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There’s a rhythm to Los Cabos that goes beyond surf breaks and sunset golf rounds. On both sides of the peninsula, from exclusive resorts to neighborhood clubs, racquet sports are quietly cultivating a scene of their own. Lively, varied, and increasingly professional. Once a side note in Cabo’s sports offerings, tennis, padel, and pickleball are now playing a central role in how locals and travelers move, connect, and compete.
How the Los Cabos Tennis Open Elevated the Local Scene
For some of the world’s top tennis players, Los Cabos is more than just a place to vacation. It has become a premier destination for training and competing at the highest level.
The annual ATP 250 Mifel Tennis Open has helped set the tone, elevating local standards for court infrastructure and coaching. The Cabo Sports Complex (CSC), initially built for the tournament, stands as a symbol of that shift: a purpose-built arena with the capacity to host not only world-class players but also a growing local fan base.
Yet what’s just as telling is what happens off the tournament calendar. From community clinics to private sessions with touring coaches, the complex has become a hub for the tennis community to find its voice.
Best Tennis Courts in Los Cabos: Resorts, Clubs, and Private Options
Across Los Cabos, there’s no shortage of tennis courts. However, many are located within private resorts or residential developments, where access is often limited to guests, members, or homeowners.
One&Only Palmilla maintains pristine courts with concierge-style service for both guests and outside players. Pueblo Bonito resorts, spread across both sides of the tourist corridor, offer more casual settings with easy rentals and flexible play schedules.
Also along the Tourist Corridor, in gated enclaves like Querencia or Cabo del Sol, tennis sits quietly among the country clubs and private academies. While access may require connections or short-term memberships, these spaces are ideal for players looking for consistency and privacy.
Where to Play Padel in Los Cabos: Top Courts and Social Clubs
If tennis in Los Cabos is refined and on the rise, padel, and pickleball are fast-paced, inclusive, and expanding rapidly.
Padel, a hybrid sport that falls somewhere between squash and doubles tennis, has already built a solid following across Mexico, and Los Cabos is no exception. It shares the spotlight with pickleball. This sport combines elements of tennis, badminton, and ping-pong and is especially popular among multi-generational groups for its accessibility and quick learning curve.
Swing Padel in Cabo San Lucas boosted the padel movement, offering a modern complex with professional-grade courts, music, and a lifestyle-first atmosphere. It’s not just about matches. It’s about community: leagues, mixers, and nighttime games that stretch well past sunset.
Nearby, Tezal Evolution Padel adds to the urban racquet map with easy bookings and a crowd that ranges from beginners to advanced athletes.
Meanwhile, Pale Padel in San Jose del Cabo offers a more minimalist approach: morning drills, curated instruction, and a slower rhythm for focused play.
Pickleball in Los Cabos: The Fastest-Growing Racquet Sport
Pickleball is making a noticeable incursion across the region. Many private communities, such as El Encanto de La Laguna and Palmilla Dunes, have added courts specifically for the sport, often adjacent to tennis and padel facilities. These courts are usually active early in the morning, where residents enjoy quick-paced games in a relaxed, sociable setting.
The Cabo Pickleball Club, situated prominently in the Corridor, features six well-maintained courts, dividers for organized play, and scenic views, offering both daytime and lit evening sessions.
San Lazaro Racquet Club: Where Tennis, Padel, and Pickleball Converge
One emerging hub is the San Lazaro Racquet Club, where the synergy between tennis, padel, and pickleball is on full display. Located in the hills behind San Jose, it offers a club-style atmosphere that balances competition with camaraderie, complete with coffee breaks between sets, mixed-discipline tournaments, and families playing into the evening hours.
What Makes Playing in Los Cabos Unique: Beyond the Courts
Playing sports in Los Cabos is as much about setting as it is about skill. The morning sun, ocean breeze, and desert background all contribute to a playing experience that feels lighter somehow, even when the game is intense.
But what defines the racquet scene here isn’t just geography. It’s the sense that something is unfolding. Not just more courts, but better ones. Not just more players but a more connected community. Tennis and padel are no longer afterthoughts. They’re part of the local rhythm.