As leaders in experiential pickleball marketing, Pickleball in the Sun works with luxury resorts and destinations to spotlight their pickleball programs and amenities as Premier Pickleball in the Sun Destinations—helping the more than 48 million pickleball players nationwide discover incredible places to play.
Laura Gainor also writes the Premier Pickleball Destinations feature in each issue of Pickleball Magazine, highlighting resorts and travel experiences where players can enjoy world-class pickleball alongside unforgettable destinations.
As the social play movement continues to grow, many of these destinations are also becoming natural places for other social games to thrive—including the rising popularity of mahjong gatherings and game nights through Mahjong in the Sun.
This page features a collection of destinations highlighted through Pickleball in the Sun and in Laura’s Pickleball Magazine column.
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TradeWinds Island Resorts in St. Pete Beach, Florida
TradeWinds Island Resorts is a spectacular beachfront escape encompassing two connecting resorts right on the soft white sands of St. Pete Beach, Florida. This oasis offers guests the perfect blend of relaxation, fun and luxury, featuring three pickleball courts.
Pickleball in the Sun: Mexico Style
Take a trip down the pristine Pacific Coast with Pickleball in the Sun as we travel to Baja California Sur, Mexico to take in the undeniable beauty of Tres Palapas, the premiere Baja Pickleball Resort.
Premier Pickleball in the Sun Destination: Omni Amelia Island Resort
Premier Pickleball In The Sun Destination — Nestled on 1,350 acres at the tip of a barrier island off the Florida coast, the beautiful Omni Amelia Island Resort offers luxurious oceanfront accommodations with unparalleled views of the Atlantic Ocean, world-class resort pools, championship golf, a full-service spa and 7 dedicated pickleball courts at the Amelia Island Racquet Park with programming by Cliff Drysdale.
Premiere Pickleball Destination: Amway Grand Plaza
The great northern state of “Pure Michigan” is making a name for itself within the pickleball scene, most notably through the Amway Grand Plaza hotel located in Grand Rapids, Michigan. If you and your family are looking for a pristine resort space nestled amongst the bustling city limits of Grand Rapids, look no further: the Amway Grand Plaza is the destination for you!
Premiere Pickleball Destination Mauna Lani - The Island of Hawai’i
Pickleball is making its way throughout all 50 states in the USA, and Hawai’i is not one to be forgotten! An oceanfront hotel steeped in Hawaiian culture, The Mauna Lani resort in Hawai’i is a premiere pickleball destination that is truly an unforgettable experience you and your family will surely want to enjoy.
JW MARRIOTT DESERT RIDGE
Pickleball in the Sun brings you the inside scoop on all you need to know about the JW Marriott Desert Ridge resort in Mesa, AZ - a pickleball player’s dream desert destination!
Hyatt Regency Indian Wells Resort & Spa
As featured in Pickleball Magazine, a premier pickleball destination awaits at the Hyatt Regency Indian Wells Resort & Spa in Indian Wells, CA.
Omni Hilton Head Oceanfront Resort
As featured in Pickleball Magazine, a premier pickleball destination awaits at the Omni Hilton Head Oceanfront Resort on Hilton Head Island, SC.