At Rancho Valencia, tennis is more than just a pastime, it’s a passion. The tennis facilities and programs are among the best of the best. Rancho Valencia Resort and Spa was ranked in 2006 by Tennis Magazine as one of the “Top Ten Tennis Resorts in the Country” in addition to being selected as “Best for Tennis” by Gourmet Magazine’s poll of the world’s best hotels.

The resort offers 17 beautiful courts in a magnificent garden setting, under the direction of John DeLille. Dedicated to enhancing the game of its visitors, Rancho Valencia’s renowned instructional clinics are offered daily from 9 a.m. to noon. Whether you are a beginner, intermediate or advanced player, there is a clinic specifically formatted to any level. The clinic focuses on several aspects of tennis including net play (volleys and overheads), groundstrokes and serves.

Private, semi-private or video lessons and tournaments are also available from a staff of eight U.S.P.T.A. certified tennis professionals.

Would you like to share your thoughts about your tennis experience at Rancho Valencia with other tennis enthusiasts? Please visit one of our favorite websites, http://tennisresortsonline.com/trofiles/ReportForm.cfm. Each year, Rancho Valencia’s tennis program has been recognized by TennisResortOnline as one of the top in the US based on reviews submitted by our guests. We are extremely gratified by this recognition for something that we simply love to do – play tennis!

Pro Shop Hours:

8:00am – 5:00pm Pro Shop Phone: 858-759-6224

Court Reservations

While staying at Rancho Valencia, all court time is complimentary.

Dress Code

Attire specifically designed for tennis is required. No running shoes or tee-shirts, please.

Rancho Valencia’s Renowned Instructional Clinics

Let our Pros help you to maximize your strengths and minimize your weaknesses. Our 9 a.m. to 12 noon daily schedule includes warm up and stretch, groundstrokes, net play, serve and return of serve, doubles and singles play. 4:1 Student/Pro ratio. $95 per person for resort guests. (If there is just one guest in a group level, the clinic for that guest will be from 9:00 – 11:00 a.m.)

Private Lessons

All of our tennis professionals are U.S.P.T.A. certified. Private and semi-private lessons are available with our Head Pro, or one of our Teaching Pros. Or, hire a pro to play in your game.Head Pro
One hour private – $90, One hour semi-private – $50, per person, 1/2 hour private – $50

Teaching Pro
One hour private – $80, One hour semi-private – $45, per person, 1/2 hour private – $45

Family Tennis

The family that plays together stays together. The Pro Shop is ready to reserve court time for you and your family. Personalize the lesson any way that you like and to any skill level. Add music! Play games! $150 per family, two hours of instruction.

Match Arranging

Our tennis staff is eager to arrange a game at any level for you.

Ball Machine

Available upon request. $20 per hour.

Ladies Tenniscize & Doubles Play

Join in with our weekly ladies group for a fast-paced drill session to music, followed by fun doubles play. $20 per person, per session.

Doubles Days

Monday, 9am, C Level Men & Women
Thursday, 9am, B Level Men
Friday, 9am, C Level Men & Women

Junior Drop-Ins

Directed by Dan Irvine and Mark Davis. Monday through Friday 3pm – 5pm. Call for verification of class schedule.