Tennis court guide

Ocean View Park Tennis

2701 Barnard Way, Santa Monica, CA 90405, United States

Courts: Hard blue
Setup: Outdoor · Lights
Pricing: $4-$14/hr or $22-$65 pass for free play
Contact: (310) 394-6011

Walk-ins only · Weekends bookable until 2pm only

About the courts

Ocean View Park Tennis sits at 2701 Barnard Way, Santa Monica, CA 90405, a short walk from the Pacific Ocean. The courts are free and open from dawn to dusk, with lighting for evening play.

Court Features & Amenities

Multiple hard court courts
Evening lighting for extended play hours
Open Dawn to dusk
Court fees: Free to play

Essential amenities including restrooms, parking, water fountains
Professional-grade nets and equipment

Residents who purchase a Resident Reservation Card can book up to three days in advance and have priority
No annual membership needed, but local residents get perks via the Reservation Card
Avoid weekend mornings unless you have a reservation

Location & Community

Transportation & Access

Available parking for court users
Public transportation accessible
Bike-friendly location
Walking paths nearby

Court usage

Daily Court Usage Patterns

Courts fill after 5 PM when the after-work crowd arrives. Early mornings and mid-afternoons have the most open courts.

Practical Information

Best Times to Play

Evenings from 5 to 7 PM draw the most players, so arrive early or reserve a court. Weekends fill fast, Saturday mornings most of all. Midday, from 11 AM to 2 PM, tends to have open courts. In summer, play before 10 AM to beat the heat. The lights let you play into winter evenings.

Location & Access

Parking is available on site. Public transit serves the area, and the location is walkable and bikeable. The courts are in the Ocean Park neighborhood of Santa Monica.