The HUB Pickleball Club - San Diego

Not exactly a die-hard pickleball fanatic but I do pop in once in a while to show some love on the courts with a good friend of mine. That friend, is pickleball's biggest and loyal fan. The HUB in (San Diego) had lots of available out door courts and seating areas. Available parking spaces too. The club was clean, organize, and music was even playing over the PA system. The weather was perfect. Not too hot and not too cold for mid January, on a Sunday afternoon. Friendly and helpful staff at the storefront. The store looked clean and organized. Happy hour price $10 per person after 2pm vs $20 before 2pm My first time at The Hub and it won't be my last 👍🏼

a month ago

Don’t get me wrong, I love that The Hub exists in San Diego. I’m evaluating it against the other options Im willing to drive to in order to play. Here are the reasons I wont join The Hub as it is right now: 1. Lighting / back drop issues: I played at night there recently and had a lot of trouble tracking the ball on either side of the facility. It’s either the lighting isn’t strong enough, or I kept losing the ball in the large wind blocker backdrops that are light-blue and white. I think there is a reason most facilities choose a dark blue/black wind guard fabric. 2. Bad vibes / rude members: the few times I’ve gone for open play - I encountered players with poor attitudes. If that is the member base, and who I would play against consistently, I’m not interested. Other people I have met have said the same thing and listed it as a reason they cancelled their membership. Could they address this? I’m not sure, but kicking out rude members could bring in more people with the right attitude? Hard to say 3. I can just book courts around San Diego for around the same price. Splitting the cost with my group and play half the days in a month for the cost of the Hub. Open plays at other facilities also have better “vibe” players. Are you going to find 4.5+ games consistently at other facilities? No - so that is where the Hub has an advantage Reasons I like it: 1. Great court construction. They put the time in to keep these courts playing great even after 3 years. No noticeable lumps/bumps. No major cracks that disturb play - and thats impressive considering the temperature changes in East County SD. 2. Parking has never been an issue, then again, it’s not busy when I’ve gone on a week night or weekend afternoon. 3. $10 entry for non members after 2pm on weekend days. Great for winter play when the temperatures are excellent in East County!

a month ago

Great place to play with all the social ladders and drop in courts! Lots of great players of all levels and bar restaurant helps the atmosphere!! Member for life!

3 months ago

Hosted my 30th birthday at The Hub this past Saturday and had an incredible time! Clean facility, great courts and staff. They have a nice turf area in the middle for kids to play various games. We booked our event through Tammy who was very responsive and made the process very easy. Tammy meets you at the start of your event and does an incredible job coordinating the event! Will definitely book here again and recommend others!

11 months ago

I’m leaving this special review not only for The Hub – San Diego, but also for Tammy. I make all my reservations through her, and she is always friendly, proactive, professional, kind, and versatile. All of our events at The Hub so far have been excellent. If you’re considering a membership to play pickleball, this is 100% the place to be.

7 months ago