Close-Up: The Tennis Scene In Honolulu, HI
Located on the island of Oahu, Honolulu, HI is the capital of Hawaii and the gateway to the island chain. Famous for its incredible geography, Honolulu has a view of the volcanic Diamond Head crater in the distance. It’s about the most picturesque place a tennis lover could play!
With 39 tennis court facilities in the city, Honolulu is home to a vibrant athletic community that likes to spice up relaxing days on the beach with a couple rounds of grunt-inducing single or doubles play. The USTA presence on the island is strong and players can find leagues for players of all kinds of experience. Even if you’ve never picked up a racquet, try some tennis lessons with a PlayYourCOurt coach and then register for the USTA Hawaii Pacific to go to some meets and tournaments.
Looking for adult tennis lessons or junior tennis lessons? Honolulu, HI is crawling with PYC pros to help the entire family enhance their game. You can find year-round tennis clinics, tennis tournaments, and tennis leagues. Hawaiian shirts are optional.
If watching the pros sweat it out on the court helps you stoke your athletic ambitions, then you have to check out the Hawaii Open. Taking place in November, the tournament attracts pros from all over the world and is put on with the help of the Hawaii Tourism Authority. It's the only WTA tournament that is held in the U.S. and the only tournament worldwide that is held during the USA's Thanksgiving week. In 2016, the Hawaii Open partnered with local nonprofit Hawaii Foodbank and was a drop-off location for donations throughout the entire run of the tournament.
The tennis scene in Honolulu, HI is as exciting as the city is beautiful. If you’re there for vacation, be sure to pick up a racquet and test your skills on the court.
Featured PlayYourCourt Coach Providing Tennis Lessons In Honolulu, HI
Dennis C. is our featured coach providing tennis lessons in Honolulu! Dennis is USPTA certified and has 25 years of coaching experience. Dennis played semi pro at age eighteen and nineteen, and maintained a 5.0 USTA rating into his early 50s. For Dennis, having fun on the court while you are taking a private tennis lesson is the most important thing. Though he can help high-level players really hone in on their techniques, he is also excellent for beginner tennis lessons because of his upbeat attitude. If you want tennis lessons in Honolulu, Dennis is a great choice!
Finding people to play with is part of what keeps the Honolulu tennis scene active between lessons. Players can use PlayYourCourt's Honolulu tennis-partner community to look for singles, doubles, practice sessions, or matches based on skill level, preferred distance, availability, and match format.
Where lessons happen
PlayYourCourt coaches come to a public court near you — no club membership required. Popular lesson courts across the Honolulu area include:
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Liliuokalani Gardens — Honolulu
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Central Oahu Regional Park — Waipahu
Not sure which court is closest? Your coach will recommend a convenient spot when you book.
Best time of year for lessons in Honolulu
Spring and fall are prime outdoor months in Honolulu. In the hottest summer weeks, book early-morning or evening lessons to beat the heat — and grab a standing weekly slot before league seasons start, when court time gets competitive.