I played with someone at Pickle Pop who told me about the Pacific Palisades/Westwood group, so I…read moredecided to check it out. I felt intimidated seeing the court activity and didn't know what to do. Pong popped out of nowhere and made me feel welcome right away. The regulars were friendly and patient with me, as I had just started playing pickleball last November. Over time, I built up my skills and confidence. I love playing every weekend, and I am so thankful to Pong for building this wonderful community.

I have been participating with Westwood Pickleball for the past year…read more It is the highlight of my weekends. Not only is there great intermediate pickleball play, but a wonderful group of people whom I am delighted to call my friends. Pong is our dedicated "unofficial" ambassador. Under his continuous leadership, we have lined courts, new nets, ball and a selection of demo rackets. This group would not exist without Pong. If you love pb, I could not recommend this group enough. It truly is the big "dill".

Purchased a paddle and other gear for my mom for Christmas. The team was excellent and went out of…read moretheir way to ensure that I was able to get everything in time for the holiday. Would absolutely recommend these guys!

Approach Pickleball is located inside Dink House LA. Lots of demo paddles are available to try if…read moreyou're looking for a new paddle

Great facility. My wife and I play often here with our tennis friends who have crossed over to…read morepickleball and want us to join the cult...I mean sport. Great facilities with excellent pros. I deducted one star for being hit with the ball in the face during practice by my opponent buddy (my fault, not his, but it hurt, so I need to cry about it somewhere). ;) One of the better sports places in LA.

Had the best time here!! Clean and there is parking, unpaved road parking, otherwise there's street…read moreparking on the busy road outside. Entrance is on front side of building you just have to find it. Everyone is so friendly and nice, the staff is great!! But hey this is outdoors so don't forget your sun screen and hat.

First time visiting Cali Smash, and I was very impressed with the facility. Staffs were super…read morefriendly and sweet. The club is beautiful, with 9 well-maintained courts, a nice bar &restaurant...a fun, welcoming atmosphere. We played 10 round robin games with friends and ended up tied for first after some very competitive matches. The only thing I noticed was that I started feeling a bit dizzy after the first few games. I had eaten beforehand, stayed hydrated & never experienced that while playing at other pickleball facilities. I'm not sure if it was the court colors, lighting, or something unique to the environment, but I thought it was worth mentioning in case others have had a similar experience. Overall, I had a great time and would definitely come back. I'd love to see more pickleball facilities like this. Didn't get a chance to eat at the restaurant but my friends did and said foods was delis too.

Wow, what a great spot to play Pickleball! First time there and so impressed with the facility, the…read moreenvironment, and the friendly staff. Got to demo a paddle for free. Loved the big screen television playing the tennis live at Roland Garros I will most definitely return. You should, too.

Was dropping friends off at LAX and searched for a Pickleball court. The local indoor courts were…read morenot too busy so I opted to come here and it was packed and I was welcomed immediately by Nico and some of the ladies Hilda and others that were super sweet they helped me warm up and then I played with some really Quality Pickleballers that had a great disposition. We're very welcoming and got my sweat on. They have a great system system that moves swiftly and I'll be sure to come back when I'm up this way.

Manhattan Beach Middle School pickleball courts - where have you been all my life?! Well,…read moreactually, just for the past year because I only moved to Lawndale last summer. My friend and I have been searching for permanent and free courts without any luck. We always drive down to Long Beach to play because we don't have our own pickleball net. As I was recently running on Manhattan Beach, I thought I would give it another Google search. Once I saw this search result, I immediately sent my friend a message and told her I'd check it out! There are 6 pickleball courts here, open from 08:00 to dusk on weekends and 16:00 - dusk on weekdays due to school hours. They are permanent and were apparently built before or during the pandemic. Pickleball has even become an option for the middle schoolers! One court is reserved for beginners, unless there are none during your play time, and one court has been made the Challenge Court. At the Challenge Court, you can play up to two consecutive games if you win. Otherwise, all other courts are 4 on, 4 off. It's a fun system, as you slide north when one group finishes to make room on the south end for the next group of players. The courts are nicely maintained, and the people have been friendly. There is a paddle rack with a system that's easy to follow. Based on my experience, the weekends are jam-packed with serious pickleballers. We came on a Saturday morning at 09:00 and only got to play two games in an hour due to the number of players waiting to play. Stiff competition is available on the weekends! During the weekdays, you'll find more average and recreational players. There is plenty of street parking, and you can use the school parking lot on weekends and in the summer when school isn't in session. Additionally, the hours extend from 08:00 to dusk every day during the summer when kids are on vacation. Fair warning, though, the courts face east and west, so you'll have the sun in your face and affecting your vision in the mornings and evenings, depending on which side of the court you're on. We've definitely lost sight of the ball more than a few times when the sunbeams hit us just right.

Very disappointed with my experience here…read more I made a mistake with my booking date and owned that from the beginning, but the way this business handled the situation was incredibly frustrating. One representative (Lauren) told me in writing that I could cancel and retain 50%, and then another (Caroline) later refused to honor that and responded in a very rude and unprofessional way. The communication was inconsistent, delayed, and honestly some of the worst customer service I've dealt with. I tried to handle everything respectfully and directly, but instead got hostility and zero accountability. I was also told that my event would include the lounge area for myself and my guests, but during the event there were little girls in our section playing, which made the space feel far less private than what had been communicated to me. If you're looking for a better experience, I'd honestly recommend Wolf & Bear in Sherman Oaks instead. They've never disappointed me, the setup is better, the pricing is more worth it, and they have real gate dividers so outside players aren't interfering with your game. I'd strongly recommend getting every single detail in writing before booking here.

First time playing pickle ball and what a great way to experience it in this location. We…read morereserved a court for 6 PM and it was so much fun. The reservation was for six people, and it was $50 for the full hour. Great place to chill and get your pickle ball on. They have comfy couch, couches, and chairs to hang out, other games to keep you busy if you would rather do something else. Don't expect food here, though they have a little fridge with some refreshments and a few snacks. Everything was clean and very well decorated.

We had our son's 4th birthday here and Wild Child made it such an incredible and memorable…read moreexperience! Coach Andy & Coach T are both so gifted at what they do. Their ability to wrangle the kids and create such a good time is pure wizardry. We were so impressed with them - not only how skilled they are with kids but also how helpful they are (along with other staff) with event logistics (set up and breakdown was a breeze because of their support and help). It was an amazing party because kids had a total blast and all the adults were able to actually chill :) Thank you again Wild Child!

Wild Child Gym in Playa Vista is an amazing place for Littles!!…read more We just had the opportunity to go to one of our 4 year olds friend's birthdays that was hosted there and it was awesome!! Easy parking. Both free street parking and paid parking structure. Staff are super friendly, energetic, and great with the kiddos. Nice turf climbing hill, ladders, climbing wall, and many other obstacles and activities for motor skills growth and confidence building. Cool spot for a birthday party for younger kids. We will definitely come back to try some of their more structured classes.

Great academy for kids, amazing coaches friendly staff. My son always looks forward to see coach…read moreJohnny he is so patient and makes all his classes fun for the kids. Last year was my son's first season doing baseball he couldn't hit a ball while other kids had more experience, coach Johnny made sure my son felt confident in every class and wouldn't let him fail. My son has come a long way because of coach Johnny.

I have been coaching competitive baseball and softball for over 20 years, both at the club and the…read morehigh school levels. I have founded my own travel ball academies (Los Angeles Xtreme Baseball Academy), and I have helped dozens of youth athletes go on to play at the college level, including my 2 older kids (both division 1 student athletes). I also am the founder and President of a local non profit youth sports academy. I list this all not to highlight my accolades and resume, but rather, because I know just what it takes to run a successful and accomplished program, along with a world class indoor batting cage and training facility. Beach City Baseball Academy checks all of these boxes, and much more. Their indoor training facility is one of the best I've seen, with numerous hitting lanes, state of the art equipment, spacious pitching and fielding stations, and a fully outfitted weight room with recovery stations. They offer an amazing membership program, their coaching staff is skilled, knowledgeable, and committed to developing talent, no matter what the age or skill level. They are located in the heart of one of the best small towns in Southern California, El Segundo. Last but certainly not least, they have a management team that is responsive to their members and customers alike. Their General manager, Shelly, deserves extra notice for always going the extra mile for her clients. I highly recommend Beach City Baseball Academy to any athlete with a desire to learn how to play the game the right way, and who has a drive to improve and grow as an athlete. My daughter has improved tremendously in her short time workout out there, and I am looking forward to watching her continue to blossom. Thank you to Shelly and her team, you are a class organization. If you want your player to succeed, you need to incorporate BCBA into their weekly training regimen.