and Jimmy were the perfect cure. A lot of times, people are taught to play strictly a certain way and are tough on you about you doing it exactly their way. With Bryan and Jimmy, they instead try to bring out your hidden potential with your style of play. I found that in my few times going to their clinics and taking a lesson or two, I have improved a lot. Granted you need to practice on your own to hone in their teachings, but the way they support your game with their clinics and your mentality brings you a long way. Everyone is different and they know that, which is why they want you to learn and have fun. I met Bryan and Jimmy after seeing them a few times on the court and decided to give it a shot. It was easily one of the best decisions and I highly recommend them for whatever level you are at. They know their tennis and have a lot of coaching experience. They make tennis fun for everyone!

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Oak Gast, Assistant Coach, California Polytechnic University

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Tipper Truong, Assistant Coach, San Jose State University Division I Player

Bay Club South San Francisco Tennis and Pickleball

3.8

(124 reviews)

5.7 mi

The staff is friendly and helpful. Most importantly, no pickleball noise. I'm glad I was invited to…read moreplay at this location.

Only game in town for indoor courts which is a shame because they know it's a monopoly and they…read moretreat the tennis members accordingly. You can find high-quality players but not much in the way of clinics for advanced tennis players. I do like the singular coach who does advanced clinics (a lot!) but the facilities aren't kept up the way they should be and it's hard to feel like you get your monies worth. I continue to be a member as there's no other option but it's a shame they're not responsive to member feedback (which I personally have been giving for multiple years).

Super fun Pickleball MLP tournament organized by Courtney!

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Inside bottom level tennis and pickleball in back

Chinatown YMCA

4.2

(141 reviews)

3.8 mi

I have been to this YMCA before and the activiitie the I took was Swimming Lesson which was a long…read moretime ago during when I was in High School.... And this year I did another fun Activity which was volunteering at the ŸMĈÀ with my Fŕìèñð Ðàvìð 朋友 Péngyǒu Dà wèi & His Sister Ada & Her Friend 我的朋友大卫和他的妹妹艾达 Wǒ de péngyǒu dà wèi hé tā de mèimei ài dáat at the ŸMĆÃ 5K 10k Řãćê!!!!! And Coolest That We All Got Was Taking A ŸMĆÀ Ÿèàŕ Òf Ťĥè Ŕàìť 5Ƙ & 10Ƙ Ŕàćê Mèďàĺ We also got a Fŕèê ŸMĈÃ 5ƙ 10ķ Ť Śĥìŕť just for Volunteering At The ŸMĆÃ 5ķ 10ƙ Ŕàčè!!!!! If you Ÿéĺpēřs & Ÿëľpèťťèŝ like Volunteering for a 5ķ 10ƙ Ŕãćé Try going to the ŸMĆÃ it's a fun activity to do!!!!!

It is very strict here. They have 30 days cancellation policy. Even though my dad joined this past…read moreSaturday 4/25 and only went once and then asked to cancel 4/29, they charged 1 month through his insurance. His knee hurts after exercising so decided not to continue. He gave me his card but the registration person said cannot share card even though he canceled and not using it. His picture showed up when I tried to sign in with the card. The facility here is also not good compared to Fitness SF. Adult membership is $91 and Senior is $81 so not much of a discount even though his is paid for by Kaiser. They have free resistance band workout every other Wednesday at the Union Square plaza at 8am. It's a free class and the instructor is nice.

Chinatown YMCA. {10/13/2025}

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The Olympic Club

4.3

(80 reviews)

3.5 mi

I love this place! Great place for weddings. My husband is…read morepart of this club and god! We love this location, good customer service, food, great service! The hotel there is also amazing 100% recommend! And if you are having dinner there get the prime rib!

Would give 0 stars if I could. I had high hopes because I'm a member at Los Angeles athletic club…read more. I thought because this place had more history. It would be a nice venue, but couldn't be further from the truth. Firstly, every one of the staff members was rude and standoffish, I think this must be the only place to work out near downtown San Francisco because it was so overcrowded..Restaurant wait was long, and good luck waiting for your check. Complete attitude of indifference. Seems that all they care about is turning beds and jacking up their membership numbers. They literally turned off my room key before I even checked out, all my luggage was upstairs still. Didn't apologize or offer to get the lubgage. Do NOT recommend

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Outside

24th Street Mini Park

(24 reviews)

4.1 mi

Beautiful little park- I was awed by the murals that covered the walls, the lovely flora, and the…read moreornate snake statue that kids could climb on. There's a splash pad area, a see-saw, and a saucer swing swing and that's really it, but it's impressive what they've done with a thin space between buildings- it's really a gorgeous little oasis from the street. There's a shaded area with picnic tables as well. No bathrooms

I remember this place being sketchy when I was growing up, pretty sure it was a community garden…read morethat was maintained by the neighborhood until it got the funding it needed to open as a park. My nephew and cousin saw this park from the window of Roosevelt's Tamale Parlor and asked if we could go there after we got ice-cream. Sure, why not? So we walk over and have a seat while these pre-teens I'm with are swinging and giggling like little kids. It's nice to see them enjoying the weather outside and physical activity instead of their phones.

Water feature !

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Strawberry Hill

4.8

(119 reviews)

0.8 mi

Strawberry Hill is an island in the middle of Blue Heron Lake, with bridge access from the…read moresurrounding trails. Its peak features a spacious lookout point with giant logs, greenery, a few picnic tables, and views of the city and landscape partially blocked by trees but still lovely. There were just a couple visitors up there with their dogs during my recent midweek hike up this hill. The incline from ground level is minimal with multiple paths and staircases available for convenience, and it's just a couple minutes walk from the top of Huntington Falls. Combined with the entirety of what this place has to offer (waterfalls, picturesque lake, adorable waterbirds, trails allowing for a peaceful stroll with loved ones, pedal boat rentals on the lake), it's a pretty great spot, one of many awesome landmarks at Golden Gate Park.

Why is Golden Gate Park so beautiful…read more I chanced onto Strawberry Hills while looking for GG Park waterfall(s). Strawberry Hills gives a nice overview of the lake beneath as you walk up the hill. At the top, you get a pretty overlook of SF city. Image attached below. Definitely check out Strawberry Hills when you're in GG Park. And, if also chasing for waterfalls, definitely check out "Rainbow Falls". It is very beautiful as well.

Pretty wildflowers on the walk up

Strawberry Hill, in Golden Gate Park is suffering terribly from storm damage .

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Aquatic Park Cove

4.4

(158 reviews)

3.3 mi

Came here during a nice San Francisco sunny afternoon to watch the Sunset. There was a good crowd…read moreof people doing the same. Lots of stadium seating to just hang out and enjoy the area. Always a great spot.

The Dolphin Club swims here - and so do swimmers from YPAC Presidio who want to practice open water…read moreswimming. On select Sundays they step into the 50 degree water in wetsuits and confidently start towards their goal, Alcatraz. I asked the kids if they ever got bumped by a shark and they giggled, agreeing, "No, but most times we go out, seals want to play and swim under and nose us, it's funny." Located adjacent to the Maritime Museum, just down the steps to the water's edge.

The Bridge erased in heavy fog

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EG C.

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5

14

5 years ago

It's been at least a decade since my wife and I picked up a racquet. So when we decided to start playing tennis again, we thought we should consult with a professional rather than just picking one up online. Very glad we did as Gordon helped us understand the new technology, best fit for the both us, and how we can improve our play. Rest assured, we will be coming back to purchase racquets for our young daughters. read more

Bryan L.

0

3

10

3 years ago

I've been coaching Lowell tennis and running summer camp for several years and have referred countless students to Gordon because of his expertise. His store has all of the latest tennis tech and he gets to know his clients and their games so that he is able to recommend the perfect frame and strings. He is also passionate about growing the sport is an active member of the local tennis community. read more

Spence W.

5

12

0

4 years ago

Great, Gordon and very understanding of the game, tennis and he knows his stuff!! a very pleasant owner!

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