Santa Monica Pickleball Center

This little gem has been here for years first it was a dedicated tennis shop - ummm no thanks. Way to hard. Then they expanded into the old Scuba Haus turned dance studio. They took out the single tennis court out back and added 4 perfectly plastered pickle courts. The staff is on it, they know their gear happy to help with any questions and the subtly of a pickle paddle. 100's of demos to try prior to going big and buying your own. 10 out of 10. Don't judge me for playing pickle... At one time I was an athlete I swear. Much love and keep it up

5 months ago

I’m a devoted Selkirk fan and love both their paddles and their customer service. When the Boomstick Summit was released, I waited a bit too long to purchase and quickly discovered it was sold out everywhere—including Selkirk and every authorized dealer listed on their site. After several failed attempts (four different online orders that were later canceled due to no inventory), I was just about ready to give up. On one last Google search, I stumbled upon Santa Monica Pickleball Center, whose website showed availability. I emailed to confirm they actually had the paddle in stock and received a prompt, reassuring reply that they had two available and I should place my order. I ordered Wednesday around noon, received a UPS notification by 2:00 pm that the package was on its way, and by Friday it was delivered—fast, smooth, and exactly as promised. Santa Monica Pickleball Center kept me informed every step of the way, and the experience couldn’t have been better. Hats off to this fantastic shop. I’m grateful I found them—and thrilled to be playing with my new paddle. Thank you!

3 weeks ago

I was looking for Pickleball places to take some lessons. I had my first one today, the Jumpstart 1.0 and loved it. There were six of us in the group, and the session lasted for an hour and a half. Cade who was our instructor taught us the basics and rules. We learned terms, rally, volley and how to serve. The last half hour we were able to play a few games as we switched players every so often. I learned a pretty good lesson today where if the ball goes onto the other court where other people are playing. You should say "ball on" to give them a heads up. I wasn't aware of that considering I wasn't the person that hit the ball over. So, that is very important to know. I found out after the fact. What I really liked is that all the beginners were very supportive of each other. I would like to try the Live Ball Early Intermediate next time. Also, this place has a lot of choices for paddles and shoes. I only wish they had more clothing pieces in larger sizes.

11 months ago

Experiences vary tremendously based on who is in charge. If you are the type to speak up/complain, you will be rewarded. If you do not like to complain, you will frequently feel like you are wasting time and money. While there is unsportsmanlike behavior on the city courts, at least you are not paying 50 dollars an hour for it. Update - There is no mistake, my review is for the Santa Monica Pickelball center - and i was being generous.

4 months ago

As my pickleball addiction continues to grow I needed to step up my game with a new paddle in hopes of leveling up. I was recommended to check out the SM Pickleball Center and I was not disappointed. The staff was so helpful and friendly and had great suggestions for paddles based on the info I provided them. On top of that, they have a little "dink" court in their store to demo the variety of paddles and offer professional advice. While there I had the pleasure of checking out their 4 BEAUTIFUL courts in the back. I was so impressed I immediately made a reservation and later brought 3 other friends. We had such a good time playing here and I can't wait to go back. The friendly staff, the extensive collection of equipment, and the perfect courts. This is a can't miss if you're a new or seasoned pickleball player!

2 years ago