I'm new to pickle ball, I come from zero sports ball background so unlike many - I do not have a…read moretennis background which helps when starting this game. That being said, I'm invested, I'm trying, I'm putting in my time to get better and improve my game. I've been playing for about 2 months. My guy was a junior tennis champ so he's got this even if he's newer to the game. We were on vacation for our anniversary and brought our paddles to play while away from home - keep that practice up! We saw this place is $5/pp for the day to park and use the facilities - deal! 12 courts are dedicated to pickle ball at the far end of the park after the tennis courts. Everyone was so intense on their game play that no one wanted even entertain playing with the newbie (me). I don't need people to play, I'm out there for my own game too, we had an awesome practice. The courts are exceptionally maintained and separated. My grip, one guy felt it necessary not once but TWICE to share with me how much he thought we were wasting space on the court since no one wanted to play with us. Here's the thing, everyone has to start somewhere and you know what - I felt awesome that day even though this guy tried to steal my sunshine. He got more real estate than he deserves but sharing for other new players, don't let people like this get you down. You deserve to practice and try just as much as someone who does it "better". Courts are beautiful, bathroom is available through a code but don't come here looking for a community vibe unless you can bring the A game for play. They aren't messing around and not interested if you are anywhere below that threshold. Noted, and heard - message received loud 'n clear. This is not the place to go when looking for some Grace from other players.

Richard has been giving me lessons for almost a year. He is patient, flexible, and knowledgeable…read more He has coached me in private lessons, group lessons, and coached play. He has improved my game immensely from a neophyte with no sports background to a solid intermediate player. I know that doesn't sound like much, but that was some big journey for me. He has coached my pball crew at all levels, including the 2.5's with gentleness, the 3.5's with strategies, and the 4.0's with improvements. He is the real deal.

KIND and PATIENT beyond words and very, very knowledgable. DON'T pass this one up! He also is very…read moreeasy to contact and doesn't leave you hanging.

For a small shop that primarily caters to soccer, surprisingly this store has a HUGE selection of…read morepaddles. Mang can be demo-ed for $10 for 2 days of use. Ethan, the sales associate is knowledgeable in all things pickleball also. Bravo! I definitely recommend this store to anyone playing in the Santa Barbara area.

Mercedes is always such an huge help and has lots of information to share on all things pickleball…read more She's a total sweetheart as well. The shop itself is small but they have a sister store in Ventura and they can ship to you or ship to this location. The prices are great too.

I don't really care for these people, but I feel sorry for the people that live close by not only…read moreare they annoying and loud early morning and late at night when you actually stand there and watch them play they say some pretty hateful things that are very crazy for an old person to say. I was standing there with an infant child and the man on the other side kept saying hey we got a new recruit. You don't look like us because they were Caucasian and they said for us to go to the Pickleball Court Side because they were tennis players and they hate pickle ball people, and then he kept saying that the infant child does not look like one of the players. We just then said that we don't play both sports that we're just looking but either way they're loud at 7 AM all the way until 9 PM. I feel sorry for the people that live close by hopefully they find a solution for Trash that comes by the neighborhood. Another thing is that golf is actually way better than these sports.

I've belonged to most of the athletic clubs on the west side of town over the years. This is by far…read morethe best of the full-service ones. It is well-maintained and does a wonderful job of responding to a diverse population's needs. Complaints that are irrelevant or opposed to the needs of the rest of the membership are treated respectfully. Outliers feeling free to tell the management to accommodate their own personal desires as if the club belonged exclusively to them speaks volumes about how personal this club feels: vibes of a family reunion without a drunk uncle and his entitled wife.

Very impressed! Great customer service. Wonderful selection of quality shoes and gear.read more

My grandson got a pair of goalee gloves in a secret santa exchange at his school about 3 weeks ago,…read moreand when he opened the package, one of the fingers looked like it had a smudge on it.That in itself wouldn't have been a big deal if they had fit his hands. They were too small, so I took him back to the store they came from and since they were opened and had a smudge (No bigger than a fingernail tip mind you) the woman behind the counter refused to take them back..even for an exchange. It was one of those things that would make a person never want to go there again. I felt bad for my grandson. I realize the cashier was probably just following company policy, but I felt like the 'policy' should change a little to keep a customer who would potentially come back in again and again. (my little soccer player is only 12) Along with that, their prices are way higher than the other soccer and sport stores in the area. Bottom line: I would not buy anything from this store again.

Super happy to have stumbled upon this tennis / pickleball store in Montecito. I'm newly getting…read moreinto pickleball and figured I'd stop for a quick glance around. I was impressed with their inventory and that had a pickleball bag that I had been eyeing online from a different website. I was so happy to find the bag in person here as I could gauge the size, material, and color (as sometimes online it's hard to tell). By them carrying this bag here it was a sign I had to buy it here. It was also the same price as the competitors website but this was much more conservative and no need to pay shipping, woohoo. The store had lots of other great accessories, from clothes, to hats, socks, bags, balls, paddles/tennis rackets you name it. The gal working the register today was super friendly and kind. Made us feel welcomed In the shop and rang us up quickly. Friendly attitude and definitely a place I'd come back again in the future for my sports needs.

The service was absolutely the best and the selection the best I've seen to date. Would travel to…read moreshop there!

Great venue for my son's basketball games. Great parking and ample seating. Close proximity to…read moredowntown Santa Barbara for shopping and eating.

I love coming here for my sons' basketball games. They have great setup and the center is always…read moreclean (yes, even the bathrooms). The referees are also super friendly. You can also rent the basketball court for extra team practices or fun with friends.

I took my son to Santa Barbara Tennis Patrons for a Level 4 Junior USTA Sanctioned Tournament. The…read morecommunication from the Executive Director, CathyAnn Simon, were really clear, and sufficient to help us find the club. The club uses the City of Santa Barbara's courts, and these courts are adjacent to the 101 Freeway, so it does get a little noisy, but the City has recently erected sound-proof barriers that greatly reduce the noise level. CathyAnn and her team were really nice, and accommodating, and the tournament itself was run really well. My son asked me to sign him up for more tournaments there, in the future! That's a great sign!

When you walk into a Big 5 store, you are welcomed warmly. Not here. Not a word. We were able to…read morefind what we were looking for on our own. The prices were good. When we went to check out, our coupon was rejected by the rude cashier. When I questioned her, she looked at it again and reluctantly gave us the discount. We didn't feel good about our shopping experience. We will continue to shop at our local Big 5 for the great deals, but not this location.

Fresh, local, and done right…read more BiBiJi is one of the best spots on State Street, hands down. They source ingredients from the local farmers market, and you can truly taste the difference -- everything is incredibly fresh, natural, and high quality. Nothing feels overly processed or heavy; the flavors are clean, balanced, and thoughtfully prepared. The owner is an amazing guy who genuinely cares about what goes into the food and the experience guests have. That passion shows in every detail. It's rare to find a restaurant this committed to real ingredients and doing things the right way. If you appreciate fresh food, natural ingredients, and supporting a local business with integrity, BiBiJi is a must try. This is exactly the kind of place worth supporting.