"Legend has it that the California Tennis Club is the oldest private club west of the Mississippi, some say the oldest west of Philadelphia with its origins in 1884.  Despite the paucity of early records, there surely is no doubt that the Cal Club is one of the oldest in all of Tennis America.

 

The amazing thing is that the Cub was born where and when it was, in the frontier city, still searching for maturity in the aftermath of the Gold Rush, and, at the time, still the whaling capital of the world.  Even more amazing is the fact that the Club was founded by a woman, and one whose abiding interests in life were literary in character.  The Club has been in the same location since 1887 and has watched the neighborhood grow into a very desired address, surrounded by multi-million dollar lofts, apartments and homes.

 

Today's Cal Club is a thriving tennis community with over 950 members, rich in teaching programs for juniors and adult players.  The Club staff teaches hundreds of children every year, introducing the game to new players, and honing the skills of national competitors.  The Club's amenities include a full food and beverage program with full bar, member dining and  banquet facilities.  The Cal Club also offers a fitness facility to its members with personal trainers on hand to enhance the exercise experience.  For sprucing up after a great workout on the tennis courts or in the fitness room, the Club offers full locker room facilities, including a sauna to work out those aches and pains.