Do you think the surfers and sailors in this city have it made? The waves can stay flat for weeks, and wind and daylight are limited. Tennis players, on the other hand, certainly have it. They can don their pleated skirts and headbands and enjoy groundstrokes, volleys, serves and smashes nearly 365 days a year—and nights on lighted courts!

There are 159 courses in the city of San Diego alone, with more than 140 of them equipped with lighting for nighttime play. You can find a comprehensive list of courses that includes high schools, parks, and even backboards and practice walls in your neighborhood here. But we’ve picked out the best places to play. Club membership is a big deal, but many of these courses are open to the public for the pleasant price of free.

Tennis courts in La Jolla and Del Mar

La Jolla Tennis Club

Nine spaces in the heart of downtown La Jolla.

Address: 7632 Draper Ave.

Dishes: Nine dishes

Member price: between $95 and $205 depending on the season for adult membership

Day ticket price: $10 for a non-membership adult day pass

Other amenities: Various courses, clinics and leagues

University City Racquet Club

These pitches are located at the Standley Recreation Center.

Address: 3585 Governor Drive

Dishes: Six places, illuminated only on weekdays

Member price: $325 annual adult membership; $100 junior membership

Day ticket price: $10; $8 when playing with a member

Additional amenities: Youth and adult courses available

Surf and Turf Leisure Centre

Where the surf meets the impact.

Address: 15555 Jimmy Durante Blvd.

Dishes: Eight places, all illuminated

Member price: $1,400 annual adult membership or $120 monthly; $950 annual junior membership or $80 monthly

Additional amenities: Courses, camps and “cardio tennis” workouts

Tennis courts in Point Loma and Ocean Beach

Barnes Tennis Center

Programs for adults Are available, but in this wonderland of after-school tennis programs, teams and tournaments for youth, it’s all about the kids.

Address: 4490 W. Point Loma Blvd.

Dishes: 25 hard courts, two clay courts, all illuminated

Member price: $350 for adult membership

Day ticket price: $8-15 per adult for one-hour space rental

Peninsula Tennis Club

A sprawling complex with public spaces on the river bank.

Address: 2525 Bacon St.

Dishes: 12 illuminated pitches

Member price: $185 annual adult membership

Day ticket price: $10

Additional amenities: Lessons, courses and tournaments, weekly and monthly tennis meetings

Point Loma/Cabrillo Tennis Club

This club plays on four courts at Point Loma Community Park and two courts at the Cabrillo Recreation Center.

Address: 1049 Catalina Blvd. and 3051 Canon St.

Dishes: Six

Member price: 75 USD annual individual membership

Day ticket price: $5

Airplane Sport

Volo offers adult leagues for beginners and mixed doubles for various skill levels throughout the year. The eight-week schedule includes post-game happy hours at local venues.

Address: Various locations

Dishes: Volo leagues play at the Barnes Tennis Center and the Peninsula Tennis Club

Member price: Prices vary between $119 and $185 depending on the league.

Additional amenities: Find new friends and beat them in tennis

Tennis courts in Pacific and Mission Beach

Pacific Beach Tennis Club

This 200-member club offers various leagues and events near De Anza Cove.

Address: 2639 Grand Ave.

Dishes: Eight dishes

Member price: 295 USD annual membership; 34 USD monthly membership

Day ticket price: $10; 18 years and younger are free

Additional amenities: Clubhouse, pro shop and ball machine ($10 per hour)

Pacific Beach Recreation Center

A few illuminated courts just waiting for a heated, spontaneous match.

Address: 1405 Diamond St.

Dishes: Two illuminated squares

Price: Free

Additional amenities: Courses available for teenagers and adults

San Diego Tennis and Racquet Club

The 10-hectare facility also features a swimming pool, as well as racquetball, basketball, volleyball and table tennis courts.

Address: 4848 Tecolote Rd.

Dishes: 22; 16 are illuminated

Price: Contact the club for further details

Additional amenities: A stadium court, backboards and a pro shop. Lessons are available through the Angel Lopez Tennis Academy.

Tennis courts in Balboa Park

Morley Field/Balboa Tennis Club

The Morley Field courts, located within volleyball distance of the San Diego Zoo, host many tennis tournaments throughout the year hosted by the Balboa Tennis Club, which offers a full range of lessons and leagues. Reservations can be made one week in advance.

Address: 2221 Morley Field Drive

Dishes: 25 hard courts, all illuminated, some with stands

Member price: $450 Annual Adult Membership

Day ticket price: $10 Adult Day Pass

Additional amenities: A stadium pitch with 1,500 seats and a clubhouse with lounge and locker rooms. Membership allows you to reserve pitches a week in advance and gives you access to the clubhouse with locker rooms, showers and the opportunity to play on the club’s team.

Tennis courts in Kearny Mesa and Lake Murray

San Diego Mesa College

The courts are open to the public when not in use for classes, practices or games. Check team schedules at Gosdmesa.com. Keep in mind that college team games can last up to five hours.

Address: 7250 Mesa College Circle

Dishes: Eight

Price: Free

Additional amenities: Only tennis, no student loans

Lake Murray Tennis Club

Ten pitches in a prime suburban location.

Address: 7003 Murray Park Dr.

Dishes: 10 places

Member price: 335 USD for adult membership; 110 USD for child membership

Day ticket price: 10 $ day pass

Additional amenities: Clubhouse, professional lessons, leagues, tournaments, social gatherings

Tennis courts in Coronado

Coronado Tennis Center

Tennis is a popular pastime in this island village.

Address: 1501 Glorietta Blvd.

Dishes: Eight pitches, three of them illuminated

Day ticket price: Reservations made five days or less before game day cost $5 or $15 (for residents and non-residents, respectively).

Additional amenities: Clubhouse equipped with kitchen and free Wi-Fi

Coronado Cays Park

This park is located next to Silver Strand State Beach.

Address: 99 Grand Caribbean Isle

Dishes: Five places, all illuminated

Price: Free

Tennis courts in Carmel Valley and Rancho Penasquitos

Carmel Valley Tennis

Located in the Carmel Valley Recreation Center.

Address: 3777 Townsgate Dr.

Dishes: Four places, all illuminated

Member price: Annual Adult Membership Valued at $50

Day ticket price: 5 USD per person/per hour daily rate for non-members

Additional amenities: Lessons, camps and courses with a strong focus on juniors

Rancho Penasquitos Tennis Center

Get in line, Rafael Nadal! There’s currently an eight- to 10-month waiting list for memberships, but the private, nonprofit club usually keeps a spot open for public use by nonmembers with a $5 day pass.

Address: 12350 Schwarze Bergstrasse

Dishes: 12 places

Member price: $325 for adult membership; $550 for family membership; $105 for junior membership

Day ticket price: $5

Additional amenities: Senior discounts available