Indian Wells Tennis Club, Indian Wells California

Although Indian Wells Tennis Garden is known for it’s annual tournament in March where the top ranked players in the world assemble, the rest of the year it is a tennis club where anyone can play. The club offers memberships, drop ins, lessons, camps and daily clinics for every level and age of player.

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The facility is beautifully appointed with 29 hard courts, fitness and locker rooms, a member lounge, racquet stringing and a well stocked pro shop. There’s definitely something unique about playing on the same courts where the likes of Nadal, Federer, Djokovic battle it out, while dreaming about what ‘could have been.’

Where to Buy Tennis Equipment and Clothing near Indian Wells

Pete Carlson’s Golf & Tennis 73-74 Hwy 111 Palm Desert Phone: 750.568.3268 https://www.petecarlsonsgolf.com

What to do After Playing Indian Wells Tennis Garden-BNP Paribas Open in March

When the Indian Wells tournament BNP Paribas Open isn’t running, you can sometimes take a tour of the center court stadium as well as walk around some of the other courts. The setting which is at the foot of the San Jacinto and Santa Rosa Mountains is breathtaking, and the tennis gardens offer some great points where you can enjoy mountain vistas and views of the stadium.

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The centre court stadium was built in 2000 and is the second largest tennis stadium in the world, holding over 16,000 people. Indian Wells expansion features a new court opened in 2014.

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And if you’re in Palm Springs when the tournament is on, it’s an event not to be missed. It is truly one of the world’s great tennis tournaments, in one of the globe’s most beautiful settings.

Where we Stayed near Indian Wells Tennis Garden-Desert Princess Golf Resort

About a 20 minute drive from the Indian Wells Tennis Garden, the Desert Princess Golf Resort formerly known as the Doral Hotel is set on the 27 hole Desert Princess Golf Course. Almost all rooms have views of the golf course or mountains. A large pool is one of the focal points of the property. The location is close to Palm Springs.